Top 10 Architects in Palo Alto, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Kaplan Architects
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(34)
"I was impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail, and promptness of this firm. Communication is important when dealing with changes, as they take place on every project, and this firm was on point every step of the way."
"I was impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail, and promptness of this firm. Communication is important when dealing with changes, as they take place on every project, and this firm was on point every step of the way."
Porch Pro Headshot Lemon Remodeling & Services
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(36)
"After days of research, I found Lemon Remodeling online. I asked detailed questions and I received all the answers I was looking for. The customer service representative was patient, knowledgeable, and understanding with the concerns I initially had. Everything was explained to me in clear and reas...Read more about Lemon Remodeling & Services
"After days of research, I found Lemon Remodeling online. I asked detailed questions and I received all the answers I was looking for. The customer service representative was patient, knowledgeable, and understanding with the concerns I initially had. Everything was explained to me in clear and reas...Read more about Lemon Remodeling & Services
Porch Pro Headshot Diebel and Company | Architects
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(26)
Your home may well be the most complex, interesting, and expensive project you'll ever undertake. We help you define your needs, present options you may never have considered, and help you get the most for your valuable investment. There is a certain magic that can be seen and felt in homes created ...Read more about Diebel and Company | Architects
Your home may well be the most complex, interesting, and expensive project you'll ever undertake. We help you define your needs, present options you may never have considered, and help you get the most for your valuable investment. There is a certain magic that can be seen and felt in homes created ...Read more about Diebel and Company | Architects
Porch Pro Headshot Drafting Cafe
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(44)
Drafting Cafe takes a unique approach to architectural services. We tailor our services to the needs of each client. By listening to your needs up front, we are can typically provide a fixed fee, and provide a reasonable time frame for delivery. Projects can be as simple as a set of permit drawings ...Read more about Drafting Cafe
Drafting Cafe takes a unique approach to architectural services. We tailor our services to the needs of each client. By listening to your needs up front, we are can typically provide a fixed fee, and provide a reasonable time frame for delivery. Projects can be as simple as a set of permit drawings ...Read more about Drafting Cafe
Porch Pro Headshot Arch Studio, Inc.
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(50)
Arch Studio, Inc. provides a full range of architectural services from initial concept development through detailed design documentation, with 3D Modeling visualization. We offer expertise in custom residential and small-to-midsize commercial architecture, as well as extensive experience with both ...Read more about Arch Studio, Inc.
Arch Studio, Inc. provides a full range of architectural services from initial concept development through detailed design documentation, with 3D Modeling visualization. We offer expertise in custom residential and small-to-midsize commercial architecture, as well as extensive experience with both ...Read more about Arch Studio, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Oak View Designs LLC
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(2)
My name is Margaret Schumacher, I am the owner of Oak View Designs, here in Silicon Valley California. I offer full Architectural plan sets done Auto CAD and 3D computer rendering with Chief Architect, and hand rendering and sketching. I successfully design custom homes and remodel existing homes, ...Read more about Oak View Designs LLC
My name is Margaret Schumacher, I am the owner of Oak View Designs, here in Silicon Valley California. I offer full Architectural plan sets done Auto CAD and 3D computer rendering with Chief Architect, and hand rendering and sketching. I successfully design custom homes and remodel existing homes, ...Read more about Oak View Designs LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Citychamp Design Studio
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(10)
Citychamp Design Studio is a team of professionals with background in building design and construction, dedicated to delivering best design service for residential construction projects in Northern California. Our expertise and experience allow us not only to produce professional and efficient build...Read more about Citychamp Design Studio
Citychamp Design Studio is a team of professionals with background in building design and construction, dedicated to delivering best design service for residential construction projects in Northern California. Our expertise and experience allow us not only to produce professional and efficient build...Read more about Citychamp Design Studio
Porch Pro Headshot Studio 02 Inc
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Studio 02 is an architectural firm founded in 2002 by Sunny Tam AIA LEED AP BD+C. We specialize in commercial as well as residential projects. We have successfully completed projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento area and Southern California. The guiding principle of our desi...Read more about Studio 02 Inc
Studio 02 is an architectural firm founded in 2002 by Sunny Tam AIA LEED AP BD+C. We specialize in commercial as well as residential projects. We have successfully completed projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento area and Southern California. The guiding principle of our desi...Read more about Studio 02 Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Ronin Architects
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Ronin Architects is a multidisciplinary firm with project experience ranging from high-end residential, slope side residential, mission critical facilities, healthcare, commercial, building information modeling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD), lean construction, all the way to software and ...Read more about Ronin Architects
Ronin Architects is a multidisciplinary firm with project experience ranging from high-end residential, slope side residential, mission critical facilities, healthcare, commercial, building information modeling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD), lean construction, all the way to software and ...Read more about Ronin Architects
Porch Pro Headshot Get Structural
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Engineering consulting for the average Joe in mind. Very personal and direct with communication and willing to take on projects large or small. With over 20 years of experience on the job site and behind the desk, we provide industry proven designs, while keeping cost benefits in mind. We invite ...Read more about Get Structural
Engineering consulting for the average Joe in mind. Very personal and direct with communication and willing to take on projects large or small. With over 20 years of experience on the job site and behind the desk, we provide industry proven designs, while keeping cost benefits in mind. We invite ...Read more about Get Structural

Top questions to ask before hiring an architect

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Recent reviews for Palo Alto Architects

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Can't recommend Diebel and Company highly enough. I have worked with this firm 3 times since 2009. Again, in 2015, and once again in 2019. Back in 2009, my wife and I interviewed many architects, and Diebel and Company just made us very at ease. He wa...

- Paul Chua
99278

Recently I purchased a 2600 square ft. house from 1945. My concern was the high electric bills I was to expect during the winter and high summer temperatures. The staff at Lemon Remodeling was quick to give me an estimate and super fast to execute the job...

- Karen Ruben
97742

We contracted Lemon Remodeling to convert our second floor to a master suite w/master bathroom. Alex and his team handled everything from start to finish: architectural planning, permits, building, and finishing. All within budget and all while we lived ...

- Ida Frenkel
97494

I was having problems with my shower and asked around the local nursery moms for a plumber. Someone recommended the company Lemon Remodeling and Services. Several days after meeting with Assaf, one of their project managers, without feeling any sense of p...

- Aliza R
98629

I cannot recommend Lemon Remodeling and Services highly enough. After working with a couple of other companies to do some additional renovations in my home, I have officially found a company I trust. I met with them to go over the restoration of my kitche...

- Jessica Veil
99078

We hired Lemon Remodeling and Services to help us with our backyard remodel. My Husband is in advertising, and I'm a fan of interior design, but we were having trouble agreeing on our visions for our yard. They were able to successfully find the happy med...

- Olivia Cimet
100264

I found Lemon Remodeling and Services among many other bathroom remodelers in the Bay Area area. I had some estimates done over a few weeks and picked Lemon Remodeling because of their great pricing, their reputation and the ease of going through the proc...

- Limor Afergan
98921

Compare to others they are very flexible and easy to schedule as per customer time request. The job was done very professional and all on the report was explained throughly. If you need home energy audit services in the future I definitely recommend them.

- Lindsay Shaw
26389

We had a wonderful experience with Margaret. She has been very patient with us. We worked with Margaret to submit plans to the city to push out the back of our house. She not only met our deadline, but she got our plans approved right away.

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I highly recommend Ed Kaplan! I worked with Ed on our bathroom remodel and he was wonderful. Ed listened well to what I wanted and also offered some great ideas. He helped me through every step of the project including coordinating and following up with ...

- nancy morosohk

Everything You Need to Know About Palo Alto Architects

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  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with architectural design work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the architect to describe what they did. Whether your architectural design project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your architectural design project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the architect do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

All Architects in Palo Alto, CA

Porch Pro Headshot Martine Paquin Design / Y.A. Studio
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Interior Design. Martine Paquin Design was established in San Francisco in 2008 with a focus on modern, sustainable, environmentally friendly design. The firm's most recent focus is on high-end single family homes, both new and remodeled. In order to respond well to our clients' needs and ideas, w...Read more about Martine Paquin Design / Y.A. Studio
Interior Design. Martine Paquin Design was established in San Francisco in 2008 with a focus on modern, sustainable, environmentally friendly design. The firm's most recent focus is on high-end single family homes, both new and remodeled. In order to respond well to our clients' needs and ideas, w...Read more about Martine Paquin Design / Y.A. Studio
Porch Pro Headshot Y.A. studio
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(6)
Y.A. studio is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable modern design. A wide range of projects reflects the studio's commitment to a process of investigation, exploration, and collaboration with clients throughout the Bay Area. The designs of Y.A. studio reflect its holistic...Read more about Y.A. studio
Y.A. studio is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable modern design. A wide range of projects reflects the studio's commitment to a process of investigation, exploration, and collaboration with clients throughout the Bay Area. The designs of Y.A. studio reflect its holistic...Read more about Y.A. studio
Porch Pro Headshot Malcolm Davis Architecture
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(3)
Since 1991, our innovative, sustainable, and creative approach has resulted in award-winning work throughout Northern California and beyond. We have extensive experience with not only San Francisco's rigorous building review process but also numerous approval agencies in Sonoma County, the East Bay,...Read more about Malcolm Davis Architecture
Since 1991, our innovative, sustainable, and creative approach has resulted in award-winning work throughout Northern California and beyond. We have extensive experience with not only San Francisco's rigorous building review process but also numerous approval agencies in Sonoma County, the East Bay,...Read more about Malcolm Davis Architecture
Porch Pro Headshot UBERSUB, LLC
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(1)
"We wanted to do a small addition, kitchen and two small bathrooms. Mary at UberSub was able to introduce to us to two contractors that we could choose from - saved us time. We ended up using Kenny from Kennycross Construction. He is nice and quick. Reasonable pricing and very attentive. The best pa...Read more about UBERSUB, LLC
"We wanted to do a small addition, kitchen and two small bathrooms. Mary at UberSub was able to introduce to us to two contractors that we could choose from - saved us time. We ended up using Kenny from Kennycross Construction. He is nice and quick. Reasonable pricing and very attentive. The best pa...Read more about UBERSUB, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Oscar Moreno Tree Service
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Hi welcome to Oscar’s tree service my goal is to make all the clients happy
Hi welcome to Oscar’s tree service my goal is to make all the clients happy
Porch Pro Headshot S.E.A. Construction, Inc.
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(45)
SEA Construction Inc. is a full-service custom building and remodeling firm. Our custom building services include turn-key new construction, extensive remodeling, large and small additions, decks and basements. We routinely value-engineer our estimates to remain relevant and realistic while assuring...Read more about S.E.A. Construction, Inc.
SEA Construction Inc. is a full-service custom building and remodeling firm. Our custom building services include turn-key new construction, extensive remodeling, large and small additions, decks and basements. We routinely value-engineer our estimates to remain relevant and realistic while assuring...Read more about S.E.A. Construction, Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot William Fisher Architecture Inc
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(20)
We design buildings of all types anywhere in the world, but specialize in California. Most of our work is modern architecture although we can adapt to match an existing look for remodel projects. Our work is green whenever possible, and we recognize that our clients desires come first. Our princi...Read more about William Fisher Architecture Inc
We design buildings of all types anywhere in the world, but specialize in California. Most of our work is modern architecture although we can adapt to match an existing look for remodel projects. Our work is green whenever possible, and we recognize that our clients desires come first. Our princi...Read more about William Fisher Architecture Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Mayberry Workshop
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Community-based Design and Development expert in Silicon Valley
Community-based Design and Development expert in Silicon Valley
Porch Pro Headshot ARMA ARCHITECTURAL SVC
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Based out of Kentfield, Architect Machnowski is a sole practitioner with 30 plus years of experience that provides services only to very high end single residential owners and site planning as well as other related services.
Based out of Kentfield, Architect Machnowski is a sole practitioner with 30 plus years of experience that provides services only to very high end single residential owners and site planning as well as other related services.
Porch Pro Headshot Satori Architecture
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
Based out of San Mateo, Satori Architecture offers Consultation, Zoning +Building Code Research, Site Analysis, Design, Design Development, Consultant Coordination, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration
Based out of San Mateo, Satori Architecture offers Consultation, Zoning +Building Code Research, Site Analysis, Design, Design Development, Consultant Coordination, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration
Porch Pro Headshot One Stop Design Inc
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
At OneStopDesign Company, we not only accept the responsibility required by the Design-Build process, we hold it as a means to achieve consistent client satisfaction. The Design-Build process, it is a method of construction in which the design and construction of a Project are contracted and organi...Read more about One Stop Design Inc
At OneStopDesign Company, we not only accept the responsibility required by the Design-Build process, we hold it as a means to achieve consistent client satisfaction. The Design-Build process, it is a method of construction in which the design and construction of a Project are contracted and organi...Read more about One Stop Design Inc
Porch Pro Headshot DESIGNWORKS
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
DESIGNWORKS is an architectural firm located centrally in the Bay area. The firm specializes in residential, commercial and Space Planning/Tenant Improvements projects.
DESIGNWORKS is an architectural firm located centrally in the Bay area. The firm specializes in residential, commercial and Space Planning/Tenant Improvements projects.
Porch Pro Headshot Synapse Design Studio
Architects
Serves Palo Alto, California
(7)

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