Journal
Notes from the studio.
Plain writing about budgets, process and material decisions — the things clients ask about most.
Budget · May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
What a Bay Area renovation really costs
Honest ranges for kitchens, baths and whole-home work in San Francisco and the North Bay — and the line items that move them most.
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Process · March 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Why one studio should hold both the design and the build
When the person who drew the detail is also accountable for the schedule, the detail survives the build.
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Design · January 19, 2026 · 4 min read
A monochrome house is not a cold one
Working within black, white and grey forces every other decision — texture, light, proportion — to do more work.
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