We have just been asked a question about doing pre-fab construction. What are the pros and cons, and specifically what about doing it in San Francisco? First of all, as far as San Francisco is concerned, our feeling is that … Continue reading →

One of the questions we get often when we begin working with clients is how much will the project cost. There are several ways to determine this, and like the design process, there are many elements involved; the earlier it … Continue reading →

Here is a recently completed remodel of a kitchen in a San Francisco flat. It was a tight space before, but once two of the walls were removed it really opened up the living room to the kitchen. An island … Continue reading →

One of the arguments for saving water that is a struggle for owners to accept is the fact that since water is so inexpensive, the return on investment for building water saving systems does not pencil out. The way California … Continue reading →

Here is a familiar form every licensed California architect has seen. This is the license renewal form sent by The California Architects Board, within California’s Department of Consumer Affairs. They regulate the practice of architecture in California. Ironically, an organization … Continue reading →

As the year 2011 comes to a close, we share with you some favorite buildings we were lucky enough to visit this year. We always make an effort to see buildings wherever we go, but 2011 was special because we … Continue reading →

Remodelist featured our Lafayette house, have a look! Thank you Remodelista! http://remodelista.com/posts/architect-visit-lafayette-remodel-by-hart-wright-architects-east-bay-aia-home-tour

Instead of showing you our work and explaining our ideas, this entry is about some of the places and things that have inspired us. We presented these images in person at the AIA East Bay office when they hosted a … Continue reading →

Our Lafayette Project Will be featured on 8/13/11.  Please save the date for the first ever AIA East Bay Home Tours, August 13, 2011, where you will see one of our projects featured!   For more information visit: http://www.aiaeb.org/hometours.htm An article … Continue reading →

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