EASA Architecture

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11x Best of Houzz winner

29 years in business

Bay Area Creative Architectural Design Firm
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EASA Architecture provides creative Architectural design services with unwavering attention to detail in design, service, and execution. From difficult hillside sites and extreme makeovers to the most intimate remodel- we're inspired and motivated by a love of beautiful design. We create homes and living spaces that are imbued with grace and elegance. We are experts in a wide range of Architectural styles, and always interested in exploring new directions when asked! Difficult design problems and complex review procedures are a specialty. Our goal is to achieve the highest possible level of design quality and responsiveness as we provide Architectural services tuned specifically to our Clients' individual needs.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Deck Design, Drafting, Earthquake Retrofitting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Pool House Design & Construction, Prefab Houses, Project Management, Rooftop Deck Installation, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings, Adaptive Reuse

Areas Served

Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, El Granada, Emerald Lake Hills, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Highlands-Baywood Park, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Montara, Moss Beach, Pacifica, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Mateo, South San Francisco, West Menlo Park, Woodside, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Stanford, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Portola Valley, Santa Clara, Berkeley

Awards

Member American Institue of Architects President of the AIA San Mateo County Chapter, 2007 Merit Award, AIA National Small Project Practitioners Knowledge Community 2009 Honor Award, AIA San Mateo County 2005 Citation Award, AIA San Mateo County 2003

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San Carlos, CA

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29 Reviews for EASA Architecture

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Caroline Razavi

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EASA was truly a pleasure to work with. Our remodel was particularly challenging due to the historic nature of our house and the obstacles that come with that. However, our architect did not only navigate the permit process with ease but also designed and obtained a permit for ADU for the property. Additionally, Ellis really listened to our needs – even when we changed the plans a few times – and created a beautiful design with excellent use of space. Every suggestion he gave was very thoughtful, tasteful, and an answer to every challenge we faced – spatially, structurally, and aesthetically. We have worked with other architects in the past and would highly recommend EASA to anyone who is looking to remodel, no matter what challenges lie ahead.

December 14, 2021

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We have loved working with Ellis. His designs are beautiful, he is personable and easy to work with and his team is great. We hired him to design an extension to our house with a vaulted ceiling and new kitchen. He has provided us with a great design and been open to our ideas and helpful in guiding us through the process. His cost estimates have been solid and recommended a great contractor. We highly recommend Ellis!

December 11, 2021

Jonathan Rosenblatt

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EASA helped us to design an addition to our existing home that elegantly maximized square footage, ceiling height and our other desired parameters to the exact limits of our local code. It took creativity in both design development and implementation to do this and we ended up with a product that perfectly met our needs, blended seamlessly with our existing home and looked great.

December 8, 2021

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We had a very good experience working with EASA Architecture on our garage/workshop remodel project this year. Ellis and his partner were the consummate professionals and prepared very detailed plans that flew through the permitting process (which I hear is a challenge in Redwood City). They worked seamlessly with our contractor and the engineering group they brought in, and completed the project plans quickly and efficiently. The construction is nearly done and so far has exceeded our expectation. I would highly recommend EASA for the next project at your home!

August 17, 2021

Robert Soderbery

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Ellis and team did a very thoughtful re-imaging of our 100 year old home in Atherton. The result is wonderful to live in, open and family oriented, while organically consistent with the original home.

December 19, 2020

funnymom

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It was a pleasure working with Ellis and his team for the remodel of my house. Ellis was very detailed oriented and listened to my needs and concerns. I am very happy with the outcome. Thank you, EASA Architecture!

November 9, 2020

Gabriel Bales

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There is no substitute for experience or EASA Architecture! My name is Gabriel, a professional in the construction industry, and I would like to share my experience with EASA architecture. When the time came to hire an architect and home design team, I found Ellis quite by accident. He was at my local city planning commission meeting advocating an impressive project he was working on in my own neighborhood. I first noticed the very well done renderings and conceptual drawings he was showcasing. Later in the meeting, I had found out that the city building department had already recommended the approval of the project by the planning commission. No doubt because of the quality and complete materials he had submitted well in advance to the city and prior to the meeting. I can just remember mostly thinking that Ellis was very prepared. My project seemed complex and in some ways impossible until EASA got involved. The team at EASA immediately went to work on my project goals and I was soon presented with a design that filled in all the blanks. Suddenly all of my visions my ideas were very neatly and professionally drawn in front of me in amazing detail. I only wish I had more homes to develop with EASA. I wish them and all of you the best of luck with your goals.

February 2, 2020

Jon Eide

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We did a massive remodel/renovation on our 1940's ranch style home. Ellis was wonderful to work with! He listened to all of our requests/wants, while making helpful recommendations based off his expertise. He was responsive with communication and worked well with our contractor. He was very professional and was able to meet our deadlines within our budget. We highly recommend EASA Architecture.

January 1, 2020

Kimberly Jones

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We worked with Ellis and his associate, David, who helped us create a vision for our home that we had never even imagined! They showed us thoughtful presentations of unexpected options and functional updates. Ultimately, we went with Ellis's more traditional suggestions, which is where he hits it out of the ballpark. If you are looking for quintessential Bay Area class, Ellis is your architect.

December 16, 2019

Joseph Lai

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Great architect and great company to work with. Work involved converting master bedroom to grand looking with raising tile roof., and also pushing out 2nd floor walls to convert 3 BdR/2B to 3Bd/3B. Ellis has creative ideas, did solid quality work and design, very reliable and is very knowledgeable with local building codes and regulations resulting in getting project done ON TIME. Very satisfy with his and his company works.

November 25, 2019

Ed Stephens

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I had a very challenging lot, only 3,000 square feet. I could only build a home of a little more than a thousand square feet. Within this 1,000 square feet we had to fit 2 bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite, 2 baths, living and dining areas and a kitchen, Through skillful design, including 10 foot ceilings, lots of windows and light, plus very quality materials, a home that felt spacious for it's size was created. With a 25 foot wide lot, the exterior was also a big challenge. This challenge was overcome with beautiful materials, including redwood siding, a metal roof, a custom contemporary garage and front door, and elegant lighting. There were critics who said it couldn't be done, but Ellis did it. I must also not forget the contributions of my contractor, Patrick Fellows, and my designer Sherrie Chow.

October 28, 2018

Bryan T

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Ellis is very detail oriented, thorough, and has an excellent eye. He is knowledgeable about all aspects of the design and construction process.

October 19, 2018

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102 Comments

Commented: what manufacturer and model is the hand shower?Hi Jennifer, I'm sorry but I can't answer that question.

March 18, 2022

Commented: Fence InfoHi Mary, This was a custom design executed by a local craftsman.

January 21, 2022

Commented: PaversHi CJ, thanks for your question. I can't give you an exact specification because this project was built many years ago and I wasn't involved in the Landscape Design. That being said, it appears that t...

September 14, 2020

Commented: Paint Color/BrandHi Kristal, I've been told that the siding color is Benjamin Moore 2137-40 'Desert Twilight', although I've also been told that's its not. The Owner recommends trying a few test patches to be sure you...

May 24, 2018

Commented: Colors?Hi adventuress, the Owners did the paint selection on this project so I don't have a record of the final color specification. Sorry I can't provide the answer but if you show the image to a paint stor...

October 31, 2017

Commented: ExteriorThanks!

August 11, 2017

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