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# Guy Ayers, Architect

Original Houzz profile: [Guy Ayers, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/guy-ayers-architect-pfvwus-pf~881458601)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Los Altos Hills, CA
- **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Campbell, Menlo Park, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, San Carlos, East Palo Alto, Belmont, Stanford, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Emerald Lake Hills, Portola Valley, Loyola, West Menlo Park, La Honda, Loma Mar, Alviso
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

Since starting my own practice in 1996, I've done single-family residences almost exclusively.   I enjoy the personal involvement of my clients and the synergistic effects of collaboration.  I feel engaged clients can also enjoy their homes better.

The best homes function well within, and compliment, their environments.  Coming from an engineering background, I try to feature the structural and environmental systems of homes while making efficient use of them.  Ultimately, I would like to promote well-designed, efficient housing having minimal impact on infrastructure and the environment.  

Mid-century modern Eichler neighborhoods are the ultimate refinement of suburban living.  Eichlers are reasonably-sized and fairly economical.  Most were built near old, walk-able downtown areas in the Bay Area.  Eichler managed to maximize an appreciation of the outdoors while also maintaining reasonable privacy, all on fairly small lot, using low-slung, ground-hugging designs with strategically placed walls of floor-to-ceiling glass.  Remodeling Eichlers allows me to leverage modernist design for people who really appreciate it.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Home Extensions
- Structural Engineering
- Landscape Design

### Areas Served

- San Jose
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Redwood City
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Cupertino
- Campbell
- Menlo Park
- Los Gatos
- Los Altos
- Saratoga
- San Carlos
- East Palo Alto
- Belmont
- Stanford
- Los Altos Hills
- Atherton
- Woodside
- Emerald Lake Hills
- Portola Valley
- Loyola
- West Menlo Park
- La Honda
- Loma Mar
- Alviso

### Typical Job Cost

$275/ sq ft - 350/ sq ft

These are typical construction costs.    Our fees typically range from 2% to 10% of construction cost, depending on size, complexity, and detail.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Guy Ayers, Architect |
| Address | 26969 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, California 94022, United States |
| Phone | (650) 949-2255 |
| Website | http://www.guyayers.net |
| License Number | C21791 |
| Followers on Houzz | 207 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://dguyayers.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Guy Ayers, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/guy-ayers-architect-pfvwus-pf~881458601)
- **Website:** http://www.guyayers.net
- **Phone:** (650) 949-2255

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2001 Santa Clara Valley AIA Merit Award,
- 2008 Honor Award Concrete Masonry Association
- 2008 Microsoft Media Center Home of the Year

## Reviews

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

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — joefurgerson, June 2014**

> Guy both redesigned our house and an art studio as an addition.   Our house was an Eichler, Guy did a new design keeping Eichler design elements and converting the atrium to interior space.   Working with Guy was very productive, he both has an excellent eye for modern design and creatively using materials and was very willing to engage in back and forth between his ideas and ours.   It is worth mentioning that he has a great focus for detail in his drawing and our contractors were very pleased with his plans.  Overall it was an excellent experience to work with Guy.

**★★★★★ — Lynne Myers, June 2014**

> Guy Ayers was the architect for both a new, large additional spa bathroom.  I have an Eichler and this was a tricky project in the integration of  the addition.  The space and incorporation with the Eichler design were perfect.  Guy is also an engineer which made the project so much easier with this expertise.
>
> Guy also designed and executed a high end kitchen upgrade.  He worked endlessly with the configuration which involved cabinetry out of scope with the dimensions of the kitchen.  It is beautiful.
>
> Without Guy neither of these major projects would have worked.  I can't speak more highly of his design, engineering and client satisfaction.

**★★★★★ — cscraford, June 2014**

> We hired Guy Ayers because of his superior listening skills and sense of collaboration. We responded to his philosophy of design and function which were complemented by  strong  technical, computer, and drawing skills.
> He worked well with all the people in involved with the project -contractors, town zoning, and home owners. It would be a pleasure to work with him again.

**★★★★★ — Guzzetta Construction, June 2014**

> I am a contractor and have built 4 projects for Guy.
>
> His drawings are the most complete, easy to understand and perfectly engineered drawings I have ever worked with in 30 years of building.
>
> Guy's artistic form does not clash with the structural design.
>
> I could not recommend Guy Ayers more highly
>
> Steve Guzzetta  General Building  Contractor

**★★★★★ — gfhooper, June 2014**

> We needed an architect to help us with a remodel of our house. We knew that remodeling an Eichler is one of the trickiest tasks. We found that Guy Ayers was not only exceedingly knowledgeable about Mid-Century Modern design, but was very respectful of the Eichler aesthetic as we sought to modernize the design a bit. He was easy to work with and stayed fairly well within out budget. An unexpected bonus was that he  worked very well with the builder which was no small task as my wife and I we constantly changing this and that along the way, requiring a lot of communication and coordination. The execution and end result was flawless. If you're doing a project that needs attention to detail and want someone who listens well and is easy to work with, hire this architect.
>
> GH

## Selected projects

- [Quince Patio Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quince-patio-design-pj-vj~680087)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Quince Reverse Shed Eichler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quince-reverse-shed-eichler-pj-vj~546263)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of…
- [Channing Master Bath Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/channing-master-bath-addition-pj-vj~573568)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Ensuite bath added to back of 50's Eichler on a tight 5000 sf lot (original house had one bath). Master bath has two personalities, a nearly transparent half with bath platform and sink, and a nearly solid half, formed of honed concrete block walls, containing the steam shower and toilet. The bath reverse-shed roof matches the reverse shed over the livingroom area. The bath is surrounded by and opens out onto intensively landscaped outdoor "rooms" designed by Bernard Trainor Associates (www.bern…
- [Quince Bathroom Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quince-bathroom-design-pj-vj~680084)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Quince Custom Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quince-custom-kitchen-pj-vj~680086)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Ridge Mid-Century Ranch Upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridge-mid-century-ranch-upgrade-pj-vj~573597)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Cornwall Atrium Eichler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cornwall-atrium-eichler-pj-vj~573595)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Sage "Lantern" Eichler](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sage-lantern-eichler-pj-vj~573589)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Three two-way sloped "lanterns"/ light monitors were added to an originally flat-roofed Eichler. One lantern encloses the atrium, the other two lanterns are over master bath and office additions.
- [Vista del Valle "Bridged" Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-del-valle-bridged-addition-pj-vj~573576)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Free-standing shed-roofed master suite/ studio addition connected by second-story bridge to main house.
- [Burntwood 2nd Story Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burntwood-2nd-story-addition-pj-vj~573580)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Ridge Mid-Century Ranch Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridge-mid-century-ranch-bathroom-pj-vj~680109)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Bear Valley Ski Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bear-valley-ski-cabin-pj-vj~573584)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Passive Occidental Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/passive-occidental-cabin-pj-vj~573600)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Shed-roofed cabin is oriented to South for passive winter heating and to funnel cool North breezes for cooling in summer.

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/guy-ayers-architect-pfvwus-pf~881458601)

## Ideabooks

- [Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63177329/list/farmhouse) — 1 idea
- [Fencing/Screens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28364008/list/fencing-screens) — 2 ideas
- [Siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33340828/list/siding) — 12 ideas
- [Verandah](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28726615/list/verandah) — 4 ideas
- [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33340675/list/stairs) — 3 ideas
- [Landscape Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28726884/list/landscape-stairs) — 7 ideas

[See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dgarch)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what color is the concrete floor?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Not sure- you need to ask the landscape architect, Bernard Trainor.

**Q: What is the soffit material made from/brand?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Really like the look of the soffit.  What is it, and if it is a certain product what brand/size, etc?  Thanks!

A: "Soffit" is original 2 X 6 T & G fir Eichler roof deck, stained light gray.

**Q: Is this some kind of cinder block?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello, I love your work, this remodel is beautiful.. Can you tell me what type of block you used in this bathroom? Much appreciated.
Kathleen

A: Calstone honed concrete block with smooth grouted joints.

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

What roofing material was used for this project?

A: By "roofing", I assume you mean the ceiling material, which is 2 X 6 T & G fir with minimal knots ("near clear"), and a clear varithane finish (sanded twice).

**Q: who designed and built the landscape and hardscape?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Bernard Trainor

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

Where can one find this vanity?

A: 2" Mosaic tile: Dal-Tile.   Floor tile:  Porcelanosa solid-body.   Windows:  Kolbe fir.  Tub: Zuma.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*