We used Megan/CB Architecture & Design to help us take our vision to convert our modest, ranch style house into an expanded, open and modern home with tons of natural light. Megan listened to our original ideas and shared many of her own. After much discussion we considered two options before deciding on the direction we wanted to go. Megan understood what our budget was and pointed out if design elements we were pursuing would possibly be over our budgeted amount. Megan's philosophy with her projects is to be present and work closely with the contractor throughout the duration of the project. She essentially acts as a project manager, meeting with the GC and owner on a weekly basis at the job site. She was also available both to the contractor and to me outside of the weekly meetings and would come to the site if the contractor needed her to. Megan had never worked with the contractor i hired but the two worked very well together. I would certainly hire Megan again if we have any future projects and feel fortunate that we found her to design our home.

Megan is a dream to work with - highly talented and skilled architect and designer. I have been working with Megan for several years now. She has a high attention to detail and quality, not to mention talented at visualizing space and executing her ideas through drawings and renderings. As often as I can, I recommend Megan to colleagues and clients!

We had a great experience working with Megan on master suite addition. Megan was easy to work with. She listened to what we needed and was very considerate of our budget which was tight based on the scope of the project. She helped us each step of the way including design, permitting, selecting a contractor and project management. We finished our project on time and are very pleased with our new master bedroom, master bathroom and walk-in closet.

Taking on the challenge of a major house renovation or addition is a serious commitment of time and money. The hope at the start is everything goes smoothly and the final product meets your expectations. Hiring a professional who can help with the design process as well as manage the construction process is key to getting the finished product you want. I choose to work with CB Design based on Megan’s past work and was very impressed by her commitment to the project. She was patient and thorough, walking me through every step from the proposed plans, to elevations, design details, materials, and finishes. She really knows what’s available so the whole project is cohesive. Megan also helped select the contractor and was integral during the construction in addressing and resolving issues as they came up. With complex projects having an architectural designer involved is key to getting the finished product right. Megan listened to my needs and developed some special elements like a hidden refrigerator / pantry area and a partial wall at the master bedroom to hide an open closet beyond. I could not be happier with the results and the service from CB Design.

Megan was prompt and very thorough when meeting with us to explain the process and what to expect for the project. We appreciate the level of detail and hope to kick-off this project soon.

Megan transformed a tired 1960's ranch-style into a beautiful home. We had struggled for many years with how to replace an outdated railing separating a long hallway from the sunken living room. Megan came up with a shelf design that was both beautiful and practical. She turned a dark panelled kitchen into a light, airy heart of the home. Megan brings architectural savvy and a fine attention to detail -- the style and position of every light, the type of plumbing fixture, the loveliest tile and backsplash, the handles on the kitchen cabinets, the most durable and beautiful wood floor. She accompanied us in selecting these items. Most of all, Megan is a great -- and fun!--person to work with. She listens, provides options, is always on time and stays within budget. She helped us develop the criteria for selecting a contractor, assisted us with interviews, all of which enabled us to select a contractor who fit our needs and budget. In summary, Megan is not only a skilled designer, but a highly effective project manager.

We knew exactly what we wanted, and we knew we weren't going to find it on the market. The Bay Area is full of beautiful homes, but very few of them are truly thought through. We chose CB Architecture + Design for our ground-up build because of their seamless process of elegant, practical design. Every room Megan and her team designed has a reason. The materials were chosen for how they age, how they perform, how they hold up over decades without compromising aesthetics. We thought a lot about fire. We live with that reality here, and we wanted a home that was designed with that in mind from the ground up, rather than retrofitted with it. The result is a house that feels quiet and considered in a way that only comes from that level of craft.