Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers Near Palo Alto

“ODS Architecture did both the architectural and interior design work on our to-the-studs-whole-house remodel of our 1957 home. They worked with us from initial planning through construction all the way to the final inspection and signoff with the contractor. We found them to be active listeners who responded to our ideas, questions, and concerns with well-thought answers and solutions to the problems inherent to a remodel of a 70-year-old house. When we began the project, we were juggling not only construction questions and costs, but also trying to bring some midcentury look and feel to the interior of the home. Additionally, we needed a design for an “age-in-place” home with features to manage potential future mobility and accessibility issues. At each meeting we had, the team would lay out the ideas, issues, and materials under consideration at that particular stage of the remodel. For example, in order to make the house accessible to age in place, our main living area was designed as an open floor plan, combining the kitchen, dining, and living room spaces, and making room for a large grand piano, while also taking into consideration the spectacular vineyard views of our Napa Valley site. The interior designers chose richly-hued walnut cabinetry for the open kitchen and dining room built-ins, which made it look more like fine furniture and blended seamlessly with the dining and living areas. Aside from aesthetic considerations, they made excellent decisions for a wheelchair-accessible primary bathroom and shower, large windows/sliders to bring in the views and access to the outdoors, and plenty of closet/storage space. It was a pleasure to work with ODS, and Dmitry and Stephanie in particular. Truly, we felt like our questions, concerns, and personal style and taste were respectfully integrated into a whole-house solution that also included meeting all county building regulations, and any safety or building integrity issues that may have arisen. We wake up every morning in our beautiful home and still marvel at its relationship to the Napa Valley site and how it embraces our surroundings. We would enthusiastically recommend ODS for anyone who is searching for a talented professional team that provides thoughtful, efficient problem solving, and an elevated aesthetic.”

“The project that EBCON Co. did for me wrapped up about a week ago. I thought they did an excellent job. The project was to design and build an ensuite addition to my house for my disabled sister, who will be moving in with me in a couple of months. I hired EBCON for the project as they had done my home remodel when I moved into my current house 10 years ago. I was very happy with that project and pleased that several of their key personnel and subcontractors were the same as for my previous project. The current project consisted of a bedroom/studio, bath, hallway/study, walk-through clothes closet, lots of storage space, and small outdoor patio with wheelchair ramp. As my sister is an artist and art teacher, we asked for a design that provided high walls for hanging her paintings and extra space in the bedroom/studio for her to paint and potentially teach a few students. The design process went very well. The designer worked constructively with us and made numerous trips to tile, stone, and carpet stores with us to select materials. We greatly appreciated the detailed plan skeches she generated, some of which showed my sister’s paintings up on the walls in her bedroom/studio! Challenges, including access to the addition through existing bedrooms and integrating the design with the existing house, were solved well. ADA guidelines for accessibility were strictly followed for the design and materials. We – and all our family and friends - love the design and how it has turned out. The construction work was very high quality – EBCON has very high standards for the work done on their projects, including for the smallest details. The EBCON team and the sub-contractors they brought in were great to work with through all the stages, including design, construction, and completion. In addition to weekly on-site progress meetings (which included the project manager, superintendent, designer, and often the head of the company), I was kept informed on a daily basis about what was happening and the timing for next steps. EBCON staff were always on site while work was being done, and they were always reachable for conversations. Overall we are very happy with the project. I would definitely use EBCON again were I to have another project, and I recommend them without reservation to anyone planning a large or small home construction or renovation project.”

“We chose Timeline Design & Build to remodel our home. Their remodeling knowledge, craftsmanship, and professionalism went well beyond our expectations. Throughout the project, their attention to detail, outstanding carpentry skills, and design advice were exceptional, creating a seamless and stress-free experience for our family. The Timeline team's meticulous planning and project management ensured timely delivery without compromising quality, even during the height of the pandemic. In fact, due to pandemic supply shortages, there would have been a long delay in our receiving the new dishwasher, but Timeline loaned us a dishwasher until our new dishwasher arrived, which minimized stress for our family. We had made a number of changes to our remodeling plans, which Timeline respected and thoughtfully carried out. Timeline regularly kept us up-to-date on deadlines and how the remodel was progressing. As typical in older homes, unforeseen problems popped up such as old water damage under a floor. Timeline quickly and meticulously repaired the problems with expertise. Timeline’s dedication to open communication and collaboration between the Timeline team itself and our family fostered an environment where there was obvious cohesion and trust. Our ideas and suggestions were valued and incorporated into the final remodeling plans. The remodeling project resulted in a beautiful and highly functional family home, which speaks to Timeline’s exceptional skill and passion for their work. Timeline Design & Build's unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction was remarkable. They went above and beyond to ensure our complete happiness and satisfaction with the outcome. We fully recommend Timeline’s services to anyone in search of a construction company that performs meticulous work and delivers exceptional results with integrity and professionalism.”