John Klopf started Klopf Architecture in 2001. Since then, the Klopf’s team has completed well over 100 modernist architectural projects for mostly residential clients. John started the firm as a sole practitioner and hired his first employee in 2007. Today we are a 11-person team who usually start a few projects each month.
At Klopf Architecture we immerse ourselves in modern design ranging from more minimal / gallery-style projects to warmer, more mid-century modern style projects and any shade of modernism in between. We love architecture with clean joints, alignments that make spaces feel “at rest,” and a strong sense of flow.
LOCATION: San Francisco, California
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Set in a tranquil, tree-lined neighborhood, this custom mid-century modern residence has been thoughtfully upgraded to meet the everyday needs of a growing family. Moreover, Klopf Architecture respected the original 1950s spirit—its clean lines, generous volumes, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow—while introducing new spaces and connections that enhance comfort, function, and the overall quality of life.
The Olof Dahlstrand Remodel in Orinda, California, breathes new life into a 1951 home while honoring its original mid-century ethos. Klopf Architecture approached the project with deep respect for the house’s low-slung rooflines, natural materials, and Wright-inspired integration with the landscape.
Located in Palo Alto’s flood zone, the Flowing Courtyard Eichler, designed by Klopf Architecture, underwent a phased renovation to accommodate a growing family of five. The design focused on both the practical needs of school proximity and nearby grandparents, as well as creating a more open and inviting space.
Sports Enthusiasts’ Hideaway by Klopf Architecture: A revitalized mid-century home with open-plan living, a sports bar, and expansive outdoor amenities including decks, a basketball half-court, and plunge pools.
Conceived of as a C-shaped house with a small private courtyard and a large private rear yard, this new house maximizes the floor area available to build on this smaller Palo Alto lot.
In the renovation of an existing Eichler home, the Klopf Architecture team addressed the issue of too many disjointed spaces and the lack of functional areas. The owners disliked entering the house directly into the kitchen wall, and they were unsure how to add more space without losing the central atrium.
When the previous homeowners of a charming mid-century modern house in San Francisco enlisted Klopf Architecture to remodel the interior and make minor exterior updates
Inspired by another mid-century modern home the client owned, this new residence represents a much larger 21st-century version built into the gently sloping hillside to take advantage of the sprawling hilltop views of the Sonoma valley.
High in the Berkeley Hills sits an updated mid-century modern home that for the homeowners, feels like a cabin nestled in the treetops. Klopf designed a remodel and addition to bring the house into the 21st century indoor-outdoor living.
