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Tips: Design Elements for the Perfect Master Bathroom

Master bathrooms are getting bigger, and for good reason. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that sometimes you need a place to get the hell away from everyone. Bathrooms have long fulfilled this need for a calm retreat.

Tips: Design Elements for the Perfect Dining Room

In many ways, dining rooms take on the personalities of their owners. You may favor a dining room that stays connected to the kitchen and living room, making it a bit more casual and family-friendly.

Tips: Design Elements for the Perfect Kitchen

More than any other room in a home, kitchens require a lot of thought. These are personal spaces, after all, and they need to function in a way that aligns with how a family operates.

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Why Double Islands Are a Secret Weapon in a Kitchen

Since the first caveman family invited over a few neighbors, the entertainer’s dilemma of “Why are all these people in my kitchen while I’m trying to finish up dinner?” has persisted.

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Why Volume = Value Is More Important Than Square Footage

The MIT’er in me can’t resist using an equation to title a blog post, but this one really represents an important philosophy we follow at UBW.

In the Press: Marin Magazine Home Guide

We are thrilled to introduce our ADU/Accessory Dwelling Units as featured in the April 2020 Marin Magazine Home Renovation Guide.

New Laws Make ADUs Easier

What’s all the buzz about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the new California laws promoting them in 2020?

In the Press: Rebuilding Sonoma’s Fountaingrove

Click the link below to read our featured article in the Press Democrat. Rebuilding Sonoma County: Fountaingrove homeowners seek aid to fill funding gaps in rebuild.

In the Press: Sonoma Fire Rebuild

Click the link below to read our featured article in the Press Democrat. Rebuilding Sonoma County: A year after the Tubbs fire ravaged Fountaingrove, only six homes have been rebuilt

In the Press: California Association of Realtors

Read our featured article in the California Association of Realtors Magazine. CAR Article on building program

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Testimonials

Regina Cuculich
We have been so pleased with the work everyone at UBW is doing to help us get through this! I’ve had a home built before and dealt with subs, schedules, budgets etc., so this feels like all of that burden has been lifted as you all take care of everything!
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Alvaro Echeverri Diaz
Urban Building Workshop renovated several buildings in San Francisco. Their designs created airflow, increased natural light, and allowed for much more livable space, giving old buildings a new life. Their team skills, as well as their ability to navigate the city’s permit process, were key to the success of each project.
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Alan Terpins
Our family moved into this beautiful home in Mill Valley, CA. Kevin and his team designed and built it. The open plan, tall ceilings and abundant light make the home feel bright and spacious. And we love it. The modern details including natural siding, metal windows and metal roof make the house so contemporary!
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Thao Devine
Kevin and his team were the architects for our SF home, purchased in 2013. As soon as I walked into the unit, I instantly knew it was a perfect fit for our family. From the open floor plan, 10-foot-plus ceilings, to the modern design and finishes, the unit was perfect.
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Clark Chelsey
Kevin is a very gifted architect with a great sense of design. He is also extremely competent in navigating through the codes and regulations that hamper so many other architects in Mill Valley and San Francisco. I can wholeheartedly recommend Kevin, both as a person and an architect to any prospective builders and homeowners.
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Judi Hyman
I’m so excited about the progress of my to be home – and I just adore RED and all of the workers there. THANK YOU ALL!!!!” Fir Ridge Resident, Santa Rosa, CA
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Regina Cuculich

We have been so pleased with the work everyone at UBW is doing to help us get through this! I’ve had a home built before and dealt with subs, schedules, budgets etc., so this feels like all of that burden has been lifted as you all take care of everything!

Alvaro Echeverri Diaz

Urban Building Workshop renovated several buildings in San Francisco. Their designs created airflow, increased natural light, and allowed for much more livable space, giving old buildings a new life. Their team skills, as well as their ability to navigate the city’s permit process, were key to the success of each project.

Alan Terpins

Our family moved into this beautiful home in Mill Valley, CA. Kevin and his team designed and built it. The open plan, tall ceilings and abundant light make the home feel bright and spacious. And we love it. The modern details including natural siding, metal windows and metal roof make the house so contemporary!

Thao Devine

Kevin and his team were the architects for our SF home, purchased in 2013. As soon as I walked into the unit, I instantly knew it was a perfect fit for our family. From the open floor plan, 10-foot-plus ceilings, to the modern design and finishes, the unit was perfect.

Clark Chelsey

Kevin is a very gifted architect with a great sense of design. He is also extremely competent in navigating through the codes and regulations that hamper so many other architects in Mill Valley and San Francisco. I can wholeheartedly recommend Kevin, both as a person and an architect to any prospective builders and homeowners.

Judi Hyman

I’m so excited about the progress of my to be home – and I just adore RED and all of the workers there. THANK YOU ALL!!!!” Fir Ridge Resident, Santa Rosa, CA