RD, Author at Saikley Architects

Design Modern Ranch

Post-War to Present: How Mountain View Ranch Homes Are Getting Their Second Wind

Ranch homes ruled American residential architecture during the 1950s post-war housing boom. These homes made up an incredible 90% of all new construction at the time. The iconic ranch houses of Mountain View, California, have stood the test of time and are now experiencing amazing revivals through smart remodeling projects.…

RDFebruary 5, 2025

Sunnyvale ca architect with ranch house plans

Design Modern News Ranch

Renovating Mid Century Modern Homes in Santa Clara County: A Complete Guide

Renovating a mid-century modern home in Santa Clara County is a unique challenge that blends preservation with innovation. These iconic houses, built between the 1940s and 1970s, are known for their clean lines, open layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. For homeowners in Sunnyvale, CA, and surrounding areas, updating these architectural…

RDNovember 22, 2024

Houzz

5 Star Houzz Review: Oakland Bungalow Remodel

We transformed a modest cottage in the Dimond neighborhood of Oakland into a larger home that is carefully tailored for the long term living, learning and working needs of the family. Our clients are deeply embedded in their neighborhood and the larger Oakland community. They came to us requesting an…

RDAugust 9, 2024

Straw bale house with net zero emissions designed by Saikley Architects in a traditional Craftsman style

Design Eco Home News

Environmentally Efficient Elegance

Building a Straw Bale Net Zero Carbon Home With more than forty percent of greenhouse gases worldwide coming from the construction industry, including housing, it’s no wonder architects, developers, and homeowners are getting serious about cutting CO2 emissions and building net-zero carbon homes. The goal of net-zero carbon homes is…

RDJuly 8, 2024

Houzz

Featured on Houzz: 2024 To-Dos For Your January Home Checklist

Houzz Article: To-Dos: Your January Home Checklist We were one of several architects and/or builders featured in this article. Thanks Houzz! A bit from the Houzz article: "Refresh play spaces. Entice little ones stuck indoors to creative play and cut down on cries of “I’m bored!” Try adding a chalkboard…

RDJanuary 7, 2024

Houzz

Saikley Architects Featured on Houzz: Pullout Waste and Recycling Cabinets

Houzz Article: How to Get Your Pullout Waste and Recycling Cabinets Right We were one of several architects and/or builders featured in this article. Thanks Houzz! A bit from the Houzz article: "Waste pullouts are a secret weapon of the well-oiled kitchen machine. They do the dirty job of handling…

RDOctober 10, 2023

rustic Oakland ranch home garden front house

Design News Ranch

Transport Your Modern Ranch House Into the 21st Century

Open, light-filled spaces suited for entertaining Ranch houses are beloved for their open, airy floor plans that cater to entertaining as easily as everyday family living. Typically single-story structures with linear, L or U-shaped layouts, ranch homes feature large windows that convey abundant light. Interiors flow effortlessly, and there is…

RDJanuary 31, 2023

Architect Design News

What to Consider When Hiring an SF Bay Area Residential Architect

You are ready to make your home in the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, whether by building a new custom home or undertaking a home remodel. Because you are here, that means you already recognized the value that hiring an architect can bring to your project. Whether you…

RDDecember 9, 2022

Alameda Craftsman open floor plans Remodel Kitchen Dining

Craftsman News

What Makes a Modern Craftsman House?

Beloved for their cozy, homey feel and thoughtful yet refreshingly simple detailing, Craftsman homes are common throughout most regions of country, from California to the Midwest. This distinctly American house style emerged from the mid-19th century Arts and Crafts movement as a reaction excesses of the Industrial Revolution and a…

RDNovember 16, 2022

An 1890s 19th century type of Victorian renovation in Alameda, California

News Victorian

Details, Dormers and Decorative Woodwork: Understanding the Complexity of Victorian Homes

These above restored 1890 Victorian homes were both designed initially by Joseph Leonard. Saikley Architects reconstructed details from clues on the old building and researched the original architect’s work. Leonard was a well-known architect who was instrumental in forming cityscapes in the East Bay and San Francisco in the late…

RDNovember 14, 2022