Butler Armsden Architects

Since its establishment in 1985, Butler Armsden Architects has developed a diverse portfolio of premier residential projects throughout Northern California and beyond, embodying a collaborative approach that fosters deep partnerships with clients. Managing Principals Chandra Campbell, Federico Engel, and Glenda Flaim lead the office of nearly 30 architects and designers.

We believe in demystifying the architectural design process and engaging clients who appreciate the journey as much as the end result. Our intentional and unassuming architecture focuses on reflecting our clients’ stories.

Through our holistic approach, we design each project with deliberate intent, ensuring it synthesizes the specificity of the client with the uniqueness of the site. As we are based in San Francisco with much of our work in the surrounding Bay Area, we engage with the rich culture, diverse communities, ever-changing technology, and fertile California landscape to inform our work.

Central to our approach is an unwavering passion for what we do. Through a relentless focus on the smallest details, the essence of each project emerges, establishing a personal and meaningful relationship between the homeowners and their homes. Our mission is to distill that essence and manifest it in architectural form, crafting timeless and immersive residences that serve as vessels for building cherished memories and embodying the unique lives they embrace.