Mabel is friendly, thorough, communicative & professional. Highly recommended. She did her due…read morediligence on our job request before submitting a very detailed & price-competitive estimate.

Mabel was amazing! Super responsive and her plans were fantastic. She took the time to meet with me…read moreand my husband several times and had fantastic input to our "vision" for our remodel. She's extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions no problem. Overall she is a pleasure to work with and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an architect.

Contacted Shawn after reading reviews here on Yelp and after seeing photos of his work on Houzz. I…read morewanted to update my kitchen to make it brighter and fit in with the style of the rest of the house but needed help with what to do. Shawn took a look around, listened to what I had in mind, and thankfully told me what would or wouldn't work. He picked a beautiful quartz counter top, gave me options to choose from for the paint, faucet and hardware. He has a great team working for him. They were respectful and trustworthy. The refinished cabinets look like new. They do high quality work. He made his best effort to get things done within the time frame discussed but, as with any renovation, there were some unexpected issues that led to minor delays and affected cost. I really appreciated how his main concern was that I was happy with the end result. Before and in process photos attached (forgot to take a picture of the final product and don't want to clean the kitchen right now).

4.5 stars We did a…read morefull kitchen remodel soon after moving into our new home (before we got too settled). Due to unusual circumstances, we had a very tight timeline (see below for more details) so they were able to finish in 2 1/2 months. Overall, we are very happy with the end result and love our new, open layout! TL:DR version: - GREAT construction team/vendors and Fadil is the BEST project manager. Also the flooring contractor, Izec, is amazing. - Loved the design recommendations made by Shawn, like the floating shelves and bench by the window. - Pricing is competitive. Quality of work is fantastic. Designs are beautiful. - Area of improvement: better communication throughout the project. I had to be proactive and ask a lot of questions and follow up often. They offer both design and construction services, all under the same owner. This was convenient in that I only had to deal with one company and they took care of everything. Our project was unusual in that I was 6 months pregnant when we started the project. Typically, they don't start on construction until all materials are in stock but we needed to get things moving and completed quickly, so we ordered mostly standard sized and in-stock materials. The owner, Shawn, kept his promise on adhering to our timeline to the best of his ability, even as we ran into challenges with plumbing, structural, and electrical. His team worked tirelessly--even on weekends--to meet our deadline, without sacrificing quality or details. With any major construction, nothing is flawless. The one challenge I had, which may be unique to my circumstance, was getting proactive updates and just overall communication. At times, the construction team didn't even know what they were working on. Some of the designs didn't match the materials ordered. There was some miscommunication on which materials we were responsible for vs. what they would get for us. These were minor issues that eventually got resolved but it did cause me some stress and unrest. Highly recommend being proactive, with any big construction project, and staying close to the details... At the end of the day, despite some bumps, we now have our dream kitchen! And it was completed in record time! Last but not least, if you're told that any materials are "stuck" at the Oakland port, GET SOMETHING ELSE that's in stock. There is no ETA on when things will get unloaded at the dock...could be weeks or even months.

We had the pleasure of working with Jill Finn of TANGERINEdesign LLC when our longtime designer was…read moreunavailable -- so she walked into a situation where we were already feeling a bit off balance. But from day one, Jill exceeded our expectations. The project involved tearing down an old, dilapidated screened-in porch that had never really worked for us -- too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer -- and transforming it into a usable interior room. We wanted to keep the light and airy feel of a porch while gaining insulation, comfort, and year-round usability. We also wanted ideas for built-ins: maybe a window seat, maybe bookshelves -- we weren't quite sure. Other contractors over the years had taken one look at the porch and declined to get involved due to its age and condition. Not Jill. She had ideas right away. Jill brings so much energy, creativity, and practical knowledge to the table. Even while juggling big personal commitments (like her son's graduation across the country), she delivered several strong design ideas within a few weeks -- and they were fresh, inspiring, and budget-conscious. She collaborated easily with our civil engineer, adjusting her drawings quickly to meet his needs. She also understands our local codes and regulations really well, and met directly with our contractors to make sure her designs were realistic and executable before we got too far into the process. On top of all that, Jill has a fantastic personality. She made the experience fun and engaging, and she brought a sense of momentum and confidence that really helped us move forward. I can't recommend Jill highly enough -- her creativity, responsiveness, and enthusiasm make her a true gem. If you're considering working with TANGERINEdesign LLC, you're in excellent hands. Karen & Greg Marriner 6/22/25

My fiancee and I met with Jill to explore building an ADU in our backyard from the ground up along…read morewith a home expansion. We were glad that we chose Jill; she brings with her a wealth of knowledge in all facets of the construction phase, and she was very friendly and easy to talk to also! Most of the time we would ask her a question, then just let her talk, as she was very detailed with all of her answers and did a great job teaching. We also appreciated that Jill also has no problem telling you if your idea is a bad idea, but will provide the context and reasoning why. Lastly, we loved tapping her creative mind; she has the ability to look at a space and give you plenty of ideas for it that you might not have even thought of! We would definitely recommend her and would work with her again.

I hired DG Design (Dino Garcia is the owner) to provide design consultations and architectural…read moreplans for the renovation of my house, which included a MAJOR face lift to the front (s.f. addition, outdoor living area, etc.). What I liked about Dino is that he was - very down to earth (unlike many of the architects/designers out there), - very patient (I'm sure we drove him nuts with all the changes and questions we had :)), Dino came up with many ideas, which is what I'd expect from my designer. Dino provided a 3D version of the design, which really helped us visualize the house. Dino provided not just design services, but also provided structural engineering plans, and even went to the county office and had the plans signed and approved. Dino continued supporting us, free of charge, throughout the project in a very timely manner for any questions we had (working with contractor to clarify how to implement plans, confirming whether we can slightly deviate from plans, supervising contractor's work when being asked, etc.). On top of all of this, Dino is very price competitive (you'd be amazed with the price delta we've received for our project). I truly recommend you contact Dino (dinofg@sbcglobal.net) if you're looking for a designer / structural eng. (please note that for many projects all you need is a designer, and you don't really need an Architect, which is much more expensive!!!)

Dino is a very talented designer who did a beautiful job designing our new home in Palo Alto…read more After he finished the plans, we interviewed six contractors to build the house, and I think virtually all of them commented on how detailed and professional the plans were. This is very important so that the builder knows exactly what you want and does not take "artistic license" where the plans don't specify what is called-for. Dino understands this and works with you to understand what you want and how best to implement your preferences into the design / plans. He is also reasonably priced for the final product that he delivers, and I would recommend his services.

Our firm, Upright Engineering, has had the pleasure of working with Yang on multiple projects where…read morewe've provided both civil and structural engineering services, and have always had a great experience. She is responsive, professional, and her attention to detail helps keep projects running smoothly. We look forward to continuing our collaboration on future projects!

Yang Zhang lead my ADU design and permit approval in Fremont CA, and it was very EFFICIENT -- I…read moretotally recommend her because of her network of contacts across different disciplines, her hard-work and vast experience, and also her responsiveness and extreme proactivity at making recommendations, anticipating works, and coordinating with other companies and City staff to get her projects set for success and approval. One key factor is she's always available to have a phone call and explain the process and even after the scope of her contracted work and project has been completed she will provide help.

My husband and I highly recommend Martinkovic Milford Architects! Blake, Amanda, and Amelia were…read moreour brilliant team of architects overseen by Brian Milford. They designed our dream home and also monitored the construction/renovation process in addition to recommending a great contractor to build our home.

Disappointed by my experience here. I got more value from a 15 minute phone conversation with a…read moredifferent architecture firm than I did from my interaction with this firm, which involved multiple hours of billable research.

So I'm seeing cracks on my ceiling and they are starting to worry me…read more I checked Yelp and Nextdoor for some structural engineer recommendations. When I contacted them to get more information they responded timely. Made an appointment with them about a week and a half later. Arash came to the house and looked everywhere garage, outside, all the rooms. And thankfully he said there is no foundation concern. Took him I want to say about 40min to look everywhere. They are not cheap. My eyes almost popped out of my socket when I heard about their rate. But I want someone with experience to look at the house. Anyways, there is a little hiccup with the invoice but they reached back to me quickly to resolve it. The inspection cost is separate to the report fee. Just fyi. Nice people, happy to have found them.

Decided to go with EAS. Actual work hasn't started yet but their prompt and professional responses…read moreplus flexibility led me to go with them. Will update after project is done.

We hired U.S Accurate to remodel our kitchen and living room, and the experience was great from…read morestart to finish. Scope-wise, they removed a structural wall, added a new island, replaced all cabinets, added a butler's pantry, updated the flooring, upgraded the electrical, and took down the old plaster to install smooth drywall. Shay kept us informed at every step, talked us through options when surprises came up behind the walls or under the floors, and handled permits/inspections so everything stayed on track and to code. The crew was professional, punctual, and tidy and would also work on weekends sometimes. There were some minor bumps along the way but final results look fantastic and function even better. The new layout is open and bright, with smarter storage and lighting that really elevated the space. Because of the great experience, we brought them back for a bathroom remodel too. Highly recommend US Accurate Construction--would absolutely hire them again.

Very professional team. Fred is great to work with. He's helping us with a full remodel.read more