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Call today with any questions, initial consultations are complimentary: 760-479-0537 or email: kristinvonzweckarchitect@gmail.com Kristin Von Zweck is a residential architect who has worked on over 100 projects in the San Diego area over the last 15 years. Kristin graduated in 1989 with a bachelor degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. After 12 years of working in architecture firms, she started her own firm in Encinitas in 2001 -- focusing on design of custom homes from the ground up, additions and remodels. “I'm keenly interested in connecting outdoor with indoor spaces. After all -- it's hard to design a space without wondering where the BBQ and outdoor gatherings will be ... how this will directly link with the indoor spaces,” Kristin explains. “Also, I couldn't possibly design an indoor space without thinking comprehensively about furniture layout, or whether or not there is appropriate wall space for hanging art or photos. An Architect should wear many hats." These connections are reflected in her designs. The outdoor spaces flow seamlessly from indoor to out. "I don't think I've designed a house for the last 10 years that didn't include a huge fold-away door of some sort that directly links the home to the garden." This invitation for the outdoor areas to become an integral part of everyday life is a key focus of her designs. "After all, we live in a perfect climate! We live in Paradise!”

Services Provided

Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Rooftop Deck Installation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings

Areas Served

Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, La Costa, Oceanside, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Vista

Awards

Published in various magazines, including "Ranch & Coast", "Garden Compass" and "Dream Homes".

16 Projects

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Business Details

Business Name

Kristin von Zweck, Architect

Phone Number

(760) 479-0537

Website

architectbythesea.com

Address

760 Saxony Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

License Number

C28581

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14 Reviews for Kristin von Zweck, Architect

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Pam H

I wholeheartedly recommend Kristin Von Zweck as an architect. We love the final product, which is our fully remodeled formerly single story ranch house, now a gorgeous, well-designed 2 story craftsman home. Kristin went above-and-beyond during every step of the process. A really good example of that is when we went up onto our roof, and she drew out with chalk where our windows and furniture would go, so she could maximize the view sight lines as part of her design. I really appreciate her attention to detail...I can't tell you how many well-thought-out elements she included in our house. There were skylights, solar tubes, which brought light from the roof all the way down to the first floor, planning for the future by adding an elevator, huge windows to open up the upstairs, covered patios and she even drew in her plans where our dogs would sleep! The last thing I want to mention is that Kristin is very environmentally aware, and included many 'green' features in our home that will help us conserve energy as well as allowing us to enjoy our home in a more environmentally responsible manner.

August 26, 2019

Kristen Yates

Kristin is great!! She listened to all our ideas and came up with a beautiful exterior. She was very patient when dealing with our less than ideal contractor. All through our remodel, we could call and ask her questions. You won't regret working with her.

August 23, 2019

janetneill

After working in the Interior Design field for over 30 years, building a guest house was a new experience. We couldn't have done it without Kristin. She is a very capable & talented architect. Her work ethic is superb, always getting back to us in a timely fashion. She was a joy to work with, her enthusiasm fosters her creativity.

December 14, 2017

Seema Burke

Kristin was our architect for a whole house remodel and was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and experienced as well as personable and down to earth. She really listened to what we wanted for our home and incorporated the ideas in a creative and aesthetically pleasing but structurally sound manner that also reflected our personal style. We appreciate Kristin's help very much in making our dream home a reality.

August 24, 2017

Carol R

We took several architect bids for our room addition project, but chose Kristin because we got the sense she was better at thinking through the "whole" design beyond just the structure, including placement of furniture, the landscaping needs, impact of natural light, curb appeal, etc. Kristin also made us think about the areas adjacent to the room addition, and had excellent ideas of small changes which would ensure it didn't look like an "add-on", but that it had always been a part of our home. We were SO pleased with the final design as well as the experience of working with her and would recommend her to others without any hesitation at all! She's a true professional, loves what she does and it shows in her work.

May 12, 2017

Jennifer de la Fuente

Kristin designed our master bath remodel and acted as the general contractor for the job. She made the whole thing so easy, from helping us decide what we wanted, to making sure the project would come in on time. I would highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again on a future house project.

May 1, 2017

Meghan & Matt Sardo

We discussed our project with Kristin and immediately knew she was the architect for us! Her attention to detail, timeliness, deep knowledge & easy-going personality made an overwhelming project be a fun, smooth process. The end result was exactly what we envisioned, thanks to Kristin's expertise. We would love to use her again on future endeavors!

April 11, 2017

Charlotte Rubin

Kristin is an amazing architect with an excellent eye for design, flow, space, materials and colors. She helped me with an entire kitchen and bathroom remodel and was able to add creative and important design elements to my vision -- elevating the result to be my absolute favorite kitchen and bathroom. Kristin is a great listener and is keenly detail-oriented. The projects was done within budget and Kristin exceeded my expectations. I give Kristin my highest recommendations!!

January 28, 2017Last modified:April 9, 2017

nancyjois

Kristen von Zweck is a wonderful architect who helped my family transform the house we bought in 2010. She is thorough, courteous, and responsive. She has worked on 4 projects for us so far and we hope she will work on one more at least. Her professional expertise helps home owners make the right decisions on building and renovation projects. She knows all the answers to questions about permits (very important in the San Diego area) and is professional yet very friendly. Her attention to every detail made it incredibly easy for our contractor to execute her visions for our home. Kristen has always been very available for any consultation needed before, during, and after our renovations. My family highly recommends Kristen von Zweck.

February 28, 2016

spamdumpster215

We hired Kristin for a whole house remodel based on a recommendation, and we very pleased with the outcome. We gave her models that we had designed - to tidy up and make code legal - and she returned with a much different design that was far more appealing than what we had imagined ourselves. This seems obvious as she's a pro, but not all pros are this good at their jobs. As this was a redesign of an older home, she was always available to interface with our contractor when the inevitable "surprises" arose making everything go as easily as possible without undue delays. The end result was just great!

September 11, 2015

rastabramble

Very professional, worked well with HOA and building department. Remodel turned out great very please with Kristin. Would recommend to a friend.

August 19, 2015

sharonlwarren

Kristin was a pleasure to work with on every aspect of the design of a beautiful home in Southern California. She was very professional, handled every change proposed with patience and respect. Kristin had many brilliant ideas that we would have not thought of and the final design was amazing. She is very humble and easy to talk with about all facets of the project and I would look forward to working with Kristin again if we ever had the need!

December 15, 2014

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How is Kristin von Zweck, Architect rated?

Kristin von Zweck, Architect is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Kristin von Zweck, Architect provide?

Kristin von Zweck, Architect provides the following services: Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Rooftop Deck Installation, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings

Where does Kristin von Zweck, Architect provide services?

Kristin von Zweck, Architect provides services in the following areas: Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, La Costa, Oceanside, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Vista

Kristin von Zweck, Architect