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Porch Pro Headshot Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(63)
Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. The firm creates warm, modern designs that admit natural light and allow openness to nature. Klopf Architecture's primary goal is to create spaces people love to inhabit. Specializing in new warm, modern net-zero energy houses, we are widely recognized ...Read more about Klopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. The firm creates warm, modern designs that admit natural light and allow openness to nature. Klopf Architecture's primary goal is to create spaces people love to inhabit. Specializing in new warm, modern net-zero energy houses, we are widely recognized ...Read more about Klopf Architecture
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spire architecture

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(29)
at spire architecture we specialize in design oriented residential + commercial projects. we provide comprehensive architecture design and documentation services as well as complete design-build construction services. we focus on creative design solutions that meet the cost + schedule parameters of ...Read more about spire architecture
at spire architecture we specialize in design oriented residential + commercial projects. we provide comprehensive architecture design and documentation services as well as complete design-build construction services. we focus on creative design solutions that meet the cost + schedule parameters of ...Read more about spire architecture
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Norman Sanchez Architecture

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(24)
Norman Sanchez Architecture is a full service architectural firm with a focus on residential projects of all sizes and tenant improvement of commercial spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Through close collaboration with our clients, we create design solutions reflective of the client v...Read more about Norman Sanchez Architecture
Norman Sanchez Architecture is a full service architectural firm with a focus on residential projects of all sizes and tenant improvement of commercial spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Through close collaboration with our clients, we create design solutions reflective of the client v...Read more about Norman Sanchez Architecture
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Swatt | Miers Architects

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(16)
Our firm offers full architecture, planning, interior design, and landscape design services for new construction and remodels. Our designs are based on the principles of modern architecture that have made the West Coast so special - each building is knitted to its site in a way that seems almost ine...Read more about Swatt | Miers Architects
Our firm offers full architecture, planning, interior design, and landscape design services for new construction and remodels. Our designs are based on the principles of modern architecture that have made the West Coast so special - each building is knitted to its site in a way that seems almost ine...Read more about Swatt | Miers Architects
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Get Structural

Architects
Serves San Rafael, 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
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Opticos Design Inc

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(7)
Imagine a place where children ride their bikes to school. Picture a community where neighbors walk to the corner grocery and meet at local parks and where urban spaces are interconnected through public transportation. Pair this ideal with an architecture that is rooted in the history, climate, and ...Read more about Opticos Design Inc
Imagine a place where children ride their bikes to school. Picture a community where neighbors walk to the corner grocery and meet at local parks and where urban spaces are interconnected through public transportation. Pair this ideal with an architecture that is rooted in the history, climate, and ...Read more about Opticos Design Inc
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Malcolm Davis Architecture

Architects
Serves San Rafael, 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
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Thorn Architects

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(5)
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Design/Build Specialists

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
Located in Novato, Design Build Specialists is a general contractor that started in the '80s and provides residential construction and exterior remodeling. They did a decking project in November 2011 using a permit acquired from Novato, and a remodeling project was completed by them in December of 2...Read more about Design/Build Specialists
Located in Novato, Design Build Specialists is a general contractor that started in the '80s and provides residential construction and exterior remodeling. They did a decking project in November 2011 using a permit acquired from Novato, and a remodeling project was completed by them in December of 2...Read more about Design/Build Specialists
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Koch Architects, Inc.

Architects
Serves San Rafael, California
(18)
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Koch Architects, Inc. partners with residential and commercial clients to realize urban, metropolitan and rural projects that enhance and enliven the architectural spaces that shape and define our client's lives. Every project is a new opportunity to apply o...Read more about Koch Architects, Inc.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Koch Architects, Inc. partners with residential and commercial clients to realize urban, metropolitan and rural projects that enhance and enliven the architectural spaces that shape and define our client's lives. Every project is a new opportunity to apply o...Read more about Koch Architects, Inc.

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Everything You Need to Know About San Rafael Architects

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If you’ve determined that architectural design are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to architectural design, we can still help you find the right professional in San Rafael.

San Rafael has 50 architect professionals that can help you with your architectural design job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific architects-pros in San Rafael.

How many architects does San Rafael have?

There are around 50 companies throughout San Rafael to help you with your next architectural design job.

  • 5 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

Who should I hire if I need Architectural Design in San Rafael?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around San Rafael ready to help you with your architectural design project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Architects on Porch:

    • Klopf Architecture
      • New Avenue
        • David Kesler Architect

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          Porch Pro Headshot D A Caraway Architect

          D A Caraway Architect

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          In business without interruption - one project has always been under construction at all times, with flawless performance, zero complaints. I use a method of completing all data on the drawings then make no changes. Takes a little more time meeting with clients but I like it.
          In business without interruption - one project has always been under construction at all times, with flawless performance, zero complaints. I use a method of completing all data on the drawings then make no changes. Takes a little more time meeting with clients but I like it.
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          ARMA ARCHITECTURAL SVC

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, 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.
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          De Meza + Architecture, Inc. (DM+A)

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          De Meza + Architecture, an award-winning, full-service architecture design firm located in San Francisco, was founded in 2001 by Gregg De Meza, after an impressive career designing some of the world’s most prestigious projects. DM+A’s innovative and talented team of architects and designers create m...Read more about De Meza + Architecture, Inc. (DM+A)
          De Meza + Architecture, an award-winning, full-service architecture design firm located in San Francisco, was founded in 2001 by Gregg De Meza, after an impressive career designing some of the world’s most prestigious projects. DM+A’s innovative and talented team of architects and designers create m...Read more about De Meza + Architecture, Inc. (DM+A)
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          INTERSTICE Architects

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          INTERSTICE Architects was founded in 2000 by architect Andrew Dunbar and landscape architect Zoee Astrakhan. After years of working in separate disciplines, the arbitrary distinctions were just too constraining, so Interstice was born as a multidisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects,...Read more about INTERSTICE Architects
          INTERSTICE Architects was founded in 2000 by architect Andrew Dunbar and landscape architect Zoee Astrakhan. After years of working in separate disciplines, the arbitrary distinctions were just too constraining, so Interstice was born as a multidisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects,...Read more about INTERSTICE Architects
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          STUDIO URBIS

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          (3)
          Turn to STUDIO URBIS if you need custom home design, seismic retrofitting, or site planning. Since they were established, they have been an experienced architecture firm for the Berkeley area.
          Turn to STUDIO URBIS if you need custom home design, seismic retrofitting, or site planning. Since they were established, they have been an experienced architecture firm for the Berkeley area.
          Porch Pro Headshot Gawoski Architects - Planning and Design

          Gawoski Architects - Planning and Design

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          Doug Gawoski is a licensed Architect in California, serving homeowners in the San Francisco Bay area. Our goal is to design healthy and inspiring homes that use less resources.
          Doug Gawoski is a licensed Architect in California, serving homeowners in the San Francisco Bay area. Our goal is to design healthy and inspiring homes that use less resources.
          Porch Pro Headshot RT Design Studio

          RT Design Studio

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          Porch Pro Headshot Aetypic

          Aetypic

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          Aetypic is an integrative design practice in architecture and engineering for the built environment. Our vision is to enrich and sustain the human environment. Named after a derivation of the Latin term, atypical, Aetypic is a dynamic and progressive practice driven toward innovation through creativ...Read more about Aetypic
          Aetypic is an integrative design practice in architecture and engineering for the built environment. Our vision is to enrich and sustain the human environment. Named after a derivation of the Latin term, atypical, Aetypic is a dynamic and progressive practice driven toward innovation through creativ...Read more about Aetypic
          Porch Pro Headshot LUPINSKY & ASSOC ARCHITECTS

          LUPINSKY & ASSOC ARCHITECTS

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          Please review my work on my website "lupinsky.com"
          Please review my work on my website "lupinsky.com"
          Porch Pro Headshot Sun Architecture

          Sun Architecture

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
          Porch Pro Headshot Designs For Business

          Designs For Business

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California
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          Barrington

          Architects
          Serves San Rafael, California