Stewart Summers and Steve Murch were invaluable to our home renovation and new ADU build project…read more From overall design to the nitty gritty technical minutiae we had a great experience with SKS. I was able to reply on SKS during the entire process, from wading though the city, county, and State permitting, construction costs, and straightforward talk & solutions to the surprises that come along with any major home renovation. I highly recommend SKS.

Stewart Summers is the guy you should hire! He's easy to talk to. He listens. He's creative. He's…read morekind. He's talented. He develops YOUR ideas and not just his own. He's very collaborative and has a great team of people working with him. I am speaking from experience. After having worked with FIVE previous architects, this is the ONLY guy I will work with going forward. He's.....amazing! AND! You should see my house. It belongs in architectural digest!! Color me: Really happy to have crossed paths with such a splendid human being.

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.

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!

Wafa was very responsive to my call inquiry about a new property I acquired in Sonoma County. She…read morewas generous in giving me her time on a zoom call to go over the scope of the project. Though I elected to forgo my plan to redesign the roofline, if I had decided to go through with it, I would absolutely have gone with Wafa. Her knowledge and experience is strong and she was very easy and pleasant to talk with. We elected to keep the house roof line as it is, and focus on interior upgrades and improvements. Thank you Wafa, for being so kind and amazing. We will definitely choose to use her services in the future when a new architectural need arises. Recommend.

I converted a study room in my three cars garage without a building permit years ago. It was…read morealways been my goal to legalize it but didn't have time and energy to do it until my retirement now. I didn't have any idea as where to start the project. I joined a Facebook ADU Group and started learning about the permit and construction process. It was suggested that I should start finding an architect to draw up a design plan and submit it to the City for approval. I read through many Yelp reviews and found Wafaa at waArchitecture + Design for she had great reviews and the professionalism I was searching for. Wafaa helped me designed and received building permit for converting my existing garage room and laundry space into a 270 square foot JADU of one bedroom. Waffaa was responsive, patient, and flexible during the design phase. What impressed me the most was that her and her team's speed of correspondence. There were no revision requested from the City and my JADU design plan was submitted the first week of February and was approved by the City of Fremont at the end of April. If you are looking for a responsible, highly skilled professional Architect, look no further, I highly recommend Waffaa of waArchitecture + Design.

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.

As a former carpenter, I really appreciate the attention to detail and craftsmanship of the PDB…read moreteam. They are close to finished with the remodel of the older home my wife grew up in and I have been very pleased with how it's shaping up. They've transformed a badly dated and dim old house into a bright, open, inviting place that will be great for family gatherings. They have gone above and beyond in helping us find ways to stretch our limited funds and have been very good at listening to suggestions as well as giving them. They obviously know what they're doing and are very knowledgeable with regard to finishes, fixtures, lighting, and style. All while being sticklers that the various codes are being complied with. I Highly recommend them.

We were so lucky to work with Peters Design-Build for the renovation of our home. We were looking…read morefor a design-build firm that had the highest standards for quality and design, and a team that we would enjoy working with for several years. Andrew, Ben, Michael, James, John and the entire PDB team were an outstanding team. With their expertise as our guide, we were able to achieve our goal of transforming our 1930s home into a space that could accommodate our growing family, while retaining its historic charm and details. Our renovation included redoing our kitchen, upstairs bathroom, bedrooms, and converting our garage into a 3rd bedroom, 2nd bathroom, a new family room, and full landscaping of our backyard. We are thrilled with the outcome and recommend PDB with the utmost enthusiasm!

Bill designed a complete renovation of our 1914 home and his designs were impeccable. Throughout…read morethe process, Bill was readily available, conscious of our budget, and involved with the contractor to ensure the design plans were being properly followed. He is kind, cares deeply about his work, and has a great attention to detail. I would to hire Bill again.

We worked with Bill Engelhardt on a new house design in an environmentally sensitive area in San…read moreRafael. Bill is a thoughtful and detail-oriented architect. These qualities were very helpful in the long and contentious approval process we had to deal with over nearly 2 years. We always found him very responsive and a pleasure to work with. While we ultimately decided not to proceed with the project for various reasons, we have no doubt that he would have applied the same attention to detail during the construction process. We are happy to recommend him.

Michael is wonderful to work with. He is well versed and committed to our ADU project. We're in…read morethe permit process in Novato now and he's definitely going to bat for us. We're enjoying working with him. We recommend him highly.

When my wife and I first interviewed Michael Barber, he was very up front about what was instore…read moreand the cost that we were going to have to build our ADU. Just from our first meeting we knew Michael was the Architect for us. He did not waste anytime to get with us to find out what we wanted in a way of design. He had his own thoughts, and he respected our input. With his help we put together a useful design. Michael went to work right away to put an effective team together to get work started to be able to get a permit from the city. He was always on top of things. Michael made sure we had all the requirements needed to get the necessary information for the design review process. He is fun to work with and has an enthusiastic sense of humor. He managed all the necessary steps and even took on some of the responsibilities that we did not want to do or have the time for. If you need an Architect Michael Barber is the one for you.

Wow. I'm blown away. I'm working with him on a current project and I'm extremely fortunate that our…read morepaths have crossed. I'm a fairly detailed person, and Dave puts me to shame. Most times I'll double check work for thoroughness and sense when a vendor is lazy, not Dave. He goes way above and beyond, and the fact that he shows genuine care in the project is such a rare service. His responsiveness and follow through is A++++!!!!

We were lucky enough to have Dave Deppen as our architect for a bathroom remodel on our Victorian…read morehome in San Rafael. Dave is a meticulous planner, he listens and pays attention to what WE wanted for our new addition, and he took all our concerns into consideration in the drawings he prepared. I was really amazed by how much he paid attention to our dreams, and he was very easy to work with. No drama, no fuss... just quietly competent and thorough. An attentive communicator and a super nice guy too. Will absolutely use him on any future projects.

I am pleased to write this review for Diego Bofill and Bofill Construction. Upon the recommendation…read moreof my retired contractor (and longtime friend), I hired Diego for a major home remodel, including kitchen and bath. I was not disappointed! Diego's background in architecture helped me personalize a creative design that would meet my desired outcome. Diego and his team, as well as the subcontractors, worked tirelessly to complete the project and were always considerate and respectful. I can't thank them enough for working with me throughout the project to achieve the transformation of my house!

We had 3 projects at our home in Mill Valley and Bofill Construction did a fantastic job with all…read more3. Diego Bofill may be the most "on time" contractor we have ever worked with. We completely redid our laundry room and needed to replace built in cabinets in our TV room and built a large outdoor shed. His subcontractors (plumber, cabinet maker, countertop fabricator and painters) all showed up exactly as planned and got the jobs done so efficiently. All workmanship was excellent and we liked his painters so much, we had them repaint our kitchen too. We would absolutely use Diego again for any remodeling projects.