Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Residential Architect in San Francisco
As a San Francisco Residential Architect with over 33 years of experience, I approach each project as a life-changing opportunity for my clients. My practice focuses on custom home designs, major remodels, and additions, guided by a creative relationship with each client to transform their dreams into reality. With hundreds of successful projects completed across San Francisco and the Bay Area, I combine architectural expertise with hands-on construction experience, having acted as both architect and contractor for challenging hillside homes.My design philosophy emphasizes practicality, client advocacy, and seamless integration of new spaces with existing architecture. Recognized for design excellence through awards and publications in Dwell Magazine and Rethinking the Future, I offer a unique design-build approach that prioritizes client needs throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Services
Home Remodeling
New Home Construction
Additions
Design-Build Services
Architectural Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 33 years of experience in residential architecture and construction
- Licensed architect and general contractor with hands-on project expertise
- Award-winning designs featured in Dwell Magazine and Rethinking the Future
- Client-focused approach with full project lifecycle advocacy
- Specialized in navigating San Francisco's complex permitting processes
What people say
Great advocate for clients
Completed to satisfaction
Creative solutions
Excellent communication
Award-winning designs
Services
Home Remodeling
Transform outdated homes into modern, functional spaces with custom remodeling solutions. Our process addresses structural challenges, optimizes layouts, and integrates energy-efficient features while preserving architectural integrity. Clients benefit from seamless transitions between old and new spaces, enhanced natural lighting, and tailored design elements that reflect personal style.
New Home Construction
Design and build bespoke residences from the ground up, specializing in hillside and challenging sites. We create energy-efficient, code-compliant homes with open floor plans, panoramic views, and sustainable materials. Our hands-on approach ensures precision from concept to completion, delivering architecturally significant properties that maximize site potential.
Additions
Expand living spaces with functional additions that complement existing structures. Services include vertical expansions, second-story additions, and outdoor living areas. We navigate zoning regulations and structural constraints to create seamless extensions that enhance usability while maintaining aesthetic harmony with original architecture.
Design-Build Services
Streamline projects through coordinated design and construction management. This approach ensures alignment between architectural vision and execution, with cost control, timeline efficiency, and single-point accountability. Clients receive cohesive solutions from concept to completion without coordination gaps between designers and contractors.
Architectural Consulting
Provide expert advice on feasibility studies, permitting processes, and design optimization. Services include site analysis, code compliance reviews, and material selection guidance. Clients gain strategic insights to make informed decisions about complex architectural challenges and project planning.
People
Architect Andrew Morrall
Architect & Founder
Licensed architect and general contractor with 33+ years of experience in residential design. Holds degrees from Illinois Institute of Technology and has completed hundreds of Bay Area projects. Specializes in complex hillside homes and historic renovations.
Bernard Tong
Consulting Architect
Licensed California architect with experience in project management and design consulting. Holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley and has worked on diverse projects across the Bay Area.
Questions
What types of residential projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom home designs, major remodels, additions, and hillside constructions across San Francisco and the Bay Area.
How does your design-build approach benefit clients?
Our integrated approach ensures seamless coordination between design and construction phases, reducing costs, minimizing delays, and maintaining design integrity throughout the project.
Can you handle complex permitting challenges?
Yes, we have extensive experience navigating San Francisco's permitting processes, including discretionary reviews and neighborhood opposition resolution.
Do you work outside the San Francisco Bay Area?
While based in San Francisco, we complete projects throughout the Bay Area, including Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, and Redwood City.
What sets your firm apart from other architects?
Our unique combination of architectural licensing, general contracting experience, and 33+ years of local expertise ensures practical, client-focused solutions from concept to completion.
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