--- title: "Terry J Martin Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/terry-j-martin-architects-pfvwus-pf~1796051342 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1796051342.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Terry J Martin Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/28c3be4d0361335b_0992-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "61 East Main St, Suite D, Los Gatos, California 95030, United States" latitude: 37.2296 longitude: -121.9834 phone: "(408) 395-8016" website: http://tma-arch.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 79 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Terry J Martin Architects Original Houzz profile: [Terry J Martin Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/terry-j-martin-architects-pfvwus-pf~1796051342) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Los Gatos, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Campbell, La Jolla, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, Cambrian Park, Monte Sereno, South Bay San Fran, Willow Glen - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves TMA Architects specialize in bringing a high level of expertise to the design process in the residential and commercial construction industry. TMA is one of the first architecture firms in the United States to design buildings that meet criteria for LEED Gold level certification. With over 20 years of experience, this firm deserves to be acknowledged for their vast scope of work (high quality custom homes, residential additions and renovations, historical restoration, and commercial tenant improvements to name a few). TMA excels at making the owner's ideas feasible through an inclusive design process, while designing sustainably. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Project Management - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Tiny House Construction - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - San Jose - Sunnyvale - Cupertino - Campbell - La Jolla - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Los Altos Hills - Woodside - Cambrian Park - Monte Sereno - South Bay San Fran - Willow Glen ### Typical Job Cost $250k - 20 mil ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Terry J Martin Architects | | Address | 61 East Main St, Suite D, Los Gatos, California 95030, United States | | Phone | (408) 395-8016 | | Website | http://tma-arch.com | | License Number | C23221 | | Followers on Houzz | 79 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tma.arch ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Terry J Martin Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/terry-j-martin-architects-pfvwus-pf~1796051342) - **Website:** http://tma-arch.com - **Phone:** (408) 395-8016 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED, AIA, NCARB, ICC, Build it Green - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Chelsea Court Designs, Sept. 2017** > We have worked with Terry Martin on a few exceptional high-end residential projects. He exhibited his wide knowledge and experience with architecture and commercial design. He can handle any project, always with great enthusiasm. His support team is a pleasure to work with as well. **★★★★★ — Lesley Wright, Jan. 2017** > What a joy it was to work with Terry and Brad! They made it easy for us to design our dream house. Every aspect of our new home is perfect and so carefully thought out. Terry wasn't afraid to say if he thought something wouldn't work and he was right every time. Listen to him! He even fought with us through a very lengthy appeal process. Have recommended Terry Martin Architects many times since this project and will continue to do so! **★★★★★ — HU-170693, Aug. 2016** > Terry and his staff go above and beyond when given a project. They are keenly aware of design, flow and cost. They are creative, practical and efficient. **★★★★★ — Michael Goodhue, Aug. 2016** > Terry Martin has a great team. They are professional and efficient. Definitely one of the best offices to work with. > > I have worked with Terry Martin on many projects over the last 10 years as a Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer providing profession service support for Terry and his team. **★★★★★ — jgasiewski, Jan. 2015** > Terry Martin and his team have designed four spec homes for me over the last 14 years. Three were new construction, one was a to-the-studs remodel and expansion. All homes were high-end construction, in Woodside, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. > > While I generally give Terry general direction on the design, Terry's focus on floor plan, traffic flow, room proportions and livability helped produce interiors that were both attractive, luxurious and sensible. His sense of exterior massing and appropriate architectural details made each home correct for its design intent without incurring unnecessary expense. Finally, Terry's awareness of design elements that impact structural requirements can reduce substantially reduce engineering complexity and construction costs. And the results speak for themselves; all of the homes that Terry designed for me sold quickly and have stood the test of time with designs that have continued to delight the buyers years after the purchase. > > In addition to Terry's aesthetic sensibilities, his organizational abilities and process knowledge are also invaluable. As a developer, I always operate on tight time frames, and Terry has never failed to deliver drawings that are thoroughly developed on time with and within budget. Nearly as important, he has great rapport with planning and building departments in communities throughout the South Bay and the Peninsula, and he has always displayed great instinct and patience when negotiating with sometimes rather difficult planners and building officials. > > In summary, Terry's skill as a listener, common sense approach, and ability to respond to my demands have made him a true pleasure to work with. I expect to hire Terry for my next project, and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again. **★★★★★ — Scottaztec, Jan. 2015** > My wife and I hired Terry for a new home build in Willow Glen last year and we could not be more happy with our decision. Terry, and everyone on his team at TJM Archiects, listen very well and are amazingly talented at taking the verbal idea you present and converting onto paper and plans and it always comes out even more beautiful than you had initially envisioned. One thing Terry does exceptionally well, is he offers a calming voice backed with his incredible experience and talents in architecture and makes the home design experience fun rather than what many people normally consider to be a stressful process. Terry is also up front on his costs and he is very affordable, especially when you consider the high quality job he and his team do. Along with his natural artistic talents, he knows the city codes and permitting processes better than any architect I initially interviewed, and this resulted in all of our permits being approved right on time. His quality work allowed our Contractor to meet a very fast building time frame estimate of 6 Months. I highly recommend Terry for any home build in the Silicon Valley. **★★★★★ — hadeshnds, Jan. 2015** > We selected Terry Martin several years ago to transform our modest hut into a dream home. Terry patiently and professionally worked with us through a myriad of delays on our end until we were able to actually start building. > Terry's positive relationship with the local planning and permitting deparments,as well as his in-depth knowledge of ever-changing building requirements made what could have been a torturous process very smooth. > Terry was also able to recommend capable,reliable, reasonably priced contractors,cabinet makers and other "subs" all of whom are doing an amazing job for us (and we did check out others as well,but Terry's turned out to be superior). > TMA'S design work is incredible!We've finally begun construction, and are constantly being complimented both by neighbors and passer-by on how great it looks . I'm thinking of charging for viewings lol! > Terry is a joy to work with-his sense of humor makes a stressful process easy.Last,Terry donates his considerable expertise to help others during tough times,such as lending his skills to assist victims of the earthquake up in Napa.His staff and interns are fabulous too!I'll post photos when we're done. **★★★★★ — Lydia Lyons Designs, Jan. 2015** > I have known Terry Martin for over 10 years and he was the first architect I hired as the Home Program Director for The Sunset Magazine Idea House. > > Since then Terry and I have colloborated on several projects and it is always an enjoyable and rewarding experience! His eye for detail and the continuity of his design is top notch. > > I look forward to working with Terry on future projects! **★★★★★ — Earth Bound Homes, Jan. 2015** > I am a residential green building contractor who has been working in the home remodeling and new home construction area for over a decade. When i started my company, i used to offer design services for my clients because they wanted to save money on the design of their projects. I used to think this was a good idea until i started comparing the designs of good architects, like Terry, with the designs of designers like...myself. I realized that architiects just produce much better designs. Space is used more effectively. The designs are much more refined and have balanced, detailed composition which make a house a HOME. We have all walked into a house that is just, a house. And then we have walked into homes that just speak to us. You can instantly imagine yourself living in this home, even if someone else is already there. Terry's designs are magical. They have character and a sense of place. Every client of his that I have worked with has loved the designs and loved the attention to detail and thought that went into every aspect of the home. You can instantly tell when a home is designed by an architect like Terry because, even from the street, it speaks "refinement". > > Personally, I have know Terry and Brad for the better part of a decade and, while just being really nice guys, they really advocate for their clients. They take pride in their work and in doing their job better than anybody else. Their designs are detailed and balanced and their clients are happy and excited by designs. The best thing is that the final products, guided through construction by Terry and Brad, always turn out to be even better than what the clients thought they were going to be. > > I recommend Terry Martin Architects with the utmost confidence. They are an outstanding architectural firm and one of the main reasons that my company only work with architects' designed plans now. We want to build the best homes and these only come from the best archtiects. Architects like TMA. ## Selected projects - [Saratoga Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saratoga-residence-pj-vj~591710) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 7 - [Monte Sereno Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monte-sereno-custom-home-pj-vj~665719) - Location: Monte Sereno, CA - Photos: 19 - [Modern Los Gatos Townhome Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-los-gatos-townhome-remodel-pj-vj~681056) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: A large portion of TMA's projects are smaller-scale residential additions and renovations. In this project TMA was involved in remodeling the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. This town home now has a modern aesthetic and is better suited to the owner's tastes. - [Woodside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodside-residence-pj-vj~598224) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 3 - [La Jolla Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-residence-pj-vj~598211) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 12 - [Monte Sereno Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monte-sereno-residence-pj-vj~598069) - Location: Monte Sereno, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: This Tuscan manor is tucked in the hills of Monte Sereno. Featuring a grand two-story entry way with an elongated foyer, a stone and wood inlay floor, and a massive antique fireplace, this home has stunning architectural details throughout. The kitchen is built to handle seven children, including copper-hammered countertops intended to age gracefully. Unique touches include the dual showers in the boys’ bathroom, and a celestial window bridge in the master bath, which provides natural lighting f… - [Monte Sereno Residence II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monte-sereno-residence-ii-pj-vj~598235) - Location: Monte Sereno, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: This sprawling three story Tuscan Manor is located in the hills of Los Gatos. All three floors are connected by a beautiful winding staircase, and the ceilings are accented by antique hand-hewn wooden beams. The master bath features a custom-tiled floating tub with a special arched shower. The manor has a fully finished basement and an attached round garage, designed to mimic an old water cistern. Complete with an olive grove and natural California vegetation. [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/terry-j-martin-architects-pfvwus-pf~1796051342) ## Community Q&A **Q: COREtec Issues (photo heavy)** *(in Flooring)* I am supposed to meet with the COREtec installer & GC after requesting my floors be redone. These photos are from the second attempt at installing 5" planks in about a ~700 square foot space. The first attempt failed when the crew laid the planks in a very obvious pattern. Most of the boards were reused with about three new boxes added in. They had a five box overage built into the order so if new are needed, they'll have to be ordered. I emailed USFloors to get information about reusing and they said if disengaging the planks was done carefully and the locking mechanism isn't damaged, it can be done. I'm less confident about trying again. I've attached pictures showing some of the problem areas I've found and photographed. Issues include gaps (some obvious, some shown with the paper stuck between planks), short planks, and some damage. Any thoughts or advice or "actually this is nbd"? Thank you!! A: I don't disagree with that statement at all, If you note all of these problems are surfacing now on recent installs. We installed ours a year ago and are still waiting for it to be fixed. Something has changed **Q: Love the layout! How big is this room ? How long the sofas?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We're glad you love the layout. We enjoyed working with a large group of talented consultants to create this custom living room. The room is approximately 380 Sq. Ft. (19'x20'). As for the sofa length you could contact Jois Belfield, the interior designer, (707) 887-9587. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*