7 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
Contact Info:
Carrie Shores
1940 Union Street, Suite 22
Oakland, CA 94607
1940 Union Street, Suite 22
Oakland, CA 94607
Typical Job Costs:
$250,000 - 4 million
Category:
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Larson Shores currently has a portfolio that is focused on residential design, commercial design, and full-scale interior design projects. Its body of work demonstrates the firm’s commitment to connecting buildings that are detailed specifically to their function, with a considered approach to their impact on the context. The result is a unique modernist vision, with an inherently positive focus, and a consistent philosophical approach.
Because they draw from nature’s elemental warmth and vitality, spaces emerge as beautiful, impassioned, unique, and livable. New construction, renovations, and interiors. The full spectrum of services, from foundations to fabrics.
Publications:
Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New York Times, California Home & Design, Oakland Magazine, San Francisco Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, Design Milk, Houzz, Daily Candy, Alameda Magazine, Boston Globe Magazine, Design New England, Portland Magazine, Beauty Fashion, Women's Wear Daily, Cosmetic World
Blogs: Style Carrot, Aging In Place Technology Watch, Bloomacious Digs
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Custom Homes, Green Building, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, New Home Construction, Universal Design
Areas Served
Oakland
Awards
AIALeed - APCAPS - Age-In-Place SpecialistsCertified Green Building ProfessionalSpeakers at 2013 Dwell ConferenceBest of Houzz 2015 Service AwardBest fo Houzz 2013- Design Award
20 Projects for Larson Shores Architects

Cow Hollow Residence
10 photos

Pacific Heights Interior
11 photos

Blackhawk
13 photos

Dolores Park Renovation and Interior Design
9 photos

Glen Park Renovation
4 photos

Claremont Renovation
7 photos

Oakland Hills Renovation
8 photos

SOMA Bathroom Renovation
2 photos

Roxmont Home Renovation
9 photos

Cole Valley Renovation
3 photos

San Francisco, CA
SOMA Flat Interior
7 photos

Claremont Berkeley Renovation
6 photos
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9 Reviews for Larson Shores Architects

HU-376369689
Relationship
Client
I worked with Josh closely for the past year renovating my Noe Valley home and I can sincerely say he is an excellent architect, designer and person. He is a joy to work with and was able to help me solve any issue that came up regarding the project along the way. I highly recommend him and his firm.
August 23, 2019

Keith Jackson
Relationship
Client
Carrie and her firm were a joy to work with from beginning to end. We engaged her after spending two hours with her describing our wish list and she proceeded to pull together plans that allowed us to realize our dreams within budget. She was instrumental in finding contractors and other third parties that made the entire process relatively seamless. Her expertise on design, keen eye for quality and materials, and her thoughtful editorial choices were also key to our successful project. I'm looking forward to hiring her in the future to complete our home renovation!
March 28, 2017

HDR Remodeling Inc.
Relationship
Client
My name is Philip Anderson with HDR Remodeling, Inc. and I have worked with and closely followed Larson Shores Architects. They are the leaders in the field of ADUs and I am have enjoyed working with them. They are outstanding in their field. We are starting our first project together and I hope for many more.
Philip Anderson
HDR Remodeling Inc.
Berkeley Ca
December 21, 2016

Ruth Stroup
Relationship
Client
Larson Shores did the plans when I purchased an office building and renovated it to meet the needs of my business. We wanted an open, modern office, and we had a pretty tight budget. With careful sourcing and reuse of existing materials, our office project turned out great!
December 20, 2016

Visioneers Security
Relationship
Colleague
Carrie and Josh are amazing people who just happen to be fantastic at design and project management. I wouldn't use anyone else.
December 20, 2016

tnr2
Relationship
Client
We've loved working with Carrie Shores to design our in-law unit. We love that Larson Shores has developed a specialty "Inspired Independence" to design these types of dwellings.
Carrie is focused, informative, creative and fun.
We look forward to the rest of the building journey with Carrie.
March 7, 2015

Comment from Larson Shores Architects:
Thank you for your kind words! We are excited to help you with your in-law dwelling. We can't wait.

Oliver Builders, Inc
Relationship
Colleague
I am a local contractor that has worked on a number of projects with Larson Shores. I have nothing but great things to say. They clearly listen to the clients and have a great feel for what their vision is. Collaboration is 100% and they really work to make things easy for the builder (which helps keep costs down) while still providing the clients what they want. They are friendly, available and have a great Aesthetic. I hope to collaborate with Larson shores on many more projects for years to come!
It has been a pleasure working with you all !!
Severin Oliver
Oliver Builders, Inc
September 19, 2014

Black Creek Builders
Relationship
Colleague
Black Creek Builders first met Carrie Shores and Josh Larson when we bid on and won the contract for The New Parkway Theater in Oakland, a project designed by Larson Shores, which transformed an empty warehouse space into a movie theater with two screens, a mezzanine level, a huge commercial kitchen, bar, café, and multiple restrooms.
Larson Shores Architects have incredible range and a flexible style which makes them a great fit for every budget and vision. They create beautiful designs and their plans are comprehensive, complete, and from a contractor’s point-of-view, easy to read and build from. In addition, Josh and Carrie are both very responsive on the job. They answer the phone, attend to questions and changes, draft timely revisions as necessary, and meet regularly with contractors to monitor projects as appropriate.
We have an excellent working relationship with Larson Shores, and have collaborated with them on several other projects since The New Parkway Theater. We are currently finishing up a residential kitchen remodel in Berkeley that Larson Shores designed, and we are about to start building a residential two-car garage in Oakland, also designed by Larson Shores.
We highly recommend these architects, and have referred them to at least a dozen clients for commercial and residential projects large and small.
http://www.blackcreekbuilders.com/
February 4, 2013

Lisa Kalmbach
Relationship
Client
Fantastic architects and designers who listen to their customer, create beautiful homes and stick to your budget. They make product selection for your new home a breeze with everything in one place in their office/showroom. I felt like a kid in a candy store. They are a true joy to work with and they listen to their customer. I am so thrilled with the design of my home.
January 24, 2013
Commented: Floo snd ceilingThe ceiling is a pine ceiling and the floors are oak. Since they were existing we had to develop a custom finish with a flooring sub to get the color just right. No set formula to share. A great wa...
March 19, 2017
Commented: Where is the blue chair from?The chair is from HD Buttercup in SF!
February 26, 2017
Commented: You said the glaze is "Pewter Glaze but what is the stain?It is a stain developed by the cabinet company they do not release the formula!
August 2, 2016
Commented: Where are the mirrors from? Thank you!Hi Dkotov,
Thanks for your interest with the mirrors. Unfortunately, we do not know where the mirrors came from.
Best,
Larson Shores Architects
April 18, 2016
Commented: Deck RailingIt’s glass from a local vendor (any glass vendor can provide)
with a cap and hidden shoe detail by Julius Blum Co.
December 13, 2015
Commented: Shower windowIt's a fiberglass window with tile that goes all the way around
the jamb to create a water-safe zone. Be sure to slope the sill of the window slightly so that water can drain – just ¼” per foot!
November 16, 2015
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