San Francisco, California, San Francisco
Studio VARA is a San Francisco-based design practice driven by a deep commitment to architecture as a material craft and a discipline grounded in ideas. We create holistic, well-considered design solutions and human-centered experiences at many scales.
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5 customer reviews
Caleb
I worked with Verdon Architects on a project to take an underutilized dark back yard and a dangerous deteriorating external staircase and see it reborn as a beautiful amenity for all the families living in a 3-unit San Francisco victorian building.
Jack was our guiding light through the murky processes of city approvals, contractor selection and management, and value engineering to realize not only a functional new space and stylish staircase but also a beautiful roof deck that is a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city. Throughout the process, Verdon Architects patiently helped us turn the lemons thrown at us by city regulations and the review process into lemonade while keeping the budget manageable.
I would recommend Jack Verdon to anyone looking for a firm with a creative eye and flexible approach.
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Reply from Studio VARA
Caleb, thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you through the city's process to create an urban garden oasis and a view in the sky.
Diana Gordon
Working with Jack from Verdon Archetects was a pleasure. Jack was creative, calm and organized. He managed a big project, took an empty space and turned it into a 2 level hair salon. We even won a national award in an industry magazine! I would highly recommend Jack as an architect and designer. A real pleasure to work with. More...
Reply from Studio VARA
Thank you, Diana. Very kind word. It was fun work together. Best, Jack
Park L. Hsieh, O.D.
Jack Verdon's professionalism, architectural design acumen, and acute attention to detail made him the perfect project manager throughout the process, which he made sure was done on time. He was always prepared, knowledgeable, and dependable; moreover, he made sure that everything stayed on budget whenever possible. Based on my positive working experience with him, I recommend him to anyone who desires a beautiful architectural result. More...
Reply from Studio VARA
Thank you Park ! Great clients make great architecture. Best, Jack
Rachael Adler
I am still pinching myself -- the space is absolutely exquisite -- and I LOVE IT. Collaborating with you has been a genuinely elegant and graceful process. The relative calm, serenity and open-mindedness -- the CLARITY -- truly, a stellar experience. More...
Reply from Studio VARA
Thank you Rachael ! I really working with you to realize your project. Best, Jack
Christopher Roach
Can't help but love it!
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What do you love most about your job?
+ DESIGN PROCESS Our deeply focused methodology yields high-quality, project-specific results by unifying the large-scale moves through to the refined details. + WE LISTEN To create spaces finely tuned to our clients needs, we have to listen first. We build personal relationships with our clients, fostering mutual trust and respect. + WARM MODERNISM Our aesthetic point of view unifies function with delight to achieve a humanized and inviting minimalism. + PEOPLE, ENERGY, PASSION We love what we do and the people we collaborate with. + CRAFTING THE DETAILS Materials inform and guide our approach. Regardless of scale, thoughtful refinement is essential to producing a complete and inviting experience. + RESOURCEFUL AND INVENTIVE We manage complex and varied projects with a small, focused, and effective team.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients are engaged throughout the design and construction process in a working environment attuned to their aspirations and infused with ease and clarity.
From the exterior form to the interior furnishings,our flexible, collaborative design approach builds trust and yields spaces that profoundly shape our client’s lives.
Architecture
Interior Design
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Landscape design