Renovating your home can feel like taking on a giant puzzle. With so many pieces to fit together—style, budget, and structural integrity—it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s where hiring a full-service architect comes in handy. Think of them as your expert puzzle-solver, equipped with knowledge and creativity that will not only bring your vision to… Continue Reading Why Hiring a Full-Service Architect is Key to Home Renovation
In a world where climate change is becoming more alarming, it’s vital to rethink how we build and design our spaces. Imagine stepping into a home that not only looks good but also works hard to protect the environment. Sustainable architecture takes this idea and runs with it, focusing on creating buildings that are energy-efficient… Continue Reading The Importance of Sustainable Practices in Architectural Design
Building a new structure is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You might be wondering how to make sure everything comes together without a hitch. Well, it all starts with smart planning and coordination. Before you even break ground, having clear architectural designs and strategies makes a world of difference. Whether you’re a first-time… Continue Reading How Architectural Design Shapes Your Dream Home: Tips for a Seamless Build
Design decisions you make can significantly influence how spacious and functional your home feels. While some might assume that enhancing space requires costly renovations or relocating to a bigger place, this isn’t necessarily true! By employing strategic planning and choosing the right furniture, even the smallest of spaces can be converted into welcoming areas that… Continue Reading How to Maximize Space and Style in Your Residential Design Project
See how Amato Architecture designed a kitchen remodel for California entertaining at its best with indoor/outdoor access from the kitchen and a drinks station–complete with a hinged window for serving outside guests. Sliding pocket doors add multi-use options to an adjacent living/guest room. [ view photos ]
Amato’s designs featured at 416 61st Street, part of the Rockridge Kitchen Tour, Sept. 23-24.
Over 500 residential, retail, and commercial developments and remodels conceptualized, designed, and built in the San Francisco Bay Area. Continue Reading Design for Purposeful Living
W.W. Dixon Home Remodeled for the New Millennium Harkening an era many regard as “simpler times,” the swaybacked roofs, arched doors, turrets and leaded glass windows define the fabled storybook mansion homes of the Bay Area. As a practitioner of this whimsical style, Oakland architect W.W. Dixon built several communities of these fanciful homes (although… Continue Reading Storybook Kitchen for a Fairytale Home