Timeless ADUs for Bay Area homes.
One person designs and builds your ADU — not two. A rare combination that means clearer decisions, fewer hand-offs, and a finished home that matches the drawing.
Architect and general contractor.
Most ADUs require you to hire two separate professionals — and hope they communicate. John is licensed as both. One contract. One point of accountability. One person who has stood on your property, drawn your plans, and will run the build.
- Hire an architect
- Hire a separate contractor
- Translate between the two
- Two contracts, two markups
- Blame travels in circles
- One licensed architect & GC
- One contract, one schedule
- Designed knowing how it will be built
- Built knowing why it was designed
- One person responsible — start to finish
One discipline. One person. Since 1975.
More space.
More possibility.
An ADU isn't just an addition. It's a smarter way to use your property — and a quiet investment in how your family lives for the next thirty years.
- Rental income
A long-term, durable asset on land you already own.
- Multigenerational living
Independence with proximity. Privacy with care.
- Property value
Quality, traditional design holds value across decades.
- Future flexibility
An office today. A guest house tomorrow. A home later.
Designed with intention — so it feels like part of your home, not an afterthought.
Toolbelt on, drawing in hand.
For most of his career John didn't just design the homes — he built them, leading the crew on site himself. He still carries both licenses: architect and general contractor.
That dual experience shows up in every decision:
- —One person designs and builds — no hand-off, no translation
- —Drawings made by someone who knows what it costs to build
- —Details that hold up over time
- —Designs that respect the original home
A clear, thoughtful path from idea to keys.
Every project begins as a sketch. From first conversation through final walkthrough, you work with one person who designs and builds — so nothing is lost in translation.
See the four-step process →
Designed for homes with character.
John's work is best suited for:
- Older Bay Area homes
Craftsman, Mission Revival, Maybeck-era — the ones with soul.
- Owners who value design and detail
Where the joinery, the proportions, the trim all matter.
- Projects where integration matters
An ADU that belongs on your lot — not dropped onto it.
A few things from the drafting table.
“I always wore the toolbelt and led the crew on site. By being there every day I could truly design the project down to the last detail.”
Build something that belongs.
An ADU should feel considered — like it was always part of the property. That's the difference thoughtful design makes.
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