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21x "BEST OF HOUZZ" Winner! Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc. was founded in
1996, on the belief that client involvement and a positive relationship is the
key to a successful project. We are committed to a team-oriented approach in all
phases of the design process. We believe in the value of collaboration within
our office, with our consultant team, the building contractor, and most
importantly, with our clients. When you hire Studio S Squared Architecture, you
partner with a diverse, dynamic team of architects and interior designers who
will help guide you through the entire design process, from site selection all
the way through move in day! We consistently deliver outstanding design that
makes the most of your budget—along with innovative ideas that transform your
space into something truly extraordinary. Our practical experience covers the
entire spectrum of styles and scopes of work ranging from modest renovations to
large new buildings. The common thread in our work is the belief that
architecture can lift the spirit, and that great relationships make great design
possible. Great design involves more than using our expertise to navigate
governmental approvals. Clients look to us to take their ideas and elevate them
into a design uniquely tailored to their site, program, and financial needs. We
work to keep the lines of communication with clients open at all times to ensure
that we can craft a building that is uniquely their own. With this approach, it
is possible to create a “signature” building with every project we design. Our
firm is committed to conservation and wise use of our natural resources, and
minimizing our projects' impact on both the built and unbuilt environment. We
also commit a percentage of our billable hours every year to local non-profits
in need of pro bono or reduced-cost architectural services.


SERVICES PROVIDED

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design,
Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement
Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Homes,
Deck Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green
Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Historic
Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design &
Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design,
Kitchen Remodeling, Landscape Plans, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design,
Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool
House Design & Construction, Prefab Houses, Project Management, Space Planning,
Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Home, Interior
Design, Furniture Selection


AREAS SERVED

Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno,
Mountain View, New Almaden, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Palo
Alto, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Redwood City, San Mateo, Woodside, Portola Valley,
Burlingame, Emerald Hills, Morgan Hill, Monterey County, Santa Cruz, carmel by
the sea, carmel valley, monterey, pebble beach, aptos, DUBLIN, pleasanton,
Danville, Fremont, San Ramon, Hillsborough, Orinda


AWARDS

American Institute of Architects (AIA), State of CA Licensed Architect, LEED
Accredited Professional BEST OF HOUZZ (CUSTOMER SERVICE): 2021, 2020, 2019,
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 BEST OF HOUZZ (DESIGN): 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016,
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 HOUZZ ADVICE GURU: 2016

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BUSINESS NAME

Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.


PHONE NUMBER

(831) 292-3471


WEBSITE

www.StudioS2arch.com


ADDRESS

1000 South Winchester Blvd.
San Jose, California 95128
United States


TYPICAL JOB COST

$1 million - 5 million

COST FACTORS AS OF DECEMBER 2020 Based on recent bids on our projects, to
achieve results similar to those seen in our portfolio, your “hard cost”
construction budget (labor and materials) would realistically need to be in the
$500-650/sf range for the finished building only, including garage area and
covered patios but exclusive of landscaping, furniture, and soft costs (plans
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Manjeera Patnaikuni
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I recently had the pleasure of working with Eugene and team to design my new
home from scratch, and I am thrilled with the results. The open floor layout
seamlessly integrates the great room, living room, and kitchen, creating a
cohesive and inviting space perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The
innovative doors that close into the walls truly bring the outside in, enhancing
the sense of openness and providing stunning views. Additionally, the high
ceilings add a sense of spaciousness and elegance, improving air circulation and
natural light. Studio S Squared's attention to detail and creativity have
exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to bring
their dream home to life.
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June 15, 2024
Sam Jones
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Great company!! I would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking about working
with these guys!! They renovated my kitchen in a timely manner

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October 7, 2023
Jiang Mingwei
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


The reason I chose Studio S2 was their process and the detailed plan, which
really benefited my house construction. Just to highlight a few things that I
think is the most important. 1) The detailed plan helped getting a fair and
pretty accurate bid from contractors, my house construction cost was pretty much
inline with what's estimated for. 2) The design process was laid out to me
upfront, what to expect and there was no surprises, my wife and I enjoyed
reviewing and discussing the design from Studio S2, meeting with the team and
the revisions were to our satisfaction. 3) Last but not the least, the design is
indeed beautiful. "Wow" is the first reaction for our friends and everyone we
invited to our house. For us, definitely love it! In the future, if there's
another opportunity, I will definitely go with Studio S2 again!
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September 15, 2023
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Jayu Mahajan
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Eugene and his team to design our house in California while we were
still living in Florida. Most of the design work was done over Zoom meetings.
The design team at Studio S Squared were able to include all our requirements
into a well designed home and with their methodical design process we have a
beautiful bungalow home. Since all the process was during the pandemic we truly
valued all the input from the design team. The whole process was enjoyable and I
would recommend this group for someone seeking full architectural and design
services.
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September 10, 2023
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Jayu, we could not have asked for a better cross-country client during a
worldwide pandemic than you and Suneel! ;)

It was a true pleasure collaborating with you both, despite the obstacles of
distance and contagion. The house turned out beautifully, and it warmed our
hearts to see how your artwork and artifacts have truly personalized the house
to your exact style.

We look forward to the next time we cross paths; until then, take good care and
enjoy your new home!

--Your Friends at Studio S Squared
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Tim J
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars


We worked with Eugene, Jose, and the team to architect our 3200 sq. ft. modern
dream home in Redwood City. We couldn't be happier with the end results and the
contractor they referred to us (Greenberg Construction). The design of the
house, permitting process, and transition into construction was seamless. The
exterior architecture of the home was absolutely stunning - Jose is a visionary.
Although we loved the interior design in SketchUp, many of the elements weren't
reflected in the construction documents (sunken living room, recessed blinds)
and the finishes came in well over the budget we specified, so we had to redo
the interior design during construction. However, with that one caveat, we are
very happy with the end result!
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December 17, 2022
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Jo
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene at Studio S Squared is knowledgable, down-to-earth, professional, and
truly went above and beyond for me. He was just a pleasure to work with and
thanks to the great contacts he had, I was able to get complete information on a
parcel of land that I'd made an offer on (with a very short contingency period
in which to do research). I was struggling to get information about the
mitigation requirements, costs, and viability of building on this land, but
through Eugene's contacts (and contacts at the equally excellent Romig
Engineering), I quickly learned that the parcel of land would not be suitable
(information that may not otherwise have been available to me before the
contingency period ran out). Basically, Studio S Squared saved me about $200k,
and spared me from buying a piece of land that would have been unusable. I'd
recommend them *highly* to anyone looking to build in the Bay Area and if/when I
find a parcel of land, I'll be back and looking forward to working with them
again!
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May 26, 2021
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Raymond Babaoghli
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


In my opinion, Studio S Squared Architecture is one of the best Architecture
firms in Bay Area, We have been working with Eugene and his staff for some time
and I am pleased to say that they are pleasure to work with. I found them to be
extremely professional, goal oriented with great sense of urgency and an outmost
attention to details. Utilizing their own design prowess, the design team
develops a one of kind and astonishing architectural plan utilizing Client's
Initial Ideas and Concepts. They also have an interior design group that works
closely with the Architecture team. I look forward working with Eugene and his
team and I highly recommend them to anyone that wants to hire a professional
team to design their Dream Home.
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May 21, 2021
Jonathan Wu
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and team are amazing. I'd focus my feedback on 3 aspects, design,
communication, and commitment to excellence. For design, not only did Eugene's
team help us realize our vision, from initial sharing of ideas and our
preferences using Houzz, the multiple iterations of refinement, to the final
rendering of the design using Sketchup. but also the team did it in the most
effective way by keeping the majority of the existing house in tact and
allocating budget in a way that maximized the wow factor and met our need of
expanding the living space. SSS' portfolio on Houzz speaks for themselves. For
my design specifically we just love the clean, modern, and expansive look and
the mixed use of different materials makes it stand out from other similar
designs. I have countless neighbors and random people that drive by knocking on
our doors asking who the architect is. The comment and feedback on the design
have been overwhelmingly positive. For communication, the worst fear when taking
on a home remodeling project is lack of clarity and detail, which eventually
leads to overrun budget and schedule, and frustration and confusion on all
parties. The use of Sketchup tool eliminates most of the ambiguities for all
parties and became the means of communication on any changes to SSS and GC. The
packet that was used to solicit GC bids and for permit submission is the most
comprehensive and clear amongst the samples that I have seen from many
architects. Finally throughout the project I was always kept informed of who is
working on what and when the due dates are. Finally for commitment to
excellence, Eugene and team hold themselves to a high standard which extends to
engineering services firm the he outsourced elements of the projects to,
including the GC that Eugene helped me qualified as well as the landscape
designer. My feedback to Eugene and team on the design and various design-cost
tradeoffs were carefully evaluated and discussed and I feel like I am in
complete control in the decision-making process with his thorough analysis. Post
completion of the project Eugene continued to seek feedback from his clients and
look into areas where he could improve to meet his client's objectives. This
effort included use of professional consultants to conduct surveys and sending
his people onsite to QC the GC's work and how it's aligned to the design intent.
Overall I'm very pleased with the result of SSS and the extended team and will
not hesitate to work with them for my next project.
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May 19, 2021
Alex
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We first reached out to Studio S Squared in 2016. We were drawn initially by the
sample projects and designs we'd seen on Houzz, and their willingness to lean
into contemporary aesthetics - something that was very core to our vision.
Through the initial stages of our partnership, we discovered that S2 was very
attentive. The broader construction industry feels like an anachronistic element
of a bygone era. In this sense, S2 was definitely the most "modern" of the firms
I worked with through the course of the project. Email, electronic
communications, and modern collaboration tools were a key highlight of the
experience, along with their responsiveness and ease of access. More
importantly, from a collaboration standpoint, they were not going to overly
defer to us (the clients) on unreasonable or uninformed ideas; but they were
also not overbearing in terms of trying to ship their own ideas or stomp over
ours. Like any good project in the real world, it was their approach to treating
us as partners with an open mind, with empathy, and with a willingness to
collaborate to ensure long term success. We built on each others' ideas,
provided each other new inspirations, all of which resulted in a better end
product. Looking back at the last few years, this has been a monster project in
terms of design and logistics (tear-down, design, rebuild); and they've been
helpful and supportive all along the way. I think this framing is incredibly
important for all you prospective clients out there - you are choosing a partner
that brings something to the table that you do not. And together that makes a
better project team. What you are not is acquiring "services" and a team that
you should expect to boss around with minor details or make demands of. I think
a lot of folks assume a specific power dynamic getting into these projects - I
would strongly advise that you reconsider because that would likely be the
downfall of your project no matter who you are working with. Any project will
have hiccups though, and in the spirit of transparency we had a few along the
way. In the grand scheme of things, these were minor and didn't put the project,
relationships, or trust at risk. I think what is key is that when we disagreed
or we had a mismatch in expectations, they were always open to feedback and were
willing to self-reflect on how to improve the next time around. This creates and
engenders trust that they're looking out for you (and the project). I've worked
with various "construction-related contractors" over the course of this project;
you can believe I would not say the same for many of those outfits! I don't plan
to embark on another project of this magnitude anytime soon - but if somehow
that unplanned future came to be, you can expect I'll be showing up at S2's door
again. Thanks Eugene and Jose, and the various other folks that helped along the
way!
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March 15, 2021Last modified:March 15, 2021
DeLeon Realty
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene & his team are the absolute best. I feel confident that any client I
refer to Studio S Squared Architecture will be in the best hands and ultimately
turn their dream home into a reality. Eugene is my top architect of choice.

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July 13, 2020
Jordan Denio
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S Squared create incredible house designs of varying styles, that adapt
to client needs and fit the property. We worked with them the structural
engineer on numerous projects, and it is a pleasure to work with them, as we
work as a team to help their design creations become a reality.

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June 10, 2020
California Home Builders & Design inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We are general contractors building custom luxury new homes in the Bay Area and
have worked with Studio S Squared for a couple of years now. Currently we are
building two new homes designed by Studio S Squared, both of which are over
7,000 square feet with basements. All our construction staff enjoys working with
this firm and their staff as they are very professional and helpful through
every project we work together on. Problem solve during projects is always
extremely easy and efficient, and we always receive immediate feedback when
reaching out with questions. Their designs are also very accurate and
beautifully done which is incredibly important when working with an
architectural firm. We will continue to partner with Studio S Squared and highly
recommend them as your go-to single family home architects. Simon Krek
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June 2, 2020Last modified:June 4, 2020
Greenberg Construction
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have worked with Studio S Team over the past 5 years on several successful
residential projects. We appreciate there Honesty and enjoying working on there
projects as they are all unique and beautiful. As a GC we have enjoyed working
with a real "Team Player", Talented design team with great communication!. They
really do make there clients dreams come true. Highly recommended.
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Jeff Aalfs
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I have collaborated with Studio S Squared on dozens of projects, and have been
impressed by their professionalism and dedication to client service. They work
hard to make sure each project is what the client wants and needs, and that
their design team partners have what they need to complete their portions of the
project. Eugene and his team are talented and a pleasure to work with.
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June 1, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Jeff, the feeling is mutual and well earned after those dozens of
Projects! Thanks for providing such exemplary Green building services to our
clients over the years!

Silicon Valley Builder
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have been working with Studio S Squared Architecture as a general contracting
company on 12 projects for more than 5 years. Their plans are very thorough with
adequate details, which helps the construction moving faster with less room for
errors. The houses designed by Studio S Squared Architecture always stand out on
the entire block. It was such an achievement and rewarding experience to build
those beautiful houses. The owners love the exterior bold design. They also find
the interior floor plan very functional. When I built my own house in Menlo
Park, I chose Studio S Squared Architecture as the architecture firm. Their
design and services absolutely exceed our expectation.
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Ed Wu
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


It has been a pleasure working with Studio S Squared over the past 16 years.
Under the leadership of Eugene Sakai, the firm provides high quality
architectural design services for many high-end residential homes, with a focus
on streamlined design process, customer satisfaction and value engineering. We
highly recommend Studio S Squared to home owners and we truly believe the
dedicated design team will make your dream home come true.
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May 27, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Ed, thanks a lot for the review. After having done 100+ projects together, I
think we're only now hitting our stride! Here's to a very bright future
together. Thank you for being such a great professional partner over the years!

Design Focus International
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene Sakai and his team do an amazing job from design to execution. They
really listen to and coloaborate with their clients and create designs that
reflecting the client's wishes and dreams. As a firm they are versitale working
on anything from a historic property to contemporary design which I find unique.
As a Landscape Architect who works with many different teams I really appreciate
the communication they share with the team and how they listen to everyone's
input and perspective. They are also organized and able to work effficiently
from start to finsh.
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May 26, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Rebecca, many thanks!

It was great working with you on the Los Gatos project, and the beachfront Santa
Cruz home is going to be amazing! Here's to many more projects together in the
future.
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Dennis Taniguchi
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


As a landscape architect I’m almost always part of a larger design and
engineering team. With Studios Squared Architects I appreciate the working
environment they create. Our meetings and collaborative design efforts are
always efficient and productive. The staff are both enthusiastic and pleasant to
work with. Important attributes during those times when there are tough design
issues to resolve. There is always good communication and Studios Squared is
always responsive to consultant needs and questions.
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May 25, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
thanks Dennis, the feeling is mutual! You will undoubtedly continue to be a
valuable member of our extended team for many years to come!

SM
Sean Misskelley
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We at Conrado Home Builders have done multiple projects with Eugene and his team
at Studio S Squared. I can say with great enthusiasm that we really enjoy
working with Studio S Squared! They are a very professional, collaborative and
responsive team! As a builder, we need information and decisions fast. Eugene
and his team deliver! Having Architecture, planning and interior design under
one roof makes our job more efficient and manageable. Studio S Squared is a
great firm to work with!
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May 22, 2020
Shannon Lacey
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


5-stars for Studio S Squared Architecture! I’ve worked with S2 for over 5 years
collaborating on the best material to fit their vision within their clients'
budget. Sometimes the best material for a project is not the most expensive one!
Eugene and his team are wonderful to work with because of their attention to
detail. With their dedicated staff of interior designers, they really help their
clients achieve a level of finish where the interior and exterior work together.
They even take care to ensure the material is installed properly so their
clients achieve the look they want. I’ve witnessed their ability to really
listen to their clients wishes and translate that into beautiful projects. S2 is
an A-team!
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Lucas Ottoboni
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S 2 is an architect we would follow anywhere to work with, because even
if the client, constraints, obstacles, distance is different on each job, there
is a consistency with the Studio S 2 team that we don't find with others (firms
or people). We are a sub-consultant (engineer) who has worked on many project
teams with Studio S Squared over the course of 7 to 10 years. I feel compelled
to write this review based on last year, 2019, which brought us a whole lot of
challenging and successful projects. Shelter in place has given me the chance to
reflect on this working relationship and I'd like to share a few things from my
angle. They make their team want to fight the same fight they are fighting -
whether that be meeting submittal deadlines, or working through the inevitable
unexpected problem or last minute design change. They are tough but fair on us,
i.e. they set deadlines that are sometimes tough but while also being extremely
communicative, supportive and providing us what we need to help meet those
deadlines. In all, their communication, efficiency, and forward-moving/thinking
attitude is what I believe makes them a success amidst their always
healthy/heavy work load. Projects get approvals, problems get resolved, and
clients seem to be happy! I can't comment on their design process from a client
angle, but that's what all the other reviews are for :)
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May 20, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Lucas, thank you for taking the time to share your point of view. Our partner
firms such as yours (Romig Engineers) are so crucial to our success, and the
longer our relationships endure, the more true that becomes!

Thank you for being such a great resource over the many years of collaboration,
and looking forward to continued success together!
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krogiani
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars


Am impressed with the breathtaking designs. Fantastic ideas. Great selection of
colors and tremendous attitude towards building. Would high recommend

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April 29, 2020
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Venki Seshaadri
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We started researching ideas and designs for our traditional home remodel on
houzz. My wife and I realized a few must have's - open, airy, light, modern,
straight lines.. We found Studio S Squared on Houzz and really liked their
designs -also realized they worked on our friends house nearby that we liked as
well. We engaged Eugene and Sean for the work, that started with partial remodel
and soon became a full house remodel and addition project. They quickly came up
architecture concepts to meet our very unique needs and advised on managing to
the size and budget expectations. At the end, we went with full redesign of the
house that we love. thank you team Studio S Squared!
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February 23, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Venki:

Thanks a lot for the review! It was a true pleasure working for you, Amritha,
and your girls. Hope you enjoy the home for many years to come!

Eugene
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Chris Prestige Remodeling Inc
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


It was a real pleasure working again with Eugene and his team. After 40 years of
construction, I have learned to appreciate what he has to offer the clients and
to the contractors. It makes my job a lot easier and more enjoyable when working
with a competent team and the fact this I love his unique style of architecture
that showcases our craftsmanship. His attention to detail, access and
availability allowed us to complete our work without delays. That is a big deal
for me and we enjoyed that same level of service for all the projects we have
worked on together. All the clients loved him and his team. Great job Eugene!
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January 21, 2020Last modified:January 21, 2020
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Chris:

I'm very grateful that you took the time to write us a review, we feel the same
way about your work and look forward to collaborating together on many more
projects in the future!

Regards,

Eugene
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Alice Yu
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Eugene and his team for our house project in Sunnyvale. We have moved
into our new home, and we are so pleased with the result! There are so many
wonderful features of the home that Studio S put in the design that we would
never have thought of ourselves. Also, it was amazing how quickly the
construction work was able to be done. Our contractor often commented how
impressed he was by the level of detail in the plans put together by Studio S.
Their detailed plans and professionalism enabled the construction work to go
relatively smoothly. Eugene's team created a beautiful interior and exterior
design for our house. We get many many compliments from neighbors and people
walking by. We are so glad that we decided to hire Studio S to design our house!
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October 7, 2019
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Alice, so kind of you to write a review. We are glad that we got the chance to
work with you. We will always be grateful to you and Harold for being one of the
first clients to go with our interior design service.

It's great that the build went smoothly as well, as you know we are strong
believers in detailed plans being the key to a smooth bidding and construction
process, and that the extra time spent in creating those plans pays off manifold
in time (and stress!) savings during construction!

We'll hopefully see you again soon!
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C W
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and team are amazing. My wife and I were days always from closing on a
expensive parcel of land when we met Eugene. He offered having us talk to his
geo service rep who told us how the property was on a high risk geological area.
We were able to pull out of the deal and likely saved at best a lot of pain and
at worse a lot of money. Eugene offered this support and help at no cost and
after only knowing us for 30 mins. Although we didn’t work with him as an
architect (yet, still looking), if his work is even just half as good as his
service, it’s beyond amazing
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April 12, 2019
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Thanks Chris!

Sorry it didn't work out on that parcel, but I'm glad we were able to help alert
you to the potential challenges you might be facing as an owner there. I do hope
we get to work with you in the future, best of luck with the land search and let
us know if we can help in any way.

Warm regards,

Eugene
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skippy p
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Studio S Squared to design a remodel an addition for our old 1950’s
ranch style home. Eugene personally came out before we purchased the home to
give us an opinion on whether or not a remodel was even feasible/advisable since
we wanted a modern open floor plan with high ceilings. From that point on we
knew we wanted them to design our project. They are extremely talented and have
great aesthetic vision. They are extremely accessible and helpful, with no
desire to nickel and dime clients. I’m so glad we decided to work with them and
I would use them again in a heart beat (I’ve referred then to several friends
already). We are lucky to have worked with Eugene, Jose and Sean and their
incredible team on this project.
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September 13, 2018Last modified:September 13, 2018
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Supna, thanks so much for tthis thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure
working with you both, and I am so glad you are enjoying your new home!

Hope to see you soon!
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S Lo
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and his team were fantastic to work with as we went through a whole house
renovation. We had a limited footprint as well as square footage - but his plans
helped us maximize the space as much as possible! Our original 2br/2ba fixer
upper turned into a 4/3.5ba by adding ~500sq ft. I have to say, after working
with a variety of folks in the home renovation process, Eugene by far had the
best communication out of everyone! He clearly walked us through the process,
answered questions in a timely way, and proactively brought up things for us to
consider. He also made the permitting process and dealing with the city as
painless as possible for us as homeowners. It was a pleasure working with Eugene
and his team and would highly recommend him for future renovation projects.
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March 21, 2018
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kimpan
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I contacted Studio S Squared because my husband and I were looking for an
architect to help us with our remodel. Eugene responded back immediately.
Responsiveness is a quality I look for in a company. This will tell you a lot
about someone and their work ethic. In every contact I had with Eugene, he was
always very responsive and I really appreciated this. Eugene came out to meet my
husband and I to discuss our project. He was very helpful and pleasant to talk
with. This review is based solely on our first interactions and not the work
itself as we did not get to that point. He was very helpful and provided
resources to us even though we had not hired him yet. I can tell he is very
committed to his work and has a very strong work ethic. I’m sure you will not be
disappointed in hiring Eugene and his company!
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February 24, 2018
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Rob Yau
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and Sean helped us built our beautiful home in Menlo Park. We interviewed
about 5 architects but as soon as we met Eugene during the initial interview, we
knew he was the one. We immediately felt that he deeply understood our vision
for our home. He wasn't trying to impose his vision on us, but rather teased out
what is that we wanted. When the design came out, we couldn't be more excited.
It was like someone took what we expressed in words and feelings, and made it
into architecture form. Eugene and Sean came up with the most beautiful, elegant
and functional design we could have imagined. We are literally living in our
dreams now
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February 5, 2018
Rustic Elegance
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Being a manufacture in this business requires us to speak to design and
construction professionals on a daily basis. Having operated in this space for
over twenty years, one will develop an innate ability to deduce how a firm
operates. Eugene and his team have, on every occasion, have set themselves away
from the rest. They are, unequivocally, one of the best architectural firms we
collaborate with. Their vision is always clear, communication is transparent and
they are always available to answer questions. In our opinion, Studio S Squared
is a true representation of how a professional architectural firm should
operate.
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October 13, 2017
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Emily L
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We worked with Eugene and the Studio S team for our new home build in Mountain
View. We were first-timers to home remodeling and appreciated Eugene's patience
and guidance as we explored numerous design options. The Studio S team was both
professional and personable and translated our desires into an amazing design.
They guided us through permitting and contractor selection, and produced plans
that many stated were the most detailed they had ever seen. During construction
, Eugene and team provided responsive support and valuable vendor
recommendations, leading us to comment regularly that "Eugene has never steered
us wrong." Choosing to work with Studio S was hands-down the single best
decision we made for our project. We'd recommend them to anyone, and look
forward to an opportunity to work with them again.
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July 19, 2017
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Karyn Marxmiller
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have lived in our home for 38 years and were considering a major renovation
and planning for retirement. After researching multiple options, we decided to
retire in place and remodel our existing home. When searching for a local
architect with a more contemporary edge, we found Studio S Squared Architecture
through the Houzz website. What impressed us about Eugene Sakai and his team was
the attitude of transparency. Our initial consultation was to determine the
scope of the project with consideration for accessibility, functionality, and
upgrading. It quickly became apparent, rather than an extensive remodel of most
areas, it was more cost effective to take the house down to the foundation,
expand and rebuild with new construction. Eugene was able to interpret our
vision and create a cohesive overall design that is extremely functional, yet
beautiful in its simplicity. Throughout the iterative process Eugene and other
team members were open, resourceful and respectful. They were responsive to our
inquiries and teamed with us to provide workable solutions to challenges. The
use of 3D modeling was extremely helpful in planning and designing the rooms and
floorplan. We thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative process of discovery and
design. Eugene fosters a creative office atmosphere which made it a delight to
work on our project. They strive for the best design results and customer
satisfaction. Eugene Sakai and the Studio S Squared team provide full service
from initial design concepts to fully completed plans. They assist in navigating
the maze of the permit processing and contractor selection. We consider Studio S
Squared Architecture to be experienced, highly skilled and professional. We are
excited to live in our new contemporary space and are pleased with the results.
The well defined exterior elevations of our residence establish it as being
unique and distinctive. Yet the simplicity of design blends in with the
surrounding homes which have a diversity of styles. We count ourselves among the
grateful clients who have had the good fortune to work with this talented and
innovative team. We highly value the service Studio S Squared Architecture
provides and recommend them without reservation to anyone searching for an
excellent architectural team.
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June 9, 2017Last modified:June 9, 2017
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Catherine Krawczeski
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and his colleagues designed our complete renovation (San Carlos) which
was craftsman style. They were incredible to work with, listening to our desires
and modifying the design based on our feedback (although to be honest, we did
very little modification, since he captured our wishes spot on!). When we
interviewed contractors, every one of them commented on the thoroughness of his
work and I have no doubt that his attention to detail helped the process go
smoothly. I would highly recommend him. Totally worth the investment!
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March 9, 2017Last modified:March 9, 2017
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Catherine:

Thanks a lot for your glowing review!

To be honest, you were one of the easiest clients to work with that we have ever
had. Not only were you clear in your goals for the project, you were willing to
listen to suggestions throughout the process. This not only expedited things, it
encouraged us to be more creative for you!

We are very pleased with your how project turned out, but even more elated that
good folks like you and Rick were pleased with the service we provided. We hope
you enjoy the house for many years to come!
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JPM Construction
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I worked with Studio S Squared architecture on a full-home remodel in the San
Carlos hills. Eugene and his team were very easy to work with and the home
turned out to be beautiful. I would highly recommend working with Studio S
Squared on your home remodel or new home.

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January 14, 2017
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Matt, it is very nice of you to take the time to review us. It is very rare that
a builder does such a great job on our first project together that we feel
compelled to add them to our referral list, but in your case we had no
hesitation in so doing. It is great to see that you've landed a few other
projects by way of our referral, and I know they'll turn out great in your
capable hands!
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Francis Ho
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We are general contractors that work mainly in the peninsula and we've built
plenty of homes from many different architects. Many of these homes were
designed by Studio S Squared. Their plans definitely stand out amongst the rest
as they take a very thorough and detailed approach to the design of their
projects. Their homes also tend to have its own charm and characteristics that
break away from the cookie cutter norm that many architects get too comfortable
with. They definitely make our job fun, interesting, and unique. Go with them!
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January 5, 2017
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Hello Francis, thanks a lot for taking the time to write a review for us. I'm
glad that we reconnected and have had a chance to work on so many recent
projects together. Your team is great, and we look forward to collaborating with
Atlanta Construction for many years to come!

SJ
Sunil JIVAN
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I was amazed by the transformation of the house that was designed by these
professionals. They maximized the available usage of the exterior and interior
space of the house with exquisite details that complimented the remodel of the
project. The drawings were detailed right down to the finish carpentry that
hardly needed explanations in creating reality. I have used other architects,
but Studio S Squared truly offer a unique talent that needs to be taken
advantage of. I have attached a picture of pre-construction of the house and one
after the remodel.
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December 14, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Sunil:

It was truly a pleasure meeting you on Chris and Lisa's project. Your kind words
about our design means the world to us, especially since we had never worked
together before this!

I look forward to the prospect of many more projects together in the future.

Eugene Sakai
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Steve Herbert
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


As a real estate developer, a great architect is a major part of a successful
project and it gives me genuine pleasure in recommending one of the best I have
worked with in my 20+ years of development experience. Eugene Sakai and his team
at Studio S Squared Architecture have done an incredible job for my partners and
I on our last couple of projects (on the Peninsula and in San Francisco) and we
are looking forward to working with them once again on a project that will be
starting very soon in another San Francisco location. Eugene has consistently
shown a high degree of professionalism in all aspects of his business, from
listening to our needs and requests on a new project, providing advice on the
most efficient use of space, providing expertise in local building codes,
working closely with various city and county agencies, being open to changes in
his plans, being easily accessible via phone and e-mail and in showing a sincere
passion in his work. It is truly a pleasure to take Eugene’s plans and ideas and
turn them into reality.
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November 14, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Steve, thanks so much for your kind words and gracious review! A satisfied
repeat client like yourself is our gold standard and we too look forward to
helping in your ongoing success in future years! Thanks for allowing us the
privilege of being part of your amazing team....

Candy Sohn
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We had a great experience working with Eugene and his team at Studio S Squared
and can't imagine undertaking a whole house remodel without their expertise.
From our first meeting, we felt completely at ease with Eugene. He's extremely
knowledgeable while being endlessly patient and responsive with all of our
questions. During the design process, his team took our wish list and created a
home that was far beyond our expectations. They struck the perfect balance of
listening to our requests while making suggestions that would enhance the beauty
and balance of our dream home. Upon receiving our building plans, contractors
often commented at the level of detail that went into these plans. This speaks
volumes to how much pride and care they take in their work. In addition to the
planning and designing, Eugene and his team were extremely helpful in helping us
navigate city guidelines and also gave great recommendations in regards to
contractors and vendors. We have come to appreciate both the art and craft of
designing a home and were so grateful to have Studio S Squared navigate us
through this endeavor. We are breaking ground in a week and are excited for what
our home will be!
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November 8, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Hi Candy:

Thanks so much for your review! It certainly has been a long lead up to
construction so far, but I am finally glad it is here! Working with you and Tim
was great as well and we in the office were all very motivated to do a great job
for you.

Your house is going to be amazing, especially since you selected such a
trustworthy and talented builder. Looking forward to seeing you on the jobsite
as the house takes shape!

--Eugene
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Peter Tran
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


My wife and I worked with Eugene and his fantastic team for several months to
design our beautiful home. It's labeled 'Los Altos Modern Prairie II' on his
project list. It's hard for us to imagine a more perfect design and floor plan
for our family. The team worked very hard to accommodate our wishes while
complying with strict city design and code requirements. Studio S Squared was
very knowledgeable and helped us navigate countless number of details. The final
design of the house is as pictured below. We broke ground on construction a
little over a month ago and things are progressing smoothly (knock on wood). I
hope to share final results in a few months.
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August 23, 2016Last modified:July 30, 2017
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Pete:

Thanks a lot for taking the time to post a review. It was an enjoyable process
working with you and Celia for us as well...we all enjoyed our interactions with
you two, and can't wait to see your beautiful house take shape over these next
few months!

Eugene
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HU-845212
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene worked with my wife and I to do a remodel in Willow Glen, I can't say
enough about the positive experience that I had with Eugene and his team. He
engaged in the vision of our "home" and truly brought it to the next level. He
showed creativity, integrity, and passion for his work and we truly enjoyed the
experience of working with him. This is often hard to say when you go through a
remodel!
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July 14, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Fred:

I still feel very blessed that we crossed paths back in 2008 and you gave us the
opportunity to work with you on your lovely home. You and Lori will always be
one of the transformative clients for our firm. Thank you so much for being such
a great advocate for us over the years!

--Eugene
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Ravi Handyal
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Working with Eugene and his entire team at Studio S Squared on our new
construction in Willow Glen was an absolute pleasure. This was our first time
undertaking a project of this magnitude and Eugene and his team were very
understanding and helped guide us through every design phase of the project.
From the very beginning Eugene and everyone at Studio S Squared made us an
integral part of the team. They took the time to understand our vision for the
project and we worked collaboratively to make that vision a reality. We iterated
over the floor plans and the interior and exterior models until we landed on a
design that we all absolutely loved. The entire team's attention to detail and
the quality of design is impeccable. In addition, through the entire process the
team was easy to communicate with, patient, and very approachable. After the
design phase, Eugene and his team went above and beyond in guiding us through
city permitting, picking a contractor, and all the other nuances of preparing to
build a new house. They sought input from general contractors along the way to
help us with budget, they co-ordinated all interactions with other vendors and
city planners in obtaining building permits, and overall made things as smooth
as possible for us. This project has been an incredible adventure, and thank you
Eugene, Sean, Jose, Diana, Hari, and everyone at Studio S Squared for being a
part of it and making it that much easier and enjoyable for us. You guys are a
talented and professional group.
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July 1, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Ravi:

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to post a review. It was
awesome working with you and your family; we all looked forward to showing you
new stuff as your positive feedback and reactions always made our day!

The project had its permitting challenges to be sure....but now that you are all
approved I hope construction goes super smoothly! You did well in your builder
selection so that should be fine. Looking forward to seeing you at the job site!

--Eugene
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ivyknot
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


My husband and I had the good fortune to meet Eugene Sakai at Studio S Squared
in 2009. Eugene and his talented staff designed our new home and we are so happy
with the results. Eugene possessed the kind of flair for contemporary
architecture that we were looking for; clean lines that blended aesthetics with
functionality. We were impressed by how familiar he was with cutting edge
design, modern techniques and green technology. His methodical approach and
artistic sensibilities resonated with us and his affable personality made it
very easy to work with him. He was sensitive to our particular lifestyle and the
details we desired but also helped us set realistic expectations. The attention
to detail on the house really reflects how much he listened to our feedback,
incorporated it into the design and even made suggestions to improve it further.
The team at Studio S Squared took into account many aspects which were so
important to us such as daylight angles, neighborhood sight-lines, seasonal
changes and the natural surroundings. Our property was quite challenging to work
with but Eugene handled each would-be problem with creativity, innovation and
aplomb. His pride in his work is evident and we greatly appreciated his
patience, perseverance and flexibility.
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April 14, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Laini, thank you so much for the detailed review! Your project certainly
presented many interesting challenges along the way, from permitting through
construction, but I hope you and Rob are happy with the outcome. Can't wait for
the first party at the new house!

roadrunnerrita
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Working with Eugene was great. He helped us put together complete plans for our
home remodel and pick a general contractor (whom we also really liked). On top
of that he was reasonably priced. He is great with communication, especially
over email, even after our project was pretty much completed. He also sent a
professional photographer to take pictures at the end and shared those with us
-- great perk. I would definitely hire Eugene again if we ever undertake another
remodel or new build in the bay area.
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March 22, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Hi Michelle:

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! Working with you and
Justin was great, from end to end.

I am glad that we were able to be involved from the purchase of your home all
the way through completion of construction. Thank you for entrusting us and for
being such dream clients. I do hope we get to work with you in some capacity in
the future...but please enjoy your new home for a while first! :)
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Justin Wilson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We worked with Studio S Squared for our whole house remodel in Mountain View. We
originally learned of Studio S Squared because we toured a completely remodeled
home of theirs before we bought our present home. We were such fans of the ways
it looked that we research the architect and found Eugene. We worked with Eugene
from the start of the project and he was even great enough to come out when we
were buying our fixer-upper home to discuss some design elements and give us a
preliminary high level budget. As we kicked things off Eugene, Sean and the rest
of his team were a real pleasure to work with from the start. They were
responsive throughout and came up with several smart floor plans and once we
selected one, they nailed the design, working with us on several iterations to
get it exactly perfect. The end product is absolutely beautiful, has some
amazing spaces and features, and is functional for our growing family. They were
real partners throughout and helped to make the process manageable and a
absolutely positive experience. Eugene also worked with us to identify and
select a contractor that ended up being an exceptional part of the team as well.
Overall we could not be more happy with the outcome and overall experience!
Would recommend Studio S Squared to anyone without reservation. We are
absolutely in love with our remodeled home!
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January 10, 2016
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Justin, you are too kind! If there was a way to award a client a 5-star review,
we would certainly reciprocate.

Working with you and Michelle was extremely enjoyable for our team. You were
receptive to our ideas, while continually challenging us to come up with
something better and more creative, which we always welcome. Your organization
skills were amazing as well.

We also grew to appreciate your attention to detail. This particularly shows in
your interior finishes selections, which are as well-chosen and refined as any
professional could have done.

Our only regret is that we don't have another project with you on the immediate
horizon!

Thanks again for everything, and for allowing to be of service to you and
Michelle.

Eugene Sakai
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
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Hallmark Window and Door
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S Squared Architecture is in my opinion the best choice for anyone who
plans to build a new home or remodel an existing home in the greater bay area.
Over the past 20 years, we have supplied custom ordered window and door packages
for many homes designed by Studio S Squared. They have vast design knowledge
from old traditional designs to new contemporary. As a material supplier I am
always happy to see when a client has a set of plans from Studio S Squared, they
always have a comprehensive window and door schedule that directly correlates to
the floor plan and elevations with great detail. Whenever we call with
questions, we are greeted with professional enthusiasm and always get responses
in a timely manner. Every time I have mentioned the name Eugene Sakai or the
name of any of his employees, when working with a Studio Squared client, I get a
big smile ! That is the best testament to to the relationships that they build
and how hard they work to make the process a great experience !
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November 2, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Steve, I feel the same way about you when it comes to the crucial task of
supplying windows and doors. This is an area that has the potential for costly
errors in both size and type, and I never feel as comfortable with a window
order as when you have put one together for our clients.

Salespeople, vendors, and even manufacturers come and go, but it has been great
that our careers have paralleled each other since I first ordered windows from
you for my first fixer upper in San Jose. Please don't retire before I do, as my
firm and our clients need you! :o)
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User
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene is a creative, organized, energetic, and focused individual who demands
much of himself and works hard to get the most out of a project. His attention
to details both large and small are what make him such a wonderful Architect and
team leader. He takes the time to answer questions and problem solve and these
qualities make the construction process workable for the builder and ultimately
satisfying for the client. He has a keen sense of design and a commitment to
finding solutions that are environmentally sound and technology up to date. I
would highly recommend Eugene for any project.
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November 2, 2015Last modified:May 3, 2024
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Mark:

Thanks for the review!

I am very glad that you hung in there so long after being runner up in bidding
on so many projects of ours over the last couple of years. The San Carlos
project for Kate and Jeremy is going great, and I can't wait to see what you do
with our "Japanese Ranch" in Saratoga for Bruce!

Here's to many more projects together!
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Victor Zvarich
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I'm working with Eugene for over one year now. He is one of the best architect I
worked with. His plans is very detailed and very easy to understand.

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October 19, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Victor--thanks!

Of the three completed projects we have done together, you really made your mark
with the Wilson Residence in Mountain View. It was great to see you take on the
challenge of a demanding design and exacting client, and pass with flying
colors. Seeing you step up like that has really given me confidence in your
ability to handle our most complex projects.

I can't wait to see how the San Mateo and Mountain View projects you are now
working on turn out!
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juliedreid
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We couldn't have been more happy with Eugene and his colleagues. From the very
beginning we were extremely impressed by his professionalism, the ease of
communication, and his beautiful creative designs. Eugene was also very
experienced with dealing with the city, and when an issue arose with the city
during construction, he addressed it promptly and did everything he could to
help us move things along. The design process was extremely collaborative, and
we worked together closely to make our home exactly what we wanted. My husband
loved that he could even get his hands on the CAD software that they use and
make his own modifications as part of the collaborative process. Eugene helped
transform our tiny, boring 1200 ft.² Silicon Valley ranch home into a stunning,
spacious dream home. We get compliments on our home daily basis, from friends,
family, and even perfect strangers passing by. We are so happy with the results,
and highly recommend Studio S Squared!!
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October 17, 2015Last modified:October 17, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Julie, thanks so much for this kind and gracious review!

Our entire staff had such a great time working with you and Gavin, and we also
deeply appreciate the referrals you have sent our way. Looking forward to
getting your house photographed!
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Kiran Prasad
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars


We did a complete remodel and extension of our home in Saratoga, Ca. We were
very pleased with the end result. Eugene, Sean and team are highly knowledgeable
about architectural details, specifications and codes in our area. They are very
professional. They took extreme care in every decision and made sure we got
exactly what we wanted. Eugene and Sean designed a beautiful 4200+ sq foot home
for us filled with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an office, 13' high coffered
ceilings, 7 skylights, huge casement and fixed windows and lots of other
amenities. We have everything we could ever want and more because of Studio S
Squared's capable and reliable hands. Thank you!
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September 8, 2015
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japaek
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We loved working with Eugene and his team to finish our whole house project. In
the overwhelming world of home construction, Eugene brought a refreshing sense
of order, process and comfort. And beyond his process and business acumen, he
has wonderful sense of aesthetics and design. We are thrilled with our new
house. Here are the areas where Eugene really stood out from his peers. 1.
Efficiency of communication - always available, via email, phone, online video
conferencing or onsite. 2. Timely and responsive - delivered what he committed
to when he said he would. He consistently met promised timelines. 3. 3D models
via SketchUp to help visualize the home from the inside and out. 4. Provided
complete finish specification template to outline every detail of home finishes;
so critical to everyone's construction yet few architects provide. 5. Management
of the bid process to help us select the contractor and move the project onto
the next phase. Thank you Eugene for providing us with a beautiful house.
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September 2, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Jane--thanks so much for taking the time to write a review for us.

I am glad that you appreciated our process and were able to point out a few
things that makes us unique amongst our peers.

You too were unique amongst our clients, with your stunningly quick mastery of
Sketchup. We always tout how Sketchup has become a great tool for collaborating
with our clients, but you really took it to another level with your modeling of
interior design ideas! When we speak of how we embrace a client-oriented
approach to design, it is you and Stergios that established the benchmark.

Your Prairie style house was incredibly rewarding to design, and it was even
more exciting to see the house take shape throughout 2015. Looking forward to
getting the house photographed for the world to see later in 2016!

Thanks again Jane!
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especialk
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


As you can see from the pictures (Monte Sereno remodel), Eugene and Sean at
Studio S Squared did a phenomenal job designing our house. What you can’t tell
from the pictures, is how functional and comfortable the house is to live in.
The flow of the rooms makes it easy to sensible to entertain and carry out daily
tasks. Even though I initially thought this house was too big for our family, we
truly use each and every room. There is no wasted space and it still feels
inviting and comfortable despite its large dimensions. My husband and I had a
lot of fun dreaming up our dreamhouse with Eugene and Sean making it a reality.
They were enthusiastic about implementing green design and we learned a lot from
our meetings. They really listened and applied what they heard to address our
needs and desires. They worked with our contractor, Garth Nystrom, to deliver a
top notch product. I know there are a lot of talented and passionate architects
out there, but I cannot imagine our house coming out the way it did with any
other firm. Thank you Studio S Squared!
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August 24, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Our firm was truly blessed to have the chance to work with Karen and Louis on
their new home in Monte Sereno. Not only were their unwavering in their embrace
of sustainable and contemporary design, they chose what was the boldest exterior
design over several other less daring options we presented to them. Karen and
Louis were always receptive to suggestions, and yet had clear and firm opinions
on everything.

Karen and Louis then selected a terrific builder, Garth Nystrom, who was not the
least expensive of several contenders. During construction, Garth and the owners
were completely committed to seeing the design through as envisioned on paper
and in 3d, and the result is a true testimony to the value of collaboration and
what can be accomplished when Owner, Architect, and Builder are all on the same
page.

I wish we had a chance to do other projects for Karen and Louis...alas the
downside of designing a family dream home is that it is typically a one-shot
deal! :o)
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Naya Chatterjee-Marathe
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


It was a pleasure working with Eugene on our family home. He embraced my vision
for the house and took great care to incorporate the classical features of
symmetry, volume, and light and did so in a thoroughly modern way. Not only let
me be a hands on participant, he listened and worked with me on every detail
fine tuning my taste and style. When unforeseen circumstances prevented us from
keeping the existing fireplace, Eugene and his team worked seamlessly and
quickly with my contractor to redesign the building plans to make
accommodations, which ultimately enabled our project to be completed on time and
on budget. We are thrilled with the results.
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August 18, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Naya, thanks a lot!

It means so much to us that you hired us not only for your project, but then
came back to us later for your Mom's project as well. A referral to a friend or
loved one is the sincerest form of flattery, and we are grateful to have earned
your trust.

You two ladies have been so fun to work with and your taste in design is
impeccable. The apple never falls far from the tree!
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AM
amyhsiao
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Throughout the long and trying process of a major remodel (second floor
addition), Eugene and his team were the one reliable constant in the project.
Currently we are half way through the building process. In the design phase,
Eugene was attentive to our requests, understood our vision and respectful of
our budget. We went back and forth many, many times over a year and never once
did he make me feel that we were wasting his time. The end design was beautiful
and included thoughtful transitions to the existing parts of the house. As I
soon found out during the building phase, many things can go wrong. Eugene
continued to respond very quickly by email and is usually the first to offer a
solution or opinion. While some of the subcontractors be recommended left a bit
to be desired, his own firm has always been excellent. Add to this, I found that
the fees he charged were very fair and he did not bill us for extra time spent
on certain things. Eugene has an excellent eye for design, is personally very
agreeable and honest, and really knows his stuff. If he has the bandwidth to
take on your project, you can't go wrong.
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August 7, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Amy, your kind words make me blush. :)

You are right to point out that any construction project, large or small, is
"long and trying." Having lived through many projects on personal houses of my
own design, I have a great deal of empathy for what our courageous clients
endure, most of whom have never undertaken such a project before.

You certainly fall into the category of "courageous". Not only did you eagerly
jump into what was probably the largest remodel+2nd story addition our firm has
done, but your hands-on approach to the construction process set a new bar for
future clients of ours. I especially loved your kitchen drawings, and the fact
that you blithely took those plans into the City Building Department
mid-construction to add that important piece to the scope!

Amy, your charms and talents are many and myriad, and we were blessed to have
you and Albert as clients of our firm. Thanks again for the opportunity!
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lmcmurtry
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


From our first meeting through the entire architectural design process, Eugene
Sakai and the Studio S Squared team made us feel heard and part of a team that
was collaborating to make our ‘dream home’ vision into a reality. Elements which
proved invaluable were the excellent communication style, the ability to view a
3D model on our computer, the ability to see how sun patterns would impact the
interior light, and the attention to detail Eugene’s team paid to our multiple
emails. Visitors comment how integrated our remodel is in our 1930s neighborhood
and how deceivingly spacious the interior space is in relation to the exterior
footprint. Eugene's team mastered our desire to have our 2k+ square feet home
feel like a 4k square foot home. The entire house has exceeded our expectations.
We love the look and function of our home and are still amazed at how the vision
turned into our reality that we hope to enjoy for decades. We couldn't be
happier with every aspect; thank you.
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June 18, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Leah--we couldn't ask for better clients than you and Tom. The creative process
was so much fun, owing to your vision, organization, and openness to different
ideas. Your home is a perfect exemplar of how a great client-architect
relationship can help create a design that exceeds what either party could have
achieved without the other!

Thanks so much for allowing us to be part of your project, and for the many
kindnesses you have extended to our firm since we completed our services!
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Nash Design Group
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I have really enjoyed working with Eugene and his knowledgeable staff. Their
design concepts make it very easy for the client establish the scope of their
project and therefore get quotes from builders and designers. As a designer, it
is a pleasure to work with such an innovative and creative staff and see the
architects vision through from start to finish. Whether it is a modern remodel
or a traditional craftsman project, I would recommend Studio S Squared to
produce fresh and original designs.
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April 21, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Thanks a lot Kendra. It has been great to work with you and your firm on the
Menlo Park and San Carlos jobs as well. Looking forward many more projects
together in the future!

MP
Michelle Peterson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Studio S Squared to design a kitchen and bath remodel. We liked their
ideas so much that we ended up doing a complete house remodel. Eugene and his
team were wonderful to work with, they were professional, had great ideas and
suggestions, truly listened to our requirements an ultimately helped us build
the house of our dreams. In addition Eugene and his team helped walk us through
the entire process, determining what we could do from the city perspective,
completing the permit process (which had no revisions - truly remarkable), and
ultimately helping us find our builder. The plans and information that the team
provided were very detailed making it easier for both us and the builders to
understand what was being built and how. As an owner builder, we couldn't not
have done the project without the support and information that Studio S Squared
provided. We are extremely happy with the services Studio S Squared provided and
would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an architect.
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April 12, 2015Last modified:April 12, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Michelle is not telling the whole story. She and her husband Scott not only were
a joy to work with during design but also did nearly all of their own finish
work! It was amazing to see pictures of these working parents up on ladders and
scaffolding doing the painting and finishes of their entire house.

Thanks a lot Michelle, it is clients like you and Scott that make it so much fun
for us to work on residential projects!
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Chris Fenton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Did a wonderful job on our commercial buildout in Downtown San Jose. Eugene was
very easy to work with, and extremely knowledgable. Very happy client.

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March 19, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Thanks for the kind words, Chris. In an era where restaurants come and go
sometimes overnight, it is so great to see your business thriving in its
original location!

Param Jhatakia
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Excellent service! Highest recommendation. We did not get a chance to hire them
for our project this year, but will defiantly consider them next year.

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March 7, 2015
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Param:

Thank you for taking the time to post this review. I do hope that we get the
opportunity to work with you in the near future!

Eugene
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Silicon Valley Builder
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We are a general contractor company, building high-quality residential houses in
the bay area. We have been working on a few projects with Studio S Squared
Architecture. Their plans are well designed with complete architectural and
interior details, which shows the architects' talents, experience and
thoroughness. Building houses designed by Studio S Squared Architecture is
really a joyful experience with a great sense of achievement. The architects
from Studio S Squared Architecture have a good understanding in the planning and
building codes of the cities like Palo Alto, Atherton, Los Altos, Mountain View,
Saratoga, etc. This really helps to reduce the permit approval time with fewer
revision iterations. They are also very responsive and accessible to the
customers' inquiries. They go the extra mile to ensure the best design results
and 100 percent customer satisfaction. As far as we see, their customers are
very happy with the designs and services delivered by Studio S Squared
Architecture.
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December 30, 2014
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Qiming--really appreciate you taking the time to write a few words about our
firm, I know how incredibly busy you are!

So glad that you have been able to land a few projects of our design, it is very
reassuring to us to have a builder team of your quality working with our
clients. Looking forward to building our relationship as time goes by. :o)
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sunzeri Construction
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We build custom homes throughout the greater bay area and have had the privilege
to work with Studio S Squared, specifically Eugene and Sean, on a number of
projects to date. We work closely with our project owners and hear nothing but
excellent feedback about the service provided by S Squared. Furthermore, our
experience has been that the attention to detail Eugene and Sean put into the
plans greatly limits confusion, and change orders, that occur due to
incompletion, or inconsistencies in the final plan. I cannot emphasize enough
how much hiring an architect like Studio S Squared helps not only the overall
look of the finished product, but the progression as well, and is truly
beneficial to the builder, owner, and all parties involved. - Sunzeri
Construction Inc.
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December 30, 2014
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Sam--thanks very much for the kind words! It has been great having you work on
our designs, your team brings a ton of value to our clients and we hope to keep
collaborating with you for many years to come!

SO
soonheebuchholz
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I found Eugene through Houzz. I worked very closely with he and Sean on every
detail of our architectural plans. They were extremely creative, helpful, and
good to work with. Best of all, I love my new home and never imagined that it
would turn out so beautiful!

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December 19, 2014
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Thanks so much Catherine. You were AWESOME to work with as well and we are very
happy with how your design turned out as well. The real credit goes to you and
the rest of your stellar team in how beautifully it all came together!

JS
jschibler
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S Squared designed a major remodel for our house that doubled its size,
added a second story, and completely renovated the living spaces. We chose
Eugene because of his LEED certification and his efforts to understand our needs
and priorities. As we worked through concepts (settling on #7), Eugene continued
to prove that he truly understood our functional needs, and knew how to meet
those in an aesthetically pleasing design that would also meet building code and
city requirements. He even invited us to visit his home so that we could
experience the radiant heating and see some of his design work. His service was
prompt, courteous, professional, accommodating, and reasonably priced -- I can't
think of any way he could have improved it. We now enjoy a beautiful, open,
naturally lit, energy-efficient house that fits our lifestyle perfectly and is a
continuous source of pride and pleasure. Five stars.
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October 7, 2014
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Jim, I am so thrilled that we were able to meet your and Laura's expectations! I
knew when we signed on with you that you were going to test our abilities and
challenge our skills. To this day, we use your design process as an examplar for
prospective clients to see how we take inspiration from our clients and strive
for a truly "custom" design with each of our homes. The design we developed with
you is uniquely yours, while still having broad appeal and resale value. You and
Laura were 'five star' clients!
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JE
jendevins
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I highly recommend Studio S Squared. We used them for our home remodel during
which we were faced with many challenges due to our small lot size, strange
positioning of the house, and city restrictions. Eugene and his team were
extremely flexible and innovative on how to navigate these obstacles and still
come up with a very elegant and efficient design. Not only did they provide
superior architectural designs, they also provided detailed interior design
recommendations and helped us really visualize the end result. Their level of
detail is superb and our contractor even commented on how amazed he was at the
amount of care and time that went into the plans and bid package. In addition,
they were a friendly team that was very patient with us while we had to shift
our agenda based on city restrictions and they helped us understand the ins and
outs of the remodeling process which can be very overwhelming.
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September 27, 2014
Comment from Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.:
Jen:

I am very grateful for your kind review.

You and Sam showed the patience of saints, especially when it came to the
initial challenges posed by the misinformation we received from the city about
where your garage could be located. It is remarkable to me that a house that we
designed and permitted through all proper channels a couple of years earlier be
deemed as "invalid precedent" when it came to your nearly identical situation.

Even more remarkable to me is how you both coped with that initial frustration
and disappointment, and came back to us a few months later willing to give the
project another shot.

I am glad that despite the (unfair) restrictions imposed on your lot simply
because your project came later rather than sooner, we were able to craft a
design that works for you and your lovely family.

I like to remind myself and my staff that there is something to be learned from
every project and every client; in your case, we learned how pleasant
persistence and a can-do attitude can overcome even the most dispiriting of
bureaucratic setbacks. :o)

Thanks again for being such wonderful clients!

--Eugene
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Michael Paige
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Working with Studio S2 and Eugene Sakai for our residential rebuild has been a
wonderful experience. Their iterative design process allowed us to fully explore
our ideas/needs to come up with a perfect scheme. Their communication/listening
skills are exemplary, and their work product is innovative and exciting. We
found the value unmatched. It is a true joy to work with this team.
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August 19, 2014
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Brian Roberts
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


My wife and I could not be more thrilled with the work that Studio S Squared
performed. Eugene and Sean at Studio S Squared were diligent and thoughtful with
the design of our family home and we are now enjoying the beauty and
functionality of that effort. This was the first time we have gone through a
significant home renovation and we feel lucky to have found Studio S Squared.
They are not only extremely talented, but have embraced design technology to
help illustrate and communicate our shared vision throughout the process. The
'oohs' and 'aahs' when people walk into our main room are very satisfying
knowing the work that went into its design. The kids and I have (quite
literally) been skipping through the house.
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June 17, 2014
Chapman Construction
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I am a general contractor who has worked on many of Eugene's projects. The
projects are beautifully designed and very impressive. Each design has had great
thought put into the construction of the build, which leads to projects that are
completed quickly, on time and on budget. I highly recommend Studios S Squared
Architecture. Eugene is talented, professional and easy to work with.
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June 5, 2014
GL
glendagarcia
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have worked with Studio s Squared for over five years and recommend them
highly. We return with new projects because: Professional Team Listen's to the
client Leads client in the right direction Works with the client's budget that
to me describes a great Architect.
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May 29, 2014
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Doug Traina
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


After interviewing other architects, and also based on a referral from an
acquaintance of ours, we contracted Studio S Squared Architecture for our major
remodel project. Eugene and his team listened very carefully to our goals for
the remodel, and provided us with multiple design options that nicely met our
requirements. The initial designs met our objectives so well that few subsequent
modifications were required, and Studio S Squared was always very responsive to
any requests and/or inquiries. They also recommended several general contractors
that they felt would be best suited to both the project and to ourselves. We
selected one of these, and have been very pleased with that recommendation, as
well. Although we had various occasions to "second guess" our plans over the
course of the project, every time we looked carefully at such issues, we
concluded that Studio S Squared's design was the optimum solution. We have been
extremely pleased with Studio S Squared's support of our entire project, and
recommend them without hesitation for any architectural needs.
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May 18, 2014
TA
tammyq
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and the Studio S Squared team did an amazing design for our house
addition. Eugene designed a beautiful new master bedroom, study, bathroom and
walk in closet for us, which took our small track home in Sunnyvale and turned
it into a perfect home for our growing family. It is the small details that
Eugene thought of that really made the difference--the raised tray ceiling in
the master, the awesome layout of our giant bathroom (which is like a spa
retreat), the skylights that bring in light in just the right places. Eugene was
really great to work with and really listened to what we wanted. I would
definitely work with him again!
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March 16, 2014
Element Structural Engineers, Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have had the pleasure of working with the team at Studio S Squared since
2012. They are a great team to work with. As structural engineers, it has always
been our goal to engineer the architect’s intent. But as with any project, there
is discordance between budget and dreams. Studio S Squared has been able to
accommodate the structural need without compromising their original intent. When
an architect can be flexible with their design intent instead of having an “It’s
my way or the highway” attitude, they help streamline the engineering process.
They pay great attention to detail and provide good insight of structural
knowledge that helps the collaborative effort run smoothly. They listen to
ideas, and most of all, put their clients’ need first. I see great effort in
their work to involve and listen to the needs of their clients from inception to
culmination of the project.
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January 17, 2014
Sullivan Design Studio
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have collaborated with Eugene Sakai of Studio S Squared on several projects.
Eugene and his staff are extremely nice and easy to work with! They always are
open to collaborative ideas, and always have the client's best interest in mind.
Eugene and his staff are creative, calm, organized, and friendly. They make the
stressful process of building a new home a very smooth one. We highly recommend
Eugene and his staff.
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January 14, 2014
BC
bchiocchi
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Worked with Eugene and his company with clients on multiple custom homes. The
team was creative, flexible, responsive and listened to the owners. Construction
costs for both projects were $3.0 million and $2.0 million respectively.

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October 9, 2013
West Coast Building & Development
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S Squared has to be one of the most professional Architecture Firms my
Company has worked for. I personally have worked with Mr. Eugene Sakai on
several projects. The attention to detail is impeccable and his design speaks
for itself. I highly recommend Mr. Sakai and his team and look forward to
continuing our working relationship.
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October 8, 2013
Cameron Ring
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We bought a 1950s ranch house and needed an architect to help us design a full
remodel. We found Studio S Squared on Houzz and, after conducting numerous
interviews with architects, we were impressed with their designs and great
communication style. Their rating on Houzz is well deserved! Now that our
project is getting close to the start of construction, we are so happy that we
worked with them. Eugene and Sean are amazing to work with. They have a strong
sense of design but were also very responsive to our ideas and questions. Eugene
gave us a few options for initial design concepts that helped us shape how and
where we wanted to go with the remodel. From there, we worked closely together
to shape the design to be exactly what we had hoped the house could be. They
were extremely patient with our many many questions/ideas, and the iterative
process with them was actually smooth and fun. We were able to do much of the
coordination over email and they were fast and clear with their responses. They
shared all of their design files with us, which was great. We were able to learn
and dabble with the design software ourselves (SketchUp), which allowed us to
play with concepts at home. They were always transparent and upfront with
time/cost expectations. We are just about to submit for permits and we can't
imagine having gone through the challenging remodel process with anyone else.
They are awesome to work with and we couldn't recommend them more highly!
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October 7, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
GR
greggwhited
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Overall great experience that will be with us for a long time. We wanted to
remodel a non-descript ranch house built in the mid ‘50s that we had lived in
for 20yrs. We have always liked Arts and Crafts and wanted to remodel to that
style. When we first started talking to Eugene (and his colleague, Sean Rinde)
we showed him some pictures of what we wanted and discussed a lot about what we
found wrong with the existing house. In the mix of the pictures we showed him
was a couple of contemporary/modern houses. Eugene brought back some Arts and
Crafts sketches but also some wild, but cool, modern designs that we were not
comfortable with for the neighborhood. We warmed up pretty quickly to the
contemporary designs and in the end ended up with a cross of a modern style
crossed with a FLW Prairie House on the outside. This came via a lot of debate
and redrawing sketches. Some pain on both sides, but it went really well in the
end. On the inside of the house Eugene incorporated most all of our wishes; open
format, lots of windows, kitchen as the gathering place, several balconies, and
used the existing house footprint to conform to a “California remodel”. He
figured a design that allowed us to use the exiting split level (the house is on
a grade) and efficiently connect swhat amounts to 4 levels smoothly and
stylishly. The multilevel allows the incorporation of a number of different roof
lines to complement the Prairie House style. The construction is now finished,
we are back in the house, and love living there. It’s just a great design.
Eugene worked with us in accordance to his advertised procedure. He has
materials that spell out what will happen and what it will cost. When we would
have complex questions, he didn’t always get back to us the next day (my
expectation) but when he did, it was a complete answer with information from the
city, the costs, and the time involved. Overall, this was efficient and useful.
He went with us to the planning review and to the city for (and with) us several
times. His estimates of how much different permits and trades would be were also
pretty close to the end amount. He worked with us on getting contractor bids and
working through the selection process. When he needed to make things happen
fast, he did. The house plans were extremely detailed and more than one of the
bidders on the house commented that “these are the most complete plans I’ve ever
seen. I wish they all looked like this”. So a high recommendation from us for
Studio S Squared.
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September 16, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
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vgeorgieva
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We didn't know Eugene when we hired him to draw the plans for our additional
room to the house. We were pleasant surprised of his correctness and punctuality
in our initial conversations. For us this was a big project- 320 sqf. He
considered this a small project, but he did a very professional work no matter
how big was the project. He did it with full respect and understanding of our
needs as clients. He offered us a very interesting decision about making the
ceiling a little higher by using trusses. We really loved it. He also helped us
in the process of picking up the contractor. Now we are at the end of our
project. The new leaving room with big windows facing the garden looks very
bright and vast. It was worth it to do it and thank you for the support that we
received from our architect Eugene and the contractor Joseph Rocha during these
few months. I will recommend them to all my friends that need such kind of work.
They are professionals and very reliable people and did excellent job turning
our dream for having a cozy family room into reality.
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June 21, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
VE
veenasj
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene has done a tremendous job for us. Both Eugene and Sean were great to work
with, on time and did an amazing job for us. I got more than I dreamed of.
Eugene was patient, kind, and understanding. He gave life to our dream house. I
absolutely recommend him. (Besides he was the most reasonable about the cost
structure and payments!)

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June 19, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
Harmoni Designs + Build
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I had the pleasure of working with Studio S Squared on their Fairgrounds Senior
Apartments project a few years back. I was very impressed with Eugene's design,
planning, and interpersonal skills. I have enjoyed following his well designed
projects from afar since and hope to be able to collaborate with him and his
team again in the future.

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June 18, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
Luciano Ercolini
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I had the pleasure of listing an exquisite home in Los Altos designed by Eugene
Sakai. It featured an open floor plan suitable for any occasion...formal events,
casual family gatherings, indoor/outdoor parties, and all requirements of
today’s multi-faceted family life. A wood burning pizza oven, butler’s pantry, a
gourmet kitchen and great room opening to covered patio and backyard were but a
few of the unique features. All who viewed the property were delighted with the
home’s design. Eugene is a talented architect. Luciano Ercolini Dalmatian Realty
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June 18, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
Amanda Jones
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene has several key qualities that make him a great architect: he's
resourceful, direct, client focused, collaborative, open- willing to try new
things, respectful of my budget and respectful of my time and feelings. I think
that he is the ultimate professional's architect, you can leave your project
with him and not worry about it. He's going to let you know about the key
milestones and keep you on track.
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June 16, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
Arnab Bhaduri
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and his team designed our home remodel. We were very impressed with the
quality of the service that he provided. He was meticulous in capturing our
requirements and provided us with various options that fit in our fairly
restrictive scope and budget. I have purposely chosen the top three attributes
from our point of view: - Good value : we were on a pretty tight budget, but
Eugene helped us make the best use of it, He had also worked with our contractor
before, and made use of that knowledge to tailor various options to fit the
contractor's work style and skill set. - On time : even though our project was
delayed multiple times (due to our own issues) Eugene and his team always
delivered on time. This was a great help to us as it allowed us to spend our
(limited) time on other aspects of the remodel. - Integrity : we relied upon
Eugene to understand our objectives and create something that worked for us, and
he delivered. At no time did we feel uncomfortable working with him.
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June 12, 2013
RD
rdlehman
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I have had the privilege of working with Eugene for several years as project
manager, energy consultant, Green Point Rater, and Hers Rater for developments
ranging from large scale new publicly funded apartments to new single family
custom homes, commercial tenant improvements, and existing home
alterations/additions. Eugene and his staff at Studio S Squared Architecture are
dedicated professionals I am proud to associate with. His technical and
practical knowledge about rapidly changing building and energy codes as well as
green building products and methods confidently and consistently guide all
involved toward excellent solutions, and make my job easier. I have met the
general contractors and sub contractors who have built his projects, developers
that have financed his projects, and most importantly the homeowners and
business owners who have hired his services, and I can honestly say we all
highly recommend him as a very excellent choice for architectural services. Rob
Lehman Green Building Consultant LEED AP, Green Point Rater, Hers Rater, CEPE
GREEN SCORE SOLUTIONS, Inc. 19184 Mallory Canyon Road Prunedale, CA 93907
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June 11, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
Nicole Fuselier
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene did an amazing job on the Kirkland property. He provided us with three
potential options that fit within our budget and explained the pros and cons of
each option to us. From what I have experienced, its rare to have an architect
take the time to really help the client understand the options and pros and
cons, but Eugene really does care that his work and ideas meet the needs of his
clients. Not only did our chosen solution meet our needs, he helped us through
the entire process and was very nice to answer all our one off questions with
professionalism and charm. I would hire Eugene whenever i have any residential
or non residential architectural design needs. And I have no issue recommending
him to everyone one I know.
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April 17, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
LM
lmfuselier
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We had the good fortune to hire Eugene Saki and Studio S Squared Architecture to
design the complete renovation of our 87 year-old mother's home. Purchased in
1953, the small (1,200 sq ft) rambler had 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths was located
in San Jose. Our goal was to give our mother a modern, safe and comfortable home
to better serve her needs and to allow her to remain in her home. Design
challenges: While keeping the footprint of the house, we needed to improve the
layout of the rooms, including adding an en suite master bed and bath; upgrading
the door and corridor widths; fitting the new baths with grab-bars and "easy
twist" handles and faucets, accessible bathtubs and showers; increasing the
lighting in all rooms and corridors; and providing ramp access at the front door
and easy access stairs for the side entrance. Systems upgrades: The house had
all original plumbing and electrical which were replaced. New gas heating and
A/C, an on-demand water heater, and all new energy efficient windows were added.
Coordination challenges: During demolition and construction, our mother would
have to relocate to a hotel, so we were anxious to choose a contractor who could
expedite the construction process and would commit to an exact completion date
(just over 100 days). Mr. Saki helped us review proposals, gave us clear
guidance on the cost implications of design and materials changes and also met
regularly with the contractor to ensure that there were no permit, design or
materials issues that would delay construction. We had excellent communication
with Mr Saki during the entire process. He didn't just provide the design and
the blue-prints - he was our partner for the entire project. Our mother's home
benefitted from his talent, professional, and commitment to quality. We can
honestly saw that working with Studio S Squared was a wonderful experience. We
highly recommend the firm. Before photos:
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April 7, 2013Last modified:April 12, 2013
KH
Katie Heredia
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Eugene and Studio S Squared to help us design/plan an addition to our
home. Their design was not what we were expecting at all but it was exactly what
we wanted a d better than anything we could have imagined.

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February 5, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
SA
saratogaremodel
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S Squared Architecture provided the architectural design for our family's
home remodel. Our 2000 square foot 1950's ranch style home was transformed into
a 3000 square foot open concept home while still retaining an exterior design
consistent with our neighborhood. Studio S Squared: Demonstrates excellent
attention to details and follow up. Provided fast response to our questions and
requests during all phases of the design. Maintained extreme patience and
performed multiple revisions at the fixed price contract. Architecture design
contract was competitive with other architectural firms. Ensured the design was
consistent with our family's casual lifestyle. Our home's new architectural
design/drawings passed our city's planning commission's standards on the first
submission. Helped us to screen and select a suitable general contractor for the
construction work. Provided interior design ideas. Ensured the design provided
did not exceed our construction budget. Architechural drawings were detailed and
were easy for the general contractor to understand, enabling project to be
completed on-time. Visited construction site to ensure construction was
compliant to design specification. We have been in our remodeled home for over
two years and continue to enjoy the design elements and the improved
functionality of the layout and space for our family and our guests.
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February 2, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
kds design group
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I have known Eugene for 20 years professionally, and I adore working with him! I
am an interior designer with kds design and Eugene's architectural designs are
unique, modern, without being "edgy" and can compliement virtually any style of
design for the interior. Eugene's architectural knowledge and specific
requirements for each city is impressive. Studio S Squared is very open to
suggestions on issues that come up in the process and they encourage
collaboration with the "team" - it is never "my way or the highway." This
professional quality is so vital, as there will always be issues that come up
and problems to solve along the way! To have the aesthetic talent and to
communicate effectively with others is a rare combination that Studio S Squared
excells at! I am elated at every opportunity to work with Eugene!
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January 28, 2013Last modified:October 8, 2013
mark pinkerton - vi360 photography
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene Sakai is a total professional and great to work with. I am impressed by
his diversity in design and admire his attention to detail, superb
craftsmanship, and livable spaces.

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November 30, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
MR
mrarde
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Great to work with Eugene and his team, we are pleased with the knowledge, and
creative aspects of his work. We also like the familiarity of interacting with a
small firm.

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October 31, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
DA
davehouzz
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I used Studio S Squared for a full remodel of a 3300+ sq ft home. This team was
ideal for us for several reasons. 1. Not only did we have a good working
rapport, Studio S Squared was also very responsive and had quick turns on design
feedback from concept to Construction docs to Construction visits. Looking back,
it's clear that others do not follow this approach, and there was a lot of time
saved. 2. Studio S Squared fair flat fee structure allows for maximum creativity
in the design phase. This approach is fairly unique and keeps the focus on good
design rather than concerning their clients with add-on hrly fee's. 3.
Transparency. In another unique approach, Studio S Squared simply uses their
complete client list as their referral list. That means that they simply have a
philosophy of transparency and a confidence in their work. Of course, I still
followed up. Most importantly, my family is very happy with our design. This
team always made well informed design decisions and we felt we were in good
hands based on their services as well as their partners (GC's, ect). Highly
recommended. No reservations.
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October 29, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
NE
newhousehunter
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene from Studio S Squared Architecture designed our whole house renovation
project. He was very creative in his design and paid close attention to details.
Our house looks beautiful now. He was also very pleasant to work it. We had a
great experience and will not hesitate to work with him again in the feature.

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October 27, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
C W Wright Construction Co., Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have been working with Eugene Sakai at Studio S Squared Architecture for a
number of years. He and his staff are so professional and a joy to work with.
They are always easy to reach and quick to respond to our emails. We highly
recommend them. C. W Wright Construction Company Inc.
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October 25, 2012Last modified:November 7, 2013
MR
mruffy
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We have hired Eugene (president of Studio S Squared Architecture) to help with a
home remodel in Los Gatos, CA. Our realtor convinced us to purchase a fixer
upper that would require some remodeling work to address some of the functional
deficiencies of the home. While we were in contract, we interviewed about 5
designers/contractors to get their recommendations and possible budget before we
actually purchased the home. Eugene was the only architect who came and brought
one of his builders, C.W. Wright Construction to discuss options as well as to
verify the costs of each one. During our discussion, he was mindful to listen to
the functional problems which we wanted to address and he agreed to come up with
a proposal. The next day, we received a very detailed spreadsheet outlining the
costs of everything and it all seemed to fall into our budget. Based on their
recommendations, we decided to proceed with the purchase the home. The design
process was a very fun and enjoyable experience. Both Eugene and his junior
associate, Catherine listened to our "wish list" and presented a final design
that we absolutely loved. We appreciated their "vision" to see the possible
options that lay before us that were not so readily seen by us or other
architects. Studio S Squared Architecture's flat fee system also encouraged a
lot of back and forth dialogue with the revisions. We never had to worry about
costs or expenses as it was all included. He has a rapid response time via phone
and email and because everything is done in CAD, we had design revisions waiting
in our email inboxes almost with a same day turn-around. We are currently in the
middle of building our home, but we could not speak any more highly of the
professionalism, attention to detail and breadth of knowledge of Studio S.
Squared Architecture during the design process. Because of this, we trust
wholeheartedly that he will deliver a wonderful home for us.
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October 24, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
ASP Construction& Development Inc,
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I’m a General Contractor in Bay Area, and I've had the opportunity of working
with multiple of Architectural firms for more than 10 years. Since, I had the
privilege to work on one of the well-designed projects of Mr. Eugene Sakai, I
have found the Studio S Squared Architecture Inc. a best-in-class Architectural
firms in bay area. Their integrity, commitment to high standards in design and
attention to details are unique among their competitors, which makes Studio S
Squared the first choice for many experienced General Contractors. Simply, one
cannot ask for anything more thorough and precise than the work delivered by Mr.
Eugene. I strongly recommend Mr. Eugene Sakai and his highly committed
associates to those seeking a professional and dedicated Architectural firm.
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October 16, 2012Last modified:October 21, 2013
HA
hansel_lynn
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars


Very good experience, excellent design, very good detail in the plans. Schedule
moved seamlessly as well, total time of about 7 months from start to receiving a
permit for a new construction - pretty quick. First draft of design was great
(he stayed up to 1am to do it!), wife and I barely made any changes to the first
draft. Very good with communication and email/call responses as well. Definitely
recommended!
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October 16, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
KE
kenmanrubia
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and I have had a working relationship for the past 14 years. He recently
designed a major remodel to our home which we are about a month from completion.
He truly understood our desires and have transformed our shack into a home we
are excited to live in for a long time to come.

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October 16, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
EU
eunicerich
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Studio S2 Architecture to design a remodel for our newly purchased
1920's craftsman home. We had a good idea of what we wanted to do design-wise,
but needed the input and expertise of an architect. Eugene and his firm took our
general ideas and refined the details, supplied the specifics and suggested
alternatives until we had a great design. When we purchased our home, we had two
levels that were completely separate from one another. All of the living space
was upstairs and the downstairs space was essentially a large, unfinished room.
We wanted to utilize this empty space and double the square footage of our home.
Our remodel included knocking down a wall between the kitchen and dining room
upstairs, complete remodel of the existing kitchen, creation of a staircase
leading downstairs, and creating a finished family room, bath, new laundry area
and playroom in the downstairs space. Per Eugene's suggestion during the
planning part of this project, we made several changes to our original plan that
really made a significant impact on the outcome of the remodel. These included
his recommendations to push out the envelope of the house, a structural change
that would significantly increase the square footage of our relatively small
kitchen. He suggested low-walls surrounding the staircase to more cohesively
connect the upper and lower levels of the home, which made the home feel much
more intimate. He took into account our desire to allow as much light as
possible into the home, improve functionality of the kitchen unit and allow for
possible second phase future addition of a master bedroom suite. Unlike many
other firms where you only have the opportunity to meet with the principle
architect once before your job is passed onto someone else to complete, Eugene
spent the time at each step of the project to discuss the plans, explain
changes, provide suggestions, ideas and alternatives. Eugene and Studio S2
provided high caliber, expert and meticulous designs with creative design
solutions to incorporate our desires and viewpoints. Very professional,
responsive and excellent customer service from a very experienced architect.
Eugene was also available during the construction phase of the project to answer
questions from our contractor. We love our remodel and marvel over and over
again about how functional, bright and warm our home is now. We would highly
recommend Studio S2 Architecture, Inc.
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October 16, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
FI
fishbuildersinc
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We at Fish Builders Inc. have used Studio S Squared Architectures multiple times
in the past 8 years. Me and my team love all the projects we have done together.
Their plans are allways very detailed and easy to read, which makes the bidding
process and building process go much smoother. Because of their attention to
detail, change orders are almost obsolete. As far as design goes, I feel they
are the best around. We always get a lot of compliments from neighbors and
onlookers on the homes we build designed by Eugene and his team. Another
fundamental part is happiness of the clients. All my clients that have used
Studio S Squared Architectures are very happy with the outcome of their new
homes and talk about the good experiences they have had. On a personal note
Eugene and his team are very easy to talk to and always seem very happy to work
on all of my clients projects. Mica Sinko Fish Builders Inc.
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October 11, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
Kitchens Galore
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc. is such a great resource for my business.
Eugene and his staff show attention to detail and beauty in their designs that
stand out from the rest. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking about doing
a project! Laura Moloney Grelli Kitchens Galore, Owner
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October 10, 2012Last modified:October 21, 2013
KE
kenwright
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


We hired Eugene to architect our home remodel in Willow Glen. He did an
outstanding job and we would recommend him without hesitation. Eugene listens to
what his clients want and turns that in to a workable architecture. He made many
excellent recommendations along the way and always kept the budget in mind. He
also did a fantastic job of making the new house fit in with the neighborhood,
something that was important to us. We will definitely hire Eugene again next
time we do any type of remodel or new construction!
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October 8, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
SM
Smedge
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


I am working with Eugene Sakai and his team at Studio S Squared Architecture on
our remodel project. Our project is now under construction and not yet completed
yet. At our first meeting, Eugene has already done his research on our local
building code and requirements. He shared with us many valuable materials on
design process. He also released the whole list of his clients so that we can
contact any of them for references. These up front disclosures of information
made us feel more comfortable with him. Eugene is a good listener. This is one
of the most important factors we decided to hire him. During the design process,
he has the ability understand what we need and he is very responsive. He also
encouraged us to use Houzz to share ideas. We created a few ideabooks to show
Eugene the styles we’d like and he also collected a few photos to give us ideas
of different options in design. Eugene has a great sense of space, light and
general flow. He is a nice and inspiring person to work with.
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October 5, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
JR
Jennifer Roberts
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene and Sean have been fantastic to work with on our remodel project. This is
our first major remodel and they have helped step us through the process and
make what can be a hectic process go smoothly. They have a lot of talent and are
very easy to work with. We are glad we selected them!

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October 5, 2012Last modified:October 8, 2013
WF
wfeejr
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Eugene Sakai stood out far above the pack of the 5 Architectural firms that we
investigated to do our total house construction. He was simply the best to deal
with, very professional, on time, and took a personal interest in the project,
and within budget. We moved in 2 years ago and still love him and the
contractor, C.W. Wright in San Carlos. We are pleased to show the house through
Eugene Sakai at any time.
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Commented: Are there plans for using Black framed glass panels to enclose an
entrnot sure if I understand your comment Roberta, but feel free to email me a
sketch @ esakai@studios2arch.com and I will give you a quick review.
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Commented: Is this a composite garage door?Hi--I believe that was a composite
door, likely from Clopay.
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Commented: what are the exterior paint colors used on this house. love the
look!sorry, we don't have that information! Glad you like the project.
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Commented: please tell me what you used for your flat roofing?Hi, we normally
specify TPO roofing for our low-slope areas.
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