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3,629 San Pablo, 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 Pablo 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 Pablo, CA interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • Modern San Fransicso
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    DRAMS INC was founded in 2008 as a Design and Architectural Firm. We are talented designers and professionals who...

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  • Modern Interiors
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    Wildfire Loss? Your Project Comes First!
    34 Reviews

    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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  • Glass Wall House
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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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  • Custom Homes
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    9 Reviews

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

    Each client is unique and so is their project. The fees associated with the scope and range of the work is tailore...

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  • Caterpillar House
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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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    11 Reviews

    Contra Costa County Leading Architectural Firm Best of Houzz 2017!

    Mark is an architect with a BA in residential projects. There may be a lot of architects in the Dublin, California...

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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 call12.5 miles from San Pablo, CA
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    36 Reviews

    Tri-Valley & Lamorinda’s Elite Design Build Firm | 4x Best of Houzz

    After 55 years in business with 19 design/craftsman awards, Gayler is the only design build firm guaranteeing on t...

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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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    Click to call9.9 miles from San Pablo, CA
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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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    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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    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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    22 Reviews

    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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    42 Reviews

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

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    Click to call7.4 miles from San Pablo, CA
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    12 Reviews

    The East Bay's Most Helpful Architect & Building Designer

    A good home is never done, so ask yourself: "Do you like where you live?" If so, together we can look at the many...

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    13 Reviews

    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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    23 Reviews

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

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    Click to call11.8 miles from San Pablo, CA
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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 property. – Spencer Winton

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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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    18 Reviews

    She was wonderful to work with - very responsive throughout the process. – Caitlin Hannon

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    Click to call15.7 miles from San Pablo, CA
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    10 Reviews

    Contra Costa County's Architectural Design Firm

    Baran Studio is a diverse group of collaborators, coming from various backgrounds and disciplines. We develop adap...

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    5 Reviews

    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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    10 Reviews

    Raumfabrik Architecture & Interiors is a boutique firm specializing in remodel and new construction of custom home...

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    Click to call7.4 miles from San Pablo, 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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    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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    14 Reviews

    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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    26 Reviews

    We had a fantastic experience working with Doug and David on a major remodel & addition for our home. – Jonathan Wittlin

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    Click to call9.5 miles from San Pablo, CA
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    11 Reviews

    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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    40 Reviews

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

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    11 Reviews

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

    Designing homes is our passion. We design unique homes in both traditional and contemporary styles. We listen to y...

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    13 Reviews

    Architect Lorin Hill and associates emphasize pragmatic and creative design solutions to variety of design opportu...

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    Click to call10.2 miles from San Pablo, CA
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    26 Reviews

    Contra Costa's Architecture & Design Firm Best of Houzz 2015-2018

    Wm. F. Holland brings over 30 years of experience to his thriving architectural design practice. He works closely...

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    23 Reviews

    Best of Houzz 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2012. Mark Brand Architecture's award-winning architecture and interior...

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    Click to call14.4 miles from San Pablo, CA
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    San Francisco Bay Area Innovative Architect | Best of Houzz

    CB Design specializes in remodels, additions as well as ground-up construction, and interior architecture. We serv...

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Featured Reviews for San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers

ORR Design Office, Inc.
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Jun 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”
WENZELWERK
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Dec 14, 2016
“Brandon helped us by rendering plans from our drawing in a 3-d model so we could scrutinize our design. We had spent many months working with our local draftsman and while he brought our plans to life, Brandon allowed us to really see it. We were very pleased with his work and how fast he delivered. He had some solid suggestions for parts of the plan we hadn't thought of and in the end we are really glad we hired him.”
Mark Molinar
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
May 4, 2016
“We worked with Mark to design our new home. He spent the time with us to understand what we wanted. He incorporated our needs and requirements into various plan options and provided us with information on costs, pros and cons, etc. We had a very complicated project - Mark took the initiative to lead us through the planning a design process, acting at times as a project manager and presenting the plan to the city, other engineers and representing us when needed. He was very easy to work with and very professional. Building a custom home has significant challenges - Mark's help was instrumental in getting the project completed on time.”
Gayler Design Build
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Feb 21, 2014
“I was brought in as a color consultant on a master bedroom addition project for Gayler Construction. From my first interaction with their manager, Darlene Gayler, I was impressed by the professionalism of the office staff, by their attention to detail, and very clear approach and process to every project. They have high expectations of every participant on a project, have systems in place to ensure tracking and clarity from both the provider and client side. Very few contractors offer a 5 year warranty on their work: Gayler Construction delivers expertise every client can count on.”
Saikley Architects
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
May 20, 2015
“We worked with Alexandra for a rebuild of our home, upgrading it from a 3bd/1.5 bath to a 4bd/3.5bath while adding a second floor and changing the layout of the house dramatically. We chose Alexandra based on two critical expectations: that she would be good to work with (after all, you spend countless hours with your architect on a very expensive project), and that she would share our philosophy regarding the importance of combining form and function in house design. We were very lucky to have chosen her. Alexandra indeed spent countless hours with us. She paid careful attention to our wishes and needs. She worked patiently through every detail of the house, helping us maximize not only our living space but also important functional aspects of the house. From beautifully located and proportioned stairs to storage for kids backpacks under an entryway bench and built-in cabinets to roof segments and their slopes, everything was thoughtful, detailed, and practical. Alexandra also showed great professional and personal skill in navigating the permitting process, developing a good relationship with the city’s planning department that allowed us to enjoy all the benefits of the zoning code. She was always ready to help and mediate successfully when issues inevitably came up with our contractor. She followed through with everything she said she would in an even, friendly, and professional manner. We are delighted with our home and, truth be told, also take joy in the many compliments we get from anybody who visits our home or even passes by it. Alexandra was wonderful and we can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Carolyn Van Lang
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Sep 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!”
Guy Lubroth, Architect
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Dec 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”
Rexford Design
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Feb 11, 2016
“I hired Jeff to develop plans for me on a house I was flipping in west Oakland. He is the best designer/Builder I have worked with. Jeff drew the plans and made everything ready for me to bring to the city for permits, Oakland gave me no problems and accepted his plans with no review saving me time and money. His expertise with design software not only makes for a better finished product, but also moves the process along very quickly. He brought me through the design process with him on (Go to meeting). Where I was able to give feedback and make some input right from my own iPad, pretty cool process. I highly recommend Rexford Design and will be using his services on my next project!”
Trademark Architecture + Interiors
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Feb 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!!!!”
Impluvium Architecture
San Pablo, CA Architects and Building Designers
Aug 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.”
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How do I find the best San Pablo 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 Pablo 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 Pablo, 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 Pablo, 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 Pablo 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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