Kyle designed my new house from a SB9 subdivision in San Jose. He is very patient and courteous, very knowledgeable about the city codes, and always responds in time. His design is elegant and efficient, he oversaw the project and answered all the questions promptly even after the project is well into the late stage. Highly recommend! read more

This is a very long overdue review. We was lucky to came across Kyle's service at the beginning of COVID when we wanted to remodel our home in Santa Clara. I don't know how to express our sincere thanks for everything he did for us. Kyle is very professional and super nice. He patiently work with us over 6 months to come up with the most economical and yet practical design and great flow of the space. He tirelessly met us constantly to make sure we were comfortable throughout the process. His experience and knowledge was integral of our project. His price was very reasonable. I would have pay much more for the experience I have with him. I highly recommend Kyle service to anyone. read more

As a first time home remodeler, I can say that I couldn't have found a better architect than Kyle Chan. Kyle is knowledgeable, understanding, responsive and detail oriented. He listened to our preferences and helped guide us to make the best decisions. Kyle understands the building permit process and made the experience extremely smooth for us. He also recommended a professional general contractor who did high quality work. I would definitely work with Kyle again if there's another opportunity. read more

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I enlisted Kyle to help us with a remodel/addition project on our home. We wanted to open up our main living space, add a 4th bedroom and obtain higher ceilings. From our initial meeting and throughout the entire project, Kyle listened to our needs, offered great advice, referred me to an outstanding general contractor and was quick to answer any questions that came up. I highly recommend Kyle and look forward to working with him in the future should the opportunity arise. read more

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Kyle was the architect for our remodel project. We expanded our house by adding additional area and changed the layout in the existing area of the house. We selected Kyle after having interviewed several other architects. Kyle is an excellent architect and we were very lucky to get him for our project. Since he was busy with other projects we waited for some time before Kyle could start on our project. Kyle is very professional, detail oriented and thorough. He is extremely knowledgable and experienced in every aspect of a residential project. At our request, he also made recommendations for several good contractors and after interviewing them we selected a contractor from his list of recommendations. Kyle worked closely with us throughout the entire project, listening to our requests and questions, explaining pros and cons of different design / structure / construction aspects. Throughout the planning, design, and construction phases, he checked in with us on a regular basis, answered questions we had along the way and incorporated our feedback. Having Kyle through our remodel project journey from start to end through planning, design, city permit, construction phases definitely gave us a lot of confidence to have it completed smoothly in a timely manner. Big thanks to Kyle, we now have a totally transformed house that we love and enjoy each day ! I highly recommend Kyle as an architect and you will be lucky if you can get him for your project. read more

I was referred to Kyle by one of his clients and my results were as satisfying as theirs. We wanted to add a master suite, relocate kitchen to create an open living space and create a new front entrance. Kyle listened to our needs and made it more beautiful and user friendly than we envisioned. Kyle's design brought a style to our 1956 house and visitors often stated the house feel larger than actual. A few neighbors commented on how nice our new front looks and how nicely it fits into our neighborhood. Now we have finished the construction, I am happy to say there was no surprise - Kyle's design came with all important details such as kitchen cabinet layout which made our construction project so much easier. Kyle made the design/permit process easy. As this is our first remodeling project, Kyle talked us through the whole process in our first meeting. His fee is pre-set and he also made clear there is a separate structure engineering fee in my case. No surprise. He got the city permit without any problem. I would recommend Kyle's work whole-heartedly. read more

After researching and interviewing several other architects we were very impressed by Kyle's honest candor and expertise in this area. As his portfolio was full, we waited patiently for 6 months to finally start our project with him. Anyone getting access to him is truly lucky.. He has the diligence in going several extra miles to satisfy the customer.. He was patient and made several models for us to choose from and additionally came up with any refinements that we sought. Our home was designed both from an external elevation and from an interior harmony in keeping with key elements of Form, Fit and Function.. while fully researching our needs. We are extremely happy in our new home and would recommend him heartily to anyone anytime.. looking for a strong architect with great education and experience in projects both at a large scale and smaller level satisfying all budgets. He is truly the best architect in the S. Bay from our perspective! read more

Kyle was my architect for expanding 3000+ sf feet of my house including a basement in Saratoga. We changed the designs a few times due to some requests from the city planning and my wife's changing mind, he was very professional in laying out the drawbacks and the benefits for each opions so we could make a well thoughtout decision. He tried very hard on accommodating my needs in the rather complicated design (3 structures) and always willing to give me advices on other things outside of the SOW. I interviewed a few other candidates and very happy to picked him over others who offered lower rate. After all, he is a great guy to work with. read more

We had a good recommendation for Kyle from our neighbor, who had also had a construction project done.  We decided to go with him for our project, adding a second story addition on our house.  We were pleasantly surprised. He was very responsive by email and by phone.  He would set up meetings when necessary.  He though through how the house would actually be used, and cleverly turned what might have been a simple functional stairwell into a path that feels open and airy, with great natural light and a place for features such as plants and vases.  He would listen to our wants and needs and provide feedback on what was possible, even making a last-minute change we requested.  He was very helpful in guiding us through this project.  Because of him and our general contractor (whom he recommended), our project was not a mess like some we have heard of, but a great success. read more

I was referred to Kyle by a friend, and my results were just excellent. Kyle is very responsive, he always accessible by phone and email, super easy to work with. Kyle has a lot of fresh and sharp design of the house. Our family is really happy with the final design, and the house turns out great, we got a lot of compliment. I would highly recommend Kyle! read more

Kyle did a fantastic job! He turned our blah ranch into a modern marvel. The focus was on the outside and the interior living spaces, i.e. kitchen, living room, dining room... He created 3 different renditions for us and we ended up going with one of the original designs, no changes. We turned our galley kitchen into an open layout with a big island, open to the dining room, but kept the privacy to the living room. It's perfect for the way we live. Kyle really listened to what we wanted and how we use the space and was able to give appropriate solutions. He also stood by us through the permitting process and was always available for questions. We couldn't have done it without him. He also referred us to an excellent contractor and we're so happy with the whole project. read more

First time house remodel to add a master suite and to expand the living room. Luckily, we had Kyle as our architect and he made the usually painful and complicated process very easy and not worrisome at all. After learning our main goal of the remodeling (adding a new bedroom), he provided us a very practical proposal and patiently explain what we should consider doing and what we should not. For example, while we had a thought of opening up a wall to re do the kitchen, he suggested we might not want to do it as that will significantly increase the scope and the cost of the project due to the percentage of the remodeling area (to the existing SqF). Another case is the skylight window and sun tunnel windows suggested by him. When he had put those items in his design, we had some reservations as we did not see they were necessary. However, he strongly recommended those items and we eventually agreed. It turns out he was totally right. These low-cost items really took the indoor space to a different level. In addition to the design part, he also followed through the project during the whole process. First, he referred many good professionals (land surveyor, structural engineer, green energy expert, general contractor, etc.) that we can trust. This saved us a lot of time and trouble. Also, there were many inspections and related questions we had during the construction. He always answered our questions promptly and professionally. When it was about the time to file documents for the project completion, he also reminded us and checked back with us later. For a house remodel, an architect is definitely a key contractor you need for the first step. We highly recommend Kyle. read more

Our work with Kyle was very smooth. He first gave us 4 draft plans for us to choose from, different style, different budget etc. He then very patiently listen to our thoughts and adjust the plans accordingly. Kyle also gets a bulk idea of each plan's cost, to help us keep our cost in budget. Kyle was very professional, he knows exactly what San Jose and Cupertino city requirements, at what time they will make any changes, what exactly they are changing. He knows everything in his mind that he can tell us right in the middle of our conversation. read more

We did our whole house remodeling and addition with Kyle. The plan include relayout the existing floor plan, changing front entrance and addition of bedrooms and bathroom. At our first meeting, Kyle listens to what we need for our house and honestly suggests what he thinks need to be change and add. Before the design, he came measure our lot and communicate with city to verify setback limitation or maybe other things that we don't know. He is very experienced and knowledgable about all the city requirements. He got us city permit on time without any issue. He provides us 2 option plans at the initial design plan. Kyle does has designer eye and very creative. He is very good in utilizing space. It is impossible for us to have this design layout by ourselves. We feedback to him what we like from the 2 plans. Kyle is very patient during the whole process. I am a very picky and detail person. He provides 100% satisfaction to the design. After we put together the design layout, he also help us to fine tune all the design detail. Ex. I want my walkin closet a little bigger... As a first time house renovation, Kyle guides and educates us thru the whole process from design, getting permit to construction finished. He is very responsive and professional. He always return calls and emails unless he mentioned he will be out and cannot return phone calls. It is a great pleasure working with him. And we like to appreciate Kyle for the great design of our dream house. read more

Kyle is really awesome! He has excellent communicate skills and always tries his best to fit your schedule and your vision for the home. He is a very valuable architect to have on the team and I am so glad we found him. From the beginning of the project, he always went the extra miles and always completes everything on time. He has great recommendations and when I needed help on questions with the contractor, he is always here to support and answer questions. I truly recommend Kyle for his service and I think if you want someone who is knowledgeable and detail oriented, he would be the person. I wouldn't blink to hire Kyle again if I was building another home or doing a remodeling project. read more

Kyle was patient, friendly, and willing to work through changes. He worked with us for 2 years planning and building a brand new house, and we are pleased with the results. He walked us through the planning process and was very helpful as well during the construction phase (even though that wasn't strictly his territory). We appreciated Kyle's professional demeanor and knowledge. Whenever we had an idea, he always found a way to incorporate it into the design. In addition it was helpful that whenever we were faced with a decision, Kyle drew multiple solutions that we could choose from. Lastly, Kyle is very responsive to emails and phone calls- this might seem trivial but it really isn't when building a house/completing a project! read more

Before I begin my remodel plan, I was debating whether or not I should hire a professional architect, and I am glad I did. Kyle is extremely knowledgable and resourceful, he organize and oversee the whole project, as well as fill in every little detail that I probably will neglect. Not only he design a cost effective layout for us, tackle all the structural issues, he also help me deal with all the permit and legal hassle so that I can concentrate on shopping for my new sofa and coffee machine. Working with Kyle is such a pleasant experience, he is responsive, honest, and detail oriented. Having Kyle as my professional architect is the best decision I made throughout the entire project!! read more

My husband and I chose Kyle Chan as the architect to design our brand new construction house. From start to finish this long complicate reconstruction project, we have had a very blessed wonderful experience with Kyle. His excellent design service has been well exceed our expectation all-around. I've first interviewed a few architects over the phone, but only chose to meet Kyle in person, for his wonderful temperaments, sincerity and honesty shown distinctly and impressed me during our conversation. As we first began working together, Kyle listened very patiently to our needs, understood all that we were trying to achieve, and carefully came up with 3 different design plan options ; all encompassing our every little needs, ideas and desires for a particular need new residence. He referred us few contractors to quote our new construction house, and has made every possible efforts in assisting us to meet our very limited budget. From conception, to design, to the project final, Kyle very patiently guided us and our contractor, step by step throughout the entire construction process ; always been extremely considerate, patient, detail oriented, courteous, honest and hardworking. What has impressed me the most during our entire project was that, he was very responsive with my emails at all times ; and his communications were always very clearly transparent. Throughout our year-long brand new house reconstruction project, Kyle has taken the time to answer our stream of questions ; not only done an exceptional superb job designing our new dream home, but also navigated the city planning and permitting processes, which truly lessen a great amount of our stress. Kyle was also very informative during our busiest material selection process, that we always felt he treated our project just as he would in building his own home. We were truly most blessed to have Kyle designing our new dream home ; his service was second to none. We could never express more than enough of our gratitude towards Kyle's generous help to us throughout the entire process ; therefore this review is to show our most sincere appreciation for Kyle's excellent service to us during that entire year. We have just moved into our new home, and couldn't be more pleased and satisfied with the end results. Choosing Kyle as our architect for this huge construction project, was the best decision we've ever made during the entire process. I honestly feel we could never be able to finish this enormous project without Kyle's help. I wholehearted recommend Kyle's service to anyone planning to remodel/rebuild your new dream home. read more

Kyle is professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful. Although Kyle was not available in the timeframe required for our project, he was still glad to meet and offer his advice and experience. It's clear that he works hard to meet the needs of his clients! read more

I had an excellent experience with Kyle for our house remodel. He was able to accommodate all our requests and added beautiful skylights to make sure the house had beautiful natural light. He came by and checked in with us during the construction phase and helped resolve any issues / concerns . Kyle really cares about his clients and we are very thankful he was our architect and made the house design and construction a great experience . Thanks Kyle . I strongly recommend him. read more

Kyle is a great Architect in many aspects. He is very busy in general but once on board and project starts, he takes care of your project from start to finish. He is detail-oriented, knowledgeable, responsive and has lots of reference and suggestions in many areas. He is willing to mediate issues between home owner and general contractor. Even after final inspection, he does final walk through with home owner and lists up any unfinished job so that general contractor does the final touch. I highly recommend Kyle in your next project if you are lucky enough to get a hold of him. :) read more

I needed an architect for our house expansion project due to our growing family with a tight budget in mind. After interviewing a few in the area, Kyle stood out because he understood our situation and really created the design based on our needs. He's very easy to work with and super quick to respond to all my questions. He is very reachable by a simple phone call. Throughout the project, there were many other contractors involved and Kyle made great recommendations on all of them. Kyle was also well recognized in our City Building/Planning Department. When I went in to submit a plan change, the City Clerk was impressed by how organized the files were following their submission rules. When she looked up the architect name, her respond was: "oh, it was from Kyle Chan. No wonder!" I'm very thankful I found Kyle for our project. I've recommended him to a few friends who are looking for an architect. I will definitely give him a call for our project phase II. read more

We recently demolished and rebuilt our house in West Jose, and we had Kyle as our main architect for our new construction. We had extremely wonderful experience with Kyle, from the start to the end of the project. At beginning, Kyle listened our needs thoroughly and provided 6 options for us to choose from. Throughout the project, Kyle frequently visited the construction site, worked closely with the contractors, provided feedback and quickly turned around for minor adjustments. He is very responsive, knowledgeable and detailed oriented. It has been a great pleasure working with him and we appreciate his great work. read more

Difficult to connect by phone and non-responsive by email. Contacted Kyle for a new build project. After having one brief conversation (approximately 5-10 mins) with Kyle in the late afternoon during a drive in his vehicle, he recommended that I send him a follow-up email for further inquiries/clarification. It took him 3 business days to reply to the initial email and NO response (10 calendar days and counting) to a subsequent follow-up email for a "next-steps" outline. Needless to say, disappointed! read more

We are demolishing and building a brand new home in Cupertino. Kyle is our architect in this project. He is a rare find and we recommend him strongly! He has a vision. He is very knowledgeable and resourceful. He is also a great project manager and very proactive. He is always available on phone and email, which helped a lot! We are very happy with him. read more

We contacted Kyle with a very challenging architectural problem due to a previous remodel at our home in Cupertino. Kyle reviewed the problem and our objectives with us, and iterated on various proposals until the optimal solution was achieved. We were very impressed with his creativity and professionalism. Kyle always delivered to his commitments on time, and was great to work with. Working with Kyle made this stressful and challenging project very enjoyable. Kyle also recommended a few contractors, and we were very happy with the contractor we chose as a result of Kyle's recommendation. We highly recommend Kyle!! read more

Based our needs, Kyle designed our brand new house timely and efficiently. He also coordinated with other engineers to help us get the build permit quickly and smoothly. His knowledge of city requirements helped us to design a house that fit our needs perfectly and also pass the city review process. Without his help, the whole complicated process would take much longer time. Kyle is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and hardworking. We have no hesitation to recommend Kyle to our friends. He is truly great! read more