Best Architecture Firms in San Jose

Looking for the best architecture firms in San Jose? We have our top list with residential, commercial, civic, higher education, and other project types.

Note: “best” is determined by the size of the firm, scope of the projects completed, and overall popularity of the firm. This list is also in no order.

Carmago & Associates

Person Residence. Tap the image or click here to learn more about the project.

Project Types

Residential

Specializing in a variation of projects, Carmago & Associates have worked on every type of construction management, commercial, residential, renovations, and common types of architectural projects in the industry. Based in San Jose, they serve many of the surrounding areas with the reputation of excellent services and high-quality results supported by their client’s feedback. The owner of the company, Maurice Carmago has been performing architectural work in the South Bay Area since 1979 and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.

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Aedis

Aedis Headquarters. Tap the image or click here to learn more about this project.

Project Types

Education, Civic, and Commercial

Aedis has been around for almost 70 years. They came into business under a different name of Kal Porter & Associates. In this line of work, Aedis has proven for many decades that they can continue to provide excellent service and quality results. They specialize in designing educational facilities, community organization centers, and municipal structures while serving only the Bay Area, with offices in Sacramento and San Jose. Visit their website here to see some of the projects. You will be surprised to see some of the most notable community landmarks were built by Aedis.

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Anderson Brule Architects, Inc.

Cambrian Branch Park Library. Tap the image or click here to learn more about this project.

Project Types

Civic, Education, Health & Wellness, and Residential

ABA established their names very early back in 1984. They became one of the most prominent architects in their area of operation, due to their reputable work in San Jose and surrounding areas. Their customers have said wonderful things about their commitment to high-quality results with attention to detail. They have completed architectural tasks from construction of clinics, libraries, private Pre-K-12, higher education facilities, student housing, multi-family housing, single-family housing and much more. They are known to specialize in residential projects, medical facilities, education facilities, and community housing. In 2019 their Managing Principal, Lee Salin was awarded the honor of being elevated to the American Institute of Architects prestigious College of Fellows. To view more of their accomplishments and work, view their website by clicking below.

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BCA Architects

Skyling College Environmental Sciences Building. Tap the image or click here to learn more about this project.

Project Types

Educational, Commerical, and Civic

Recently in 2017, BCA Architects won first place in a competition hosted by the American Institute of Architects’ Central Valley Chapter. The competition was to develop an environment that would give people an incentive to go out and visit Sacramento’s Albert Winn Park located at 1616 28th Street in midtown Sacramento. They serve San Jose and surrounding areas specializing in commercial construction, civic buildings, and educational facilities. Established themselves back in 1989 with renovations, religious buildings, public works offices, community gathering areas, restaurants, assisted living housing, and much more. For more information about BCA Architects, visit their website by clicking the button below.

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Innovative Concepts

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Project Types

Residential

Innovative Concepts have specialized in remodeling, custom residential designs, and additions since they came into business in 1978. Servicing the greater Bay Area for over the past 40 years, they have built a long-lasting relationship within their area of operation from their hefty reputation. Maintaining an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau and the various building and planning departments of the Bay Area, their primary objective is striving to provide quality services beyond industry standards. To see some results of their outstanding results of residential development, view their portfolio on their website by hitting the button below.

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Nelson Worldwide

Project Types

Commercial, Educational, Hospitality, Civic, Industrial, and Mixed-Use

Once known as AAI with offices in only Pleasanton and San Jose, Nelson Worldwide is known to specialize in corporate environments, interior designs, building repositioning, engineering plans, architectural illustrations, and tenant planning. Keeping a strong reputation from their clients and professional manner of work Nelson Worldwide has completed very detailed projects for high revenue companies Macy’s, Google, T-Mobile, Kroger, Target, Hershey’s, Cisco, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Hilton, HSBC, and many more. They have grown to serve clients internationally with over 25 offices and a team of more than 1,100 people. See their website below to follow their progress and view their portfolio of projects.

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J. Kretschmer Architect

Sunnyvale Master bedroom & Living Room Addition. To see more images of their portfolio, tap the image or click here.

Project Types

Residential and Commercial

This young architect firm has been around for less than 20 years servicing the Bay Area. The principal architect, Jennifer Kretschmer is licensed with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Jennifer Kretschmer is a member of the American Institute of Architects and graduated fromCal Poly San Luis Obispo. Since they were founded in 2003, J. Kretschmer Architect has completed tasks of murals, signs, models, design development, custom artwork, master planning, site design, contractor hiring services, pre-designing, and interior designs. They are known to specialize in landscaping, medical facilities, office centers, restaurants, recreational facilities, storefront facades, remodels, and custom residential projects. With a large portfolio list and gallery on their website, you can see some of the results of their jaw-dropping work.

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BAR Architects

38 Delores. To learn more about this project, tap the image or click here.

Project Types

Residential, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Educational, and Civic

With over 180 awards, BAR Architects is a certified San Francisco Bay Area Green Business. In the last 3 years, they have won over 13 awards that range from best design to best housing. They have a consistent line of Real Estate Deals of the Year Awards for their wonderful prices. Thanks to their highly satisfied clients, they have received constant referrals since they came into the business over 50 years ago. Specializing in commercial, corporate, institutional, multi-family, entertainment, and custom homes, their portfolio continues to expand with their reputation. To see some of their notable work, visit their website by clicking the button below.

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HGA

Aurora Health Center. Tap the image or click here to learn more about this project.

Project Types

Cultural, Civic, Corporate, Educational, Government, and Healthcare

In 1953 Hamel and Green was created by Richard Hammel and Curt Green in the basement of Mr.Green in San Francisco. In 1954 they met with Bruce Abrahamson and the company became known as Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson (HGA) while serving clients in the Bay Area. Since their growth from over 60 years ago, they have specialized in the construction of government facilities, educational facilities, medical institutions, multi-housing structures, libraries, and many more on an international scale. They have designed structures that serve many markets from science and technology to community and civic. With their massive workforce and long historical portfolio to support them, they continue to acquire new clients and partnerships. View their website below for their latest news and portfolio gallery.

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AKH Structural Engineers, Inc.

South Valley National Bank. To learn more about this project, tap the image or click here.

Project Types

Commercial, Educational, Institutional, and Municipal

AKH Structural Engineers have been in business since 1970. With almost 50 years of service, they have completed over 5,500 projects for their clients in San Francisco and surrounding areas. Their projects have been for a large variety of industries such as commercial markets, public art buildings, educational facilities, remodeling, institutional facilities, municipal buildings, and sustainable housing. They maintain their high level of quality reputation with their history of hospitals, schools, retail buildings, and custom residences projects. To see more of what AKH Structural Engineers offer, visit their website by clicking the button below.

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