--- title: "Jade Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jade-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384787806 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1384787806.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jade Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5793c0d6056cbf27_0262-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "5120 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, California 93422, United States" latitude: 35.4754 longitude: -120.6638 phone: "(805) 234-0799" website: http://jadearchitecture.net rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 years_in_business: 18 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 56 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Jade Architecture > San Luis Obispo's Creative Architect & Building Designer Original Houzz profile: [Jade Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jade-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384787806) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Atascadero, CA - **Serves:** Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Templeton, Pismo Beach, Cambria, San Miguel, Cayucos, Avila Beach, Santa Margarita, Garden Farms, Bozeman, Cascade, Creston, Hawaii, Montana, Shell Beach - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 18 years in business - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - Offers Custom Work - Best of Houzz winner - 18 years in business - 2 Verified Hires Jade Architecture is a licensed architectural firm providing high-quality architectural design services in California, Hawaii, and Montana. The firm specializes in custom homes and full-service architectural design, from early concepts through construction documentation. Jade Architecture delivers efficient, client-focused service without compromising design quality. Each project is approached with careful consideration of site conditions, client goals, and end-user experience. The firm combines creative problem-solving with functional, buildable design solutions. Efficiency and design excellence are supported by a modern, technology-driven workflow and a collaborative team of experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. This approach ensures clear communication, streamlined project delivery, and consistent results. Architectural services include: Architectural Design Schematic Design Construction Documents Construction Drawings Custom Home Design ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Historic Building Conservation - Barn Design & Construction - Construction Documents - Custom Home - New home - Remodeling - Residential Additions ### Areas Served - Santa Maria - San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles - Atascadero - Arroyo Grande - Los Osos - Morro Bay - Templeton - Pismo Beach - Cambria - San Miguel - Cayucos - Avila Beach - Santa Margarita - Garden Farms - Bozeman - Cascade - Creston - Hawaii - Montana - Shell Beach ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jade Architecture | | Address | 5120 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, California 93422, United States | | Phone | (805) 234-0799 | | Website | http://jadearchitecture.net | | License Number | C-34194 | | Years in business | 18 | | Followers on Houzz | 56 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/alison-edwards/57/976/81 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jade Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jade-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384787806) - **Website:** http://jadearchitecture.net - **Phone:** (805) 234-0799 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: C 34194 - Type: Architect - Issued by: California Architects Board - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Jeff Hall, June 2018** > Outstanding customer service, professional team who genuinely cares about their customer's projects and dreams, reliable with excellent communication, thinks outside the box with creative suggestions to your project, affordable, accurate and timely **Comment from Jade Architecture:** > Thank you so much for your kind words, Jeff. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and count ourselves lucky to have clients like you. ### All 16 reviews **★★★★★ — laurensng, Jan. 2026** > Our project is a new custom residence with grading and utilities on AG-zoned land in San Luis Obispo county. > > We interviewed several architects and Alison made a great impression from our very first meeting. She listened intently, took many notes and photos, and conveyed a professional yet no-nonsense demeanor that we liked immediately. Her references confirmed our initial impressions and reinforced our convictions that she was the right architect for our project. Most importantly, Alison was able to assimilate our vague descriptions and disorganized inspiration images into an inspired design for our dream home! Since starting the building permit process, she has been instrumental in organizing the various aspects of submission and guiding us through the complex and oftentimes frustrating path of dealing with county bureaucracy. Alison understands building regulations, asks the right questions for clarification and always responds promptly. We are very fortunate to have Alison as our project architect and unreservedly recommend her services to anyone considering a custom home build. **★★★★★ — Jose Ragsdale, Feb. 2024** > Jade Architecture was excellent to work with on our addition. Alison listened to our ideas, developed an excellent concept and coordinated a permit package for a residential addition. Her knowledge and experience made the process go smoothly. She was responsive to questions, comments and in responding to changes in the permitting process. Jade Architecture is highly recommended for their efficient process, great client interaction and their local experience. **★★★★★ — Sabine & Klaus Strobel, Feb. 2024** > We can highly recommend Jade Architecture for the following reasons: > When we approached Alison Edwards from Jade Architecture to design a 1,200 square feet ADU (additional dwelling unit) for our property, we have been impressed by her ability to quickly implement our vision into a beautiful building plan. She made the most out of our requirements (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living and dining, incorporating the use of natural light and views). Alison nailed it right on the spot! It took only very few revisions, and we were done with the planning. Furthermore, she managed the communication with all necessary Engineering and County affairs to the point that we just had to sign and pay our dues. All the people she recommended to work with, including the builder we will finally go with, show the same level of excellence. We are impressed by Alison‘s responsiveness, knowledge, judgement, ability to listen, creativity, and by the organizational skills and friendliness of her office in generell. Last but not least, we appreciate the reasonable pricing of her services. What more can you ask for? **★★★★★ — teaglet, Nov. 2020** > Alison and team at Jade Architecture are a dream to work with. From the first meeting, we knew that Alison "got us" and our style. She provided a design that took our bland house into something spectacular. Our dream home is becoming a reality and we have her creativity and uniqueness to thank. She was always quick to respond to our questions and helped guide us through the process of remodeling a home. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a remodel or new build design. **★★★★★ — Tammy Hendricks, April 2017** > The project turned out beautifully. A very professional firm to work with. She had great ideas and also used ours to everything came out perfect. Every thing turned about better than I could ever have imagined. **Comment from Jade Architecture:** > Hi Tammy, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. We enjoyed working with you and couldn't agree more, your patio and pool addition turned out just beautifully! **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2016** > The service I received from Jade Architecture on my as-built master bedroom addition was outstanding. Alison Edwards was knowledgeable, patient with my questions, punctual in responding to them, highly professional and very respectful of my time and money. Both she and her assistant, Tawny Albin, were great communicators and had a good reputation at the County. When I presented the first round of plans to the County, one of the plans reviewers commented on how thorough and professional they were. > > Alison Edwards recommended an excellent and fair structural engineer, as well as someone to do the T-24 report, saving me another step and hours of research. She also advised me and made suggestions on how to handle finding documents or long forgotten information on my house. > > I would definitely recommend Jade Architecture to family and friends, and anyone looking for a professional, positive and supportive experience with their project.. **Comment from Jade Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the kind review. We sincerely enjoyed working with you! **★★★★★ — Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc, Dec. 2015** > Alison Edwards of Jade Architecture delivers exceptionally professional service. She is thorough, on time and a pleasure to be around. Our customers are pleased by her service as she listens and is able to design in all types of architectural styles. We look forward to a long relationship with Jade Architecture. **★★★★★ — ilove805, Sept. 2015** > I did the the structural engineering on a single story residence that was designed by Alison Edwards of Jade Architecture. The drawings she provided me were very detailed, clearly laid out and very easy to work from. Everything was well thought through which will surely lead to minimal questions in the filed and a streamlined construction timeline. **★★★★ — jim\_pttrsn, Sept. 2015** > Jade Architecture provided design services and recommendations for a garage/studio project on my property. We met on site and evaluated the existing conditions to best accommodate the project. After the initial design, we modified the project to include additional features. The changes were made immediately and the plans returned for review. > I was extremely impresses w/ the efficiency and timeliness to the plan development. **★★★★★ — turkosemmes, Sept. 2015** > Alison is a great design professional. She is creative but also a good listener and very accepting of others opinions. She also is very organized and does a good job of keeping everyone on track and minimizing meetings and rehashing of topics. > I would recommend her highly too anyone who is considering building a home or doing a remodel. **★★★★★ — brunster, Sept. 2015** > I have worked with Alison on several projects as a project coordinator and general contractor for international clients or extremely busy homeowners that asked me to assist them in getting their ideas into plan form. Alison is always my first choice. She has great ideas, collaborates well, and is very quick and efficient creating drawings. I recommend her highly. **★★★★★ — chris9242, Sept. 2015** > Alison is a very knowledgeable and expeirenced Architect. She is always very easy to work with and very professional in her business relations. I enjoyed working with her. **★★★★★ — Gary Benson, Sept. 2015** > I contacted Alison in 2015 to design a garage/workshop addition for my new home. During my search for an architect, I especially liked Alison's credentials from Cal Poly and her practical background as a draftsperson. > > Alison visited my site and took down the details of what I wanted. She worked on the design and gave me several options for a fairly complex roof tie-in as well as other design considerations. I appreciated that she gave me the reasoning behind her recommendations so I could make informed decisions. > > Throuhout the process Alison respected timelines and kept me informed of progress. > > I am presently in the process of submitting plans to the city. **★★★★★ — ltucker54, Sept. 2015** > Alison, prinipal architect for Jade Architecture designed our new house currently under construction. After looking at our lot and meeting us briefly, she was easily able to capture our intended design concept. She also made many helpful suggestions during the design phase...was timely, efficient and cost effective. **★★★★★ — robert5443, Sept. 2015** > Alison was extremely helpful and professional. She dealt with my constant questions and suggestions on modifications in a very polite and professional manner. She demonstrated a great understanding of my wants and needs. > > Even though I am not quite ready to proceed with the project, I will most certainly contact her when I am ready! ## Selected projects - [Coastal Contemporary Residence \| Cayucos, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-contemporary-residence-cayucos-ca-pj-vj~5791277) - Location: Cayucos, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: General Contractor: Semmes and Co Landscape: Madrone Landscapes Photography by Elliott Johnson - [Contemporary Industrial Residence \| Templeton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-industrial-residence-templeton-ca-pj-vj~6945531) - Location: Templeton, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: General Contractor: Semmes and Co Photography by Elliott Johnson - [Coastal Remodel and Addition Contemporary Fusion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-remodel-and-addition-contemporary-fusion-pj-vj~7308378) - Location: Templeton, CA - Photos: 11 - [Hidden Valley, Templeton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-valley-templeton-ca-pj-vj~7593770) - Location: Templeton, CA - Photos: 23 - [Contemporary Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-farmhouse-pj-vj~6967274) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Photography by Elliott Johnson - [Central Coast Hilltop Home \| Atascadero, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-coast-hilltop-home-atascadero-ca-pj-vj~6293517) - Location: Atascadero, CA - Photos: 14 - [Templeton Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/templeton-hills-pj-vj~5761057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 79 - [Contemporary Craftsman \| Pismo Beach, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-pismo-beach-ca-pj-vj~6945306) - Location: Pismo Beach, CA - Photos: 10 - [Country Kitchen and Outdoor Entertaining Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-kitchen-and-outdoor-entertaining-space-pj-vj~6296005) - Location: Nipomo, CA - Photos: 12 - [Contemporary Ranch Remodel \| Paso Robles, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-ranch-remodel-paso-robles-ca-pj-vj~2512290) - Location: Paso Robles, CA - Photos: 9 - [Outdoor Kitchen and Pool \| Atascadero, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-and-pool-atascadero-ca-pj-vj~2513831) - Location: Atascadero, CA - Photos: 13 - [Adaptive Reuse \| Custer City, Oklahoma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adaptive-reuse-custer-city-oklahoma-pj-vj~1722501) - Location: Custer City, OK - Photos: 4 - Description: Originally a vacant retail store in the heart of a small country town, the goal was to extend the lifecycle of the building by creating a unique loft style residence in its stead. Another requirement of the project was to bring natural light into the interior, and to connect the exterior uncovered patios with the living spaces. To accomplish this, the rooms are designed around a corridor of light from the front entry to the rear patio creating a view through the space and a feeling of openness.… - [Old Creek Road Barn \| Cayucos/Templeton, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-creek-road-barn-cayucos-templeton-ca-pj-vj~1138799) - Location: Templeton, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Project Type - Prefab Metal Building Architectural Style - Agrarian Services Provided - Project Architect Builder - Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc: http://semmesco.com/ - [Bungalow Remodel & Addition \| San Luis Obispo, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bungalow-remodel-and-addition-san-luis-obispo-ca-pj-vj~1138760) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Project Type - Residential Remodel & Addition Architectural Style - Victorian Bungalow Services Provided - Project Architect Location - San Luis Obispo, California - [Contemporary Kitchen Remodel and Addition \| Atascadero, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-remodel-and-addition-atascadero-ca-pj-vj~5327415) - Location: Atascadero, CA - Photos: 8 - [Master Suite Addition and Remodel \| Atascadero, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-suite-addition-and-remodel-atascadero-ca-pj-vj~5346398) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [California Adobe Remodel \| Creston, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-adobe-remodel-creston-ca-pj-vj~5802269) - Location: Creston, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Interior remodel of a historic California adobe farmhouse. Interior Designer: Imotives [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jade-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1384787806) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1157387269.m3u8?s=0ae69857135a68d15c05b5b5e394d1c3533ca4cb&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** As a full-service architectural firm, we guide our clients through the entire design process, which includes preparing the necessary construction documents for permitting. While we don't directly "handle" the submission as a separate service, our comprehensive documentation is designed to meet zoning and regulatory requirements, streamlining your approval process. We work closely with you to ensure compliance. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in custom homes and full-service architectural design. Our expertise includes new home construction, custom home design, home additions, extensions, and comprehensive home remodeling projects. We also have experience with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), multigenerational homes, and sustainable design, ensuring a wide range of project capabilities for our clients. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely, we specialize in designing fully custom homes. Our approach is centered around understanding your unique vision, site conditions, and lifestyle to create a home that is truly yours. We provide comprehensive custom home design services, ensuring every detail reflects your specific needs and desires. **Do you have experience with luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, we have extensive experience with custom homes and are committed to providing high-quality architectural design services. Our focus on detailed design, client goals, and end-user experience naturally aligns with the expectations for luxury and high-end residential projects, ensuring exceptional results for discerning clients. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Crimson Bluffs River Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144566123/list/crimson-bluffs-river-road) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/alisonjade) ## Community Q&A **Q: Walnut cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* Love these cabinets and the overhead lighting. A: Thank you so much for the compliment. We couldn't agree more! **Q: Love the chairs! Where are the chairs with the cream cushions from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Karen, Sorry for the late response. This is what we found out: It came from Crate and Barrel. It's called the Blake Grey Wash chair. Comes in the natural colored fabric as shown in picture. The stripe version was custom upholstered with a Robert Allen fabric. **Q: Beautiful chandelier! Who makes it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Robin, so sorry for the late response. You know, I am not quite sure who makes it. Karin Clark was the Interior Designer for this project and selected this beautiful chandelier. **Q: I love the flooring. Can you help with information on this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there. So sorry for the late response. I wasn't sure how to respond as we don't have the spec's for the flooring. Karin Clark was the Interior Designer for this project and was involved in selecting the products used. **Q: This house is Amazing!!!** *(in Photo Questions)* Is there a way to see more of this beautiful home? A: There is an additional link on my Houzz homepage, under Wilson Remodel project that will take you to some side-by-side before and after photos that are fun to see. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*