--- title: "Sterling-Huddleson Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sterling-huddleson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1761612711 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1761612711.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sterling-Huddleson Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/89f394710f773944_3591-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 221092, Carmel, California 93923, United States" latitude: 36.5457 longitude: -121.8949 phone: "(805) 407-4793" website: http://www.sterlinghuddleson.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 279 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Sterling-Huddleson Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Sterling-Huddleson Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sterling-huddleson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1761612711) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Carmel, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Napa, Palo Alto, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Pebble Beach, Malibu, Montecito, Ojai, Atherton, Carmel Valley, Del Monte Forest, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel By The Sea, Arizona, Carmel, Palisades, The Hamptons - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves STERLING \| HUDDLESON ARCHITECTURE (S\|H) is a diverse design firm dedicated to thoughtfully executed design solutions and construction administration services with offices located in Carmel and Montecito, California. S\|H Architecture is led by Principals Braden Sterling & Hugh Huddleson whose experience includes residential improvements, land development, and large scale estate planning and execution. The diversity and challenge seen in all of our work has shaped our abilities to design, and administer projects of all types in and around California. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Multigenerational Homes - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Francisco - Santa Barbara - Napa - Palo Alto - Beverly Hills - Pacific Palisades - Pebble Beach - Malibu - Montecito - Ojai - Atherton - Carmel Valley - Del Monte Forest - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Carmel By The Sea - Arizona - Carmel - Palisades - The Hamptons ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sterling-Huddleson Architecture | | Address | P.O. Box 221092, Carmel, California 93923, United States | | Phone | (805) 407-4793 | | Website | http://www.sterlinghuddleson.com | | Followers on Houzz | 279 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/sh\_architects/ - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/braden-a-sterling/2b/565/252 - Blog — www.sterlinghuddleson.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sterling-Huddleson Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sterling-huddleson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1761612711) - **Website:** http://www.sterlinghuddleson.com - **Phone:** (805) 407-4793 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — House of 8 Media, Feb. 2015** > Photography is done so much better when you have visionary direction and good communication. Braden Sterling was so easy to work with. He knew exactly what he wanted which helped me meet and excel this expectations. > > He gave me plenty of lead time before the shoot and was very responsive through email and the phone during pre-production. I arrived, we walked through the house naming the photos, and then executed them together one by one. It was probably the quickest shoot I have done in a very long time. If you have a chance to work for Braden, expect to get great direction and be paid right on time. **★★★★★ — John Hopper, Dec. 2014** > My wife and I hired Sterling-Huddleson to design a substantial remodel of our home in Carmel-by-the-Sea. We remodeled every room in our 2,300 sq. ft. house except the kitchen. The results were fabulous! It is a real show-place; not over the top but instead tastefully done down to the smallest detail. Everyone who walks in has nothing but nice things to say about the house. We couldn't be more pleased! **★★★★★ — Carmel Realty Company, May 2014** > Sterling-Huddleson Architecture is a local Carmel/Pebble Beach firm with national and international experience. Braden Sterling lives in Pebble Beach and works from an office in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea making him readily available to local clients. His locality makes him well-placed to shepherd projects through the planning and design-approval process. Braden and his team provide exceptional service to all clients, whether the project is a small remodel or the complete design and construction of a new home. **★★★★★ — Karen Hall, Jan. 2014** > Braden Sterling is a talented architect, with wide ranging creativity. My husband Thomas Hall, a former contractor and developer, worked with him on several projects in Ojai, California. His drawings and ideas were invaluable in translating our vision into reality on our projects, as well as other clients my husband and Braden worked with. Braden's work is site sensitive, and I found his layouts to have excellent flow. He is also great to work with because while he will try to steer his clients onto the best path, he invites input and is willing and able to adapt his work to meet clients desires. **★★★★★ — Penny Ann Keller Herring, Jan. 2014** > We are currently working with Braden Sterling on a remodel of our main residence involving two additions. Braden has been completely professional, full of great ideas and always timely with his response to our inquiries. He is always positive and flexible when we make changes or additions to our project! **★★★★★ — robbiek1, Jan. 2014** > Sterling & Huddleson designed my beautiful Home in Carmel. They understood exactly what we were looking for in the design of the House and designed it exactly to the parameters we set. They were very easy to work with and had great idea's and vision. I have and always will be happy to recommend them to anyone looking to build or renovate there dream Home. > Robbie Robinson **★★★★★ — Otis Bradley Company, Inc., Jan. 2014** > I met Braden the first year I moved to Ojai. We both had new custom home projects close to each other. We needed dirt - they had to get rid of dirt - a perfect match. Although we have never worked directly with each other, I am very familiar with his work and we regularly converse about projects. Braden designs beautiful homes. If you are looking - check him out! **★★★★★ — bobwilmer, Jan. 2014** > Braden helped us to design our home and has helped us with other remodel projects as well. He is always helpful when it comes to bouncing around solutions. My hat is off to Braden for being easy to work with... **★★★★★ — jneexc, Jan. 2014** > I have worked with Sterling - Huddleson Architecture on a number of projects, specifically Braden Sterling, and I would recommend their firm to anyone who is considering building the home of their dreams. Braden not only has a wonderful design sense and imagination, additionally, he is dedicated to detail, and that combination results in beautiful buildings that are also functional and efficient. You will also enjoy working with a very good humored and relaxed professional who will make the entire experience fun and exciting. **★★★★★ — malonehodges, Oct. 2013** > Braden Sterling was brought in on a residential new construction project after initial plans and permits had been issued. Braden worked within the constraints dictated by the existing permits to greatly improve the flow of the floorplan and soul of the project both inside and out. The resulting home is superior to the original design in every way. The property was a "spec home" home that as a direct result of Braden's redesign was sold "off market" before its completion date. A fact that speaks to the value of his input. > > Braden is that rare architect that understands that his client has limited resources and is looking for those key architectural components that can transform a home. He was realistic in his pricing estimates and was able to articulate the pros, cons, and costs, of the various choices presented. > > I would recommend him without hesitation. **★★★★★ — russo7, Oct. 2013** > As a custom home builder and remodeler I've had the great opportunity of working with > Sterling-Huddleson on various high end projects. The attention to detail and thoroughness > within the projects have bean spot on. Being accessible throughout the project was especially > helpful in working towards specific completion dates and short term goals. Many of our customers rave about the positive attitude and willingness to work within the parameters of any given situation. > The final completed product shows the customers aspirations combined with the experience of > a well thought out design. Working with Sterling-Huddleson has also elevated our business to a new level with new and interesting ideas. > > Russo Construction & Development Inc. **★★★★★ — A. Fischer, May 2013** > We very much enjoyed working with Sterling-Huddleson. Listening to our thoughts and ideas (good and bad)., Braden carried out our requests and made them work. He was always diplomatic and professional in explaining to us why some would not work. He was available when we need to consult with and was fair and honest in all our dealings. We learned to value his good sense of aesthetics, balance, color and proportion. We were, and remain, completely comfortable with his judgment and guidance. We felt we could always rely on Braden to stand in our place and represent us before the city or with the contractors, consultants, interior designers and vendors. That trust was very important to us since we were not living in the area at the time. We can not say enough good things and highly recommend Braden for any and all types of projects! ## Selected projects - [Poppy 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poppy-2-pj-vj~6109370) - Location: Del Monte Forest, CA - Photos: 8 - [Padre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/padre-pj-vj~6109375) - Location: Del Monte Forest, CA - Photos: 8 - [Poppy 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poppy-3-pj-vj~6109365) - Location: Del Monte Forest, CA - Photos: 9 - [St. Helena farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-helena-farmhouse-pj-vj~59483) - Location: napa, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: nestled in the vineyards, this Napa Valley home, in St Helena, includes a 4,800 sq. ft. main house with a separate guest cottage and outbuildings which were designed with materials predominately identified with early California architecture, but with a Tuscan farmhouse influence appropriate to the Napa Valley region and its architectural history. The earth tone tan and deep red seen in the terra cotta roof tile compliment the antique terra cotta brick chimney caps, native stone chimneys and colu… - [TEHAMA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tehama-pj-vj~247048) - Location: Carmel, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: A new home in Tehama, Clint Eastwood's private community in Carmel, CA. architectural massing reminiscent of Mediterranean village typology; barnwood timbers, antique vaulted brick archways, white washed plaster, tumbled limestone and carrera marble. - [Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Idea House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamptons-cottages-and-gardens-idea-house-pj-vj~42607) - Location: Bridgehampton, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: 2005 Hamptons Home and Garden Idea House. Sterling-Huddleson designed this showcase house for Hamptons Cottages and Gardens. Owned by an avid art collector, the house was designed as a unique set of vernacular shapes that would nestle into its Hamptons context, as well as provide the generous wall space that contemporary art requires. - [BIG SUR](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-sur-pj-vj~1119213) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: This cliffside Big Sur cottage has remained untouched since being featured in Clint Eastwood’s 1971 film ‘Play Misty for Me.' Aside from much needed repairs, the owners requests were to maintain the charm and scale of the 1900 square foot cottage while updating the main house and guest house finishes. Scope also includes the addition of a new garage, all designed in the spirit and understated subtlety of the Big Sur region. - [ESTANCIA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/estancia-pj-vj~137834) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 7 - Description: 7,000 square foot residence designed to nestle into the desert surroundings. Stone shadow lines accentuate horizontality, tucking the forms into the landscape. - [Hilltop Compound](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilltop-compound-pj-vj~42613) - Location: ojai, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Designed as an informal retreat for an entrepreneur and his family, the remodel of the original home and the outbuildings were inspired by excursions to the French Polynesia coupled with the massing and materials seen in early California architecture along with contemporary furnishings to reflect the family’s modern lifestyle - [EL VOLVER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-volver-pj-vj~514730) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Huerta Alta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huerta-alta-pj-vj~42614) - Location: ojai, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: 2005-Huerta Alta Ranch is a 40 acre organic avocado ranch set on a hillside in the Ojai Valley. Antique terra cotta floors, interior wall plaster, hand hewn beams, wall murals by a local artist along with interior block out shutters complete the homes interior. A covered patio, trellised sitting area and fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and a pool create an indoor/outdoor living environment. - [Ladera Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ladera-ranch-pj-vj~85973) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Tuscan farmhouse with weathered finishes, understated details, and a muted color palette evoke the rustic architecture of central Italy. - [Lincoln](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-pj-vj~935123) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage - [Thacher](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thacher-pj-vj~42619) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Los Perules Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-perules-ranch-pj-vj~101089) - Location: Santa Paula, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: A new caretaker’s house and an agricultural building sited strategically for privacy and views within a mature southern California citrus orchard. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.167248919973090.33217.128507867180529&type=3 - [Ventura Keys](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ventura-keys-pj-vj~95340) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Palm Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palm-beach-pj-vj~42628) - Location: palm beach, FL - Photos: 6 - Description: Renovation of three adjacent properties, retaining and upgrading two existing homes, which were kept intentionally low key for seasonal use and to house an art collection. The new focal point is the addition of 2 new pools, a loggia, and an art deco/russian suprematist inspired pool cabana, to create a dynamic indoor outdoor environment [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sterling-huddleson-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1761612711) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*