Kattenburg Architects

Kattenburg Architects, founded in 1981, is a full service award-winning architectural firm specializing in residential projects. Rick Kattenburg, principal architect for the firm, explains, "Many of our projects are major remodels with additions, recycling older homes and breathing new 'green' life into them, while updating their style and function... ality. We are proud to have been an important influence to the lifestyles of so many in our community." Rick Kattenburg, a licensed Architect in California since 1976, and his staff represent a team recognizing the need for developing designs reflecting the clients' personal tastes and budgets. They bring the latest in-depth knowledge for achieving a sustainable design; utilizing best practices through design, planning reviews, permit documentation, project bidding, and construction. Mr. Kattenburg holds a Master's Degree in Architecture from The University of California, Berkeley. He has taught design at San Francisco State University, University of California Berkeley Extension, and the Owner-Builder Center in Berkeley. He has designed and overseen construction on more than 400 custom residential projects. Kattenburg-designed homes grace the San Francisco suburban landscapes of Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, and the surrounding areas, and they represent the pinnacle of design for this sophisticated area.Read More