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Fredrick Stoenner Architecture
4.1(
11
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Fred is a God send. His work is amazing he is the definition of professional. This is the best architect in Sacramento he helped me build Daddy Os Smokehouse the best bbq on Sacramento. I'm forrver grateful and I'd recommend Fred to anyone looking for architectural services. I've sent him to my close friend to help build his restaurant and he's doing a great job as well for them."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
StudioNorth
4.9(
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther responded quickly to my inquiry, made me feel comfortable in determining what could be done with the space on a limited budget, offered many options and followed through with updates and contacts efficiently so that I had the best solutions and products available to complete the project."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stacey Lapuk Interiors
5.0(
5
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Designer - Building

Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

BUDGETS: We offer a number of services to accommodate various budgets.\n\nNOTE: All of our timeless designs incorporate Biophilic Design principles - aligning your interiors with nature - for your health, well-being and happiness.\n\n1. Hourly Consultations. Online or onsite (Sonoma or Marin Counties). $300. per hour.\n\n2. NEW "Design For You" - Affordable, curated room design. Includes consultations, plans, design boards and shopping carts to implement yourself with order support. $2,600. per room.\n\n3. Full-Service Custom Design. Our clients' budgets typically begin at $75,000. We can implement your project over time as budget allows. We care. About you. About extraordinary design. And about our critical need for a connection to nature. We care that your experience transforming your home is one of joy and satisfaction.\n\nCelebrating over 35 years of national award-winning, internationally published and televised residential interior design. American Society of Interior Designers.\n

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Response time2 days
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

When you think about Arts and Crafts-style homes, you probably think of a Craftsman house or a bungalow-style Craftsman. Craftsman is one of the major styles developed during the Arts and Crafts movement, but it checks most boxes. Craftsman houses have low-pitched roofs, exposed rafters, open floor plans, and stunning wood finish.

In most cases, you should hire a draftsperson for simpler projects like minor home renovations, and you should hire an architect for new construction, structural changes to your home, and large home add-ons. If you’re working on a larger project that demands an architect or structural engineer, your professional will often have a draftsperson on staff and include their services in your estimate.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

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