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# Ryan Group Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Ryan Group Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ryan-group-architects-pfvwus-pf~184562106)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Truckee, CA
- **Serves:** Truckee, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay, Crystal Bay, Nevada, Oregon, San Francisco Bay Area, Washington State
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2021), for Design.

## About

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Full-service, award-winning, client-focused Architecture and Interior Design Firm.  Located in Truckee, California near Lake Tahoe.  Established in 1998.

Licensed Architects - 3
Licensed Interior Designer - 1
Licensed Landscape Architect - 1
Intern Architect - 1
Senior Drafter - 1
Supporting Crew - 2

Project creation goes beyond unanimated preparation of plans and specifications. Projects are at once simple needs for shelter and a set of complex needs.  We keep both extremes in mind in all decisions made.

One project calls for a response to a limited budget. Another allows for financial flexibility in solving the problem.  In both, we hold design integrity and value in mind.  Owners deserve spaces with well-conceived and thoughtfully-detailed solutions. 

Creativity alone is not adequate.  Pragmatism is not sufficient. Site-responsive, environmentally-conscious designs falls short.  Professional and social responsibilities go well beyond.  We must solve for a comprehensive set of concerns.

Our Client’s challenges define our work.  The association usually lasts for years.  We listen to the request to solve a problem not only at the initial meeting but continue to listen and solve until the project is occupied.

Adherence to this approach is the way we plan our work, the way we check ourselves while doing our work and is the way we differentiate our responsibilities to our Clients from our own desires.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Site Preparation
- Laundry Room Design
- Landscape Plans
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- 3D Home Design
- Construction Drawings
- Custom Homes
- Landscape Architecture
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Truckee
- Kings Beach
- Tahoe Vista
- Carnelian Bay
- Crystal Bay
- Nevada
- Oregon
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Washington State

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ryan Group Architects |
| Address | 10800 Donner Pass Road Ste. 200, Truckee, California 96161, United States |
| Phone | (530) 587-3800 |
| Website | http://www.ryangrouparchitects.com |
| License Number | CA C18925 NV 3284 |
| Followers on Houzz | 868 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ryan Group Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ryan-group-architects-pfvwus-pf~184562106)
- **Website:** http://www.ryangrouparchitects.com
- **Phone:** (530) 587-3800

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED - AP, NCARB, NCIDQ.  Licensed in and actively practicing in California; Nevada; Oregon; Washington and Colorado

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2021), for Design.

**Affiliations**
- [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549)
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [AIACC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aiacc-pfvwus-pf~1863350404)
- [AIA Central Valley](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-central-valley-pfvwus-pf~689425103)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Evolution Industries, July 2017**

> Kind. Creative. Professional.  Ryan Group Architects are always wonderful to work with. They like to keep you informed and updated on the status of the project. And they make sure the finished product meets or exceeds their client's expectations.

**★★★★★ — NSM Construction, June 2015**

> As the owner of NSM Construction, I’ve worked with countless architects, and I have to say it’s always refreshing when we have the opportunity to work with Scott Ryan and his team at Ryan Group.
> They deliver highly detailed plans and specifications, are responsive and sensitive to the construction process and are highly communicative. We see a lot of plans and interact with many other architects, and my experiences tell me that Scott and his team are at the top of their profession.

**★★★★★ — Mt. Lincoln Construction Inc., June 2015**

> I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan Group on several projects, commercial, new residential, remodel, and can truly say that on each project they exemplified complete professionalism. It just makes a contractors job that much easier when the architect pays attention to detail. The owners are confident because Ryan Group looks out for their interests. When problems arise, instead of drama, Ryan Group works hard to find solutions and keep the schedule on track. If you are building a home, put together an architect and builder who are team oriented....I would start with an architect such as Ryan Group. Paul Zarubin, President, Mt. Lincoln Construction.

**★★★★★ — Sherry Conrads, April 2015**

> Ryan Group Architects are a delight to work with.  The Tree House is a dream come true and exceeded all of our expectations.  Their full design team, including the interior designer, made planning fun and easy.  I highly recommend Ryan Group Architects.

**★★★★★ — Bartolini Designs, Oct. 2014**

> I have worked on building many Ryan Group designs and feel they have one of the best design teams in the Tahoe/Truckee area. I have been in the business over 40 years and feel my experience in construction in many areas lends itself to knowing who is at the top of their game, and the Ryan Group are at the top of my list of go to architectural firms on our area.

**★★★★★ — Crestwood Construction Inc., July 2014**

> Crestwood Construction has worked with Ryan Group Architects on numerous projects ranging from modest cabins to lavish luxurious estates. The constant throughout each of these projects is their creative and dedicated approach resulting in phenomenal homes and unparalleled attention to the Owner. The team at RGA brings to fruition the clients vision in a process that's cohesive, enjoyable, and highly professional.

## Selected projects

- [House 206](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-206-pj-vj~4213239)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Single-family house in the Sierra Nevada. Designed with traditional and modern forms with crisp interior details with the deep snow and abundant sunshine in mind.
- [House 180](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-180-pj-vj~5492547)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [Koplinhagen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/koplinhagen-pj-vj~2612912)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Single family house on a mountainside in the Sierra.
- [Stony Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stony-hill-pj-vj~2468200)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Single-family house on a Marin County hillside. Design by Ryan Group Architects. Construction Documents by Mark Architecture.
- [House 96](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-96-pj-vj~2266535)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [404](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/404-pj-vj~2106934)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [The Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-tree-house-pj-vj~391790)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 19
- [Meadow House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadow-house-pj-vj~386142)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: 2,400 Square Foot single-family home in the Sierra Nevada mountains north of Lake Tahoe. One level, mid-century inspired design with fire resistant, low maintenance exterior materials. Passive solar gain warms the high-thermal mass polished concrete floors. Very little wood exposed to the sun on the exterior provides relatively little maintenance.
- [Lunar Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lunar-vista-pj-vj~37545)
  - Location: Placer County, CA
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: A Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Guest House
- [International Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/international-style-pj-vj~389485)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 17
- [Corner Pocket](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corner-pocket-pj-vj~389527)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Modern Home with simple lines.
- [House 216](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-216-pj-vj~745956)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Mid-century home in the Sierra Nevada mountains
- [On the Fairway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-fairway-pj-vj~37523)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Mid-Century Modern Home near Lake Tahoe
- [House 52](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-52-pj-vj~386190)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 23
- [House 321](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-321-pj-vj~48828)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: 3,000 square foot house in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
- [Vista Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-cabin-pj-vj~111870)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [House at Lake Douglas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-at-lake-douglas-pj-vj~38745)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Uxbridge Dwelling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uxbridge-dwelling-pj-vj~38560)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 39
  - Description: Fire-resistive, low-maintenance home on acreage in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- [House 242](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-242-pj-vj~111261)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Capercaillie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capercaillie-pj-vj~40096)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21

[See all 32 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ryan-group-architects-pfvwus-pf~184562106)

## Ideabooks

- [RGA's Nod to Good Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4788576/list/rga-s-nod-to-good-design) — 46 ideas

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

## Community Q&A

**Q: Blue Cabinet Color** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the blue perimeter cabinets! It looks like I can see wood grain through and it is a stain, not a paint. Can you advise on the stain/paint color? Beautiful!

A: Hi Kellyn, thank you for the kind feedback! This is a paint finish on this cabinetry - a custom color based on a handmade tile that we were referencing on the project. Good luck!

**Q: master bedroom night stands!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi could you tell me where I can find the long nightstands?  Brand and name?  Thank you!

A: Hi Terri - we appreciate your interest in the details of this home! We did not provide services for the Interior Specs and Furnishings on this home.

**Q: lights over sink mirror** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi what name and model is the lighting under the trapezoid window?  I love this design of the whole house!  Thanks

A: Hi Terri - we appreciate your interest in the details of this home! We did not provide services for the Interior Specs and Furnishings on this home.

**Q: wall color in master** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi could you tell me the master bedroom with fireplace wall color?  Thanks!

A: Hi Terri - we appreciate your interest in the details of this home! We did not provide services for the Interior Specs and Furnishings on this home.

**Q: Beautiful!! Your homes are stunning.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Currently designing a Modern Shedroof Timber Cabin in the Canadian Rockies, trying to avoid the use of real cedar (woodpeckers) for siding. Do you have a preferred faux cedar/wood product that you use, or would you avoid the wood look all together? 

Thanks in advance.

A: Hello Jessica,

Thank you for your kind comments.

From the view of designing with integrity, we suggest it is important to avoid the use of anything faux in projects.  Allowing the materials to express themselves with honesty rather than visual trickery would be our advice.

If you want cedar, use cedar.  The higher-quality grades can be breathtakingly beautiful.  Perhaps use that liberally thoughout the interior of your house where it has the ability to maintain that beauty for generations with little maintenance.

There are a host of reasons to limit or avoid using any species of wood on the exterior.  Among those reasons are:  It is challenging in regards to fire-resistiveness, not-so-durable when exposed to ultraviolet light, tends to change shape as it dries completely, is sometimes attractive to birds making their mark, can be eaten by pests and may require frequent recoatings to maintain the installed appearance.

It is possible to design and build an award-winning house with no wood on the exterior.   Consider employing the cedar on the interior \[perhaps it is even the structural elements as you mention a timber house\] where it will be durable.  On the interior you might even visually interact with it more than if it were on the exterior.

Good luck with your project.

**Q: What is the ceiling height?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello,

This ceiling height is about 9'-6".

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*