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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.

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Why Your Historic Piedmont Home Needs an Expert Architect ArchitectDesign

Why Your Historic Piedmont Home Needs an Expert Architect

Historic home architects serve a vital role by preserving architectural treasures as they direct complex renovation requirements. The City of Piedmont carefully protects its architectural heritage, aesthetic values, residential character and natural beauty through detailed planning requirements. However, homeowners who lack experience with restoring or modernizing historic properties will need…
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October 23, 2025
modern Victorian home inspired architecture
How to Modernize a Victorian Home Without Losing It’s Soul ArchitectDesignVictorian

How to Modernize a Victorian Home Without Losing It’s Soul

Victorian homes across the Bay Area are attracting renewed interest from homeowners drawn to maximalism and Grandmillennial design trends. These architectural treasures, with their elaborate woodwork and distinctive period details, present both opportunities and obstacles for contemporary living. The reality behind the ornate facades tells a different story. Many historic…
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July 21, 2025
home remodel mountain view ca
Post-War to Present: How Mountain View Ranch Homes Are Getting Their Second Wind DesignModernRanch

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.…
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February 5, 2025
Sunnyvale ca architect with ranch house plans
Renovating Mid Century Modern Homes in Santa Clara County: A Complete Guide DesignModernNewsRanch

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…
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November 22, 2024
Modern Mediterranean with stucco exterior in Mountain View, CA; Saikley Architects
11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture 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…
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May 30, 2022