Worthington Architecture + Design

We built our new house up in Salt Spring Island and worked with both Lundberg Design and Worthington Architecture + Design. Kurt at Worthington A + D acted as the Project Architect for Lundberg by way of taking the design started by Lundberg and then developed that design in more detail as well as produced the working drawings for the project. Kurt also worked with us during the Construction Administration process of the project which was no small feat since the project was located up in Canada. We would like to give our full approval of how the process went and the valuable assistance Kurt gave to us during this process. Kurt was thorough and easy to work with and feel his participation and his attention to detail contributed to making our project such a success. We would fully recommend Kurt for his design eye and his knowledge of the building process to anyone else looking to embark on an architectural project of their own-be it residential or commercial.

Working with Kurt was great and very necessary. He took all of my ideas and everything I wanted into account and drew plans that fit what I wanted. He was very professional and collaborated with me for the final drawings. He also anticipated my need for an interior decorator before I knew I needed one.” Kurt made sure the project was completed to his standard, even when it meant the contractor had to re-do things or even when extra work was added, Kurt made sure everything was perfect. Thank you Kurt!!

Kurt did a wonderful job with a complex project. My business has occupied the bottom floor of a century old Victorian for over 10 years. When the building came up for sale, we decided to purchase. This led to a massive renovation both of the downstairs commercial space, as well the upstairs residential unit. Kurt came up with multiple options for both levels. His ideas were very creative, aesthetically gorgeous, yet practical. He worked collaboratively with us as the owners, as well as our contractor. He was a delight to work with & I highly recommend his work.

Kurt helped us renovate a 95 year old home that was in complete disrepair when my wife and I purchased it. Kurt worked together to bring the house back to life, with modern amenities, using details that are historically respectful. Kurt is an architect who is talented at space planning, creating details, daylighting, and brainstorming. He understands the nuts and bolts of construction and is constantly thinking about the final built product, especially during pre-planning. He's also conscientious, timely, honest, and reliable. As a commercial contractor (and fellow architect), I'd recommend Kurt for many new projects- everything from a single family residence, to a variety of super high-end retail shops, to a large commercial building. You won't go wrong.

Kurt Worthington designed and project managed a kitchen renovation for me. This was a very extensive renovation on a small and basically dysfunctional kitchen dating back to the early 1920's. He was able to take the original kitchen, two other fairly useless rooms and two wasted closet spaces/areas and turn them into a magnificent kitchen and family den/lounging area. This also included a new, very attractive and convenient powder room. The design was intentionally more "modern" than the reset of the house - a graceful, Georgian colonial, on Kurt's recommendation and I have been thrilled with the results. He opened up many new windows which now provide the kitchen with wonderful Bay views that we enjoyed in other parts of the house but not in the old kitchen. He also designed an elegant new kitchen entrance from the outside including a deck with a barbeque feature...one I have thoroughly enjoyed. This piece of the project required meticulous copying of trellis work, including intricate columns, which exist throughout the property. Through his working directly with our contractor and subs, he also provided us with valuable advice on cabinet, flooring, countertops and tiles, lighting and appliance selection. I would, and do frequently, recommend Kurt for his architectural expertise. In addition, he is a delight to work with and I consider he and his lovely family as dear friends.

Kurt planned and managed improvements to a condo (2004-2005) that I purchased in Oakland upon first moving to the Bay area. Several years later I happily hired him again to manage the renovation of my new husband's Stanford home (2008). This involved significant changes to a five-bedroom home, ranging from changing the footprint to adding clerestory windows and a new roof line to planning all new bathrooms, kitchen, seismic upgrades, etc. Essentially the house was gutted. Kurt was creative, thoughtful, and professional. Thanks to his work and a fine contractor, my husband and I continue to enjoy our home every day. And visitors, even those who have been here repeatedly, comment on the wonderful ambiance.