--- title: "gfh Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gfh-architecture-pfvwus-pf~973729362 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~973729362.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "gfh Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9b834cb60209a9e7_8548-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 1370, Atasascadero, California 93423, United States" latitude: 35.4282 longitude: -120.7695 phone: "(805) 466-7674" website: https://www.gfharchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 39 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # gfh Architecture Original Houzz profile: [gfh Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gfh-architecture-pfvwus-pf~973729362) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Atasascadero, CA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - 45 years in business gfh Architecture is a Central Coast based architectural design firm providing California with full architectural design and planning services since 1981. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Drafting - Barn Design & Construction - Structural Engineering - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | gfh Architecture | | Address | PO Box 1370, Atasascadero, California 93423, United States | | Phone | (805) 466-7674 | | Website | https://www.gfharchitecture.com | | License Number | C012231 | | Followers on Houzz | 39 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/gfharchitecture - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-harcourt-a4500716 - Blog — https://gfharchitecture.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [gfh Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gfh-architecture-pfvwus-pf~973729362) - **Website:** https://www.gfharchitecture.com - **Phone:** (805) 466-7674 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - beautification awards from various cities, metal building design award, chaired committee responsible for developing the Architectural Review Guidelines for the City of Atascadero, CA. - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — 090454, March 2016** > Excellent and timely service. Never had to wonder if our best interests were being served, or if there were "new" or "complicated" issues requiring additional time and expense. Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Marc Susskind, March 2016** > Gary Harcourt designed an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that we built for a client roughly two years ago. Gary's plan made great use of the site's orientation on the property and made great use of the limited space (he was limited to less than 600 square feet due to local building code). The ADU feels spacious, light and efficient. Gary's plan was easy to follow as a builder and not over built. The project went smoothly from start to finish and the architect should get much of the credit for that. **★★★★★ — hdhservices, Feb. 2016** > I personally hired Gary F. Harcourt and team after interviewing several architects in the San Louis Obispo county I live in. As a self employed contractor building a 3800 sqft dream home with a 2000 sqft workshop for my wife and family, I wanted to hire the best. > Gary was and is that best. From day one at interview, Gary outshined others by his confidence and positive enthusiastic love for his career and for our dream project that brought a steady peace and joy throughout the process. His recomendations and ideas due to his proven knowledge and experience helped us to save a lot of money. > Overall I am very satisfied. I recently had another general contractor compliment how well done his plans are. You will be in good hands with his team. ## Selected projects - [Santa Cruz Accessory Dwelling Unit & Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-accessory-dwelling-unit-and-garage-pj-vj~4553222) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: This 1,000 sq.ft. accessory dwelling features a 2-car garage, loft, a complete kitchen and plenty of room for storing paddle boards, surf boards and bicycles to service the client’s active lifestyle. This spacious modern style design is equipped with LED lighting, custom kitchen and wall cabinets, and utilizes the site’s orientation to ensure maximum light entrance throughout. - [Accessory Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessory-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~4552536) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This project consisted of a 700 square foot backyard studio/accessory dwelling unit to service and compliment the style of the client’s main residence. - [Custom A-Frame Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-a-frame-remodel-pj-vj~1415727) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: This particular residence began as a simple “A-frame” type home located in Atascadero, California. Gables and shed roofs were added to expand the visual appearance of the home and multiple decks were added to accommodate the outdoor activities. By the use of these key elements, we were able to conceal the “A-Frame” look and reflect a more traditional home style. The interiors were also upgraded to complement the overall “façade” change. In addition, a new mechanical system was added utilizing a… - [Spanish Mission Style Custom Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-mission-style-custom-residence-pj-vj~1415730) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - Description: This project is unique in many ways. The two story structure consists of approximately 6,500 square feet built into the hillside with decks and patios off both levels which enjoy a view of a private lake. The lower level is dedicated to house guests and family with 5 bedrooms, family room, and wet bar. Virtually every kind of structure was utilized throughout this home from steel columns, floor and roof trusses to conventional framing, concrete slab on grade, caissons, and masonry retaining wall… - [Marchant Avenue Country Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marchant-avenue-country-estates-pj-vj~1445720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - Description: This project consisted of a complete remodel of an existing home that had been empty for approximately 2 years. All but a single wall and the foundation were removed during the remodel. This 2,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and oversized 2 car garage is situated on a bluff top setting, ½ acre lot in Atascadero, CA. Amenities include a large walk-in pantry, custom cabinets, Corian & granite countertops, vaulted ceilings, arched soffits, coffered dining room ceiling, carved fluted columns, wa… - [Heritage Oaks Victorian Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heritage-oaks-victorian-elegance-pj-vj~1447019) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This spacious 4,000 SF, two story Victorian home is beautifully situated on 2.5 acres along a cul-de-sac with an oak studded seasonal creek as its back drop. The plan prides itself of many amenities including; a private den with its own entry, master bedroom suite with a “see-thru” fireplace between the bedroom and Jacuzzi tub area, Jack & Jill bedroom/bath, expansive kitchen with large pantry, separate living room and family rooms with decks all around. The upstairs is made up of an additional… - [Atascadero Hills Custom Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atascadero-hills-custom-residence-pj-vj~1415721) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: This 4,900 square foot custom contemporary residence sits on the edge of the hill with over 80 windows overlooking and enjoying the views of the City of Atascadero, California. This home offers a massive entry that enters at a mid-level with a winding stair up to private rooms and sweeping stairs bringing you down to the entertaining areas with views beyond and out to the countryside. Each room affords a spectacular view. This particular residence was also designed to allow and utilize significa… - [San Luis Drive Contemporary Mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-luis-drive-contemporary-mediterranean-pj-vj~1445142) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: This stunning custom built contemporary Mediterranean home offers 3 bedrooms with a first floor master suite, 3 baths, a home office & den, spacious kitchen, and two family rooms. The raised slab home exterior is faced with stucco and a concrete tile roof along with dual pane windows. Numerous amenities include carpet, wood, and tile flooring along with a spacious walk-in pantry, laundry room, and attached garage. It is also pre-wired for security and surround-sound purposes. One of the oldest o… - [West Atascadero Hills Custom Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-atascadero-hills-custom-residence-pj-vj~1445890) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: This 4,400 square foot, two story home is situated on 4.7 acres surrounded by oaks on a peak in the hills of Atascadero, California. This custom home enjoys magnificent views overlooking the west hills of Atascadero off its expansive back deck porch. Some of the amenities that highlight this project include a three-stall car garage, a gorgeous kitchen area with plenty of working space, carved wood columns throughout, stairs leading up to an open bridge hallway overlooking the vaulted ceiling liv… - [Ventura Mediterranean Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ventura-mediterranean-beach-house-pj-vj~1415719) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This contemporary Mediterranean style beach house is situated on a small lot located in “The Lanes” along Ventura beach. It consists of approximately 3,200 square feet, in three stories, housing a guest quarters downstairs with its own entry. The master bedroom suite is at the top level with magnificent ocean views and has its own operable skylight opening up the entire ceiling to the private roof deck above. The living room affords an incredible view located above the garage with a telescoping… [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gfh-architecture-pfvwus-pf~973729362) ## Ideabooks - [ACC color material schemes (Int/Ext)](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159686766/list/acc-color-material-schemes-int-ext) — 97 ideas - [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46996212/list/bathroom) — 47 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/garyharcourt) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*