S2 Architects

We first worked with Nancy and John over ten years ago when they provided the full range of design, drawing, permitting and construction management services for a major $400,000 kitchen, master bath/bedroom and back half of the house renovation. Their work was exceptional, from designing a new floor plan which maximized our space utilization given city code limitations, to riding herd on an extensive cabinetry contract and a general construction contract. At the end of the day the design and execution was nearly flawless and where issues arose with the general contractor they hung with us, even months after the project was completed. This year, we called on S2 to help us think through the remodeling of the last two original rooms in the house, a second bath and bedroom. We agreed to a simply pay for time invested fee arrangement, and again they were great, offering design ideas, drawings where necessary as well as offering suggestions for specialists: cabinets; tile; shower glass etc. Although a miscommunication with the cabinet maker, as to who they should be taking directions/measurement from, resulted in a more strained relationship than in the past, Nancy went out of her way to make sure that we felt that we were treated fairly, even though S2 had to absorb some of the cost out of their own pocket. While we appreciated the gesture, I’m afraid it left a bad taste in their mouth. Fortunately, the house is now done, for if I were to have to find another architectural firm, I’m afraid I’d be hard pressed to find another as creative and as diligent as S2.