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Architecture design blog posts by Saikley Architects.

We specialize in multi-family, institutional, residential and architecture design and historic restoration in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA and beyond. View our featured blog posts for architectural design and construction as well as home renovations, modern design, ADU projects and more.

rustic Oakland ranch home garden front house
DesignNewsRanch

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…
RD
January 31, 2023
Modern Mediterranean with stucco exterior in Mountain View, CA; Saikley Architects
DesignMediterraneanNews

11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture

Mediterranean architecture enjoys enduring popularity for so many reasons. It’s easy to find Mediterranean influences in many regional styles of architecture. From the Spanish Colonial Revival of the 1920’s, to the popular Mission Revival style, and modern Mediterranean style homes with Italian Renaissance details, people are passionate about their homes…
RD
May 30, 2022
Sunnyvale house remodel saikley architects
DesignFeaturedNews

Featured: Modern Ranch House Remodel in Sunnyvale, CA

Home Builder Digest has voted us one of the best architectural firms in both Atherton, CA. Thanks, we appreciate it! The featured image is from our Sunnyvale, CA modern ranch house remodel project. It is a great project to review if you are updating a ranch house. From the article:…
RD
May 11, 2021
best architect Bay Area
DesignFeaturedNews

Saikley Architects Chosen Best of Home Builder Digest

Home Builder Digest has voted us one of the best San Francisco Bay architectural firms in both Alameda and Union City, CA. Thanks, we appreciate it! From their articles: Emphasizing the values of collaboration and synergy, Saikley Architects has provided holistic architectural solutions all over the Bay Area. The firm…
RD
March 22, 2021