After building from the ground up a custom Single Family Home in the Oakland Hills,  I started Free Lancing as an Architect.  I continued my career as an Architect, working as a Project Architect on large Projects within San Francisco Firms.  I began aquiring clients and repeat clients, and in 2003 maintained a robust client base and opened my own firm.

Awards:

2011   NARI First Place Design Award - Residential Remodel 500k

2011   NARI  Design Merit Award - Residential Remodel 500k

2010   NARI First Place Design Award - Residential Kitchen 80k

2009   NARI First Place Design Award - Residential Addition 250k

2009  NARI First Place Design Award - Resideintial Remodel 250k

2009  AngiesList.com Super Sevice Award

2008  AngiesList.com Super Service Award

2007  American Institute of Architects National Photography Award - Second Place

2007  American Institute of Architects National Photography Award - Honorable Mention

2007  AngiesList.com Super Service Award

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The 2nd  Oakland Hills Modern Home built by the Architect from the ground up on a steep and challenging Hillside. The San Francisco Bay Area Modern Home and Studio was Designed by the Architect and his Partner to live and work in.

Efficiency of Design and Budget were the focus for creating a small, affordable Home and Studio.  Comprised of 1,520 square feet of Living Space on 3 Levels, the emphasis was to create Expansiveness despite the relatively small size.  Open Floor Plans on all 3 Levels and small, strategic, Balconied Spaces overlooking and flowing into each Level create a Spacious Feel. Large Window Walls lend to the openness, featuring Canyon and filtered Bay Views. Bringing the outdoors in was achieved by integrating the intimate Front Yard Wild Flower Garden with the Main Living Space.  The minimalist design features include white massing with the warmth of wood finishes.

Environmental Features include expansive Solar Panels, Less Heating and Cooling due to the small Roof and Footprint allowed by the Stacked Design, and Drought Resistant Landscaping. The Design features Clean Minimal lines and Surfaces while allowing the warmth of Wood and Expansive Light to mingle.  The fulcrum of the design is a central Galleried Space with 3 Large Tiered Skylights for displaying Art.  Each of the Spaces flow from this Central Axis.  The Central Gallery can be viewed from any space in the House.  The Exterior features minimalist White, Displaying the Sculptural Design.

Oakland Hills Modern Home

We've been working with Andy for the last several months on our 3rd and 4th story addition project in upper Noe Valley.  

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We've just completed our 2nd Major Remodel with Andy after having the pleasure of working with him several years ago on our 2nd story addition.
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The best compliment I can give Andy as an Architect is that after completing a successful entire house remodel and addition project several years ago,  we...

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