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5,503 Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers

Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of a Danville home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Danville, CA interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • California Modern Dream House
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    VISIONARY designers and planners of "Inspired Quality" personalized custom home, interior and landscape architectu...

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  • Kramer / Baldridge
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    Bay Area's Award Winning Architect | 3x Best of Houzz Winner

    Residential Design architect with 30+ years experience creating traditional and contemporary homes. I work with yo...

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  • Walnut Creek Residence #1
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    We are an architectural firm based in Danville, California specializing in custom residential, commercial, public,...

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  • Los Altos Custom Residence
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    East Bay Expert Architecture Firm for High End Custom Homes

    We strive to meet the architectural needs of our Clients through creative, technology-based design practices, time...

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  • French Country Home
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    39 Reviews

    He has been extremely creative with his designs and we feel he has truly unlocked the full potential of our pr... – Spencer Winton

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    The East Bay Architectural Design Firm

    We just finished a huge project with Baran to build two big houses in Oakland. They designed the houses, did t... – Michael Lissner

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    Levitch Associates, Inc. has steadily increased the span of its reputation, with over 1,000 projects built and a b...

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    Contra Costa County's Versatile Award Winning Architect

    Carolyn Van Lang has more than 23 years of experience in architecture. For the last 19 years, she has concentrated...

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    10 Reviews

    Absolute pleasure working with Brandon and Wenzelwerk! Every meeting felt like a productivity power-boost for... – Beth Injasoulian

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    Bay Area Modern Architect and Interior Designer

    Rigorous attention to detail, through each phase of the project, allows Dencity to create work that we believe wil...

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    Robin McCarthy is a California licensed architect who specializes in residential architecture. My company, Arch S...

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    Bay Area Architectural Designer | 4X Best of Houzz Winner

    He has been extremely creative with his designs and we feel he has truly unlocked the full potential of our pr... – Spencer Winton

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    Wildfire Loss? Your Project Comes First!
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    East Bay’s NATIONALLY AWARDED home, interior & landscape architects

    Since 1990, our talented and inspired multi-disciplinary approach for the design of “WHOLE-VISION” dream home envi...

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    81 Reviews

    Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc. was founded on the belief that client involvement and a positive relationship...

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    Bay Area Residential Architect and Designer | 7x Best of Houzz

    Russ and Wencke are both thoroughly decent people who care deeply about their work and their clients, and thro... – Jo McKinlay

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    Contra Costa County's Award-Winning Architecture Firm

    We are experts at home design, space planning, and in creating timeless beauty. Our residential work includes new...

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    Sandra Bonderud is a licensed Architect and the owner BONDERUD DESIGN inc., located in the San Francisco East Bay...

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    Value-Add Construction Services in the Bay Area Since 1987

    TEAC Structural Engineering specializes in the design of new buildings as well as in the seismic evaluation and re...

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    Best of Houzz Award-Winning East Bay Architect

    We are a small architecture firm specializing in the creation of honest /imaginative structures fashioned around t...

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    42 Reviews

    Projects ranging from Silicon Valley to Wine Country, from urban San Francisco to open country in Saratoga, bay si...

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    Bay Area's Award-Winning Building & Home Designer | Best of Houzz!

    MKB Design & Management provides architectural drafting and design for residential remodeling projects using 3D CA...

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    San Francisco's Innovative Architect & Building Design Firm

    He was especially sensitive to my preferences, willing to explore and experiment, and was personally very adep... – wigginsjeff

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    7 Reviews

    We are a small Berkeley, California architecture firm with a diverse portfolio that includes single- and multi-fam...

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    10 Reviews

    Danville's Expert Architectural Design and Consulting Firm | BOH 2018

    Absolute pleasure working with Brandon and Wenzelwerk! Every meeting felt like a productivity power-boost for... – Beth Injasoulian

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    Book a consultation time with us! https://walkerdesignandbuild.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/wtfbzbfwbktpbhxvpgxntx...

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    Bay Area Award Winning Architect with an Emphasis on Universal Design

    Mikiten has a deep and first-hand understanding not only of the need for architectural designs that are usable by...

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    37 Reviews

    My foray into architecture started in high school when I decided to expand my family's Santa Barbara home into its...

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    Leading Contra Costa County Architect

    I have no particular style that I work in. I think any style done well will be timeless and show well for many yea...

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    Established in 1988 and located in Danville California specializing in custom home design. Designing new homes an...

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    Bay Area Architect and Designer- 6x Best of Houzz

    We see every project is a new opportunity to apply our skills, expertise, and experience to guide clients through...

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    12 Reviews

    Servicing throughout the Bay Area and specializing in Residential Building Design, Drafting and Project Supervisio...

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    Contra Costa Expert in Residential Design

    John Newton-Design specializes in residential architecture and design. Our clients are our number one priority and...

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    I am the principal of an architecture and interior design firm specializing in the design of custom residences. Th...

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    Holistic Green Architecture Firm Serving The South Bay

    Saikley Architects is a full-service architecture firm specializing in residential design and historical preservat...

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Featured Reviews for Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers

Guy Lubroth, Architect
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
December 29, 2014
“We engaged Architect Guy Lubroth to help us remodel our apartment in San Francisco. He was very professional and thorough in his review of what could be done architecturally. Guy was also very helpful in presenting several alternatives to us. Our remodel is now complete and it is as perfect as we could have wanted. Thanks to Guy's help the HOA approvals went thru easily and the entire experience was good. We can highly recommend Guy Lubroth to anyone considering building or remodeling. Sincerely, Noel Pinto”
SDG Architects
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
August 3, 2015
“Jeff Potts at SDG designed us an incredible, award winning guest house! What I particularly like about Jeff is his open and approachable style. We've worked with many architects over the years and many simply don't want to listen to the client. Jeff listens and then delivers a design beyond your expectations. I would highly recommend working with them.”
Baran Studio Architecture
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
March 24, 2013
“We have worked with Baran Studio on five new construction homes and many rehabs/remodels. He is a professional in every way - creative, easy to communicate with, honest, knowledgeable, responsive and quick. What I have been most impressed with over the years, is his ability to design and build to each site's / client's needs without ever subjugating the art of the design.”
Carolyn Van Lang
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
September 22, 2014
“Carolyn was instrumental with our entire house remodel. She helped execute a floor plan and was our number one source for all detail design work that was done in the house. She has a great eye, superb knowledge of architectural details, a true commitment to keeping the look of the home consistent with the age of the home and expertise in tile, fireplace, railing, paint colors and lighting. This is a very short list of her skills. She is easy to work with. Her communication skills are commendable. She made us feel as if we were her only client when we were not. She is flexible, available for consults and fast to return drawings. We loved working with her and thank her dearly for making our home beautiful. She made a really long project seem bearable. She works hard, listens well and cares about all aspects of the project from small to large. We would highly recommend her to all our friends and to those we don't know- like you!”
MESH
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
October 30, 2013
“We have worked with Dencity for almost eight years and truly enjoy our working relationship. Both principles are fantastic architects who care about the projects and the clients desires and goals for their home. They respect others opinions regarding the project which creates an open forum and results in a better project and value for the client.”
Impluvium Architecture
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
August 20, 2015
“Impluvium listened to my spiritual desires to create a contemporary space that made guests feel instantly welcome while providing function for everyday life. I described a desire that my home subliminally feel like a space where East meets West. Many visitors comment on how "happy", comfortable, and Zen like my home is. Mission accomplished thanks to Tim Haley! The project involved an extensive remodel of my 3 bedroom/2 bath townhouse inclusive of footprint expansions (addition of ~75 sq. ft.), relocation of all plumbing and electrical, removal of demising wall, new windows, doors and skylights, and creative solutions designed to maximize space. In particular, Impluvium not only designed an aesthetically beautiful ceiling in the great room, but it also provides layers of light for multiple uses at all times of the day and night, functionally it is a chase which delivers the in-home sound system and HVAC system, and it masks the new structural beam required when the demising wall was removed. The accuracy and completeness of Impluvium's design and architectural drawings were instrumental in expediting HOA approvals and permits.”
ORR Design Office, Inc.
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
June 30, 2014
“I had the great experience of working with Gary Orr. He actually opened a door opportunity for me. His passion for excellence in design and detail was contagious. I was a proud collaborator of each design that I participated. His level of expertise is amazing”
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
November 1, 2012
“We worked with Dotter & Solfjeld most recently to design an Italian villa on a hillside in Saratoga, CA. This was actually our third project together as they worked on an expansion and remodel of our previous house in Palo Alto as well. As soon as we bought the lot in Saratoga Russ and Wencke, of D&S, began studying the landscape, spending significant time at different points in the day to intimately understand the light, the views and the flow of the hillside. Russ and Wencke are experts at both exterior and interior architecture and design, and they are an amazing team! Once they felt they knew the property, they spent time with us to understand what we liked and disliked and then began designing our house based largely on Italian building principles of thick walls and simple, yet elegant, construction. D&S involved us in every step of the process and ensured we were completely comfortable with each phase of the design before moving forward. They totally went above and beyond the call of duty by diligently working with our planning department and even one neighbor. They were our advocates with the City and were clearly extremely well respected by everybody they interfaced with. During the building process, D&S worked closely with our contractor and foreman to ensure that the project ran smoothly and stayed on budget. Often times, there is tension between architects and contractors, but our contractor loved working with D&S. Some of our friends have also used D&S to design ultra modern homes...D&S is super versatile and we unequivocally and enthusiastically recommend them.”
Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
March 21, 2016
“Barry and Wynn are talented, visionary architects who create beautiful works that both blend with the surroundings but also stand on their own in terms of individual character and timeless beauty. They have completed two commercial projects for me, one having one the prestigious Gold Nugget Award.”
Trademark Architecture + Interiors
Danville, CA Architects and Building Designers
February 12, 2013
“We are currently working with Kenny on a remodel of the front half of our home, consisting of a kitchen, great room, dining room and an office. He is a pleasure to work with, is extremely thorough and has great and innovative ideas. He listens to your wants and needs, delivers a great work product and he makes the design process fun. We would recommend him without any reservations!!!!”
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How do I find the best Danville architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire California subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Danville residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Danville, CA provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?


As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Danville, CA are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Danville interior architects:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?


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