Parco Studio

Working with Ben has been life changing. As the real estate and construction liaison to a high-net-worth family, it’s my job to vet and hire the best contractors, consultants, and professionals that I can find. My team and I have a very high bar, priding ourselves on securing master-level domain experts for all of our projects. As it is in any field, the difference between “very good” and “master-level” can be vast. Ben sits squarely in this second category and manages to exceed our expectations on a regular basis. In our first meeting, Ben pointed out things that the other architects we interviewed never even mentioned. He has a gift for creating designs that are simultaneously exactly right, while inviting us into territory we had never imagined possible. Ben is also a great communicator, fun to work with, and helps everyone on the team to understand where we're going and how we will get there. He has worked with us on multiple design projects and now serves as our trusted advisor when it comes to all new real estate purchases. With Parco Studio you don’t have to choose between creativity and practicality. Whether it’s coming up with beautiful, eye-opening solutions, digging deep into the technical complexities of a problem, holding the project with the utmost fiduciary care, or communicating with everyone involved with patience and grace, Ben delivers. Parco Studio is my number one recommendation for any project you might have where beauty, excellence, and professionalism are desired.

Collaborating with Ben on several projects has been hugely satisfying and enjoyable. He is a consummate professional and a talented architect. Our projects have resulted in beautiful outcomes and delighted clients, and I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a creative, and knowledgeable architect.

Ben and his team were the architects on the expansion of our home in the Berkeley Hills almost ten years ago. He did a fabulous job. We have been extremely happy with the outcome - the expansion is beautiful, perfectly in tune with the original Esherick house, yet with its own character and subtlety. It also harmoniously integrates with the landscape and the surrounds, and just as importantly delivers on its ambitious sustainable design goals. Ben is very professional - his years of experience in a large architecture firm have paid off to provide a very thorough and thoughtful service and a deep knowledge of the field. The whole design process was very enjoyable - we really enjoyed the collaboration and the many innovative ideas presented, plus our creative and budget wishes were well understood. We are very proud of our beautiful home, and we are grateful for Ben and the team for their creativity and hard work in pulling it together. I strongly recommend Ben for any architectural project you may have!

When it comes to working with Ben Parco, you'd be hard pressed to find a better architect out there, or for that matter, a better human. As a fellow building professional, Ben is my go-to architect for any and all advice related to architecture and design. From his uncanny ability to track and organize the myriad of interconnected details necessary to realize a skyscraper to the authenticity and sensitivity required for the successful realization of a truly unique, truly personal, single-family home, Ben has mad skills and has delivered on projects of all shapes and sizes. And though he is an expert in the field with a world-class portfolio, his humility and dedication to the craft of architecture keep him firmly rooted to the earth, allowing him to approach each project he takes on with curiosity, a deep sense of service, and larger devotion to truly making the world a better place. Thank you, Ben!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ben on several projects. He is a very astute architect with a deep understanding of not only design but also how all components of a project come together. He is great at leaning in and understanding budget constraints and when necessary, adapting the overall design, detailing, and appropriate material selections in order to make thoughtful architecture. Ben loves to work collaboratively with contractors and subcontractors to deliver carefully thought out arhitecture and exceptional experiences for clients and contractors alike. I really look forward to my next project with Benjamin. Cheers!