Residential Projects (Remodels and New Construction)

Remodels

      Remodels, the heart of our work for many years are a special challenge. How do you join the old with the new? How do you make a home that has a long history of partial remodels work again as a whole? It can be as simple as changing a single room: if that change allows the rest of the plan to work. In the 1930 North Berkeley project we removed one original bedroom, a counter intuitive idea, which gave us room for a new stair, this in turn allowed the existing basement to become a useable part of the house and a new master bedroom suite to be added above the main floor. By taking this keystone action the rest of the plan fell into place.
      In our remodels we seek to create spaces that you will enjoy being in and living in. A good remodel increases the utility as well as value of a home.
      We have enjoyed working on homes designed by noted architects of the past as well as the challenge of making useable space out of heretofore dirt filled crawlspace.

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New Construction

      New home projects present the architect with a clean slate, a chance to design in a way  that fits with the site and speaks to the desires of the client.  A new house can be more daunting than a remodel because the choices can seem endless, and two  ideas that seem great separately can conflict when  put together. Defining what the house should be, the “program” is especially important.  We work with clients to develop and shape their ideas and dreams into a clear and buildable form. 
      Wrapping your mind around spaces that exist only in your mind can be a challenge.  We utilize 3D computer drafting that allows you to see your new home set in the site before the first nail is struck. 

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