Amy A. Alper, Architect

Amy brings deep professional knowledge, amazing architectural design creativity, unmatched attention to details, and contextually appropriate pragmatism to her projects. As a general contractor I am fortunate to have had several opportunities to work collaboratively with Amy. Her clients certainly seem to feel the same. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

Amy is an extremely talented and professional Architect. Her approach to design is comprehensive– exterior and interiors are integrated and considered from the start and she had great attention to detail. Her designs are unique without overlooking practical considerations or budget goals. Amy is a clear communicator and helps Owners through the process so as not to be overwhelmed. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

We worked with Amy from the earliest conceptual stages through construction and occupancy. At all stages, Amy provided exemplary service and extremely creative solutions to the myriad issues that came up during the design and construction process. We had a very strict budget, and she worked extremely well with us and the contractor to examine the options and find solutions that were both cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing. We ended up with exactly the house we wanted and are extremely pleased. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

I worked with Amy for two years to expand and remodel my house. I found her to be very thoughtful, experienced, practical, flexible, and creative, with a great sense of style and incredible attention to detail. She was a major part in making the project a success. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

Amy Alper has been a dream to work with. I represent Northern California's premier distributor of Kolbe Windows and Doors. I work with many wonderful architects on a regular basis, but love when one like Amy comes along. Amy sets the bar when it comes to nailing down the details of a project that are oftentimes overlooked by the architect leaving a contractor to "make it work" onsite. She thinks about every single piece of the project to create the ultimate "feel" her clients are looking for. Amy truly understands what it means to value engineer, without sacrificing style & design. She knows how to work within the client's budget and still create an amazing final product that they will love coming home to. Amy uses her interpersonal skills to create smooth communication between clients, project managers, and contractors. I can't stress the importance of this enough. Keeping the job running smoothly with many different personalities can be difficult, but Amy is polite, professional, and takes the time to explain her ideas to the team making them a reality. Amy helps her clients to choose products that make sense for their individual needs, she utilizes many different styles and products to create a unique and personal environment her clients can call home. I have worked with Amy on several projects and have found that she consistently delivers a magazine worthy final project, yet somehow still manages to make it feel like home. Simply incredible! More...

Reviewed on Houzz

We have worked with Amy on several projects. Our initial project was a total transformation of a mid-century house to bring it to up-to-date. Amy did an outstanding job respecting the original bones of the house, while incorporating changes and additions to floor plan to make the home livable for a modern lifestyle, all while working within the constraints on strict county zoning rules.

Most recently we’ve engaged Amy to consult on design changes for a remodel and update of a main residence and outbuilding /barn to better integrate outdoor garden and pool areas, which were previously disconnected from the indoor living spaces. In the spirit of ‘green design,’ Amy was able to focus our design choices to help maintain the spirit of the original house and avoid unnecessary structural changes, and leverage the existing character of the property. With Amy’s guidance, the design exceeded our expectations while the thoughtful design choices actually kept construction costs and time below what we initially budgeted and expected. What more could you ask for?!?

Communication is a key part of the working with Amy. She listens, advises and engages in two-way conversations to make sure the design process is educational and successful. She brings great ideas to the table and respects the direction from the client. Look forward to working with Amy on future projects. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

After years of thinking about remodeling our house, we finally got our project off the ground last fall, and the key factor that got us started and finished was hiring Amy Alper. I connected with Amy originally after seeing photos of her work on houzz.com. It struck me that by hiring an architect who works on her own, I would be hiring Amy and getting Amy, the same person whose work I had seen on houzz.com, and not one of her colleagues or associates. That proved to be true. And by hiring just one person, I also figured I would be more likely to keep design costs under control, and that proved to be true as well. Throughout the project, Amy was ahead of every deadline we set and she consistently met and exceeded our expectations. When we needed ideas, she gave us ideas. And when we had our own ideas, but needed something else from her, she gave us that instead. Whatever we needed, Amy provided it all, quickly and efficiently. Our project is now finished and we’re delighted with the results. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

I have worked with Amy on many projects, large and small, and I have been impressed with the level of detail in her drawings. Amy has responded quickly to any issues or hidden conditions that commonly occur in remodeling projects and this has helped me keep those jobs on schedule. She always returns my calls promptly and that helps me to make decisions on those projects in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Amy for any design project that you are considering.

Mike Masloff / Rockridge Construction (Owner) More...

Reviewed on Houzz

I would highly recommend Amy Alper to anyone looking for an architect for their home or business. Amy quickly understood what we were looking for in our home remodel/addition and was very easy to work with. She not only listened to our ideas but was able to implement them while making helpful suggestions and adjustments that greatly improved the design. You can imagine the difficulties of managing a complex rebuild of our Sonoma home while we still lived in San Francisco. Fortunately, Amy kept lines of communication open and always offered clear solutions to any issues that came up. She is not only a consummate professional, she is creative and a problem solver. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

My husband and I chose Amy as our architect initially because we were impressed by her experience, and we admired the styles of her portfolio of work. She was very perceptive about our own vision and, once we hired her, presented us with several options. She was patient and diligent in finalizing a plan that both pleased us and met her criteria for aesthetics.

Amy closely followed the progress of the project. We relied heavily on her input to us and to the contractor, as we were away from the site for a majority of the time. She continued her involvement to the end, even assisting us with the paint colors and some of the furniture placement. We highly recommend her. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

Amy was great to work with- she came up with great ideas while letting us be picky about the stuff we had strong opinions on. It was a collaborative process, but she made sure we didn't go in a direction that wouldn't have made sense architecturally or practically.

We love the house/addition she designed and wouldn't change a thing. More...

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