--- title: "Social Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/social-studio-pfvwus-pf~566161307 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~566161307.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Social Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/609361f6062828e9_6985-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Oakland, California 94602, United States" phone: "(571) 583-4057" website: https://www.socialstudio.cc/ rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 1 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Social Studio > Industry Leading Architects & Building Designer in California Original Houzz profile: [Social Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/social-studio-pfvwus-pf~566161307) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Ashland, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Cherryland, Alamo, Emeryville, Piedmont, Fairview, Saranap, Waldon, East Richmond Heights, Canyon, Laguna, Orange County - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - 250 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - Locally owned - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Responds Quickly A boutique design + build firm based in the Bay Area, designing and building engaging environments on the West Coast since 2017. Erik Kramer, Principal of Social Studio is concerned with designing spaces that distance themselves from the status quo. Erik is an experimentalist, adventurist, and student of human interaction with the built environment. His intent is to infuse the environments in which we live, work, and play with a capacity to enhance our experiences, whether routine or extraordinary. Trained in the mountains, but honed in the city, Erik has a unique take on merging the built world with the natural world that has received accolades from Dwell magazine. Social Studio is a full spectrum design + build firm devoted to creating engaging spaces. Located in California’s Bay Area, but working on projects along the West Coast, we have a commitment to clientele that serves relationships lasting beyond project delivery. Bespoke details carry the spirit of the project, producing results that feel modern, but exude a timeless nature. Warmth, texture, and innovation reign supreme. We don’t distinguish between architecture, interiors, furniture or fixtures. All levels of design require equal attention in order to create a comprehensive project. Working with Social Studio is a collaborative process. Listening and interpreting are our priorities, exceptional design is the byproduct. As architects, we pass your ideas and inspiration through our filter to create spaces that align with your needs, excite and inspire. In order to best realize your space, we seamlessly manage the design through construction. Our clients can rest easy knowing we collaborate with talented and efficient sub-contractors who bridge the gap of the quality we require and the price you desire. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Structural Engineering - Barn Design & Construction - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Diego - San Francisco - Sacramento - Oakland - Hayward - Berkeley - Richmond - San Leandro - Alameda - Walnut Creek - Castro Valley - San Pablo - San Lorenzo - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Ashland - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Cherryland - Alamo - Emeryville - Piedmont - Fairview - Saranap - Waldon - East Richmond Heights - Canyon - Laguna - Orange County ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Social Studio | | Address | Oakland, California 94602, United States | | Phone | (571) 583-4057 | | Website | https://www.socialstudio.cc/ | | Followers on Houzz | 1 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/socialstudio.cc/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Social Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/social-studio-pfvwus-pf~566161307) - **Website:** https://www.socialstudio.cc/ - **Phone:** (571) 583-4057 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Tova Lobatz, June 2024** > Working with Erik/Social Studio has been a famtastic experience. Erik’s designs are unique, playful and contemporary. I knew I wanted to work with him because of his attention to detail and his signature style and taste that I trust. > > His renderings were essential in helping me make decisions. He worked hard to get them right and we would iterate on them time and time again until I was confident about the choice. I trusted his judgement and he always made things right if there was ever an error. He went above and beyond in his creativity to help me find cheaper solutions without compromising on design and aesthetic. > > Erik was able to turn a tiny sitting room into a luxurious bathroom and I couldn’t be happier. The curved vanity was a genius design choice to create more space while having a unique and contemporary aesthetic. The craftsman he worked with to create the cabinetry did an incredible job. Every sub contractor that was brought in was professional, kind and did great work. > > I am beyond satisfied with the space and my experience working with Erik. Couldn’t recommend more! ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Anat vronsky, Aug. 2024** > Erik was a pleasure to work with on our home renovation project in San Francisco. He was professional, kind, and collaborative. He demonstrated a strong ability to understand and translate our vision into stunning design concepts that fit our style. Our home seamlessly blends modern and natural elements that are inviting and warm. Erik was also very flexible and was able to accommodate changes we wanted. I highly recommend Erik for his design expertise and exceptional client service. **★★★★★ — Jonathan, July 2024** > Working with Eric on my bathroom renovation was both a breeze and a blast! He is very professional and listens to my needs and wants. I was floored when I saw the different bathroom renderings that he presented — they were all so beautiful and well-thought out. He made sure that I was happy and content with the option I chose and was very collaborative when I wanted to change a few tidbits. His attention to detail is impeccable and he has a really good eye with design as he mixed modern with organic elements that keeps my guests intrigued everytime they used the bathroom. When there were concerns during construction, he was not only quick to respond, but he was also very respectful, kind, and considerate — all good traits that any homeowner needs in a designer who will help them create the home of their dreams. It is without a doubt that if you choose to work with Eric in your future home redesign/renovation, you will be met with excellence in design and unbeatable professionalism. **★★★★★ — VN, July 2024** > We have been working with Erik for almost four years, and the experience has been stellar. Erik’s span of focus includes design, construction and architecture. Erik helped us from the initial design, including renderings, to permit support, general contracting and construction. > Would highly recommend Erik. ## Selected projects - [Healdsburg House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/healdsburg-house-pj-vj~7429471) - Location: Healdsburg, CA - Photos: 28 - Description: A deteriorating home on a beautiful CA wine country lot deserved a total redesign. The designer/winemaker couple were excited to explore ways to connect to the surrounding property, while creating an overall volume that felt grounded and permanent. We managed to utilize the footprint of the existing home, while expanding vertically and cutting through the mass at select locations for indoor/outdoor rooms. Living/dining/bathing/bedrooms all have access to expansive decks or views through full hei… - [Terrace Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-remodel-pj-vj~7435391) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: The terrace project involved renovating a dated two story San Francisco flat for a Bay Area couple. They had lived around San Francisco for years but had been looking for the right place to put down roots. Having views of the city and the east bay from every level sold them on this flat, but the design and layout needed serious upgrades. Being a chef, the client wanted to maximize space in the kitchen, while opening it to the rest of the house. Operating in a limited footprint, we were able to p… - [San Francisco Residence - Central](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-residence-central-pj-vj~7435400) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: A couple living near San Francisco’s panhandle park needed to update an Edwardian flat, without losing touch of the existing character in the space. We decided to keep much of the millwork and ceiling coving throughout, but infuse them with a touch of heavily textured contemporary elements. Solid walnut and oak woodwork play with slab stonework throughout. The client needed her bathroom to be her relaxation space, so we detailed it with a complementary array of warm ceramics and enclosed the sho… - [The Salzburg Restaurant and Wine Bar Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-salzburg-restaurant-and-wine-bar-remodel-pj-vj~7435413) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: The salzburg was a reaction to the eminent state of design that has proliferated around the world. Thanks to the great homogenization effect of the internet, restaurants, lofts, stores, cafes and bars all decided they wanted to employ the same pseudoindustrial, quasi-scandinavian design language that would make them appear to be a part of the ‘urban elite’. The salzburg is a light hearted effort aimed at taking the essential elements of austrian alpine architecture and exercising them in an urba… - [Seattle Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seattle-remodel-pj-vj~7435408) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: A 1915 dutch colonial in Seattle needed a refresh. The client couple successfully decorated much of the home, but needed help in the kitchen and bathrooms to make the package whole. The home layout was edited slightly to accommodate a 4th bedroom and make utility/storage/laundry space more convenient for all. The project shines in the hard surfaced spaces. Bathrooms are treated with solid oak woodwork and arrays of unique stone. The composition of fixtures, textures, and finishes revitalize the… - [Bently Heritage Distillery Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bently-heritage-distillery-remodel-pj-vj~7435419) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: At the beginning of this project, there was no brand, there was no booze, there was only a building. A derelict former grain mill had sat in the center of the agricultural town of Minden, NV since 1906, seeing broken periods of use throughout its life. The client wanted to revive the building and reinvest in the town by hosting a competition to design a whiskey distillery within. Our intent was to imbue the experience with a sense of history, of place, and of craft. We wanted to provide patrons… - [Wine and Cheese Market Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-and-cheese-market-remodel-pj-vj~7435423) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: The Little Vine redesign is an exercise in updating an already successful brand. The local San Francisco wine and cheese market needed a way to stay current in their thriving but minuscule storefront. We tapped into the roots of the North Beach identity to give patrons the experience of a store cut from the historical context of a late 70’s southern Italian town, but painted with a retro-futuristic brush. Dull greens paired with heavy walnut grain set the palate while extra attention is paid to… - [Oakland Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~7474695) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 10 - [SLAKE SF Bottle & Sundry Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slake-sf-bottle-and-sundry-remodel-pj-vj~7470650) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Bonterra Tasting Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bonterra-tasting-room-pj-vj~7435424) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Bonterra is a unique winery in that, while they are distributed widely enough to have product in your local corner store, they are also completely committed to using fully organic grapes. Upon visiting their limited brand vineyard, we found they were also committed to a truly holistic environmental farming process. Not only do they forbid the use of pesticides, they also use natural terraforming to divert waterways that carry ‘good’ insects to plant areas in need of defense from the bad. Coupled… [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/social-studio-pfvwus-pf~566161307) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1198141725.m3u8?s=a8ee65aeaf42bea3999a25c96bf3df5b06d43121&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*