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2,338 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, CA interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • open space bringing the outdoor in
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    57 Reviews

    Interior Design & Architecture: Rebuild, Remodel & New Build; Kitchen & Bath Design; Project Management; Planning...

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  • Rolm Design Studio
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    19 Reviews

    South Bay San Francisco's Comprehensive Design Studio

    At Rolm Design Studio we do not endorse a particular architectural style. Our design portfolio contains a variety...

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  • Menlo Oaks Modern
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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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  • Newark Custom Home
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    41 Reviews

    East Bay Full Service Award Winning Architect and Design Firm

    John Barton Architect is a leading residential design firm serving generations of Bay Area Families. We provide fu...

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  • Los Gatos courtyards house
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    31 Reviews

    ANAV DESIGN is an end to end Residential Building Design Studio of new houses and remodeling as well as Interior D...

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    14 Reviews

    Award Winning San Francisco Architect and Designer

    DM+A’s innovative and talented team of architects and designers create modern, clean and noteworthy design solutio...

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    3 Reviews

    Sustainability. Innovation. Craftsmanship We strive to enrich lives of people through design, and use design as a...

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    18 Reviews

    Bay Area Architect and Designer | 2x Best of Houzz!

    We specialize in transforming a home into someones dream home. We are a small business based in Cupertino, that sp...

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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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    13 Reviews

    Orchard Home Design is one of the most trusted names in remodel and custom home design in the Bay Area. We special...

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    23 Reviews

    It was a pleasure to work with Jennifer during the extensive remodel of our home. She shared many ideas that e... – bjloos

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    South Bay Area Elite Architect + Building Designer

    JB Design specializes in floor plans - new and existing. We also provide project management for the design process...

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    South Bay's Luxury Custom Homes and Interiors

    Baltis Architects, Inc. is a firm of experienced architects dedicated to inspired design and meticulously executed...

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    11 Reviews

    KUOP Designs is a Father/Son design team with over 30+ years of building design and construction experience. Juha...

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    Bay Area - Designers of Fine Homes & Remodels

    Our design work is always sensitive to the specific needs and wishes of our clients. We listen to their goals, mak...

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    18 Reviews

    South Bay Architect & Designer Best of Houzz 2015

    Our approach to design enables us to create living environments for people that truly resonate with their lifestyl...

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    14 Reviews

    Personal Design :: Inside and Out At Ogawa Fisher Architects, our goal is to create a beautiful environment tha...

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    16 Reviews

    Bay Area's Recognized Full Service General Contractor

    Bridgford Construction was created on the idea that a successful remodel needs more than skilled professionals. We...

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    San Francisco's South Bay | Detail-Oriented Home Designer

    Tom graduated Southern California Institute of Architecture - SCI-Arc in 1982 and since then has successfully comp...

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    18 Reviews

    At 360 design studio our approach to design is driven by a sense of responsibility we feel for meeting our client'...

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    Greater San Francisco's Established Architect + Building Designer

    We describe our style as “nature-inspired modernism,” and we strive for elegant, simple solutions in our work.

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    13 Reviews

    South Bay's Innovative Design-Build Team | Custom Homes + Renovations

    We provide architecture & construction services for new homes, whole home renovations, & additions. We allow each...

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    5 Reviews

    Mayberry Workshop is a Community-Focused Architecture and Development Firm specializing in New Home, Accessory Dwe...

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    The South Bay's Sustainable Architect, Best of Houzz 2018!

    Calm, thoughtful, patient, educational, and easy to talk with. I was so sick of snooty arrogant architects in... – yobes2

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    28 Reviews

    Established in 1988, Tali Hardonag Architect focuses on transforming your dreams from the first scribbled vision t...

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    Bay Area's First Choice for Residential Architecture

    Richard is dedicated to realizing the visions and goals of his clients. He provides creative, experienced, reliabl...

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    11 Reviews

    Amparo Del Rio is Certified Interior Designer, trained to do residential remodeling of any kind. "I produce scale...

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    23 Reviews

    South Bay's Innovative Architect & Custom Home Designer-Best of Houzz

    It was a pleasure to work with Jennifer during the extensive remodel of our home. She shared many ideas that e... – bjloos

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    22 Reviews

    Rabit Design provides home design service to home owners and builders in the Bay Area. We focus on building desig...

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    San Fran's Leading Residential Architect

    At Neela Design, we listen to you and your needs, your desires, your requires. We create magic in the space. It is...

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    13 Reviews

    Orchard Home Design is one of the most trusted names in remodel and custom home design in the Bay Area. We special...

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    Click to call12 projects in Sunnyvale, CA
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    16 Reviews

    Bay Area Award-Winning Architectural Firm

    Rockwood Design Associates is a full service Architectural and Interior Design firm. We offer services for New con...

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    4 Reviews

    Joyce's keen ability to nurture the collaboration of ideas into into a built reality results in spaces that speak...

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    22 Reviews

    San Jose's Leading Architects & Building Designers

    We are closely working with a team of structural engineers and contractor to give comprehensive, responsible and a...

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Featured Reviews for Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers

Rolm Design Studio
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
May 22, 2017
“Mehran is extremely knowledgeable from a design, cost, and feasibility perspective. I worked with Mehran on a complete teardown/rebuild of an existing single family home to a 90% new home. The main factors I needed addressed were cost concerns while keeping the best design and functionality for resale. Mehran gave insightful opinion and pointed out issues I had not and was not able to spot due to my relative unfamiliarity. His years of experience allows him insight on issues from both a building and cost perspective that would otherwise go unnoticed. Highly recommended.”
John Barton Architect
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
August 6, 2014
“We recommend John without reservation. He was the architect for our remodel several years ago. Many remodels feel very tacked-on. Every one of his remodeling projects felt very organic--they felt like the house was meant to be that way. He not only achieved that with ours but also solved some tough drainage problems on our lot. Years after the project was completed, we still marvel at how well the house works and how well it has handled our changing needs. He is also very professional. He set our expectations regarding cost and timing and met those expectations. Finally he provided great references to a contractor and a designer. We were so impressed, we just hired him again to work on our vacation house.”
De Meza + Architecture
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
January 22, 2013
“Was a pleasure to work with very talented professional people. I completed a site measure and the team works very well together.”
Perspectives Design, Inc
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
June 14, 2015
“We hired Seema, from Perspective Designs, to renovate our house. It was a very difficult project due to old structure, an odd shaped lot, and with us having no idea what we wanted. Seema took time to discuss various options and create a layout that would suite our personality and would meet our requirements. She worked very patiently with us, coming up with an open and modern design. She not just extended and renovated our house, she created a home for us. Thank you so much Seema!”
Orchard Home Design
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
January 21, 2014
“Dan was a great help to us in remodeling our kitchen. He was extremely professional and came up with some ideas we hadn't even thought of. He was thorough, timely and quick to answer any questions. We would work with Dan and his staff again.”
Baltis Architects
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
November 21, 2019
“Baltis Architects were tremendous in their role as designers of our new custom single-family residence in Chicago, IL. Their design expertise around mid-century modern aesthetics and responsiveness to our ideas, preferences, and critiques were truly remarkable. As a full-service architectural firm, they provided guidance and expertise from the planning stages through the construction phase. They were integral in helping us both design and purchase furniture as well. Both Bo and Joanne were very easy to work with and we had open and effective communication throughout our entire project. Our home was truly that once in a lifetime dream house and it would not have been possible without their tireless efforts and thoughtful approach to every aspect of the design and building process. I could not recommend them more highly.”
Flury Bryant Design Group
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
August 15, 2014
“Great company. We are really enjoying our work with Bob and his team. Our design is progressing steadily through BSA. No false starts, good meetings, great feedback and good ideas. Design is an iterative process, and Bob really gets it.”
Studio3 Design, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
February 16, 2014
“I was introduced to Bess through a previous Designer I worked with who was retiring her business. She felt Bess would be a good fit for me and my job, and I knew from our first meeting she was right. Bess and her Studio 3 team came on the job when we completed the basic house conceptual plan. Her input and ideas only further enhanced the function of the floor plan. As well, her knowledge, expertise and practical approach has been so valuable especially as this is my first major house remodel. I have quickly found how easy it is to keep expanding the plan as well as the budget! She does a great job keeping me on track and realistic, which my husband appreciates! Bess has guided us through our Phase 1 of the crazy permit process for an in law quarters and is now assisting with our phase 2, the rest of the house., all the while setting expectations of how to work with the city. She is also great when working with your personal choice of contractors, although she provides her own top notch referrals. Her team is friendly and responsive. We still have a ways to go, but she is willing to work with you on what services you need in regards to your budget, which I appreciate. I've been in Real Estate for 13 years, and one thing I've learned is when you find great vendors, partner with them, keep using them and refer them! I've referred Studio 3 to two people / clients with different styles and both have been thrilled to work with her. I would highly recommend you give Studio 3 and Bess a call for your next large or smaller project!”
Bridgford Construction Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
April 11, 2013
“Bridgford Construction is amazing! They built the kitchen of our dreams. The attention to detail was unparalleled....and they were on time and on budget. I would recommend them (and do!) to anyone.”
Lundberg Design
Sunnyvale, CA Architects and Building Designers
December 23, 2014
“To work with Olle Lundberg creating our home in San Francisco was to work with a genius who has a big heart. His architecture is brilliantly creative; his solutions are original; and his working style is collaborative. We enjoyed every moment of the two-year effort. Now happily settled in, we feel we are living in a work of art that is as comfortable and welcoming as it is aesthetically bold and beautiful.”
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How do I find the best Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale 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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