3,981 Pacifica, CA Architects

A well-chosen architect can design a home that is specifically tailored to your family's lifestyle. Highly competent and professionally-trained designers, many architects in Pacifica, CA also use sustainable design principles to maximise the site and materials used, so your home uses less energy and saves you money in the long term. More

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Featured Reviews for Pacifica, CA Architects

Mark Davis Design

Pacifica, CA Architects

25 November 2015

“I would highly recommend Mark Davis Design having worked with Mark for over a year on the comprehensive redesign and enlargement of an 1875 house in San Francisco. Architecturally Mark's design was sympathetic to the original historic structure, whilst at the same time being thoroughly modern, rational and considerate of the construction process. Pulling a permit in San Francisco can be a long and frustrating experience, in fact it's probably the most difficult city to deal with in the United States. Thanks to Mark's (and the structural engineer's) efforts we got the project through the labyrinthine process as originally designed and in under a year, which is a great result for a lateral and horizontal addition to a historic structure in SF. Mark was easy to work with at all stages of the process and always produced work and responded to city questions/issues more than promptly. I'd definitely use the firm again.”

Nancy Berghold Designer @ Studio Berghold

Pacifica, CA Architects

2 October 2016

“Nancy has beautiful and creative ideas leaning to the environmentally sustainable landscape. She has the knowledge, the training and the communication skills that will help great ideas become reality.”

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Pacifica, CA Architects

3 April 2011

“We used John Lum Architecture for the complete remodel of ~1000 sq ft in San Francisco. John and team were fantastic to work with. Very creative yet good at listening to our thoughts and integrating our ideas. They understand how to both design a gorgeous contemporary space while still keeping it comfortable and livable. We depended on them with a lot of design detail recommendations such as fixtures, paint, tiles and they always had great suggestions that made the process much simpler and easy to manage. They are very professional, extremely responsive and timely. There were no surprises during the entire process including on deadlines and budgets. I would strongly recommend them.”

Trademark Architecture + Interiors

Pacifica, CA Architects

12 February 2013

“We are currently working with Kenny on a remodel of the front half of our home, consisting of a kitchen, great room, dining room and an office. He is a pleasure to work with, is extremely thorough and has great and innovative ideas. He listens to your wants and needs, delivers a great work product and he makes the design process fun. We would recommend him without any reservations!!!!”

Michael Tauber Architecture

Pacifica, CA Architects

23 February 2011

“Michael Tauber did an excellent job of designing an addition for our Spanish style house in Albany, CA. Michael proved to be very innovative in coming up with a design that complemented the Spanish style, but also satisfied our needs for a more modern interior. One of our major needs was to be able to provide space for our large collection of books. Michael's design admirably provided such space, while making the library space very interesting. We highly recommend Michael Tauber.”

Sutton Suzuki Architects

Pacifica, CA Architects

18 April 2013

“I am a RE developer/interior designer who has worked with Sutton Suzuki for many years on various projects. I am confident to say that they are one of the biggest design talents in the Bay Area, and I have worked with many others. Their attention to detail and creativity is superior.Always professional and always concerned with the clients needs and requirements. With this firm you get much more for your budget!!”

Saikley Architects

Pacifica, CA Architects

20 May 2015

“We worked with Alexandra for a rebuild of our home, upgrading it from a 3bd/1.5 bath to a 4bd/3.5bath while adding a second floor and changing the layout of the house dramatically. We chose Alexandra based on two critical expectations: that she would be good to work with (after all, you spend countless hours with your architect on a very expensive project), and that she would share our philosophy regarding the importance of combining form and function in house design. We were very lucky to have chosen her. Alexandra indeed spent countless hours with us. She paid careful attention to our wishes and needs. She worked patiently through every detail of the house, helping us maximize not only our living space but also important functional aspects of the house. From beautifully located and proportioned stairs to storage for kids backpacks under an entryway bench and built-in cabinets to roof segments and their slopes, everything was thoughtful, detailed, and practical. Alexandra also showed great professional and personal skill in navigating the permitting process, developing a good relationship with the city’s planning department that allowed us to enjoy all the benefits of the zoning code. She was always ready to help and mediate successfully when issues inevitably came up with our contractor. She followed through with everything she said she would in an even, friendly, and professional manner. We are delighted with our home and, truth be told, also take joy in the many compliments we get from anybody who visits our home or even passes by it. Alexandra was wonderful and we can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Fougeron Architecture FAIA

Pacifica, CA Architects

26 October 2012

“Anne Fougeron is a brilliant, inspired architect. She designed a stunning, unique home for us that incorporated all modern but also green and cost-friendly materials. Her designs are complex in their incipience while the resulting aestetic is clean, simple, and modern. She is committed to and involved in her projects and is always accessible for questions and guidance. She's also a fun and interesting person to work with.”

James Vaccaro Architect, Inc

Pacifica, CA Architects

31 July 2019

“I've worked with James professionally on projects for others for close to 15 years now. His design skills and attention to detail are so compelling that we retained him to help us with a comprehensive renovation of our two-unit building. James developed the plans for the exterior remodel consisting of new exterior surfaces; all new windows, doors, and skylights; a new roof; and a deck in the backyard. Once work on the exterior envelope of the building was finished, James developed the design for our interior renovations including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical upgrades; revising the floor plan in the kitchen/dining room; and selection of finish materials. From design and permitting to contractor selection, he guided us every step of the way. James is a talented architect and truly a pleasure to work with!”

Diebel and Company | Architects

Pacifica, CA Architects

12 December 2012

“Mr. Diebel designed and helped us through the process of building our new home. We selected Mr. Diebel because we found him to be a good listener. He was able, through exploration, to help us discover our "Dream House". Mr. Diebel designs projects which meet the desires and needs of his customers. We found Mr. Diebel to be creative, knowledgable, patient and fair in his pricing.”

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If your renovation is more than a simple benchtop replacement or roof re-tiling job, then it may be time to find an architect in Pacifica, CA who can manage your project from start to finish. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, the scope can span from planning sustainable design into your renovations, to selecting furniture and even interior finishes.

How do I find the right architect for my home design project?

An architect is often the first person you hire for your project. Before taking steps to find an architect in Pacifica, CA, ask yourself what you want to achieve from your renovation or home construction. Do you want to improve the liveability and sustainability of your home, or simply expand? What style of architecture do you prefer? Once you have established your motivation, research architects that have completed similar house designs in your Pacifica locale and within a comparable budget to yours.

Undergoing renovations, house extensions or building a new home entirely can be stressful. For this reason, it’s important that you and your chosen architect get along and share the same values, especially if you require an architect to help you refine your brief. To establish this rapport, you may need to meet several times with the architects on your shortlist before making a final decision on who you hire. The relationship you have with your architect is very personal, and will involve discussions of your habits, hobbies and tastes, so you want to ensure you have picked someone you feel comfortable in sharing this information with.

Most importantly, you need to trust that your architect will manage your home improvement or house design within budget, while working with site constraints, and coordinating the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

Ideally, your Pacifica, CA architect will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Your architect may be needed to select and hire California subcontractors (e.g. builders, engineers and landscape architects) just as they may need to negotiate contracts with stakeholders. A good client-architect relationship will ensure they are your biggest advocate along the way during construction.

Finally, remember that the most well-known or established architect may not provide the right architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project.

Questions to ask prospective residential architects in Pacifica, CA:

What is your fee structure?

What does the cost include?

Do you have professional liability insurance?

What types of renderings (3-D, video, illustrative) will you produce?

What is your experience with similar projects?

When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?

What do your services include?

What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?

Would you say your work has a defining style? (The architect's personal style could interfere with your vision.)

Will you help with hiring a project manager and subcontractors?

What do you estimate the cost will be?

What will I need to provide?

Do you foresee any complications with this project?

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