Arcanum architecture

Arcanum Architecture: The Best-Kept Secret in the Bay Area Design World

Arcanum Architecture, Inc. is a San Francisco-based architectural firm that has been providing exceptional design services to clients for over two decades. Founded by Richard Beard, Arcanum Architecture has become known as the best-kept secret in the Bay Area design world, bringing skill and experience to every project.

At Arcanum Architecture, we believe that great architecture is not just about creating beautiful buildings but also about creating spaces that are functional and sustainable. Our team of architects and designers work closely with clients to understand their needs and vision for their project. We then use our expertise to create designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and efficient.

Our Services

At Arcanum Architecture, we offer a wide range of architectural services including:

1. Residential Design: We specialize in designing custom homes that reflect our clients' unique style and personality while also meeting their functional needs.

2. Commercial Design: Our team has extensive experience designing commercial spaces such as offices, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels.

3. Interior Design: We offer interior design services for both residential and commercial projects.

4. Sustainable Design: At Arcanum Architecture, we are committed to sustainable design practices that minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy efficiency.

5. Historic Preservation: Our team has experience working on historic preservation projects where we strive to preserve the character of historic buildings while making them functional for modern use.

Our Process

At Arcanum Architecture, we believe that collaboration is key to creating successful projects. That's why we work closely with our clients throughout every stage of the design process from initial concept development through construction administration.

We begin each project by listening carefully to our client's needs and vision for their space. From there, we develop a detailed program outlining all aspects of the project including budget constraints, timeline expectations, site analysis reports etc., which helps us ensure all parties involved have a clear understanding of what will be required moving forward before any designs or plans are created so everyone can be on board with what they want out of this partnership!

Once this program is established it allows us more freedom when it comes time designing because now there isn't any confusion or miscommunication between parties involved which could lead down an unproductive path later down line if left unchecked early enough during planning stages!

Next comes schematic design where sketches are created based on client feedback from previous meetings along with site analysis reports etc., which help us determine how best utilize space available given constraints outlined earlier during programming phase mentioned above!

After schematic designs have been approved by client(s), next step involves developing detailed drawings (floor plans/elevations/sections/details) using computer aided drafting software like AutoCAD or Revit depending upon complexity level required per individual job specifications provided beforehand so everything stays consistent throughout entire process until final product delivered at end result!

Finally construction documents phase begins where everything gets finalized before actual building starts taking place; these include permit sets (which get submitted city officials), bidding sets (which go out contractors), & finally construction sets (which get used during actual building process).