Andrew Lee Architecture

We were very fortunate to have Andrew Lee renovate the kitchen of our mid-​century modern home in Oakland and could not be more pleased with his work. As the house was designed by a noted Bay Area architect, we wanted to ensure the kitchen preserved the original design and Andy was focused on respecting that lineage while also developing a design that fit with our family’s needs and lifestyle. This was not an easy task by any means as we had many voices and decisions to make on unexpected details. Andy was patient and always steered us in the right direction. He is knowledgeable, reflective, creative, resourceful, and thoughtful — and he gently, but effectively, voices his opinion about what would work best. A few times we were distracted by new ideas and trends but Andy brought the focus back to the language of the house and design integrity and we are much happier with the final outcome as a result of his advice and communication style. The estimated fees were pretty accurate as well. We ended up spending more time with Andy than expected simply because we valued his advice on broader topics. Andy brought in Cameron Habel who is truly a superb and conscientious construction contractor as well. We were living overseas for the majority of the time while our home was being renovated so we needed someone who could coordinate the entire project for us. Cameron took great care to ensure that the construction was managed well and that our home was secured. Cameron and his team are a delight to interact with and you can tell that they love their jobs. We could not imagine working with a better project team and enthusiastically recommend Andrew Lee and Cameron Habel.

In the Fall of 2011 we chose Andy of Andrew Lee Architecture to design our kitchen remodel project. He was recommended by a local construction firm which had worked with him in the past. From the first meeting we felt very comfortable with Andy. He is an excellent listener, is very polite and professional without being «stiff» or condescending, and gives off a peaceful kind vibe. Andy was prompt in all communications and meetings as well as with the actual completed design and drawings. Our project was completed January 2013 but the delay was not due to Andy in any way – the contractor we chose wasn’t available as soon as we were, and we chose to wait in order to work with someone we knew and trusted. We love the design of our kitchen and can not think of anything we would change! We highly recommend Andy and feel he charges a fair price for his professional services.

My friend Andy runs a great architectural practice assisting with remodels and additions to your home. Andy has worked in the Bay Area since 1999, and started his own practice 2 years ago. So far he’s completed several major remodels and additions, and many smaller projects, in the East Bay and San Francisco
Andy aims to deliver his projects on time and is thoughtful in considering the best approach for your project at hand. He also believes that sustainable design is important and seeks to work with his clients to incorporate green design as much as possible.
I’d like to recommend him for your next remodel and addition!