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Specialties
John Lum Architecture is best known for its high-end retail and restaurant interiors, although our residential portfolio has captured a lot of recent attention due to its cutting-edge green design. While still maintaining a practice based on smaller projects and addition/remodels to existing residences, the firm has grown in capacity and experience to be able to design larger, multi-unit projects and highly detailed, custom homes.
History
Established in 1994.
John Lum Architecture is a 9-person firm located in a converted laundry machine factory in the Mission District of San Francisco. Established in 1994, we have successfully completed over 400 architectural projects, ranging from high-end commercial interiors and retail environments to new residential construction and remodels. The firm is a multi-faceted practice with project size and type varying, depending on the client. In addition to architectural work, we offer services in furniture, lighting, color and interior design.
Meet the Business Owner
John L.
Business Owner
The award-winning architect approaches his work – and life itself – in a direct, realistic manner. His creations are not only efficient and functional, but also warm and playful. He abides by a belief that simpler is better, a reductive philosophy that is not minimalistic.
John Lum, who on a personal level is open, friendly and communicative, refuses to believe that modern architecture must be cold and empty. Although principled about his design beliefs, he prefers to engage in creative dialogue instead of confrontation with his clients, as he believes that the most successful project consists of engagement and collaboration.