Graff Architects

Specialties

Over the years, Graff Architects has developed an expertise to provide contemporary design while staying within the bounds of the many traditional styles that are so popular and enriching to this area. Our current portfolio includes all architectural styles found in the Bay Area.

We offer the following services:

Custom single-​family residences, small or major additions and alterations, residential and commercial projects.

History

Established in 2000.

Since 1986 (previously in partnership with Christopherson & Graff Architects) we have been creating custom architectural design for homeowners and small businesses throughout the Bay Area, in the communities of Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Piedmont, Kensington, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, as well as outlying areas stretching as far afield as Tahoe.

Meet the Business Owner

Grier G.

Business Owner

Building on knowledge that spans almost 30 years as an architect, very much the hands-​on type, Grier worked as a carpenter and took up woodworking while studying architecture. «I like the technical aspects as much as the design aspects.» Grier has visited literally hundreds of houses in the Bay Area from which he draws his tremendous wealth of experience, design ideas and solutions. A «people person» at heart with a well of enthusiasm and love for his trade, Grier’s first goal is to impact people’s lives through design, such as opening up a space to bring a family together. In the office, Grier has an «open door» policy (his door literally won’t shut), regularly meeting with clients, contractors, his project managers, and fellow community volunteers.