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# Tardy + Associates Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Tardy + Associates Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tardy-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~2114103796)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Sausalito, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Napa, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Sonoma, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Kentfield, Sausalito, North Richmond, Santa Venetia, Marin City, Sleepy Hollow, Ross, Belvedere, Fairfax, Bolinas, Alto, Kenwood, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon, Greenbrae, San Quentin
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2021), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Tardy & Associates  was founded by local Marin resident Jill Benton-Tardy. Tardy & Associates has been designing new custom homes and additions in Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco since 1994. 

Tardy & Associates Architects is run by Jill Benton-Tardy and is a residential design firm. 

We take great pride in letting our clients dreams shine through. Custom residential design is our specialty. 

Whatever your style or budget we would love to help you create your custom dream home.

### 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
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Basement Remodeling
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Mudroom Design
- Garage Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Construction Drawings

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Napa
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Mill Valley
- Larkspur
- San Anselmo
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Sonoma
- Corte Madera
- Tiburon
- Kentfield
- Sausalito
- North Richmond
- Santa Venetia
- Marin City
- Sleepy Hollow
- Ross
- Belvedere
- Fairfax
- Bolinas
- Alto
- Kenwood
- Stinson Beach
- Muir Beach
- Belvedere Tiburon
- Greenbrae
- San Quentin

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tardy + Associates Architects |
| Address | 3020 Bridgeway, Suite 131, Sausalito, California 94965, United States |
| Phone | (415) 381-1183 |
| Website | https://www.tardy-associates.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 50 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tardyandassociates/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tardy + Associates Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tardy-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~2114103796)
- **Website:** https://www.tardy-associates.com
- **Phone:** (415) 381-1183

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2021), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 10 reviews**

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — Joshua Roofener, Jan. 2020**

> Jill is a great architect that I worked with a few years back on a very difficult build in Mill Valley. At the time it was one of the most difficult builds I had done. The city of Mill Valley building department put many hurdles in my way throughout the process but Jill was there to help get me through it and in the end the project turned out beautiful.

**★★★★★ — Angela Weber, Jan. 2020**

> Jill is creative, and has an exceptional and tasteful sense of design. She is extremely knowledgable about the technical aspects of construction, and about the local building codes. She is well respected at the various planning departments. She has a great rapport with contractors and subcontractors, and explains herself tactfully and clearly.

**★★★★★ — Susanne Andersson, June 2019**

> Jill is a diligent, efficient, professional that made a dream of a stair tower for us. She is quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Easy to work with and listens to your suggestions and stays within your budget.

**★★★★ — Ashley Supalla, Aug. 2018**

> Jill was quick, responsive, and professional. Helped get the project to the finish line efficiently and get creative in finding structural engineers when it felt like the entirety of the Bay Area was booked.

**★★★★★ — Diana Goodman, July 2017**

> Jill Benton Tardy is an exceptional architect. She listens to what her clients want, then interprets their wishes into a gorgeous design. Jill is totally professional and always open to listening to her clients' suggestions while carefully guiding them to the best design possible. She built a carport for me and her design has been admired by all who see it. She put beauty and sophistication into a functional design that blends well into a wooded setting. I would use Jill for any architectural project I will have in the future, and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a great architect. You will be in good hands !

**★★★★★ — Annie Thistle, Jan. 2017**

> Jill is knowledgable, creative, professional, attentive and reliable.  She helped create the vision for my performing arts studio, PAAM (Performing Arts Academy of Marin).  She worked well with my contractor, submitted necessary information to the county for permits, was consistent with deadlines, offered her expertise, followed up when needed and was always willing to collaborate or offer other creative solutions.  I look forward to working with her on future projects - I am so happy to have found her via a professional recommendation from another architect.

**★★★★★ — 360edge, March 2016**

> We did an extensive remodel and although Jill specializes in new houses, she was a great partner in helping us realize our ideas for our house.  She combines technical/engineering expertise with creative design to produce a complete project.  She was easy to work with throughout the life of the remodel.  We highly recommend her for remodels/renovations!

**★★★★★ — kelliekessel, Jan. 2014**

> I hired Jill for two remodel projects and we were thrilled with the outcome on both.  Jill is smart, creative and an absolute professional.

**★★★★★ — srhoff, Oct. 2013**

> I was very pleased with the creativity of Tardy & Associates designs for my single family home projects on unique and difficult sites.  Their willingness and capability to coordinate smoothly with the other participants in the design and approval process (survey, soils, engineers, arborist, traffic study, building department, and design review) saved me lots of headaches and moved each of my projects to a successful completion.

**★★★★★ — jrslater, Aug. 2013**

> We have used Tardy & Associates Architects for five retail new builds and remodels during the past decade and have always received quality work and timely, professional service. We will be using them again on our next project.

## Selected projects

- [Northstar Tahoe New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northstar-tahoe-new-home-pj-vj~2873669)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 31
- [Edgewood Avenue, Mill Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgewood-avenue-mill-valley-pj-vj~2257531)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: New home on a steep downslope in Mill Valley, California. The home is nestled into an ancient 'pixie ring' of old growth redwood trees.
- [Baywood, Ross](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baywood-ross-pj-vj~2260888)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Roque Moraes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roque-moraes-pj-vj~241325)
  - Location: Mill Valley, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This is a charming, warm, eclectic home to a family who lives out loud and enjoys every space.
- [New Home in Marin County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-in-marin-county-pj-vj~477316)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This is a new home on a vacant lot with sunny Southern exposure.
- [Alder Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alder-avenue-pj-vj~243418)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This was a sweet single story cottage, which we added a second floor to and remodeled. The house went from 2 bedrooms, 2 baths to 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, laundry, kitchen, family room, living room and den.
- [Villa Dolce](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villa-dolce-pj-vj~239312)
  - Location: Sonoma, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The main home on this 8 acre estate has been restored to beyond its original glory. The plate heights throughout the kitchen, dining, and living room were raised to 16'. The window and doors heads are all at 10'. Outside the estate boasts a lovely swimming pool, pool house, guest house, and tennis courts, as well as beautifully manicured landscaping, all with a gated entrance.

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tardy-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~2114103796)

## Ideabooks

- [Stair Railings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152099819/list/stair-railings) — 1 idea
- [Front doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147463937/list/front-doors) — 3 ideas
- [Garage Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123409171/list/garage-doors) — 3 ideas
- [Kitchen counter tops](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56338671/list/kitchen-counter-tops) — 5 ideas
- [Tahoe - Northstar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79590248/list/tahoe-northstar) — 63 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102160122/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Bow Truss](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77630252/list/bow-truss) — 2 ideas
- [Decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72044753/list/decks) — 3 ideas
- [Steel Stair Stringer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45854352/list/steel-stair-stringer) — 17 ideas

[See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jilltardy)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful house. Can you tell me about the flooring and cabinets ?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you!! The flooring is an engineered wood.  The cabinets are walnut.

**Q: Where do I get those doors!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi Debra,
All the exterior doors, and windows in this house are by All Weather.  

Best,
Jill

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

Lovely stair design.

A: Thank you!!

**Q: What kind of material are the countertops?  thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The counter tops are limestone.

**Q: POLL: Plaids or Stripes** *(in Polls)*

When it comes to home decor, which do you prefer? 

VOTE and tell us about it in the comments! (photos encouraged)

A: I prefer stripes!!

**Q: Nook size** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you share the dimensions of this nook?

A: Hi Kayla,
The nook is 4 feet deep, by 10 feet wide.  It has a built in banquet seat.  

Best,
Jill Benton-Tardy

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*