--- title: "Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lara-dutto-laraarchitecture-pfvwus-pf~311523386 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~311523386.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8903d0280409ed06_6608-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Orinda, California 94563, United States" latitude: 37.8787 longitude: -122.1728 phone: "(510) 557-1484" website: http://www.laraarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 97 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture Original Houzz profile: [Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lara-dutto-laraarchitecture-pfvwus-pf~311523386) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Orinda, CA - **Serves:** Orinda - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Lara Dutto, principal of Laraarchitecture a full service architecture firm and multi-disciplined creative practice. ### Areas Served - Orinda ### Typical Job Cost $800,000 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture | | Address | Orinda, California 94563, United States | | Phone | (510) 557-1484 | | Website | http://www.laraarchitecture.com | | License Number | C33150 | | Followers on Houzz | 97 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laraarchitecture/301275443385691 - Blog — http://www.laraarchitecture.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lara-dutto-laraarchitecture-pfvwus-pf~311523386) - **Website:** http://www.laraarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (510) 557-1484 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Jon and Shannon Conner, Oct. 2019** > Lara was fantastic! We asked her to provide a few different schematics based on a few different budgets and she did a fantastic job of providing three real options. > Many architects have a particular aesthetic that can be identified in all of their buildings which can dilute the uniqueness of each property. As you can see from Lara's portfolio, she is not wed to any particular aesthetic. Her aesthetic is one that will compliment what you have in mind but translate it into a look and feel that you will love. Our project was born out of the need for a clever floor plan in a tight space and grew into the house we now love and don't want to leave! **★★★★★ — Colors, Sept. 2014** > Lara Dutto took a lackluster 70's ranch split level and brought it to life. She has both practical vision for function but delivers big on form too. Her work is innovative, she's wiling to step out of the box with exciting and fresh concepts. **★★★★★ — Joan Maxwell, Sept. 2014** > We could not be happier with the transformation of our house. Lara is creative, she listens well, and gave us a home that is extremely beautiful and functional. She worked with us to spend money where it mattered, and save in other areas to afford the "wow" in important locations. She is excellent at lighting, there is a dramatic change in the lighting - both day and night. She did the space design and also helped with interior design and every detail. We can't wait to do another project with her. ## Selected projects - [Atomic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atomic-pj-vj~5473420) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [The Coral House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-coral-house-pj-vj~1273167) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Little Big House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-big-house-pj-vj~678064) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: All over remodel to mid-century home in the hills of the East Bay. - [Goat Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goat-hill-house-pj-vj~678383) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: An all over remodel and addition to a 1950's rancher. - [Cadence House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cadence-house-pj-vj~678269) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: New Home in the hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay. - [wabi sabi house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wabi-sabi-house-pj-vj~678410) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: An all over home remodel. - [Little Green Art Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-green-art-studio-pj-vj~680486) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: A new detached Accessory Dwelling Unit used as an Artist Studio. - [The Context House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-context-house-pj-vj~677945) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lara-dutto-laraarchitecture-pfvwus-pf~311523386) ## Ideabooks - [HV\_materials\_concepts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64509715/list/hv-materials-concepts) — 45 ideas - [1325](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132505499/list/1325) — 1 idea - [100RC\_MATERIALS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116222953/list/100rc-materials) — 32 ideas - [materials](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86102222/list/materials) — 39 ideas - [dm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56281095/list/dm) — 10 ideas - [hbc](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47141462/list/hbc) — 13 ideas - [scissor trusses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45804416/list/scissor-trusses) — 3 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/laraarchitecture) ## Community Q&A **Q: Ceiling stain** *(in Photo Questions)* Did you use just a clear stain on the ceiling? Did that darken the wood? A: Yes, its clear. It unifies it and darkens a bit ...yes. **Q: Hi, what is the bench top and splashback, it's gorgeous?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: back splash is Carrera marble and counter is done in zinc. **Q: Tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd love to know which tiles you used for this bathroom, both for and wall. I really love this bathroom! A: Roku 31ROKWH 1x4- can found through Walker Zanger...good luck **Q: Regarding the dazzling array of pipes over the toilet-** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that for a zone heating radiator setup? Cool idea to display it in the powder room. It's kind of steampunk! A: hi there- thanks, I like the word steampunk! Yes, that is the radiant floor heating system, just on the other side of the wall is the boiler..why not expose such beauty? **Q: Where can I buy this chair??** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm obsessed with this chair and haven't been able to find it online elsewhere. It would be absolutely perfect for my living room. Was it a custom upholstery job, or is this an actual product? A: Yes, It was a custom piece. You should be able to find something similar out there...good luck. **Q: Are these windows wood on the interior? Marvin perhaps?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: These are Sierra Pacific Windows, metal clad on the exterior and wood (painted) on interior...good luck. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*