David W. Seidel, AIA

Specialties

The focus of my architecture practice is to satisfy the needs of demanding clients looking for pleasing and cost effective design solutions to their domestic or business problems.

My client list includes individual Bay Area homeowners as well as rapidly growing businesses that have worldwide name recognition. From custom residences to administrative offices to labs, clean rooms, TV stations and even retail stores, I have had the opportunity to practice architecture continuously from 1987 both in California and Europe.

I can provide full service or only the parts where you need help.

New, Additions, Remodels/​Renovations:

Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Offices, Media Rooms

Design:

Concepts, Ideas, Cost Estimates, Budgeting, 3D Computer or Cardboard Models, Sketches and Plans.

Permits:

Planning & Building Dept., Drawings, Calcs.

Bids and Construction:

Meaningful & Competing Bids, Contract Review, Jobsite Observation, Solving Field Conditions, Inspection Assistance

History

Established in 2002.

11 years after graduating from U.C. Berkeley and four years after getting licensed, I started my office in 2002 to provide an important service to home and business owners in the Bay Area. The building and planning codes have become so complicated — construction has become so expensive, that many problems that would have an architectural solution remain unsolved. I design the solution and help negotiate the maze of permits & entitlements and construction.

Most of my experience prior to 2002 has been in the world of commercial and high-​tech architecture. This wealth of knowledge infuses my daily work on the smaller projects my office delivers. Some of this high-​level expertise gets applied all the time: acoustics and soundproofing are essential to cozy homes, knowledgeable coordination with engineers results in safe and pleasing structures.

I have a list of highly qualified engineers and construction companies that I have worked with. I will assemble the right team for your project.

Meet the Business Owner

David S.

Business Owner

* Registered Architect in California

* Professional Liability Insurance with CNA

* Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

* Education

B. A. in Architecture with Honors, U.C. Berkeley, 1991

2 years course work, sound engineering,

Technische Universitaet Berlin, FRG

Abitur (German Baccalaureate)

Helmholtz Gymnasium, Frankfurt, Germany

* Skills & Services:

Programming, Masterplanning

Budgeting, Scheduling

Design, Design Development

Construction Documents

Permits, Bidding

Construction Administration

* Specializations:

Science & Technology

Acoustics, Soundproofing

Media Companies

Biotechnology, R & D and cGMP

Project Management

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«MEP engineers on several of my projects. Greg & Elisabeth are great.»

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«Several projects with OP-​CRI over the years and always happy with the results.»

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«R.H. Co. has been on several of my projects and the work is always top-​notch.»