In the old days, architects, such as the master builders of the great Gothic cathedrals, had complete control of the work, not just of the design of the buildings but their construction. Fast forward ten centuries and architects, having sloughed construction responsibilities off on to contractors, rely more and more … Read More
Residential construction projects, not website, that is… Ten Beausoleil designed projects are currently under construction in seven Bay Area municipalities from Capitola and Los Gatos in the south, up the Peninsula through San Carlos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Hillsborough and Atherton, to San Francisco. We thought we would feature … Read More
Please be sure to check out this article on the website Houzz, which features one of our recently completed new homes. Roots of Style: Château Architecture Strides Through a Century Live like a lord with design details that recall French estates of old, even if they’re scaled down and updated … Read More
A few years ago we were hired to help subdivide an irregular lot to build two houses. Using some creative loopholes in the Los Altos Zoning code, we were able to gain approvals for not two, but three new home sites. This watercolor rendering was part of the subdivision application. … Read More
One of our clients in Los Altos for whom we designed a major residential remodel made the wise choice to deconstruct the existing home instead of simply demolishing it. The wood framing, bricks, fixtures, etc. can be reused and not just recycled. While deconstruction costs a little more than standard … Read More