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I am devoted to making meaningful modern homes. My passion for design and construction at every level allows me to work on both grand and intimate projects. I specialize in personal hands-on project management and seeing that the designs vision is supported throughout the project.
Here’s my story;
I have been in construction since my father’s best friend the building inspector on Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard gave me my first set of tools and put me to work thirty-seven years ago when I was ten.
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San Francisco
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1 Houzz Award
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5 Reviews for Smollen The Builder

modern house architects
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Client
Craig Smollen has been contracting our jobs for a few years now, always with an keen eye for the details that are important to me and my clients.
But I have recently had the fortune of having him build a job for me personally, and I couldn't be more pleased.
Curt Cline,
Architect
Modern House
July 4, 2014

Bohemian Stoneworks
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Colleague
I can highly recommend Craig as a contractor. We have worked on two project for Craig and both were well thought out and organized. He made it very efficient to bid on the job and was very communicative with both us and the client. It was refreshing to have this level of organization and I look forward to our next project together.
Patrick Miller
Bohemian Stoneworks
March 3, 2014

Alfred Pace
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Client
Craig Smollen and his team are topflight. We recently constructed a new modern home in Atherton, CA (designed by Curt Cline, Modernhouse Architects). We wanted to create a large, 10 ft vanity in our master bath and a large headboard/storage unit in our Master Bedroom. We were referred to Craig Smollen by our architect and we are glad he did. Craig is a delightful sort, good listener and talented craftsman. Craig listed to our desires, made thoughtful suggestions and worked hard to create a couple of very special pieces (which he now features on the Houzz site!). Craig and his team were very focused on the details, book matching grain, finishes, etc. We visited Craig in his Berkeley workshop on a Saturday....he and his team were cranking away on several fabulous projects. True, committed craftsmen...and good people as well. Nice combo.
During our homebuilding experience, we experienced our share of good-and not so good- subcontractors. Craig was among the very best and we would refer him to you without reservation.
Again, topflight. Just take a look at the photos!
best
al & karen pace
October 27, 2013Last modified:October 29, 2014

Alison Costa
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Client
Craig Smollen is a top notch contractor! His attention to detail, design and construction are outstanding! His honesty, creativity and pleasant disposition were a plus during the projects he worked on at my house. He always stayed within our scheduled timeframes and I had complete trust in his judgement. He's very knowledgeable on all levels, always answered my questions and his professionalism made our projects .go smoothly! A++ is my recommendation!
August 5, 2013Last modified:August 6, 2013

nicksho
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Client
I highly recommend Craig Smollen for any new or renovation project. He designed and completely renovated my two flat home in San Francisco from top to bottom beautifully and professionally. He was always gracious and had wonderful ideas and possibilities for me to consider. He always kept things on or under budget and on schedule. He is truly a pleasure to work with, and I will be using him again soon.
Nicholas Sholley
March 13, 2012Last modified:March 13, 2012
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3 Comments
Commented: What is the approximate cost of something like this?I would expect to pay between 180 and 300 dollars per square foot depending on location, plumbing and finishes.
January 26, 2014
Commented: Lovely! What are the dimensions of this structure?12'x12' as I recall.
April 14, 2013
Commented: What is the foundation area of this cottage please?Here is a good picture of a 'stem wall' foundation that makes the slab part of the foundation.
February 8, 2013
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