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# zero ten design

Original Houzz profile: [zero ten design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/zero-ten-design-pfvwus-pf~1795228334)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Mountain View, Napa, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, Petaluma, Novato, Campbell, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Albany, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Half Moon Bay, Healdsburg, Hillsborough, Piedmont, Sonoma, Tiburon, Sausalito, Atherton, Saint Helena, Woodside, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Marin City, Belvedere, Colma, Alto, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 50,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Locally owned
- High-end

At zero ten design we believe that the goal of architecture and interior design is to create places and spaces that inspire, enthrall and delight. We have collectively been achieving this goal for over 50 years by designing award-winning projects of all types, specializing in hospitality, residential, retail, office and restaurants. While our egos are never at the forefront, our imagination always is, allowing us to dream up a wide range of options for our clients, and working hand-in-hand with them to fulfill their aspirations and tailor to their needs.

We love design in all its forms, and bring an unbridled enthusiasm to our work, crafting projects that are thoughtful, contextual and timeless, but it is our collective obsession with meaning—with bringing to life a concept—that sets us apart. Our approach rests on the notion that the best designs weave a storyline into a tangible, built form, manifested either through the client’s vision, the history of the place or other relevant thematic elements. However, this is not themed design and this is not trend-driven design. Instead, we build connected and meaningful experiences -- psychologically, ergonomically and aesthetically-- that speak directly to our clients. We research every cultural nuance and social context until we reach a thorough understanding of the concept of a project. Once there, we seek to weave the fine-grained details intrinsically into the ideas that define this overall concept. This cohesiveness ultimately results in a more personalized, nuanced and engaging experience for the inhabitants.

Our process is completely centered around defining and developing the experience to meet the expectations of our clients, and allows the  client to be an integral part of the design team, as a collaborator in the exploration of the project’s vision. This process is a thoughtful and methodical one, and begins with the review of inspirational images that set the overall tone and mood of the design. From there, we springboard into a creative exploration in both two and three dimensions, which lets the design unfold as we develop and react to the different iterations. Once a design direction is determined, we work closely with a talented pool of engineers, craftsmen and contractors to see the project through its completion, and help the client navigate through a process that can often seem overwhelming and complicated.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Barn Design & Construction
- Mudroom Design
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Garage Design
- Site Preparation
- Laundry Room Design
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Construction Drawings
- Custom Home
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Daly City
- Mountain View
- Napa
- Alameda
- Walnut Creek
- Palo Alto
- South San Francisco
- Petaluma
- Novato
- Campbell
- San Bruno
- Pacifica
- Menlo Park
- Los Gatos
- Los Altos
- Saratoga
- Albany
- Mill Valley
- Emeryville
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Half Moon Bay
- Healdsburg
- Hillsborough
- Piedmont
- Sonoma
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Atherton
- Saint Helena
- Woodside
- Brisbane
- Broadmoor
- Marin City
- Belvedere
- Colma
- Alto
- Stinson Beach
- Muir Beach
- Belvedere Tiburon

### Typical Job Cost

$400,000 - 10 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | zero ten design |
| Address | San Francisco, California 94107, United States |
| Phone | (415) 512-8010 |
| Website | http://zerotendesign.com |
| License Number | C-32204 |
| Followers on Houzz | 150 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ZeroTenDesign
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/zerotendesign
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/2549493?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityI
- Blog — zerotendesign.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [zero ten design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/zero-ten-design-pfvwus-pf~1795228334)
- **Website:** http://zerotendesign.com
- **Phone:** (415) 512-8010

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- New Hampshire Home: 2020 Excellence in Architectural Design Honorable Mention, Lake House IPA
- Best Of Houzz 2018 US - Bedroom
- Best of Houzz: Design 2017, 2018,2019,\*2020
- Best of Houzz: Service 2020
- AIASF:  Small Firms, Great Projects 2015

- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2017–2025), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Institute of Architects, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-institute-of-architects-san-francisco-pfvwus-pf~788533068)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Mike Cianfrocca, Sept. 2019**

> We worked with the Zero Ten team on a complete kitchen remodel in San Francisco and they were amazing. We only had a very rough idea of what we wanted to do, and Zero Ten worked with us to figure out every detail. They had great ideas that we would never have thought of on our own and really worked with us to understand our preferences in terms of style and utility. They took their time and explained things to us and were realistic about what we could accomplish both logistically and with our budget. The team handled everything from idea generation and options to the drawings and permits, and they were true advocates for us as the work was happening with an incredible attention to every detail. We love our new kitchen and couldn't have done it without Zero Ten!

**★★★★★ — Margery Hollister, March 2018**

> I was extremely pleased with the work that Jamie Shorten and ZeroTen did for me in the remodel of my SF home. I lived in the home for over 10 years had an idea of what I wanted to accomplish in a remodel. I encouraged Jamie to suggest his own vision for the space based on my needs. Jamie came up with a plan that made the absolute most of every square foot of my place. I would have never imagined the layout that he came up with and it was by far the winning design choice.
>
> Jamie was always available through the whole process. He was helpful in guiding my decisions so that the materials and fixtures I choose kept a timeless feel. Jamie has impeccable taste and knows how to guide his clients within their budget. Jamie also introduced me to contractors and helped me select a fantastic team to do the work.

**Comment from zero ten design:**

> Thanks Margie! It was a pleasure to work with you as well! It was a fun project and I'm glad that we were able to help.
> Cheers,

**★★★★★ — kristenratan, Feb. 2016**

> Zero Ten was our architecture firm for the renovation of our home. John Rojas and his partners did a fantastic job. Every morning when I wake up in our sun-filled, open and elegant home I feel a sense of joy. John listened carefully to us describing how we live, entertain and relax and designed the perfect setting for our family. Every visitor we've had has exclaimed over the beauty and ethereal feel of the house. And if you can see what we started with, you'll understand how far the house has come!

**Comment from zero ten design:**

> Thanks for the kind words! We really enjoyed working with you to transform your house!

## Selected projects

- [New Hampshire Lake House (IPA)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-hampshire-lake-house-ipa-pj-vj~5648534)
  - Location: New London, NH
  - Photos: 31
  - Description: Five generations of our client’s family has been raised to enjoy, respect and appreciate the natural beauty of Indian Point at Pleasant Lake in New Hampshire. Zero ten design was entrusted to replace a modest cottage with a comfortable lakefront retreat for future generations that not only preserves the magnificent views to the lake, but also respects the unique ecosystem around the point. To fill the needs of a large family with frequent visitors, this new home base is broken up into three sepa…
- [Napa - Third Street Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/napa-third-street-farmhouse-pj-vj~1501296)
  - Location: Napa, CA
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Modern interpretation of agrarian style home in the Napa Valley.
- [San Francisco - Potrero Hill Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-potrero-hill-remodel-pj-vj~1527207)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: Our clients had just purchased this home in the up and coming portion of San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood, but it was in a serious state of disrepair, as evidenced in the photos below. The reasons for the conditions of the house were twofold: 1) the building, although not deemed historic, was an early 20th Century structure that had been moved from its original location in the Mission District, with a multitude of home improvement projects applied to it over the last 100 years; and 2) i…
- [San Francisco - Telegraph Hill Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-telegraph-hill-remodel-pj-vj~2822660)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 8

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/zero-ten-design-pfvwus-pf~1795228334)

## Community Q&A

**Q: How many square feet is this house?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The house is approximately 3,300 square feet on two floors

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*