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address: "P.O. Box 7562, Tahoe City, California 96145, United States"
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# Walton Architecture and Engineering

Original Houzz profile: [Walton Architecture and Engineering](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/walton-architecture-and-engineering-pfvwus-pf~562412735)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Tahoe City, CA
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
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Located in Tahoe City, CA this is a full service firm providing award winning architectural, interior design and engineering services.

We approach each new project as an opportunity to create a unique architectural response to the building site and to our client's wishes. Our process begins with a thoughtful dialog between ourselves and our clients, creating an open design process where our clients are listened to, inspired, and respected. We view listening as a skill that is of paramount importance to the ultimate success of this process. 

Our goal is to create an organic form of architecture built with materials and forms that reflect the context within which they are constructed, are shaped by natural light, and that will endure over time.

We envision that through our spaces, one will experience the feeling of how something done well feeds the soul.  Our love for architecture, interior design and engineering shows in the quality of our work, the optimism of our process, and in the lasting relationships that we strive to establish with each of our clients.

### Typical Job Cost

$10 thousand - $10 milion

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Walton Architecture and Engineering |
| Address | P.O. Box 7562, Tahoe City, California 96145, United States |
| Phone | (530) 583-3690 |
| Website | http://walton-architecture.com |
| License Number | C32099 |
| Followers on Houzz | 201 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Walton Architecture and Engineering](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/walton-architecture-and-engineering-pfvwus-pf~562412735)
- **Website:** http://walton-architecture.com
- **Phone:** (530) 583-3690

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- AIA, LEED - AP, NCIDQ
- 2013 Gold Nugget Grand Award Winner
- 2012 Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards Winner
- 2010 Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards Finalist
- 2009 Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards Winner
- 2007 TRPA Best in the Basin, Green Building Winner

**Affiliations**
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Evolution Industries, Aug. 2017**

> We have worked with the Walton AE Team on a few projects, especially over this past year. Every one of their projects is a work of art.  They are truly passionate about the work they do and it shows through the quality of their work.

**★★★★★ — Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc, Aug. 2014**

> We have worked with Clare & Steve, both personally and professionally, all of which have been a great pleasure. Their creativity and attention to detail results in absolutely amazing projects!

**★★★★★ — Greenwood Homes, Feb. 2014**

> Greenwood Homes has had the pleasure of working with Clare Walton on numerous projects in the last 5 years. We have built homes they designed for mutual clients as well as worked together on several remodels. They possess the knowledge and expertise work with my team to make our client's dreams to reality. Their creative approach results in beautiful homes that are admired by many and loved by their owners. At Greenwood Homes we say that "building a home is a work of art" Walton echoes that mantra.

## Selected projects

- [Tree House Northstar Amenity Building](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-house-northstar-amenity-building-pj-vj~650577)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Martis Camp 289](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martis-camp-289-pj-vj~248393)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Woodshed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodshed-pj-vj~7636588)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Rustic Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-retreat-pj-vj~7636577)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 16
- [Alpine Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alpine-farmhouse-pj-vj~7636571)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Fallen Leaf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fallen-leaf-pj-vj~7636544)
  - Location: Truckee, CA
  - Photos: 31

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/walton-architecture-and-engineering-pfvwus-pf~562412735)

## Ideabooks

- [waltonae's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31450682/list/waltonae-s-ideas) — 3 ideas

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

## Community Q&A

**Q: My favorite house on Houzz! Mind sharing info. on the table? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The table top is custom, the bases came from a to-the-trade manufacturer called Palecek.

**Q: Hi can you please tell me what the wall color is?  Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The final wall color was fine tuned in the field and does not have a specific name.

**Q: Type of countertops and color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Countertops?

A: These are Caesarstone countertops.

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

Can you please tell me what type of wood and stain this is?

A: The flooring on this project is a white oak with a white wash finish.

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

What is the average cost to build this home?

A: This home was built a few years ago for somewhere in the mid $600/sf price range.

**Q: also, what are the cabinets made of?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The cabinets are made of Knotty Alder.

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