--- title: "Ignition Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ignition-architecture-pfvwus-pf~662889480 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662889480.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ignition Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/19d3df8a00948a08_6046-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "San Francisco, California 94107, United States" phone: "(510) 205-2747" website: http://www.ignitionarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 70 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Ignition Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Ignition Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ignition-architecture-pfvwus-pf~662889480) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Alameda, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Albany, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Tiburon, Sausalito, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Marin City, Belvedere, Colma, Alto, Belvedere Tiburon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves “Ignition” is that spark of inspiration, that moment when ideas come together and design solutions are born. At Ignition Architecture, we enjoy the challenge of examining our client's goals, budget and site conditions to devise an innovative and responsive design solution that surpasses our client's preconceptions! Ignition Architecture is a boutique design firm that was founded by Veronica Hinkley-Reck in 2005 to offer full architectural and interior design services. We enjoy tailoring unique warm, green modern designs to our residential client's specific needs and dreams. Our extensive portfolio of includes projects ranging from small residential additions to large multifamily projects - many of which are LEED certified or GreenPoint-rated. Our work has been published in Builder Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Veronica has been an invited panelist at the annual Dwell on Design conference. The design and construction process is fun - and the result should be a home that the exceeds our client's imagination! To do this we value a collaborative design process, in which our clients are actively involved. We illuminate the design process by guiding our clients through conceptual visualization using evocative 3D modeling and inspirational material board pallets. We also use a range of helpful web-based tools that help keep our projects well-organized and our clients in the loop and up to speed. While client engagement is necessary during design, we relieve the burden of approvals and construction. Our experienced team puts our client’s minds at ease by navigating complex planning and building approvals in many SF Bay Area jurisdictions, and directly coordinating with the contractor in order to deftly manage construction issues. We have two Bay Area offices to serve you, our San Francisco office in Dogpatch and our East Bay office in downtown Alameda. ### 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 - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Colors - Furniture Design & Selection - Interior Architecture & Design - Lighting Design - Materials - Planning & Building Department Coordination ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Daly City - Alameda - South San Francisco - San Bruno - Pacifica - Albany - Mill Valley - Emeryville - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Piedmont - Tiburon - Sausalito - Brisbane - Broadmoor - Marin City - Belvedere - Colma - Alto - Belvedere Tiburon ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ignition Architecture | | Address | San Francisco, California 94107, United States | | Phone | (510) 205-2747 | | Website | http://www.ignitionarch.com | | License Number | C-32789 | | Followers on Houzz | 70 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/ignitionarchitecture - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/ignitionarch - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-architecture - Blog — www.ignitionarch.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ignition Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ignition-architecture-pfvwus-pf~662889480) - **Website:** http://www.ignitionarch.com - **Phone:** (510) 205-2747 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - -Licensed Architect in the State of California - -Builder's Choice Award of Merit, Builder Magazine, 2012 - -Residential Architect Merit Award, 2006 - -Third Place, San Francisco Prize, 2005 - -Second Place, San Francisco Prize, 2000 - -Most of our staff are LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP BD+C) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA East Bay](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-east-bay-pfvwus-pf~789616700) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — castdav, June 2016** > We did a major remodel project with Veronica's firm. Veronica listened very well, and translated our hopes and dreams into concrete plans. In addition, she contributed many excellent design ideas that we incorporated into our final project. Every day, I notice a small detail within our home that makes me happy. **★★★★★ — Heather Rider, March 2013** > Ignition did an excellent job with our contemporary, Eco-friendly façade project. Veronica personally managed our project and we were very happy with the results ## Selected projects - [Clipper Residence Modern Three Story Complete Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clipper-residence-modern-three-story-complete-remodel-pj-vj~211896) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: In this rich modern remodel, we introduced a new central staircase this home that had been accessible only by an very steep exterior stair. Each of the three levels was completely reconfigured to orient the spaces toward the San Francisco Bay view. - [Skyline Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-residence-remodel-pj-vj~209498) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 25 - Description: This 1920's cottage was transformed into a clean-line warm modern gem through the innovative use of materials, textures, colors, lighting and space. - [Mountain Boulevard Residence Modern Remodel and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-boulevard-residence-modern-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~178663) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Master suite, bedroom/bath remodel and porch addition. New redwood deck with slat work walls and railings. - [Oakland Hills Residence Modern Full Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-hills-residence-modern-full-remodel-pj-vj~213363) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Remodel of existing house, featuring a modern kitchen with custom wood cabinetry and wine storage. - [Octavia Court New Modern Multifamily Housing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/octavia-court-new-modern-multifamily-housing-pj-vj~1818440) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Collaboration with Ellipsis A+D - [Hunters Point Shipyard, Block 52, New Modern Multifamily Housing Development](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunters-point-shipyard-block-52-new-modern-multifamily-housing-development-pj-vj~1818569) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: New, ground-up, multifamily development at Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood of San Francisco. It includes 4 buildings, with a total of 74 residential units, including some town homes. There is a shared courtyard space with outdoor grills and gardens. - [Radisson at the Wharf Hotel and Retail Shopping Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radisson-at-the-wharf-hotel-and-retail-shopping-renovation-pj-vj~1818514) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Cool hotel and retail renovation in Fisherman's Wharf area of San Francisco. Ignition Architecture collaborated with Ellipsis A+D. [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ignition-architecture-pfvwus-pf~662889480) ## Ideabooks - [Caroline Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172896937/list/caroline-home) — 1 idea - [Pacific Residence - Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143113668/list/pacific-residence-stairs) — 43 ideas - [Pacific Residence - L BR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143456286/list/pacific-residence-l-br) — 2 ideas - [Pacific Residence - Breakfast Nook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143143388/list/pacific-residence-breakfast-nook) — 16 ideas - [Pacific Residence - Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143207330/list/pacific-residence-dining-room) — 9 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/verotect) ## Community Q&A **Q: Doors** *(in Photo Questions)* We love the doors. Can you tell us about them? A: Sure. They are custom walnut frames with 3form panels. We back lit them with linear fixtures above the doors. **Q: great solution for support of glass shelves** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can i source the metal supports for the glass shelves? A: Thanks for the nice comment! These shelves were custom, with the structure happening behind the wood panel. The only way to really source them would be working with my firm! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*