--- title: "Quezada Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/quezada-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384216082 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1384216082.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Quezada Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8923606f0be44ec9_2193-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "639 Front St., San Francisco, California 94111, United States" latitude: 37.7974 longitude: -122.4001 phone: "(415) 706-6767" website: http://www.qa-us.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 457 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Quezada Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Quezada Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/quezada-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384216082) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Daly City, Alameda, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Albany, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Hillsborough, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Los Altos Hills, Sausalito, Atherton, Woodside, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Portola Valley, Marin City, Belvedere, Colma, Alto, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2019), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Our residential studio at QA is comprised of talented and energetic architects and designers who are well versed in helping clients bring the vision for their home to fruition. We approach each residential project like a unique puzzle and enjoy the process of fitting together all of the pieces in close collaboration with our clients. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - 3D Rendering - Universal Design ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Richmond - Daly City - Alameda - Palo Alto - South San Francisco - San Bruno - Pacifica - Menlo Park - Los Altos - Albany - Mill Valley - Larkspur - Emeryville - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Hillsborough - Piedmont - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Los Altos Hills - Sausalito - Atherton - Woodside - Brisbane - Broadmoor - Portola Valley - Marin City - Belvedere - Colma - Alto - Muir Beach - Belvedere Tiburon ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Quezada Architecture | | Address | 639 Front St., San Francisco, California 94111, United States | | Phone | (415) 706-6767 | | Website | http://www.qa-us.com | | Followers on Houzz | 457 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/\#!/quezadaarchitecture - X (Twitter) — https://instagram.com/quezada\_architecture/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/quezada-architecture - Blog — www.qa-us.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Quezada Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/quezada-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384216082) - **Website:** http://www.qa-us.com - **Phone:** (415) 706-6767 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2019), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — margaret3636, Dec. 2018** > Quezada Architecture has been a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We have collaborated on several residential projects in Los Angeles and they have ALWAYS delivered a beautiful design on time and on budget. Everyone I have worked with at QA has been a great listener and clear communicator which is especially important working long distance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cecilia and her talented team to anyone in need of a residential architect. **★★★★★ — achavez30, Jan. 2016** > The Quezadas built our stunning modern house in Mill Valley. Their artistry and obsession over every detail created a masterpiece. We entrusted ourselves to them completely - so much so that we begged them to take on the interior design as well, which they completely thoughtfully yet economically. The house is not only beautiful, but extremely livable. QA listened to us and incorporated our feedback at every turn, and also went above and beyond to address concerns/input from the neighborhood and city. We couldn't be happier. **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, March 2015** > Over the past decade we have had the distinct pleasure of working with Quezada Architecture on several unique and highly publicized projects. In Quantum's entire 30+ year history our products have never been integrated into a project like their Hillcrest Residence. We love seeing our wood windows and doors juxtaposed to the massive masculine industrial steel boxes that dominate the structure. They have designed with our products in a fashionably radical manner, and we are thrilled at the results. **★★★★★ — mom2gus, Dec. 2014** > We had a wonderful experience working with Quezada Architecture. They design with a beautiful, clean, modern aesthetic that is warm and inviting. Fred and Cecilia are generous collaborators. We felt our ideas and concepts were interpreted into lovely moments and features throughout our home. From the materials to the engineering, they were able to fit all these pieces into an elaborate and unique final product. It was an artistic process that captured our shared energy and we very much enjoyed that journey. **★★★★★ — bstiewe, Nov. 2014** > Fred and Cecilia have impeccable taste, style and workmanship. In addition to our project, we've seen four other projects they've completed-- each one is suited to the land, budget and needs of the client. I'm blown away by their attention to every detail. Models are meticulously created to ensure everyone is on the same page. They don't just throw solar panels on top of the roof, they're integrated into the design of the siding so that the panels are out of regular view. Corners and edges are perfectly thought out. Interior and exterior lighting enhances the design. Whether the project is large or small, they regularly stop by to see the project and make sure it's progressing as they envisioned. We've recommended them to two friends, both of whom have unbelievable properties, now. If you're looking to build an extraordinary property, original and world-class, look no further. ## Selected projects - [Canyon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canyon-residence-pj-vj~84565) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: This residence nestled at the base of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin was conceived as a series of cascading bent roof forms conforming to the slope of the site. The large expanses of glass take advantage of the canyon views and make for light airy interiors. The materials are mostly dark natural hues and include many fire-resistant materials such as steel, Coreten, and concrete. Through the use of natural wood and stone throughout the interiors, we were able to achieve our clients needs for "warm modern… - [Lovell Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lovell-residence-pj-vj~3905) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 17 - [Lake Tahoe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-tahoe-residence-pj-vj~674844) - Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This project was a remodel and addition to a funky cabin built in the late 70s. The bones were good but the house was in pretty bad disrepair including signs of 2 bear break-ins. During the construction, we reconfigured the structure to open up the spaces and create a great room. We wanted to create a "rustic" modern aesthetic by accentuating the naturally weathered materials within the lines of a modern composition. These materials include the Coreten which we used inside and out, rock mountain… - [Valley Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valley-residence-pj-vj~1386295) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 4 - [Hillcrest Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillcrest-residence-pj-vj~674893) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: The original home was a nice 50's modern design with the overhanging glass living room and modest bedrooms with views of both San Francisco and Mt. Tamalpais. Our clients commissioned us to renovate the existing house as well as add additional bedrooms, guest unit, garage, and living space for a family of 5. As the clients had multiple visions for the project, it was an exercise in melding his clean minimalism with her desire for more traditional materials in a modernist context. The final desig… - [Mountain Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-residence-pj-vj~1240796) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: The mountain residence gets it's name for the incredible view of Mt. Tamalpais from the main living areas and bedrooms of this new home. The site had an old dilapidated 2 story house on a steep slope so the original design intent was to reuse the existing augmented foundations and build new within the majority of the existing footprint to save on demolition, off-haul, and new foundations. The highlights of the design are the fully retractable glass wall at the living/dining area and the expansiv… [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/quezada-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384216082) ## Community Q&A **Q: Smart dual use design** *(in Photo Questions)* Your trim carpenter and stair carpenter were all that.really smart design . A: Thank you! The stairs were actually existing from the original build in 1953, we just replaced the treads. We had 'good bones' to work with! **Q: TWP stain color??** *(in Photo Questions)* What color stain was used on the cedar? It's TWP right?? A: The wood is redwood so reddish to begin with. We clear coated it for years and finally gave in to adding a stain so it would last longer. We did a mix of 3 stains... 1/4 redwood, 1/4 honeytone, and 1/2 clear. If you don't mix in the clear, the color is too intense. I'd suggest you play around with a few color mixes to get the tone you like then mix with clear. Hope that helps... Good luck!! **Q: Bathroom revamp** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm wondering where the concrete look wallpaper is available from ....please. Looks great! A: The wall isn't wallpapered... it is actually a concrete retaining wall. I don't know if there is a wall paper that looks like concrete but I am sure there is tile available that can be found online. Hope that helps! **Q: Chairs!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me where you got those chairs? Thank you A: Sorry for the delayed answer... we actually purchased these chairs through EBay. They were taken out of an old bank in Texas and are original Brno Chairs from Knoll. I believe they are still available new but we liked that they were vintage and much more affordable than the newer version. Good luck! **Q: Who makes this monorail lighting?** *(in Photo Questions)* This is a fabulous project. I love the material combinations throughout. The textures, tones and emotive temperatures are so right in the environment. Now for the lighting, nice simple and clean - could you tell me the manufacturer please? A: Hi there- Thank you for the compliments! I wish I had the answer regarding the lights readily available but honestly, it was quite awhile ago and I don't recall. I will have to do some digging in my files but I'm almost certain the rail system over the counter was Alfa Lighting who is no longer in business. **Q: Stairwall** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the corten looking tiles on the wall? A: Hi there- the tiles on the wall are made of leather from Blackstock Leather out of Canada. Good luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*