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Top-Rated Architects in San Jose - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
WILLIAM FISHER ARCHITECTURE INC.
5.0(
7
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding, custom service! Bill Fisher is quite simply the best architect in Santa Cruz...not only for my house, but he designed the large residential building on North Pacific and River. Fast, expert, and affordable... Bill will help you navigate the code maze in Santa Cruz and get your plans approved and built. Definitely will use/recommend him again and again."
Beach Home Remodel
Kitchen and Living Room Remodel
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+12

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for SSA
SSA
5.0(
22
)
Architect

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent Architect We hired SSA, Inc. for the exterior and interior remodel of our Autobody shop building. It is a challenging project since the building was never upgraded to be current code compliant. There are existing items to be legalized as well. Sharmila, Owner/Principal Architect is very knowledgable, experienced and familiar with city process, current building and fire codes. She is very personable, creative and suggested solutions and design that are both effecient for our setup as well as acceptable by the City. She and her competent, effecient team of engineers delivered design plans, renderings, drawing sets in a fast paced timeline so we do not have lags in our operations. SSA, Inc and team have expereince working with the building departments in all cities in the bay area. They communicate promptly and effectively with plan checkers and building officials. She is a fantastic architect who always works for the best outcome for her client. We are very thankful to have hired her and highly recommend her companys services for your remodel, addition or new construction project."
living
living
kitchen
bathroom
kitchen

+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
)
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich knows his business. He's thorough, very reasonable in pricing, and follows up until the job is complete. He's easy to work with, and responds instantly to questions. If you need building plans for permits or design, Rich will get it done."
Lay-out,Installation
Frame work
Access Stair, 1 of 2
How we found them, 1 of 6
2 of 6

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for V&M Landscaping
V&M Landscaping
5.0(
14
)
Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would like to giver V & M an A+++! Veronica and Oscar are fantastic to work with. They went over the plans with us and were very flexible with any changes we wanted to make. The final outcome is just beautiful. They made this whole project so easy. You will be so happy with them. They are very talented and knowledgeable with plants and materials. They also repurposed materials like river rocks from the parking strip to make a beautiful dry riverbed in the old lawn area. New stone facia was placed over the old, tired looking brick. They planted a beautiful variety of plants and 2 trees. The parking strip also came out great! I can't say enough good things about Veronica and Oscar. I am now looking around to see what other projects we can tackle together!!"
Additional Photos
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+11

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Brother & Brother Builders
Brother & Brother Builders
4.5(
244
)
Architect

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team did amazing job on my bathroom remodel project. The crew showed up every day and was extremely hard working. Great attention to details and quality of craftsmanship. Daniel & Nick were super responsive and always helpful. Theyâ ve made whole experience super smooth and it was a cruise for me. Thanks to the whole team for amazing job!"
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling
modern kitchen remodeling

+3333

Response time6 hrs
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Team2 Architecture + Design
Team2 Architecture + Design
4.5(
25
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"OMG, what a great experience! Team2 came up with a great design for our home addition, was detailed in design and requested changes and worked with us through the city process for permits. The addition turned out great and would thoroughly recommend Team2 to any person seeking professional architect services."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for AxisTerra Design Studio
AxisTerra Design Studio
5.0(
6
)
ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was referred to Phani at AxisTerra Design by structural engineer I hired for my home renovation project to remove load bearing walls in living room. The referral is like god send in a stressful state where my home renovation project permit is pending for 2 months and San Jose city came back asking for kitchen architectural plans for permit issuance. Phani very quickly helped and provided the design plan in two days. He followed up with me multiple times to get all the details needed to avoid back and forth iterations. Phani shared the plans on the same night at 10 P.M. Once, I confirmed the next, he shared the stamped plans. I already referred AxisTerra Design to a friend for his home renovation project, and without any doubt or hesitation recommend AxisTerra Design for any home renovation project."
Single-Family Home Kitchen Rendering
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Single-Family Home Front Elevation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for Ogle Design
Ogle Design
4.9(
8
)
Architect - For Business

Serving San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Delays are always headache. So, Ogle Design is a high level group of professionals that delivered my project on time. No delays!!"
Modern Deck
Modern Deck 2
Exterior Contemporary
Kitchen Island
Living Room

+14

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects FAQs, answered by experts

In most cases, you don't need to hire an architect for a garage conversion. Your garage conversion contractor should have the skills and experience to help create your desired design. However, if the scope of the conversion is large and complex, and your budget allows, it's smart to hire an architect to oversee the design.

Some architects include interior design in their portfolio of offerings, while some architectural firms employ interior designers to handle that aspect of home building projects or refer clients to interior designers they’ve worked with in the past. Ask a local architect whether they offer interior design services as well.

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

Utilize CAD software for precision, modern design visualization, and alterations.

It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.

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