Last updated on May 22nd, 2024 at 10:17 am
Located in the San Ramon Valley, Danville takes great pride in having been consistently regarded as one of the best places to live in Contra Costa County. Rather than calling itself a city, it refers to itself as a town and provides its residents with a pleasant suburban feel. You’ll see that pride in the area’s architectural scene, homes range in style from the most modern designs to quaint, traditionally inspired spaces.
Our editorial team decided to highlight five of the best residential architects in the area: these firms are behind some of Danville’s most beautiful homes. They were chosen based on their experience, skill, and expertise.
Barry & Wynn Architects
379 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526
Barry and Wynn Architects specializes in residential, commercial, recreational, and civic architectural projects. It extends its services throughout Northern California and provides its clients with an extensive range of architectural work. Since its inception, the firm has curated an excellent clientele list along with a variety of project types. The firm uses only the best materials and is well-regarded for its innovative techniques and approaches. Namesakes Blair Barry and Steven Wynn lead the firm. Blair’s family has been in construction since 1954 and he has served on Danville’s Heritage Resource Commission, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board. Wynn, on the other hand, is a Santa Barbara native who has collaborated with Barry for nearly two decades.
Under their leadership, the firm has been repeatedly noted for its excellent new homes, remodels, and additions. Together, they have secured a solid reputation for the firm and have enabled it to win numerous awards. Their best work is showcased in the photo above. It was completed in 2014 and features a wonderful retreat with lovely craftsman details.
Eric Shephard Architects, Inc.
320 Sycamore Valley Road West Danville CA 94526
Eric Shephard Architects has the expertise required for residential and restaurant projects. It operates out of its office in Danville and offers its clients full-service design, construction documents, and construction support for a variety of project types. It assists its clients throughout the entire process, from conception all the way through to completion. At its helm is its namesake Eric Shephard, a Californian native and UC Berkeley Graduate. He has traveled nationally and abroad, which has influenced the firm’s work in stellar ways. He is licensed in California and many other states across the US. The firm has been featured in publications like Home Awakening and offers a look into its expert designs via its excellent portfolio.
Its best work can be seen in the project featured. For this custom estate, the firm opted for a classic theme to define a custom California Farmhouse aesthetic. Dormer and trellised windows, exposed beams, and various custom finishes all complete the lovely effect.
Francis Garcia Architect
2950 Buskirk Ave., Suite # 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Francis Garcia Architect offers a full and comprehensive range of architectural services. The firm specializes in every facet of the building process and built an excellent portfolio for itself. This gallery depicts homes varying in design, ranging from modern and contemporary spaces to classic Spanish-Calfironian revivals and Mediterranean architecture and finishes. Its principal Francis Garcia has been designing custom homes in the San Francisco East Bay since 1985. He and his team handle every design phase and go the extra mile to understand a client’s lifestyle and needs. That deep comprehension results in tasteful spaces that realize a client’s vision.
Its best work can be seen in the project featured. For this home, the firm opted for a classic themes for a new definition of California Farmhouse. Dormer and trellised windows, exposed beams, and various custom finishes all complete the lovely effect.
Wenzelwerk
290 Rose St STE B, Danville, CA 94526
Established in 2016, Wenzelwerk extends its services throughout Northern California. It specializes in residential design and is particularly noted for its new homes, remodels, renovations, and outstanding planning. The firm’s approach emphasizes the importance of combining all consultants and professionals under one management team, so as to keep the entire process seamless and cohesive. The firm is also well-regarded for its excellent sustainability practices, with its projects noted for their great lighting, indoor air quality, and functionality. In addition to all of this, Wenzelwerk provides accessory dwelling unit services, flats, home additions, and conversions. It achieves all of its goals through stellar 3D-planning software, allowing for accurate plans and estimates and minimizing the possibility of any major revisions.
The project above primarily employs a modern design rendered in wood, stone, and various other natural materials and elements. The design includes water harvesting cisterns and rain-chains. Thermally-insulated exterior walls and upgraded insulation cuts down on utility bills.
William Wood Architects
301 HARTZ AVENUE #203 Danville, CA 94526
William Wood Architects is an award-winning firm that provides its clients with an excellent range of services. The firm works directly with homeowners to craft designs that address their needs and ideas. Aside from its residential projects, the firm has also taken on several large commercial centers. The firm specializes in everything, from renovations to new construction. It has been praised for its meticulous methods and it adheres to the highest of standards. It will not compromise quality and can take on projects regardless of scale or complexity. Some of its most noteworthy awards include various design accolades for its single-family homes. It has also had the opportunity to be featured in publications like Architectural Lifestyles.
The firm’s portfolio depicts a rich range of spaces and homes. The firm’s ability to instill and infuse creativity together with functionality is impressive. The project above captures that skill. For this home, the firm was challenged with working on a French Country-inspired estate. The end result features stucco finishes, rounded Tudor-like roofs coupled with dormer windows, elegant shutters, and inviting archways.
