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!

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.

My mom worked with Chris several years ago on a large project and highly recommend him. I recently…read moreneeded plans drawn out for over 12,000 SQFT of commercial space. I found a few different architects from Yelp and contacted them mainly because Chris was busy. My mom insisted to wait for Chris. I'm glad I did. Chris was great with answering all my questions in a timely manner. He also gave me information on what future contractors would need if we decided to remodel. He pays attention to detail and he knows city requirements well. Thank you Chris!

My wife and I worked with Chris, the owner, on a complex dual bathroom design project, along with a…read moresmall add-on project in our kitchen. Chris is superb at what he does. Not only is he detail-oriented, but he is a pleasure to work with, with tons of great ideas and experience to draw from. Patient, affable, with a great sense of humor, he worked around our difficult schedules and delivered smart, elegant solutions to some challenging space constraints. He is a great listener too, an extra bonus. He is who we will call for any future projects.

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.

I have recently worked on a project with Michael Perkocha and was delighted to be able to depend on…read morehis design sense and professionalism to see it through to the end. Working with someone who takes the extra steps necessary to perfect a project is a trait that I appreciate in anyone, especially an Architect! I have worked on several projects in Oakland and Piedmont and know what it takes to get the job done correctly. Thank-you Michael for taking care of my project for me.

Unethical, unprofessional AND incompetent?! How much worse could it get? Please don't EVER subject…read moreyourself to especially architect Michael Perkocha. I only used this firm because they were on the list of architects doing projects for the City of Oakland, and I am participating in one of their programs. My commercial project was relatively simple because I already knew and sketched exactly what I wanted so there was almost no back-and forth. So he draws the plans, pretty straightforward...I'm waiting for permits...now it gets ugly. It turns out, this guy actually turned in my plans to the city WITHOUT the necessary structural drawings so I could not get permits. When I called to inquire, the plan checker says he has no clue why this was missing and that he had been trying to contact the architect to no avail. When I call him he says he won't give up the info until I pay him the entire bill. Mind you, this is the 1st time he's ever said anything about $ and he never even had me sign a contract! I have no problem paying the guy but now I'm not trusting him at all...offerred to pay him half now and half after permits. He refuses, saying "I've been stiffed 5 times in the last year and I'm not about to let it happen again". Huh? Then why not use a contract, Einstein? I'm supposed to pay you in full and hope that suddenly makes you act ethically? Long story short, the guy ultimately gets paid about $45K between me and the city for this little project. He held my project hostage and delayed my getting permits for over 9 months. First time in my life I ever had to sue anyone but he violated his own Architects practice act and caused me such costly delays that I felt I had no choice. We went to mediation and I won a nice little sum for my troubles, but still not enought to cover my actual losses. So now I have my permits, getting to work on the building and find out that this idiot did not even draw the bathrooms properly for ADA accessibility. AND he didn't even measure the building right!!! All that school and he can't measure? He was several feet off...now I have to get another architect to fix his mistakes. Please find someone else to handle your important project...this guy is ALL BAD.

Doug has been an integral part of three remodels for us. He is professional and very experienced…read more We have loved working with him and would recommend him highly.

Highly recommend Mr McQuillan's architecture firm. Doug came out to the site in person, took…read moreextensive notes, furnished a rough draft in a timely manner, made changes and adjustments at our request very patiently, and delivered an EXCELLENT finished product. Doug McQ was a pleasure to work with, and very responsive in communicating.

I have worked with Douglas Burnham of Envelope A+D for the past 15 years, I believe I was his first…read moreclient. He designed two incredible personal homes in California (both published) for our family. He listened to everything we asked for and came up with the perfect plan both functionally and aesthetically, pushing us just the right amount out side of our comfort zone. He paid attention to every detail and didn't stop until everything was just right.. I think the fact that when we did our second house we hired Douglas says it all. I have also hired Douglas for several very creative commercial projects with equally satisfying results. He made the design process enjoyable and exciting as he is a pleasure to work with. Please feel free to call me. jeff k 503-575-5320

Andre did a fantastic job measuring and drawing as-built documentation required for the…read moreconstruction of my ADU. He also designed my ADU studio and it turned out amazing. We were able to create a beautiful space with a bathroom, kitchen, laundry closet, wardrobe and loft space. I spoke to a few other people and chose A3 because his quote was reasonable, and he came highly recommend by a contractor friend in SF.

I have worked with Andre for years. He is very detail oriented, organized, skilled and…read moreexperienced. He understands design and how to navigate the city. He also has great design ideas and is very easy to work with!