Projects

Selection of completed projects

Addition and remodel to single family residence in Saratoga

Design / permitting process

A ranch style home with 4 bedrooms should be expanded by a guest suite with bathroom and the kitchen / dining / laundry / entry remodeled to fit the client's desire for a bright and airy kitchen with enough space for the family to gather, and bake.

By reconfiguring the floor plan, a dining area and a light kitchen area with large island and breakfast nook had been created. A serving area with laundry, powder room, pantry and mudroom with direct access to the garage has been designed to fit within the existing footprint of the house.

The guest suite with adjacent full bathroom opens up to the side yard with a door and creates a multi purpose room (office, guest suite, cozy reading nook).

The main entrance has been redesigned to create a focal point and a porch.

The process of the design and permitting phase had to be fast: it took us less than 6 months from the beginning of the project until pulling the permit.

ADU / Pool House in Saratoga

Design / permitting process

The design's goal was to create a bright, airy residence that harmonizes with the pool and its surrounding landscape, while ensuring privacy through designated outdoor areas and thoughtfully framed vistas of the garden.

It features an open plan living / kitchen dining space, a master suite with a walk-in closet and bathroom, as well as a second bedroom and bathroom. Laundry facilities have been incorporated into the hallway closet. A private outdoor space completes the project, equipped with screens that provide privacy and shade while being near the pool.

Garage conversion and outdoor entertainment space in Saratoga

This project reimagines an underutilized carport as a refined and highly functional extension of the home, transforming it into a flexible garage and multi-purpose room complemented by a full adjacent bathroom. Designed to adapt to changing needs, the space can serve as a guest retreat, studio, or leisure area, with direct access to the outdoors enhancing its versatility and connection to the landscape.

The exterior living experience is elevated through the introduction of a generous deck, anchored by a sleek, modern aluminum pergola with adjustable louvers. This architectural feature allows for dynamic control of light and shade, creating a comfortable environment throughout the day while reinforcing the project’s clean, contemporary aesthetic.

An integrated outdoor kitchen further activates the space, supporting entertaining and everyday living, while the carefully positioned hot tub becomes a focal point of relaxation—seamlessly woven into the overall design. The result is a cohesive indoor-outdoor composition that balances functionality, comfort, and modern elegance.

Villa in Germany

2009 - 2012

Design Development and Interior Design

with Weber + Hummel, Germany

images © Werner Huthmacher

Office Building in Germany

2014 - 2017

Project Manager: Schematic Design, Design Development and Interior Design, Permitting, Bid Assistance, Construction Management, Budget, Timeline

with Blocher Partners, Germany

Remodel of a historic single-family home in Germany

2011 - 2012

Project Manager: Schematic Design, Design Development and Interior Design, Permitting, Bid Assistance, Construction Management, Budget, Timeline

with Weber + Hummel, Germany

images © Christina Kratzenberg

Restaurant in Germany

2013 - 2014

Design Development, Bid Assistance,

with Blocher Partners, Germany

Outdoor Living Space in Saratoga

2024

Design / permitting

Single-family home with ADU and JADU in Palo Alto

2021 - 2022

Permitting process / Interior Design with finishes and materials, hardware, fixtures

NDA project

with HYA, Palo Alto

Remodel of a historic single-family home in Palo Alto

2022

Design / Permitting process

with HYA, Palo Alto

Single-family home in Menlo Park

2021 - 2022

Design / Permitting process

NDA project

with HYA, Palo Alto

Lea Gosch LLC
Campbell, CA