Richard Beard Architects is a San Francisco–based architecture firm led by Principal Richard Beard, FAIA. The studio focuses on custom residential work, luxury multifamily, and specialty commercial or hospitality projects, aiming to integrate interior, landscape, and architecture into unified spatial narratives.
Operating primarily in the Western United States and abroad, the firm distinguishes itself through a collaborative design process that brings together client vision, environmental context, and refined detailing. With a lean team of experienced designers, Richard Beard Architects emphasizes material clarity, spatial vitality, and long-term architectural value.
LOCATION: San Francisco, California, USA
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Pebble Beach House, designed by Richard Beard Architects, is a striking example of modernist architecture, featuring cantilevered planes, generous volumes, and dynamic lighting. Situated within walking distance of the Pebble Beach golf course in Pebble Beach, California,…
Step into the tranquility of the 5K Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Designed to withstand the region’s rugged climate, this modern ranch offers a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living.
Discover the stunning transformation of Big Sky One, a modern mountain retreat in Yellowstone Club, Montana. Renovated by Richard Beard Architects and Kelly Hohla, this elegant home blends contemporary design with comfortable living, offering breathtaking Rocky Mountain…
Invisible from the nearby Pacific Coast Highway, but open to views of ocean and landscape, the Big Sur Residence is an exercise in restraint in its dramatic setting. “The ocean view is not the only asset, so…
Attuned to the rhythms of nature—notably the fog that spills nightly over Windy Hill along the Coast Range—this elegant yet understated house is the result of site-specific design for a growing, young family. The gently sloped property…
The structures are simple and straightforward, reminiscent of the ranches, farms and vineyards that typify the Anderson Valley north of San Francisco. The hillside setting is populated with oaks and madrone trees. The siting of the Blue…
Theorem Winery is located west of downtown Calistoga, California, within the Diamond Mountain appellation in Napa Valley. Eschewing the ubiquitous large winery venues focused on handling hundreds of guests at one time, Theorem is designed as an…
Located at the point where rolling hills meet meadows of native grassland, the Santa Lucia Preserve Residence One was designed to sensitively merge with its landscape.
The peninsula south of San Francisco is dotted with suburban towns and villages in the hills and valleys along the west side of the bay. Nestled amidst the hilly neighborhoods is a rare 2-acre site.
