Beausoleil Architects

Beausoleil helped with what turned out to be almost an entire house remodel. Now that we’re in the process of settling back into our home, one resounding feeling that’s ever-​present is that the house functions beautifully. Having all of the space working out so well and an awesome staircase uniting the two floors – so uplifting! We’re giddy with the possibilities instead of grudgingly making do with cold, closed-​off rooms.
We’re so grateful for Bob and Christine’s vision, professionalism, patience, and guidance throughout the remodel process.

For our remodel, which was basically all-​new construction (we kept only the foundation and studs, and added several extensions), we selected Bob Boles of Beausoleil Architects. He is a licensed architect based in San Francisco but he has done at least two jobs in San Carlos. He was absolutely fantastic and we can’t recommend him highly enough. Our site and our situation imposed many constraints on the design and time after time he worked with those constraints to create an innovative design that exactly captured what we were looking for. In fact, when people ask us why we didn’t just tear everything down and start over, given how extensively we chose to renovate, part of the answer is that we felt so strongly about the design Bob was able to come up with that we didn’t think we could improve on it, even with a clean slate. He is very skilled and easy to work with but above all he really listens to what his clients are saying and does not try to impose his own vision. Fabulous experience, highly recommended.

I highly recommend Beausoleil Architects. As a custom home builder in Silicon Valley, I work with a lot of architects. I hired Bob and Christine to design the remodel of my own home. They are that good!
I have worked on a half dozen projects with them over the years, and they have always come through for us with creative ideas and solutions. I have brought them in to rescue design projects several times when the project architect did not provide enough details. I have worked with them on whole house, extremely energy efficient remodels. Every time they have come thru and given us both great design, and great details from which to build.
If you want great design you can be proud of, and plans your builder can actually build from, hire them. They will take care of you and deliver what they promise.

I have known Bob and Christine Boles for many years and they have drawn up plans for multiple residential remodeling projects for our home.
You can read further if you must, but let me just say that I have absolutely no hesitancy in recommending them for any architectural project. Period.
But, okay, if you must know why, here you go…
CREATIVITY — The best part about meeting with Bob and Christine is that they think of creative space use like no one else. With each project my wife and I thought, «Damn, that is an awesome idea, we would have NEVER thought about doing that.» Bob and Christine make a great team, able to both dream about the possibilities as well as think through the realistic nature of those dreams.
SUSTAINABILITY — I can’t wait until the next project that will utilize their deep commitment to and expertise in green technology. If you are in search of architects who can help you to think through ways to preserve energy, conserve natural resources and basically help save the planet, Bob and Christine are your people!
INTEGRITY — Being one who knows absolutely nothing about the technicalities of the architecture process, I have found working with Bob and Christine to be one of great attention and integrity. They are patient with the questions, thorough in their answers and never did we simply feel like clients who were paying for services. On more than one occasion we needed to scale down a project or get multiple estimates and we always felt like were given a wide breadth from which to choose. Bob and Christine not only care about the project and but they also care about the people involved.
Seriously folks. .. if you are looking for someone to help you think through the entire process of a remodel, dare I say that you would be foolish NOT to give them a call and explore the possibilities.
Seriously. Go. Now. Call them. ..

i have worked with Bob and Christine on two very different projects. The first was a tear down and new build. After listening to my wants and needs, they provided 5 floor plans; we ended up combining two for a 6^th floor plan. They then advised through to completion. Bob explored unique finish treatments; he was very creative through the whole process. The second project was a complete interior renovation of a 100+ yr. old house on the coast. Bob and Christine creatively improved the flow of the floor plan by moving doorways and removing a wall. Their attention to detail is unsurpassed. Bob and Christine are a joy to work with – very knowledgeable, professional, reasonable, calm and timely. Bob met with the planning and building depts. to effectively resolve any issues. i have interviewed 10+ architects and i will only use Beausoleil.