I reached out to Alex about a project in South San Francisco that I needed help on. He came over…read moreto the house, spent over an hour with me, explained the process in South San Francisco, what to expect, how he could help and what my options were. His council gave me the tools to make my best decision. That decision ended up not needing his assistance. I offered to pay him for his valuable time; he said he was happy to help and told me to keep him in mind for the future-refusing payment. I was so appreciative for his advise, time and expertise. I felt confident in his abilities and I would gladly work with and recommend Alex gain.

Working with Alex and Jay on our full gut remodel in Millbrae made a huge difference. They know San…read moreMateo County and local building codes inside and out, guiding our plans through the review process to finish in minimal revisions with only minor comments. Beyond permitting and design, they acted as true partners rather than just a standard business, actively pointing out how to avoid costly, unnecessary upgrades and helping navigate challenges with our GC during construction. Jay's dedication stood out during a key site walk when he climbed up into the attic with me. Together, we caught framing, shear-wall, and electrical details that even the inspector missed (during the building phase). Having their architectural expertise on-site before insulation and drywall went up saved us significant money and ensured the structural integrity of the build. Not only did they handle the architecture and permitting in reasonable timeframe, but they supported us through every phase to ensure quality throughout. I genuinely appreciate their responsiveness and ongoing support.

We've been working with Andy for the last several months on our 3rd and 4th story addition project…read morein upper Noe Valley. Communication: Andy is organized, efficient, and clear in his communications with us. He was also upfront with us from the beginning about the potential challenges our project would face, from city building regulations to neighbor considerations, but always presented solutions to the issues. Design: Andy has been able to take our high level requirements and turn them into an elegant and practical design that is above and beyond what we originally imagined. His in-depth knowledge of the city codes has also been reassuring - we really appreciate his focus on the goal of making this a smooth, low drama process. Process and Cost: Finally, Andy's wealth of vetted and reliable industry contacts has helped us determine a working budget early in the process - this has been invaluable for ensuring we're comfortable with the major changes to come. Andy and his contacts have all provided reasonable pricing, considering the scale of the project we are undertaking. We're really happy working with Andy, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any projects in SF!

We've just completed our 2nd Major Remodel with Andy after having the pleasure of working with him…read moreseveral years ago on our 2nd story addition. Our 2nd project with Andy included the main level Kitchen, Family area, Mudroom and Powder Room. We were so impressed with Andy's design talent the first time, that we were certain we wanted to work with Andy to tackle the design challenges for the second go round. Andy again was integral to the success of the project. After receiving an initial estimate from a contractor we had worked with in the past that was higher than expected, Andy was able to offer another contractor more in line with our budget. After listening to our thoughts and concerns, Andy offered several design options, and again we were really excited with the finalized approach. Andy was able to incorporate some specific design details we wanted, and then build upon them and make them a unique feature for our project. When we were facing technical challenges with the millwork detail we incorporated into the project, Andy suggested a solution that the millworker went with to solve the problem. Andy again was great to work with through the design, both listening and offering design options we hadn't thought of. His attention to design detail really made the project. His knowledge of construction and cost were such a great asset to making our project a success. He followed through with the project from beginning to end. We Hired Andy 2x as our Architect, we highly recommend him for your project!

This guy is honestly nuts. I would trust EVERYTHING Johnny J. said in his review. I call The…read moreDrafter and say "hi, I am looking for the company called the drafter" and then Romeo hangs up on me. Then texts me later saying "how can I help you?" and signs his text Romeo. I told him the job I have and his response is "don't bother me." This guy needs serious professional help and will NOT survive too long in the Bay Area lol. Had to hire someone else for the job. He also claims he called me (which he didn't) and that my phone is AI? HUH? WHAT....? Run from him

I had horrible time with this provider. He wasted me several months, could not deliver the plans…read moreand just kept asking for more money. Then he promised to give refund but did not so I had to do a chargeback on my credit card. He made me do all the work that he was supposed to do and he would even pay respect to come even once to see the property that he is drawing. He would send me to do all kind of different measurements. I invested days of work to do his work and at the end it all failed. He never even read and understood the requirements from the City of Oakland for permit drawing which I had provided to him at the beginning. Instead of reading them he kept saying that it is additional work. And my impression was that he did not know how to do a lot of the items required for permit preparation. His communication is really hard to understand and his phone is really bad quality so at any given time I was understanding only 50% of his speech. He is very temperamental and can drop your project at any moment and leave you stuck with ton of money paid and nothing received. So you would have to start from scratch (this is what happened to me). The most shocking thing was one day he just hanged up the phone and said to look for someone else. During the course of the collaboration he would purposefully not share his files that he is working on (the software files with drawings) eventhoug I paid him money for those drawing. So your risk is he can quit without notice and you would have nothing : money gone, and no files. I would stay away from him!

We worked with David on a full backyard redesign, and somehow he managed to turn our sloped,…read moreconfused mess of a yard into a beautiful, functional space--complete with a dream deck and plenty of room for our daughter to run wild. David was hands-on, patient, and never once made us feel bad for starting the project with nothing more than some vague ideas and a hilariously random Pinterest board. We were also on a pretty tight budget, and he was incredibly thoughtful about helping us stay within it--without making the design look like it. He gave us smart options along the way and made the whole process feel easy. Highly recommend Cite Studios if you want a creative, collaborative design partner who can bring your backyard dreams to life--and maybe even make you feel like you knew what you were doing all along.

We love Cite Sudio! Ann and David have been perfect partners for our remodel project. They work in…read morea very timely manner with a personal touch, and they're very hands on. Whether they are providing their own ideas, or incorporating some of ours, everything seems so easy with them... and Ann found us the absolute best contractor, as well as product sources, to make our project simple and enjoyable. We may be among the few who will be sorry to see this job end. We need to find more work for them. Cite Studio is the best!

We worked with Ellis on a major addition in 2007 and have asked for his advice on a couple of…read moresmaller design/architectural management issues since. In each case, regardless of the size of the effort required, he has been willing to help. His design advice is superb. In 2007, his attention to detail was so good that he sailed through design review with San Mateo County on the first try when no one else did. We trust his judgment and skill. If you're looking for a first rate architect and someone you'll enjoy working with, contact Ellis.

We couldn't be happier with the process and results of our work with EASA Architecture in our…read morerecent bathroom remodel. Since we were working with a small space (and a limited budget), Lisa and Ellis took the time to understand our needs, and then presented us with a variety of design options, offering creative solutions that matched our tastes, while making the best use of limited space. They were especially helpful in coming up with a color scheme that integrated the bathroom elements, and blended with the qualities of the adjoining room. Lisa then worked closely with us in choosing tile, paint, fixtures, window treatment, cabinetry, etc. so that they all worked together. We are completely happy with our new bathroom, and would recommend Lisa and Ellis and EASA Architecture for any design or architectural work. [Previously, we worked with EASA Architecture in a major kitchen remodel, and our satisfaction with their work at that time made them our obvious choice for this recent project.]

I have known Bob and Christine Boles for many years and they have drawn up plans for multiple…read moreresidential remodeling projects for our home. You can read further if you must, but let me just say that I have absolutely no hesitancy in recommending them for any architectural project. Period. But, okay, if you must know why, here you go . . . CREATIVITY - The best part about meeting with Bob and Christine is that they think of creative space use like no one else. With each project my wife and I thought, "Damn, that is an awesome idea, we would have NEVER thought about doing that." Bob and Christine make a great team, able to both dream about the possibilities as well as think through the realistic nature of those dreams. SUSTAINABILITY - I can't wait until the next project that will utilize their deep commitment to and expertise in green technology. If you are in search of architects who can help you to think through ways to preserve energy, conserve natural resources and basically help save the planet, Bob and Christine are your people! INTEGRITY - Being one who knows absolutely nothing about the technicalities of the architecture process, I have found working with Bob and Christine to be one of great attention and integrity. They are patient with the questions, thorough in their answers and never did we simply feel like clients who were paying for services. On more than one occasion we needed to scale down a project or get multiple estimates and we always felt like were given a wide breadth from which to choose. Bob and Christine not only care about the project and but they also care about the people involved. Seriously folks . . . if you are looking for someone to help you think through the entire process of a remodel, dare I say that you would be foolish NOT to give them a call and explore the possibilities. Seriously. Go. Now. Call them . . .

I highly recommend Beausoleil Architects. As a custom home builder in Silicon Valley, I work with a…read morelot of architects. I hired Bob and Christine to design the remodel of my own home. They are that good! I have worked on a half dozen projects with them over the years, and they have always come through for us with creative ideas and solutions. I have brought them in to rescue design projects several times when the project architect did not provide enough details. I have worked with them on whole house, extremely energy efficient remodels. Every time they have come thru and given us both great design, and great details from which to build. If you want great design you can be proud of, and plans your builder can actually build from, hire them. They will take care of you and deliver what they promise.

Daniel and his team are top notch professionals and offer clear, consistent, transparent, and…read morehonest results. I was in the complete dark on an ADU project. Daniel was able to navigate me through the process and offer great advice. He is attentive and his team provided the work superbly and in a timely manner. I would recommend this company 100%.

Our contractor recommended Bay Area Design to help with our plans for the remodel. The whole team…read morewas great and took care of the process from start to finish. This is our first ever project for our remodel and Bay Area Design made it easy to apply/submit for our permit.

Andre was the architect for the gut-renovation of the main floor of our Sanchez Street (Noe Valley)…read morehome. It included structural work, removing load-bearing walls, full kitchen renovation, and a bathroom addition. It was our first home, a fixer-upper, and we had no idea what we were doing. Hiring Andre was hands-down the best decision we made. He started by listening -- how we live, how our family functions, what we needed the space to do for us. He was patient with our budget and never made us feel like our questions were dumb. We'd give feedback, he'd come back with something better. When we had no ideas at all, he'd come up with ones we never would have thought of. We ended up with a plan we were ecstatic about! The attention to detail, turnaround time, and reliability were all excellent. He helped us run contractor bidding, then showed up at the site throughout construction to make sure things were built to plan and catch issues before they became expensive changes (his communication with our contractor and engineer was excellent). Andre came up through construction before becoming an architect, and he's practiced in San Francisco long enough to know permitting cold. Both saved us real time and headaches. There's nobody else we'd call for future projects.

My first experience with Andre was over 25 years ago when he led a major remodel, including a…read moresecond-story addition, of my Day Street (Noe Valley) home. Every aspect of my experience at that time was positive. Andre worked to skillfully retain the exterior flavor of the 1924 Marina-style 2/1, as we developed a taller 4/2.5, with a comfortable and functional interior. Long before any of these other reviews were written, Andre was exercising the excellent listening skills, inventive design, and superior aesthetic sense you'll read about from others. His ability to work with permitting and review processes instilled confidence as did his good relationships and communication with contractors and subs. He was tactful but clear in gently guiding me away from bad ideas I came up with myself or with friends. Invaluable. Long story short, Andre spearheaded efforts that resulted in a substantial increase in home value, enabling me to relocate comfortably in preparation for retirement. I am working with Andre again, this time for more modest projects to remodel the kitchen, add a deck, and expand the downstairs suite. Delighted he's still available, nothing has changed except his expanded experience and a great new location in Dogpatch! Andre is still easy to work with, professional as can be, super-responsive, and gives amazing value. Very happy to be working with him again.

We found our way to Winder Gibson through our realtor and could not be more grateful. We worked…read moreclosely with Geoff and Daniel to design our dream home. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and took on all details at every stage, including handling a difficult neighbor. At the same time, they were efficient and budget conscious, helping us stay on track both financially and time-line wise. They made what could be an overwhelming process move smoothly and enjoyably. We unreservedly recommend Winder Gibson.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Geoff and his team on a full demolition and new…read moreconstruction of a single family home with ADU in San Francisco. We loved our experience and wholeheartedly endorse Winder Gibson to anyone looking for a full service architecture firm. From the outset, Geoff and his team demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our family's needs, which they transformed into a beautiful house design that resonates with our aspirations and lifestyle. We are currently transitioning to the construction phase, and are excited to raise our family in such a thoughtfully designed space. Also, Geoff and team are true experts at navigating the San Francisco permitting process. They efficiently moved us through permitting, both reacting to feedback from the city and helping us manage our neighbors. Honestly, we could not have permitted the house without their guidance. In a city where building homes can be difficult, the one two punch of beautiful design + the knowledge and skill to get it across the line was invaluable. We are so appreciative of Geoff and team.

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.