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# Jack Backus Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Jack Backus Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jack-backus-architects-pfvwus-pf~2080446537)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Oakland, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, Hayward, Lafayette, Berkeley, Albany, San Leandro, Alameda, Castro Valley, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Orinda, Moraga, Canyon, Emeryville, El Sobrante, Piedmont, North Richmond, East Richmond Heights
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 50,000 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work

Jack Backus is a licensed architect practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are committed to turning dreams into realities throughout the Bay Area.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Tiny House Construction
- Garage Design
- Home Gym Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Richmond
- Hayward
- Lafayette
- Berkeley
- Albany
- San Leandro
- Alameda
- Castro Valley
- San Pablo
- El Cerrito
- Orinda
- Moraga
- Canyon
- Emeryville
- El Sobrante
- Piedmont
- North Richmond
- East Richmond Heights

### Typical Job Cost

$150,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Jack Backus Architects |
| Address | 1057 Hubert Road, Oakland, California 94610, United States |
| Phone | (510) 393-9699 |
| Website | http://www.jbackusarchitects.com/ |
| License Number | C-30743 |
| Followers on Houzz | 101 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Jack Backus Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jack-backus-architects-pfvwus-pf~2080446537)
- **Website:** http://www.jbackusarchitects.com/
- **Phone:** (510) 393-9699

## Selected projects

- [Trestle Glen 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trestle-glen-2-pj-vj~2638506)
  - Location: Oakland, CA
  - Photos: 11
- [Trestle Glen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trestle-glen-pj-vj~235882)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Kitchen remodel
- [Sunnyhills 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyhills-1-pj-vj~1474913)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Hubert 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hubert-2-pj-vj~1474951)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Sunnyhills 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyhills-2-pj-vj~1474915)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Hubert 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hubert-1-pj-vj~235905)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Living room and master bathroom remodel.
- [Mariposa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mariposa-pj-vj~19324)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Fernhoff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fernhoff-pj-vj~1474910)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Lafayette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lafayette-pj-vj~18968)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Valle Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valle-vista-pj-vj~235906)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Guest bathroom remodel
- [Longridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/longridge-pj-vj~1474928)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Barrows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrows-pj-vj~1474942)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [College](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/college-pj-vj~19330)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jack-backus-architects-pfvwus-pf~2080446537)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where can I get these matcknobs and handles from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Restoration Hardware still carries these knobs/ handles.

**Q: Backsplash tile** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me the manufacturer & style of the backsplash tile?

A: Heath Ceramics: Crease in/ Crease out tile

**Q: What is the paint color on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Sorry the owner worked with a colorist for the wall colors. If you show this image to person at a good paint store, they should be able to help you get a color that is a match. Good luck!

**Q: What is the size of the island?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Its about 4' x 8'-6", pretty big.

**Q: What are the dimensions of this shower please?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Would also love to know width and height of pony wall? Thank you!

A: 3' x 5'-6" The partial height wall is 3' high and 4.5" wide.

**Q: Counter stools** *(in Photo Questions)*

Who is the manufacturer of these saddle stools?

A: Can't remember...client bought them somewhere in the Napa area.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*