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Klacka Design
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars31 May 2019
“We are working on our third project with John. The first was a roof deck over a new accessory room which integrates so seamlessly with the rest of the house that it looks like it was part of the original house. The second was a gorgeous standalone building in the backyard which is a combination cottage, outside potting shed and chicken coop, all under one roof and designed to optimize the use of our natural breeze. Now he's working on an internal remodel that will include a new kitchen and convert an outdoor patio into an atrium with a loft. We can't praise John enough. His designs are innovative and reflect our tastes. And he's a joy to work with.”
Jeanne Liem Architecture + Design
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars25 August 2013
“I strongly recommend Jeanne Liem. My company worked with her on designing and building-out residential projects. Jeanne has a terrific aesthetic and is really hard working. She took the time to truly understand what we wanted and made our vision a reality. From beginning until the end, she has been very professional, responsive, proactive, and being able to come up with multiple solutions to simple and complex problems we encountered during construction. Their design elements are so elegant and well matched with our concept that exceeded my expectations in many ways. Also, they did all those within the budget requirements. They were flexible in all the areas we worked. She made everything so easy and smooth. I do not even want to imagine what would happen if we have taken another route instead of working with her.”
Marengo Morton Architects
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 December 2012
“Renovating your home is a once in a life time experience and there are so many details I was nervous. Working with Claude-Anthony Marengo and his, talent, professionalism and care brought all of our dreams to life. We are so happy we are now working on our second home with Marengo Morton”
Oasis Architecture & Design
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars22 December 2016
“Mark is an amazing architect and all around nice guy. I've worked on several projects with Mark and each one is uniquely beautiful. Scratch that, his work is stunning, which makes it easy for me to take terrific photos of his artistry.”
BVM Design, Inc.
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars31 August 2016
“After finding him on Yelp with good reviews, we had BVM design a 655 sq. ft. residence that incorporated a pre existing building. He was responsive to emails and calls and gave us a surprising number of designs. He was able to give us exactly what we wanted, despite our ideas being communicated rather poorly over the many many interruptions of small children. It was not cheap, but I don't really know what others charge. Also, when our general contractor saw the plans he said "boy, this guy knows how to draw!!" Overall, he was really easy to work with, gave us exactly what we wanted, and impressed other professionals in his field. What more could you want??”
Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars31 July 2013
“Bill did the design and architecture on an amazing contemporary 3000 sq ft whole house remodel in Mission Hills, San Diego. San Diego Home and Garden Magazine selected this project as their 2010 whole house remodel of the year, and the house was featured on the 2012 San Diego Dwell Home Tour. The project has also been in multiple local and national publications, and is more perfect than we could have ever hoped for. Bill was the genius behind our dream home, thank you Bill!!!”
GAIA Inspired Design & Consulting
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars13 January 2015
“Kim was fun and full of ideas to make my renovation fit my style. She was such a pleasure to work with!”
Kristin von Zweck, Architect
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars19 November 2014
“Kristin designed the remodel for my home in Encinitas. In a matter of a few hours she overcame design problems we had been struggling with for months, then went on to polish the design into a stand-out plan that has been a joy to live in. This was a complete home remodel. We expanded the master bath, added a new bath, moved and expanded the kitchen, expanded the living room, and added a studio. The end result took advantage of our 180-degree view (which the original design didn't) and cost far less than selling and moving into a comparable property with a similar view, if we had been able to find one.”
sk7 design studios, inc.
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars20 October 2013
“Sam is very capable and delivered exactly what we requested. Very capable and easy to work with during the process. Very responsive.”
SD Design Studio
Architects in San Diego, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 September 2015
“Style, quality, professionalism and service , exactly what we were looking for for our new home! we love the new look after we remodeled almost every room in the house! now it looks like a brand new home.”
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An architect is a professional who designs and creates building plans, ensuring the building is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They collaborate with clients to understand their needs and create designs that meet their requirements. Architects also consider building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles in their designs. They may oversee the construction process to ensure it aligns with the design intent.
The most popular Architectural Services in San Diego are:
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  2. How do you approach the design process and collaborate with clients?
  3. Are there other expenditures that I might have missed and how can I sensibly cut those costs?
  4. What is your estimated timeline for completing the project?
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  6. How do you handle project changes or unexpected issues?
  7. Do you have experience with sustainable design practices?
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A well-chosen architect can design a home that is specifically tailored to your family's lifestyle. Highly competent and professionally-trained designers, many architects in San Diego, CA also use sustainable design principles to maximise the site and materials used, so your home uses less energy and saves you money in the long term.

If your renovation is more than a simple benchtop replacement or roof re-tiling job, then it may be time to find an architect in San Diego, CA who can manage your project from start to finish. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, the scope can span from planning sustainable design into your renovations, to selecting furniture and even interior finishes.

How do I find the right architect for my home design project?


An architect is often the first person you hire for your project. Before taking steps to find an architect in San Diego, CA, ask yourself what you want to achieve from your renovation or home construction. Do you want to improve the liveability and sustainability of your home, or simply expand? What style of architecture do you prefer? Once you have established your motivation, research architects that have completed similar house designs in your San Diego locale and within a comparable budget to yours.

Undergoing renovations, house extensions or building a new home entirely can be stressful. For this reason, it’s important that you and your chosen architect get along and share the same values, especially if you require an architect to help you refine your brief. To establish this rapport, you may need to meet several times with the architects on your shortlist before making a final decision on who you hire. The relationship you have with your architect is very personal, and will involve discussions of your habits, hobbies and tastes, so you want to ensure you have picked someone you feel comfortable in sharing this information with.

Most importantly, you need to trust that your architect will manage your home improvement or house design within budget, while working with site constraints, and coordinating the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

Ideally, your San Diego, CA architect will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Your architect may be needed to select and hire California subcontractors (e.g. builders, engineers and landscape architects) just as they may need to negotiate contracts with stakeholders. A good client-architect relationship will ensure they are your biggest advocate along the way during construction.

Finally, remember that the most well-known or established architect may not provide the right architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project.

Questions to ask prospective residential architects in San Diego, CA:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • What types of renderings (3-D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include?
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (The architect's personal style could interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a project manager and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Do you foresee any complications with this project?

    Find residential architects on Houzz. To find the best San Diego, CA architect for your home design project, narrow your search to find professionals in San Diego, CA. Then browse their latest projects and read reviews. You can also look through photos of projects to find an interior architect or designer who has worked on a project similar to yours.