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address: "469B Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, California 94939, United States"
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# Polsky Perlstein Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Polsky Perlstein Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/polsky-perlstein-architects-pfvwus-pf~1761678935)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Larkspur, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Kentfield, Sausalito, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Santa Venetia, Marin City, Sleepy Hollow, Ross, Belvedere, Fairfax, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Woodacre, Bolinas, Alto, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, San Geronimo, Nicasio, Belvedere Tiburon, Forest Knolls, Greenbrae, Lagunitas, Napa County, San Quentin, Sleepy H, Sonoma County
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2013–2023), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100,000 Ideabook Saves

Polsky Perlstein Architects is a Marin County- based architectural office. In partnership with our clients, we've created hundreds of thoughtfully designed projects throughout Northern California.

We like to think of our completed work as being designed to fit the homeowners' lifestyles 'like a glove'. All designs begin as a carefully considered response to the site, neighborhood context and the Owner's wishes. Our portfolio therefore displays a diverse range of creative solutions, reflecting the unique resolution of each project's constraints and opportunities.

Our process makes extensive use of perspective drawings (both computer generated and hand rendered) that promote a clear understanding of the ramifications of design decisions made through the course of the project. This enables us to smoothly progress through the various phases of design, approvals, documentation, permitting and construction, and to build cost effectively.

Collaborative clients and a dedicated staff have made Polsky Perlstein Architects a vibrant and creative practice for over 30 years. We're motivated by our clients and look forward to culturing a close working relationship throughout every project.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Design
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Kitchen Remodeling
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Barn Design & Construction
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Mudroom Design
- Garage Design
- Deck Design
- Staircase Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- 3D Home Design
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Mill Valley
- Larkspur
- San Anselmo
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Corte Madera
- Tiburon
- Kentfield
- Sausalito
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood
- Santa Venetia
- Marin City
- Sleepy Hollow
- Ross
- Belvedere
- Fairfax
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
- Woodacre
- Bolinas
- Alto
- Stinson Beach
- Muir Beach
- San Geronimo
- Nicasio
- Belvedere Tiburon
- Forest Knolls
- Greenbrae
- Lagunitas
- Napa County
- San Quentin
- Sleepy H
- Sonoma County

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 10 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Polsky Perlstein Architects |
| Address | 469B Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, California 94939, United States |
| Phone | (415) 927-1156 |
| Website | http://polskyarchitects.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 567 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Polsky Perlstein Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/polsky-perlstein-architects-pfvwus-pf~1761678935)
- **Website:** http://polskyarchitects.com
- **Phone:** (415) 927-1156

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2013–2023), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Richard Wodehouse, July 2017**

> Patrick and his firm  Polsky Pearlstein are delightful architects to work with offering creativity, and flexibility. They are very willing to explore lower cost solutions to achieve the desired vision.

**★★★★★ — Kerr Construction, Inc., Dec. 2015**

> I have known Jared and Rich for over 25 years, during which time we have worked on roughly 30 different projects of both large and small scales. I have always found them to be a very collaborative firm to work with; they put an emphasis on doing the right thing for the client as well as the project. Their firm is adept at designing all facets of residential construction. We look forward to continuing our long-term professional relationship with this firm on more projects to come!

**★★★★★ — Pedersen Associates, Sept. 2015**

> Polsky Perlstein Architects are a standout design firm in Marin County.  They pay special attention to the needs of the client and build a vision that responds to the nuances of the program and context of the site.  They create a collaborative environment that allows team input.  What I’ve noticed working with them is they listen to their clients, and their designs reflect their client’s wishes and the context in which they are working. I've had the opportunity wo work with them on several successful projects and can give them the highest recommendation.

**★★★★★ — queuman, March 2015**

> We interviewed about a half dozen residential architects for a new project.  Polsky Pearlstein impressed from the very beginning with the way they listened to our needs and creatively designed a beautiful home given a very difficult site and stingent Design Guidelines/Requirements from our small town in Marin County.  The entire staff was professional and a pleasure to work with and Rich and Jared have strengths that perfectly complement eachother!  Completed almost 5 years ago, can honestly say there isn't much we would change given the constraints we had to work with.  Highly reccomend Polsky Pearlstein and would use them again without hesitation!!

**★★★★★ — stanleystern, March 2015**

> When we decided to choose an architect, we looked around Marin, mostly Ross & Kentfield, for house designs we liked.  After some basic research we found that virtually all of our favorites were done by Polsky Perlstein Architects.  We then engaged Polsky Perlstein Architects for a big project - we tore our house down and built a new one from scratch.  It was challenging as we cut into the hill, requiring a lot of complex engineering.  We also wanted something that reflected the way we live.  Polsky Perlstein's team listened to what we wanted and added so much more.  This is one talented and creative group.  Once they understood our goals (which they helped us define), they amplified and significantly improved it.  I can not say enough about this team - which had a lead, but everyone in the office collaborates and seems to add something.  Hard to imagine a better experience.

**★★★★★ — janebrayton, March 2015**

> The Polsky Perlstein team are great professionals and they made my entire remodel process a pleasure from conceptual planning, Planning Dept. approvals through the completion of construction.  They are great listeners and collaborators .  PPA was always accessible to me and my contractor for questions and issues during the construction process.  Rich Persltein was brilliant at maximizing spaces with creative solutions and a great aesthetic.  He was a tremendous advocate to me during construction and his integrity insured a well built, beautiful home. The  vision and creativity of Polsky Perlstein and their team resulted in a magnificent remodel of my home that far exceeded my expectations.

**★★★★★ — christinelee101, Feb. 2015**

> This is a "lean and mean" firm, just the right size to offer extra services and still small enough to access the brilliance of the main partners. We have used them for 2 projects from a $6 million dollar contemporary new home on the California coast to a smaller $1.6 million mid-century modern home.  They listen to what you want to accomplish, they take notes and remember what you said, they come up with on the spot creative solutions, and they enjoy what they do. We have great respect for Rich Perlstein who is a master at maximizing space; his energy, sense of curiosity and attention to detail have impressed us as well. He once suggested a small design element that enabled us to enjoy a new view site that would not have been possible without his creative input. The firm overall is a pleasure to work with and always professional and accessible.

**★★★★★ — Conroy  Tanzer Photographic, Dec. 2012**

> This is the first review I've written on Houzz and well deserved.
>  My husband and I find the homes that Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma Home catalogs, etc. use to photograph their furniture in and every time we call Polsky, Perlstein Architects we are received with such grace and friendliness.  We have now been in many of their homes and not only is every home built with the greatest attention to detail and quality but they are each unique as well.
>  PPA has great range and talent and our experience with them has always been very pleasurable..

## Selected projects

- [Contemporary Home, Ross Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-ross-valley-pj-vj~6346177)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Two Belles Napa Family Compound- Rural Vernacular](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-belles-napa-family-compound-rural-vernacular-pj-vj~1747238)
  - Location: Napa, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: A family's second home-away-from-home, built in conjunction with the adjacent property. The project was conceived as an extended family retreat by the two families- two sisters and their spouses, with eleven cousins between the two families. One property has a pool, the other property has a tennis court, large meadow area and a small vineyard, with all of the grounds being jointly shared- and enjoyed- by all family members.
- [Two Belles Napa Family Compound- Farmhouse, old stone building, red barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-belles-napa-family-compound-farmhouse-old-stone-building-red-barn-pj-vj~1750370)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: A family's second home-away-from-home, built in conjunction with the adjacent property. The project was conceived as an extended family retreat by the two families- two sisters and their spouses, with eleven cousins between the two families. One property has a pool, the other property has a tennis court, large meadow area and a small vineyard, with all of the grounds being jointly shared- and enjoyed- by all family members.
- [Home along the Kona Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-along-the-kona-coast-pj-vj~927899)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
- [Contemporary Home with S.F. Bay View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-with-s-f-bay-view-pj-vj~2473222)
  - Location: Tiburon, CA
  - Photos: 18
- [Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-pj-vj~1750242)
  - Location: Larkspur, CA
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: A new family home built within an older established residential neighborhood, within walking distance to the Larkspur and Corte Madera historic districts
- [Marin Transitional Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marin-transitional-craftsman-pj-vj~6346206)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Contemporary Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beach-house-pj-vj~89236)
  - Location: Monterey County, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Interior Designer: Karin Taylor, Polsky Perlstein Architects
- [Remodel and addition to historic home and grounds, Sonoma County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodel-and-addition-to-historic-home-and-grounds-sonoma-county-pj-vj~928004)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Urbane shingle style Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urbane-shingle-style-residence-pj-vj~80692)
  - Location: Marin County, CA
  - Photos: 30
- [New contemporary home, north of the Golden Gate Bridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-contemporary-home-north-of-the-golden-gate-bridge-pj-vj~927957)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Contemporary Home, Central Marin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-central-marin-pj-vj~89261)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Project Architect: Brad Hubbell Interior Design: David Rivera A.S.I.D. and Brad Hubbell Landscape Architect: Brad Eigsti, Imprints Landscape Arrchitecture
- [Mediterranean Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-transformation-pj-vj~1656684)
  - Location: Tiburon, CA
  - Photos: 16
- [New home, Martis Camp, Lake Tahoe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-martis-camp-lake-tahoe-pj-vj~927992)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [New contemporary home, Belvedere](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-contemporary-home-belvedere-pj-vj~1283089)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [Stately two story home- shingles with stone base and columns](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stately-two-story-home-shingles-with-stone-base-and-columns-pj-vj~927926)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Contemporary home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-pj-vj~89219)
  - Location: Central Marin, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Project Architect: Karin Taylor Landscape Architect: Jim Catlin
- [Hillside home and guest house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-home-and-guest-house-pj-vj~927976)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Shingle style home and poolhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-home-and-poolhouse-pj-vj~1657296)
  - Location: Ross, CA
  - Photos: 15
- [Traditional Estate Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-estate-home-pj-vj~89708)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Project Architect: Brad Hubbell Interior Designers: Sills Huniford Associates

[See all 37 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/polsky-perlstein-architects-pfvwus-pf~1761678935)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105010039/list/wish-list) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/richardperlstein)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Love the french doors. Where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Loewen Windows and Doors

**Q: Dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can You  tell me the aprox dimensions?

A: with a room width of 8' and a counter depth of about 2' the short "L" is about 6'

**Q: love the room! what are the dimensions of it?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: About 8' x 9'

**Q: Cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can I purchase cabinets ?

A: white oak, dark stain (mixed custom)

**Q: where is the table from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Unknown- client purchased

**Q: Chairs** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can I purchase the chairs?

A: Owner purchased, likely from one of the local designer showrooms

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-13.*