awards and recognitions

2024

Houzz Magazine Feature Japanese Design Influences in a California ADU

Houzz Editorial Feature Patio of the Week: Fresh Curb Appeal and a New Front Yard Lounge

2023

GC Magazine The Best Accessory Dwelling Unit Builders in San Francisco, CA

Houzz Tour: California Wine Country Retreat for Family and Guests

Home Builder Digest - Best Green Home Builder of San Francisco

SF Architects - Best Home Remodeler of San Francisco

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design

2022

BARA - Bay Area Remodeling Awards – Entire House More Than $1 M

2021

RD Architecture Awards 2021 – Citation - Architectural Interiors

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design + Service

2020

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design

2019

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design + Service

2018

SF Architects – Best Design + Build Firms in San Francisco

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design

2017

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design

2016

Remodeling Magazine – Merit Award - Basement Remodel over $100k

REMMIES Awards – Grand Prize - Basement Remodel over $100k

2015

Remodeling Magazine – Grand Award - Bathroom $50-$100k

Houzz - Influencer and Recommended

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Customer Satisfaction

2014

REMMIES Awards – Grand Prize + Platinum – Entire House 250k-500k

REMMIES Awards – Platinum – Residential Remodel over $150k

REMMIES Awards – Platinum – Residential Bath $50k-75k

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Customer Satisfaction

Remodeling Magazine – Grand Award - Design/Build over $250K

Remodeling Magazine – Merit Award - Bathroom $50-$100K

Remodeling Magazine Top 550 - Full-Service Remodelers

2013

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Entire House 250k-500k

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Residential Interior under $100k

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Residential Exterior $100k and over

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Residential Kitchen over 120k

Qualified Remodeler – Top 500 – project name

Remodeling Magazine – Big50 – project name

Houzz – Best of Houzz – Design

2012

REMMIES Awards – Grand Prize – 'Project of the Year'

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Residential Interiors 100K and over

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Residential Additions 100-250K

REMMIES Awards – 1st place – Entire House 250-500K

Remodeling Magazine – Grand Award - Design/Build $100-$250K

2021

Houzz Feature - 10 times to Hire a Design-Build Firm -Houzz Feb 10

2020

Houzz Feature- Bathroom of The Week: A Refined Remodel for a Family of 5 -Houzz Aug 2020

2017

A Midcentury Property in Northern California Embraces Wood Paneling - Hunker, Aug 2017

Take a tour through California with this week's Top 5 Homes - Dwell.com, May 2017

Houzz Tour: Face-Lift for a Midcentury Modern House - Houzz June 2017

Details That Count: 17 Designer Tips for a Great Kitchen - Houzz May 2017

2016

"The Surprising Detail that Defined this Bathroom's Style" - Houzz October 2016

"The Frank Lloyd Wright - Joseph Eichler Connection" - Houzz October 2016

"Great Design Debates of 2016" - Houzz October 2016

"See Amazing Remodels of Eichler Homes" - Houzz July 2016

"Nail Your Curb Appeal - Midcentury Style" Appleberry Drive Exterior - Houzz July 2016

"Room of the Day: From Unfinished Basement to Spacious Great Room" - Houzz - June 2016 2015

AIA East Bay Home Tours - Estate Dr. Residence (Artist Remodel) - Aug 2015

"5 Modern Homes in Oakland" - Dwell.com - July 2015

"Super Backsplashes to pair with Recycled-Paper Counters" - Houzz - July 2015

AIA Marin Living Home Tours - Appleberry Dr. Residence - AIA San Francisco - May 2015

"An Eichler in Marinwood gets a Major Renovation" - Design Milk - Feb 2015

"An Eichler Gets A Major Renovation" - CA Home+Design - April 2015

2014

"How to Buy a Shipping Container" - Dwell.com - Nov 2014

"A Renovated Eichler Home in San Rafael, California" - Dwell.com - March 2014

"Fine Living: Bring out the promise of Eichlers" - Marin Independent Journal - March 2014

2013

"Houzz Tour: A Marinwood Eichler Evolves." – Houzz – Dec 2013.

"Local Companies Earn Design and Construction Awards" – Berkeley Times – Nov 2013.

"Piedmont Kitchen Remodel Wins Award for local Design Firm." – Piedmont Patch – Nov 2013.

"Shoup Multi-functional Residence and Office by building Lab" – Inthralld – Aug 2013.

2011

"Shipping Container Conversion." – Home DSGN – Mar 2011.

"California Builder Transforms Backyard Into Shipping Container Work Space." – Inhabitat – Mar 2011.

"How to Remodel an Existing Lot in Oakland." – Slow Home Studio – Mar 2011.

"Creating an Urban Oasis: A Green Live-Work Space Blooms on a Gritty City Lot." – GreenBuildingAdvisor.com – Feb 2011.

"Creative Re-use in Oakland." – Dwell – Feb 2011.

"Older Home Goes Modern With 'In-The-Box' Thinking." – The Piedmonter – Jan 2011.

"Older Piedmont Home Goes Green With 'In-The-Box' Thinking." – Contra Costa Times – Jan 2011.

publications

Living in Style - Braun Publishing, Stuttgart, Germany, P. 42 - Appleberry Dr. Residence, 2014

Michael Litchfield, "In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats." Taunton Press. 2011.

Michael Litchfield, "Renovation 4th Edition: Completely Revised and Updated." Taunton Press." 2011.