--- title: "CJW Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cjw-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1669421650 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669421650.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CJW Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bee3e3150d6bfe1f_6615-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "130 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California 94028, United States" latitude: 37.3702 longitude: -122.2182 phone: "(650) 851-9335" website: http://www.cjwarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 followers: 142 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # CJW Architecture Original Houzz profile: [CJW Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cjw-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1669421650) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portola Valley, CA - **Serves:** Sunnyvale, San Mateo, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, San Bruno, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Burlingame, San Carlos, East Palo Alto, Belmont, Millbrae, Stanford, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Emerald Lake Hills, Portola Valley, Loyola, West Menlo Park, La Honda, Pescadero, Loma Mar, San Gregorio - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Like the master builders of the past, we take a holistic approach to each project. We listen to what you say and as well as what you don’t say. We learn about the factors that affect your project and your life—the environment, community, and budget. You can trust us to provide the service that’s right for you; deliver a high-quality, lasting design; and guide you from the start of the project through occupancy. Our ongoing conversations with you ensure you are kept informed every step of the way and that you know that your project is receiving individual, detailed attention ### Services Provided - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Historic Building Conservation - Barn Design & Construction - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Sunnyvale - San Mateo - Redwood City - Mountain View - Palo Alto - Cupertino - San Bruno - Menlo Park - Los Altos - Burlingame - San Carlos - East Palo Alto - Belmont - Millbrae - Stanford - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Woodside - Emerald Lake Hills - Portola Valley - Loyola - West Menlo Park - La Honda - Pescadero - Loma Mar - San Gregorio ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 50 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CJW Architecture | | Address | 130 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California 94028, United States | | Phone | (650) 851-9335 | | Website | http://www.cjwarchitecture.com | | License Number | C-19397 | | Followers on Houzz | 142 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CJW Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cjw-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1669421650) - **Website:** http://www.cjwarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (650) 851-9335 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — P Moffat, March 2014** > We have worked with Carter and CJW on several projects over the years and they have always been professional and truly understand design and construction. As a contractor, we appreciate CJW's ability to detail and create innovative solutions during the construction process and to do that work in a timely way that helps us as the builder keep on track with the schedule. CJW have a really good team and we truly have enjoyed working with them. **★★★★★ — Peninsula Custom Homes, Feb. 2014** > CJW are a great firm that is efficient, talented and above all team players. They have an acute understanding of the process of building from initial concept, design development and construction administration. This combination of skills allows the project to flow seamlessly and ensures that the final product is delivered with very little fuss. We love working with these guys, they enjoy what they do and it shows. We look forward to working together on another project soon! **★★★★★ — jerry43ada, Feb. 2014** > I have worked with Carter Warr for over 25 years on projects in and around Portola Valley, Ca. I have been impressed with Carter's ability to assimilate his client's desires in creating exciting, impressive homes. He also uses innovative and insightful design features on sometimes difficult sites to incorporate a marriage of the land and the new home. > > Carter keeps abreast of current code changes and local jurisdiction rules when in the design process. This attribute assists his clients in keeping designs acceptable to the review agencies. > > Carter also utilizes state of the art products and home features for green building guidelines and energy savings for his clients. > > By insightful design, Carter's projects are able to be constructed with minimal disturbance to the land, low construction costs and short time spans from start to completion. **★★★★★ — megokoch, Feb. 2014** > Carter and his team are wonderful. > They are super knowledgeable of the area and know what can and cannot be built here. They are great listeners. They have good relationships with builders and are well respected. I will for sure use CJW again for another project. **★★★★★ — corralesgj, Feb. 2014** > Carter, is great! He can build what you want , not what he wants. His firm is a coordinated , friendly group. They can take you from really defining your dream, putting it on paper, or cad, working with neighbors, the town , ASCC, builders, sub-subcontractors. Manage the project, from begging to end. > He really cares about you, both your financial needs and emotionally ones to. > A small note to his honesty, a problem occurred just as we were aproching a bank deadline. He felt responsible for it, had it taken care of on his dime !, we almost didn't even know about it. ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Home, Portola Valley, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-portola-valley-california-pj-vj~11068) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Monte Sereno, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monte-sereno-ca-pj-vj~5423467) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - [Contemporary Mission Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-mission-home-pj-vj~12218) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Contemporary Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-home-pj-vj~11974) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Contemporary Stone Home and Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-stone-home-and-guest-house-pj-vj~13093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Traditional Shingle Style Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-shingle-style-cabin-pj-vj~16447) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Tuscan Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-style-home-pj-vj~13644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Traditional Shingle Style Home and Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-shingle-style-home-and-pool-house-pj-vj~14152) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Traditional Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-style-home-pj-vj~15983) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Rustic Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-style-home-pj-vj~16785) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-pj-vj~16211) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Rustic Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-home-pj-vj~17047) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Spanish Colonial Addition and Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-colonial-addition-and-renovation-pj-vj~18478) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Contemporary Master Suite Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-master-suite-addition-pj-vj~742247) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-home-pj-vj~741953) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-pj-vj~14709) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary Craftsman Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-guest-house-pj-vj~17049) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cjw-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1669421650) ## Ideabooks - [Farmhouse colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152245778/list/farmhouse-colors) — 34 ideas - [Cabin Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70696835/list/cabin-lighting) — 22 ideas - [Frosted Windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54391580/list/frosted-windows) — 7 ideas - [Bathrooms To Love](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25463411/list/bathrooms-to-love) — 24 ideas - [Contemporary Kitchen Inspirations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24545530/list/contemporary-kitchen-inspirations) — 25 ideas - [cjwarchitecture130's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/299581/list/cjwarchitecture130-s-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Creating spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/335071/list/creating-spaces) — 1 idea - [Patio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/324344/list/patio) — 1 idea [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cjwarchitecture130) ## Community Q&A **Q: Countertop material** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the countertop material in this kitchen? A: I believe it is a granite with a rusticated leather finish. **Q: Carter,What is the pool finish?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this the house on Portola Road? A: Hi Harriett, The coping is bluestone. the patio is stained concrete. The pool is plaster. The house is not on Portola Road. Carter **Q: Very nice!** *(in Photo Questions)* Dose the towel warmer also act as a grab bar to get in and out of the spa? A: The towel warmer was not originally designed to be a grab bar, however in this particular installation it is secure enough to serve that purpose. **Q: what are the mini lights in top of shelf? Thanks.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: There are two kinds of mini lights is this design. The upper ones are individual puck halogens and the lower ones are an LED strip. Today all of the lights is a design such as this we would use LED's. **Q: Hallway** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful area, what's the depth of the shelves? Thank you A: Thank you. It is more beautiful in person. The shelves are about 10 inches deep and about 6 inches high. **Q: What is the length of the shelving?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The length of the shelves is about 10 feet. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*