Kappe Architects
San Rafael, CA 94901
Testimonials
"Until our recent Corporation Yard 'renovation' our facility was an old dairy farm with buildings dating back to the early 1900s. The main barn was our staff office, shop, and storage area. Though the new buildings comprise less overall area, they are significantly more functional and our operation is much more efficient. Needless to say, the staff is extremely happy with their new 'home'."
"Public Works is now a truly cohesive team organization with everyone working together to achieve the same goals. The design and construction of our new facility has been the catalyst that has made this possible."
"Kappe Architects listened to us. They listened to us talk about a huge complex of concerns, desires, and hopes. They listened so well and seemed to intuit so successfully the role, burdens, and concerns of the committee that when the project was completed, we really did not hear any complaint—nothing even close to a serious complaint from any of our 450+ members. Our congregation was overwhelmed.
The renovation-remodel was both subtle and direct. The general response was, 'It's beautiful. It's absolutely beautiful' ...[Kappe Architects'] artistic vision, their attentiveness to what we said and didn't say, and their working style made it a great experience along the way. And the project was in the end a tremendous success on so many levels—humanly, aesthetically, and ultimately spiritually."
"We can't think of a more ideal experience. Having worked with other architects in the past, it was a pure delight to work with Ron Kappe, and have him use his artistic vision to turn our ideas, concerns, and perceived problems into design ideas that were pleasing to the eye, and a pleasure to live with. Ron was always a creative part of the solution during construction, as "opportunities" arose. Having lived in the resultant house for eight years now, it continues to give daily aesthetic pleasure, while the functionality of the design and details contributes greatly to our pleasure of living here. Our friends and associates rave about our home, and our good fortune in living here. Ron has continued to be available to us for consultation and advice as our thinking about our home evolves."
"Great designs, solid project management, and a commitment to excellence. That is what we have come to expect from Kappe Architects. This is the third time that we have used Kappe Architects to design a project for us. I think that says it all!"
"Ron Kappe and Jiane Du were unfailingly professional, competent and at all times a pleasure to work with. Our new building is a testament to their skill and perseverance. I recommend the firm of Kappe Architects with enthusiasm and without reservation."
"I can't say enough about Kappe Architects' responsiveness, thoroughness and professionalism when they were hired by the City of Daly City to prepare feasibility studies for the Giammona and Jefferson High School pools. I was impressed with Ron Kappe's ability to assemble and manage a highly qualified team of engineers and consultants. They met all of the City's requirements and objectives and delivered the project on schedule. Thanks to Kappe Architects' efforts, the City of Daly City now has clear direction for future improvement of these facilities."