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Aardvark Architecture's Recent Designs

images from some recent projects

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I'm thrilled to share that Aardvark Architecture is a Best of Houzz 2025 winner! I'm so proud of the client reviews my firm received last year, and I'm grateful for the opportunity design amazing custom homes for them.

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Finishes are getting installed at Laurens Santa Clara courtyard home. Can't wait to see the fully finished project in just a few more weeks

I love love love getting great 5-star reviews from my clients, even before construction begins! Thank you Lisa!

"We first got to know Sean when he was working at another firm. We liked him right away. We loved his designs, his speed, his responsiveness, his personality. When we found out he was starting his own firm, we couldn't wait to work with him again. Until then, we recommended him to whomever we could.

"Recently we were able to work with Sean again on a new home build. We wanted a home to suit our tastes and needs but also take into account future resale potential, and he was able to walk that fine line effortlessly, such as creating a flex room that we could use for band performance but also easily be used as an office or gym. Sean suggested an attached JADU instead of the detached ADU we were thinking for aging parents in order to provide convenience and accessibility with less disruption to the yard. And, he designed it in a way that was not only great for aging parents (e.g., curbless shower) but could efficiently work as a rental with its exterior entry and design.

"In fact, Sean incorporated all our wish-list items into an impressive, amazing design that was also practical and livable without overdesigning and still remaining cost-conscious. Sean has probably designed the first basement that won't feel like a basement with the amount of natural light and ventilation he planned. Actually, he made sure to incorporate lots of natural light and ventilation throughout the home. Further, Sean designed a home that feels timeless, inside and out, with modern comforts (e.g., a mudroom, appliance garage, basement bar, w/d in primary bedroom, skylights, etc.).

"Most of all, Sean is great to work with. He listens and is super responsive, flexible, and fast. And don't be surprised if he gets the design near perfect on the first pass. You'll be searching for things to nitpick. Besides 2D plans, Sean provides a guided 3D video tour, which makes reviewing plans super fun and exciting and gives a more real-world view of the design."

What a huge basement you have!
The better to fit a rec room and full bar, band practice, guest suite, plus more my dear.
Aardvark Architecture's first of two new basement homes in Palo Alto.

Visiting Vasquez Rocks aka planet Vulcan in antelope Valley. An awesome birthday present from my sister Rachel.

https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jasonandcaleh-s-san-jose-addition-remodel-pj-vj~7561776?share=clipboard

A simple and cute addition for a home in a flood zone. The floor level needs to be raised, but after that, this simple addition should be a fairly straightforward.

More fantastic progress at Lauren's Courtyard House in Santa Clara. I'm loving the tile and niche in the master shower.

I am floored by how this fantastic lakeside remodel and addition for turned out in Newark! Thank you to my amazing clients for trusting my vision and to the amazing builders at Victory Construction for seeing this project over the finish line!

Photos by EllyceMoselle.com

Check out more photos as well as my 3D model screenshots on this project's Houzz.com page:
https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/krisandhenry-s-lakeside-whole-house-interior-remodel-pj-vj~6379244?share=clipboard

Jenna and James are back to hosting killer Halloween parties full of hocus pocus. What a treat to visit a project during a full-blown decked-out Halloween soiree.

More excellent progress happening at Lauren's courtyard home in Santa Clara! The level 5 finished drywall is buttery-smooth and cabinets are going in and windows are getting trimmed out!
Check out the amazing quality of light we get in the bedrooms by sharing light that comes in from the courtyard hallway.
And to quote the solar panel installer "we've never seen a better roof setup for solar than this because it's south-facing, metal, and one giant surface"

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It's fantastic seeing this humongous 10 ft tall by 24 ft wide triple XXX sliding glass door. The client is so happy with the amount of glass she has leaving out to her two huge courtyard redwoods.

I'm thrilled to announce that the City of Palo Alto has approved the numerous permits necessary to start construction on this phenomenal new home in Old Palo Alto.
This new home boasts a grand total of 7,350 square feet of living space split between the 2-story main home with a fully finished basement, an attached Junior ADU, as well as a detached ADU.

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I love it when clients give 5-star reviews on Houzz.com! Thank you Amy for letting me design such an awesome ADU for your backyard in San Jose!

"Sean has been a great partner for us both as we figured out what we wanted to do for our ADU and then as we moved through the construction process. He not only created a beautiful design for us, but helped us navigate the ins and outs of a construction project like this (we’d never embarked on anything like this before). We really appreciated his hands on partnership to help us figure out what we really wanted and to create a fantastic design that captured it all, to find the right GC, and to make sure the project was unfolding how we wanted it to. We will absolutely work with Sean again for any future architectural design work."

https://www.houzz.com/viewReview/2077816/aardvark-architecture-review

I'm loving the progress at Lauren's courtyard home in Santa Clara! The roof is really coming along and the level 5 drywall inside is buttery smooth. I'm eager to see the stone base and proper paint colors go on next!
#bayareadesign #architecture #bayareaarchitecture #residentialdesign #architecturedesign #homedesign #home #courtyard

So happy to see the exciting progress taking shape at Eilien and Kim's house in Menlo Park. This house really nestles right in between the trees on site!
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This new 5,725 square foot home with a full basement in Palo Alto has just been approved for construction! It was a breeze getting this project approved thru the City of Palo Alto. I am so excited to see this new home come to life for my clients!

Final touches happening at Audrey and Alex's Los Gatos remodel. Can't wait to see clients move their furniture in and see the place really come to life!

Final walk thru before clients will get to officially move in! Can't wait to see the rest of their amazing furnishings!

@maxcon.08 construction by Maximum Construction

The stairs in Los Gatos are looking slick! Looking forward to seeing them after the painter is done painting the steel structure and staining the wood treads!

The Santa Clara courtyard house is coming along! I'm excited to come out again when the drywall is up.

Barndoor-Bookcase &
Shared Skylight for Two Bathrooms

Just got my first professionally done photographs for my solo venture with Aardvark Architecture.
Thank you Ellyce Moselle Photography!
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Aardvark's latest 2nd floor addition and pergola take in the radiance of the sunny backyard and pool in Cupertino.

Aardvark Adventures with the family around Toronto and Quebec City. Beautiful Canadian nature and award winning hotels

Lauren's amazing new courtyard home is underway! So excited to watch this take shape. It's looking great so far.

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