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5,315 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno, CA interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • Silicon Valley Styled
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    13 Reviews

    Studio Maven is a full-service architecture firm, located in San Francisco, doing projects all throughout the Bay...

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  • Cloud Residence
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    11 Reviews

    The Bay Area's High End Architectural & Design Firm- Best of Houzz

    Established in 1994, Ana Williamson Architect is an award-winning firm focused on design driven projects primarily...

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  • Residential Additions and Whole House Remodel, Hillsborough CA
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    20 Reviews

    EASA Architecture provides creative Architectural design services with unwavering attention to detail in design, s...

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  • Interiors
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    10 Reviews

    San Francisco Bay Area's Full Service Architects Best of Houzz Winner!

    Regardless of the size or scope of the project, Hyland Design Group delivers an exceptionally smooth design proces...

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  • Menlo Oaks Modern
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    80 Reviews

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

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    Click to call34.4 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    8 Reviews

    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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    35 Reviews

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

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    Click to call37.1 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    Complimentary 1 Hour Consultation
    13 Reviews

    Greater Bay Area Architect & Designer 5x Best of Houzz

    Tailored to each client, we design homes that are timeless in their appeal, improve the quality of life for the in...

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    27 Reviews

    Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. For 18 years the team at Klopf Architecture has sought to understand eac...

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    Click to call8.8 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    6 Reviews

    San Francisco's Innovative Architect & Building Design Firm

    We work together from the beginning; it’s a partnership in every way. Commitment to this process and achieving sha...

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    18 Reviews

    Mattingly Thaler Architecture is an architectural, planning and interior design firm with a broad range of project...

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    Click to call9.3 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    4 Reviews

    Bay Area's Modern Architect & Design/Build | 2x Best of Houzz

    The process was enjoyable, and the final result won us an AIA Award! What's not to like?! – Gordon Drysdale

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    21 Reviews

    Bay Area Architect & Design Firm - Best of Houzz!

    HrH Architecture is a full-service architecture, planning, and interiors firm that is committed to exceptional des...

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    17 Reviews

    John Lum Architecture is a 16-person firm located in a converted laundry machine factory in the Mission District o...

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    Click to call58 projects in San Bruno, CA
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    57 Reviews

    California's Full-Service Architectural, Planning & Interior Design

    Visbeen Architects has been in the business of bringing architectural dreams to life - from unique, custom-designe...

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    Full Scope, Reputable Architectural & Planning Services in the Bay

    Ray Viotti and Associates offers their clients a full range of architectural and planning services for both remode...

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    10 Reviews

    Feldman Architecture is an award-winning commercial and residential design practice recognized for creating warm,...

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    Click to call11.6 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    20 Reviews

    Bay Area Creative Architectural Design Firm Best of Houzz

    We specialize in providing creative Architectural design services with unwavering attention to detail in design, s...

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    15 Reviews

    South Bay's Luxury Architectural Design Studio | 2X Best of Houzz

    The focus of our work is mainly high-end residential, light commercial design and master planning, albeit our expe...

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    19 Reviews

    BEST OF HOUZZ (DESIGN): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 ; BEST OF HOUZZ (CUSTOMER SERVICE): 2016, 2013, Mark En...

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    Click to call12.2 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    17 Reviews

    San Francisco Architect Firm: Best of Houzz Service and Design

    Established in 1994, we have successfully completed over 850 architectural projects, ranging from high-end commerc...

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    3 Reviews

    Redwood City's Trusted Architect

    Nancy Berghold is an architectural designer that offers Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Architec...

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    41 Reviews

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

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    12 Reviews

    SF's Innovative Bay Area Architecture Firm - 3x Best of Houzz Service

    Jennifer’s work is informed by a strong modern aesthetic paired with a respect for tradition & a belief that form...

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    40 Reviews

    Founded in San Francisco in 1980, Gast Architects is an eleven-person, service-oriented practice specializing in c...

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    Click to call10.2 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    6 Reviews

    Bay Area's Leading Architect Specializing In Modern Design

    Kurt Worthington is the principal at Worthington Architecture and Design where we pride ourselves in modern, site...

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    11 Reviews

    M•DESIGNS ARCHITECTS is an award-winning, Palo Alto, CA based architectural, planning and interior design firm spe...

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    Click to call21.8 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    41 Reviews

    Bay Area Architecture & Interiors | New Homes & Major Transformations

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

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    26 Reviews

    Craig O’Connell Architecture will skillfully guide your vision from design to build. We are rooted in the design-b...

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    Click to call12.1 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    27 Reviews

    San Francisco Bay Area Architects & Designers | 8x Best of Houzz

    Our design philosophy emphasizes the inter-relationship of building and site. Each design begins as a considered r...

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    23 Reviews

    Rossington Architecture is an award-winning, full-service architectural firm dedicated to excellence in design and...

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    Click to call17.4 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    7 Reviews

    Bay Area's Comprehensive Architectural Design Firm

    It is our goal to make sure that your project, whether a new home or an addition to an existing one, is easy to un...

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    13 Reviews

    Scheinholtz Associates is a design oriented architectural firm established in 1985. Handling primarily residential...

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    Click to call5.2 miles from San Bruno, CA
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    12 Reviews

    Bay Area Architect Best of Houzz 2016

    Cline Architects works closely with our clients to help them realize their dreams. Toward that goal, we provide fu...

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Featured Reviews for San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers

Ana Williamson Architect
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Feb 14, 2013
“Ana Williamson and her team are responsible for two wonderful homes I have had the good fortune to live in. One, a remodel with a modern take on a Craftsman in sunny California. The second is a beautiful and much admired renovation and addition to an 1846 farmouse in Connecticut. Smart as a whip, sweet as pie. Her cup is always half full. A great architect and fantastic team.”
Hyland Design Group
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Jul 19, 2013
“I had the pleasure of working with Natalie, the architect, principal and designer /architect of Hyland Design Group. She was professional at every level, prompt for appointments, and above all, designed a beautiful home for us . I cannot tell you the compliments we have received from so many people on the design and layout. I think what I liked most about Natalie is that she listens to what her client wants and does her best to achieve the desired style and design her client is seeking. She has been in the business for years, so she is highy experienced. Another huge plus is that we has an excellent reputation with the building departments in San Carlos and many of te surrounding cities. Natalie comes chalked with wonderful ideas, and the patience to work with even the most challenginbof clients. I highly recommend her!!”
MESH
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Oct 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.”
Michael Tauber Architecture
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Feb 23, 2011
“Michael Tauber did an excellent job of designing an addition for our Spanish style house in Albany, CA. Michael proved to be very innovative in coming up with a design that complemented the Spanish style, but also satisfied our needs for a more modern interior. One of our major needs was to be able to provide space for our large collection of books. Michael's design admirably provided such space, while making the library space very interesting. We highly recommend Michael Tauber.”
Mark Davis Design
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Nov 25, 2015
“I would highly recommend Mark Davis Design having worked with Mark for over a year on the comprehensive redesign and enlargement of an 1875 house in San Francisco. Architecturally Mark's design was sympathetic to the original historic structure, whilst at the same time being thoroughly modern, rational and considerate of the construction process. Pulling a permit in San Francisco can be a long and frustrating experience, in fact it's probably the most difficult city to deal with in the United States. Thanks to Mark's (and the structural engineer's) efforts we got the project through the labyrinthine process as originally designed and in under a year, which is a great result for a lateral and horizontal addition to a historic structure in SF. Mark was easy to work with at all stages of the process and always produced work and responded to city questions/issues more than promptly. I'd definitely use the firm again.”
Zack|de Vito Architecture + Construction
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Jun 18, 2013
“Jim and I collaborated on a project in downtown San Francisco. He played the architect role to fine tune the space plan and provide key drawing details for the minimal authentic needed. I look forward to future projects with his firm.”
HrH Architecture
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Jan 7, 2014
“I am an architect having been fortunate enough to work with Mr. Hamid Hekmat on multiple projects. Hamid inspires his team members to think on another level and visualize the project in its finished state. His abilities and expertise with the details, finishes and furnishings in interior and landscape design is remarkable. His Houzz profile illustrates this quality and his body of work speaks for itself.”
Visbeen Architects
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Dec 7, 2012
“Visbeen Associates have great vision and unique perspectives that bring a challenging project to a beautiful end. We are very pleased with what Visbeen has accomplished for us!”
EASA Architecture
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Nov 20, 2012
“Several years ago, we hired Ellis Schoichett of EASA Architecture to draw up plans for a whole house remodel of our smaller, older home. Best decision ever! Twelve years later, and I still get a thrill walking through the front door. He turned our house into a home and the home he created for us, has given us years of pleasure. I recommend him highly.”
Acadia-Architecture Davide Giannella
San Bruno, CA Architects and Building Designers
Nov 12, 2013
“We worked with Davide Giannella, who is an Italian and the principal, on a house expansion of over 800SF. The house was a ranch home. Davide designed an elevated roof with clerestory windows for the new family room, added two bedrooms and one bathroom, and re-designed the front and back yards so that we have a flagstone terrace with concrete benches and outdoor kitchen. I found him a good listener, with creative solutions, and effortlessly blends the client's requirement and taste with what is modern and classy. I also found that he is a master of light. He strategically positions skylights and clerestory windows so that our interior is bathed in light. He gives great style recommendations about interior, furniture placement, color and lighting. We can ask him about almost everything. He has a wholistic vision and the skills and taste to bring it to life. His plans are one of the most detailed many of our contractors have seen. We consider ourselves lucky to work with him and the money well spent.”
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How do I find the best San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno 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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