--- title: "Andre Pierce Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andre-pierce-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577179848 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577179848.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Andre Pierce Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3013ba750f079987_9201-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Lafayette, California 94549, United States" phone: "(415) 392-4433" website: http://www.resortdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 204 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Andre Pierce Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Andre Pierce Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andre-pierce-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577179848) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Lafayette, CA - **Serves:** Oakland, Berkeley, San Ramon, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Danville, Martinez, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Alamo, Piedmont - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Andre Pierce Architecture is a small design practice with a rich history. Building on a tradition of tailored designs marked by their superior material and spatial qualities, we carry forward the work of Gordon Pierce's 60 year practice, starting with his career as a project architect during the founding and development of Vail, Colorado. With projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, Colorado and Rocky Mountain West, to international resort destinations, the firm offers customized architectural services for clients wishing to build a single family home or a development team planning to construct a large scale resort destination. Our design mantra is optimize rather than maximize, which leads to successful, financially viable projects - large and multi-faceted or modest in scale. We do not impose a signature style; our designs reflect each client's unique personality and vision. Our work has been featured in national publications, including a cover article in Architectural Digest, as well as in the self-published books of three of our clients who proudly documented the thoughtful integration of architecture and nature that is our founding hallmark. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Log Home Construction ### Areas Served - Oakland - Berkeley - San Ramon - Alameda - Walnut Creek - Danville - Martinez - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Alamo - Piedmont ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Andre Pierce Architecture | | Address | Lafayette, California 94549, United States | | Phone | (415) 392-4433 | | Website | http://www.resortdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 204 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/rda-architecture-residences-resorts/144227518935900 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/rdaarchitecture ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Andre Pierce Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andre-pierce-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577179848) - **Website:** http://www.resortdesign.com - **Phone:** (415) 392-4433 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Architectural Licenses: Colorado, California, Washington, Arizona - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Arizona](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-arizona-pfvwus-pf~504403588) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Nancy Clark, July 2017** > We found Andre Pierce, AIA, through a rather circuitous network of contacts. And, we couldn't be more delighted. > > We had become frustrated with others who didn't get what we were trying to build. After one meeting with Andre, he developed a concept design that was perfect. He listened, got what we wanted, improved our ideas, and understood our urgency. > > He guided and supported us through the permit process and went the extra mile to move our plans through the process quickly. > > We absolutely would recommend Andre to anyone needing architectural services. He is a pleasure to work with and a consummate professional. **★★★★★ — David Thorne Landscape Architect, Dec. 2016** > We have worked in collaboration with Andre Peirce on numerous residential projects and would highly recommend him. He brings so much heart and creativity to each project. He designs incredible spaces that are well choreographed – envisioning the day to day movements of his clients throughout the home. His architecture supports the unique lifestyles, needs and dreams of his clients. Andre and his team also bring great graphic capabilities to the table. His use of digital 3D modeling and traditional hand sketches help his clients envision the end result from the very early stages of the design process. **★★★★★ — Brink Custom Homes, April 2016** > Andre is a consummate professional. He believes in taking his plans to a level that provides enough details that you can not only accurately price, but can also accurately build. Priceless information in our industry! He is collaborative and communicative. We highly recommend Andre and his team!! **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Hill, July 2015** > We feel so lucky to have found Pierce & Frye Architects. We met with several architects prior to learning about Pierce & Frye, but after meeting with Andre and Gordon the deal was sealed. We loved their ability to listen and they had a sincere desire to provide us with exactly what we wanted. > When we first began working on the plans I was asked to provide a wish list of what I wanted in my dream home. A week later I handed them a 6 page list. It’s a wonder they didn’t walk out the door and not come back. Instead, we worked and worked until I got EVERY thing on my list checked off. They never made me feel like I was asking too much and they always assured me that we would nail it…..and we did. > In the end, Pierce & Frye has designed the most functional, heart-warming home we could dream of. It is filled with nooks and crannies to give it that sense of special we were hoping for – cozy window benches, interior trellises with character, deep set windows, etc. We are so thankful to Pierce & Frye Architects for creating such a beautiful home, and for making our first home building experience a fun and enjoyable one. **★★★★★ — alisaadriani, July 2015** > Our expectations have been far exceeded by the amazing services and the quality design work provided by Andre and Gordon Pierce of Pierce Frye Architects. From start to finish they have assisted us in achieving the reality of an idea that we formulated in our heads, something very different than your run of the mill home. With an eye to detail and insight for the real life application of each element of our home, Andre made sure that we had function and flow while we kept to our style. Being able to draw from Gordon's years of experience and European architecture knowledge really tied our project together. Andre and Gordon were a pleasure to work with, prompt, courteous, and positive. **★★★★★ — Ginny Peterson, June 2015** > Working with Pierce and Frye has been a very enjoyable experience. They have made, what can be a stressful and trying time making design decisions with your family, a smooth process. They helped us stay calm and focused throughout each step. No task was out of the question and if it didn't "work" with the plan they always had, what seemed to be a better idea than ours. They have helped us with the entire process from hiring a builder, sitting in on interviews, to mapping out a timeline task and making sure we stay on it. The design Pierce and Frye created for us is a perfect marriage of who our family is and what our family needs. An architect needs to be an artist, a listener, an engineer and an organizer. Pierce and Frye were all these things and more. ## Selected projects - [Napa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/napa-pj-vj~7432302) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [East Bay remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-remodel-pj-vj~2922069) - Location: Alamo, CA - Photos: 5 - [East Bay Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-country-home-pj-vj~2922061) - Location: Alamo, CA - Photos: 8 - [Squaw Valley Guest Chalet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/squaw-valley-guest-chalet-pj-vj~1616600) - Location: Tahoe City, CA - Photos: 10 - [Lake Tahoe Family Compound](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-tahoe-family-compound-pj-vj~1423742) - Location: Truckee, CA - Photos: 6 - [Mountaintop Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountaintop-residence-pj-vj~748595) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: What appears from a distance to be a small Italian hill town is a collection of structures that encompass a family's idyllic retreat. The two and a half kilometer private road that ends at the main compound passes a pair of guest houses constructed in the same simple but romantic style. An auto court "piazza" is overlooked by a stair tower and front entry that leads to the multi-level main residence. Salvaged and reclaimed materials from Tuscany were used extensively throughout the project. - [Peak Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peak-ranch-pj-vj~77077) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: After studying multiple building sites on this 10,000 acre working ranch, we selected a location for the house that captured the breathtaking views and provided shelter from the prevailing winds. Composed of a main residence with connected "barn" and separate guest cabin, the interior projects an elegant rusticity. Migrating elk and deer pass below the terrace, from which uninterrupted rolling meadows, aspen and pine forests and distant mountain peaks can be seen. - [Martis Camp 230](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-camp-230-pj-vj~748226) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This 3,215 square foot contemporary mountain design is located on the popular putting course at Martis Camp, near Lake Tahoe. The metal siding of the two-story living space is complimented by red cedar siding and stone veneer. The visual and physical connection to the outdoors is reinforced by both the large expanses of glazing, all of which are shaded by external or internal sun shades, and the large sliding pocket doors on both sides of the main living space that lead to open or covered stone… - [Mill Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-creek-residence-pj-vj~77094) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Forest Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-road-residence-pj-vj~77087) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Rocky Mountain Cabins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rocky-mountain-cabins-pj-vj~77068) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Bachelor Gulch Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bachelor-gulch-colorado-pj-vj~26995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/andre-pierce-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577179848) ## Community Q&A **Q: Hi, was this a renovation? Total SF?** *(in Photo Questions)* Very intimate. I would love to see more photos but will settle for Total SF or number of bedrooms? Thanks! A: This small ski hut was custom built just below a ski run on Vail Mountain and uphill from our client's house. It is tucked into the woods and serves as an apres ski gathering space. At 144 sq. ft., it holds a banquette table with seating and a corner stone fireplace. **Q: What type of material is the countertops, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, Both counters are Caesarstone. The tall counter is 4350 Lagos Blue and the standard counters are Linen 2230. **Q: Fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you please share what kind of stone is on the bottom portion of this beautiful fireplace? A: This stone was sourced and installed by the Gallegos Company. I believe it is a split faced grant slab, but you should contact them to confirm: http://www.gallegoscorp.com Andre **Q: Accessories** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautful room! Love the branch accessories on either side of the fireplace. Were these purchased? If so, where? Thank you A: The twig constructions are made by Paul Schick, an artist whose work and contact information are at: www.paulschick.com. **Q: Actual fireplace is beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it a wood burning or gas fireplace? Please who is the manufacturer! A: The fireplace is manufactured by Fireplace Xtrordinair and is a model Xtreme 6020. This is the website link: http://www.fireplacex.com/ProductGuide/ProductDetail.aspx?modelsku=98500325 **Q: Love the sofas! Where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, the sofas were sourced by the interior designers - Associates III, Denver. Their contact information is: http://associates3.com. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*