APPROACHSee Arch is a women-owned architecture and interiors studio based in Northern California, working throughout the West Coast.
Founded by Sarah Ebner in 2016, See Arch began with the simple intention of improving the work-life balance of studio practice while upholding the excellence of architectural craft and service.
Our studio is one of empathy—for our clients, our team, and our colleagues. Communication and shared creativity between client and architect lie at our core, as we believe this is the key to inspired designs. Transparency, capability, creative problem-solving, and accountability are infused in all we do.
As the studio grows, we continue to pursue work aligned with the values developed in our early days. Specializing in mid to high-end residential projects, hospitality, and commercial interiors, our approach embraces every level of work—from the big picture to the most minute details. With a thorough focus on all aspects of the project, we are pleased to deliver distinguished results that exceed expectations and delight the occupants of each designed space.
our manifestoWe believe that beauty is created through rigor in our attention to detail and our commitment to process.
We demand that the architectural field must become more progressive, diverse, and equitable.
We believe in leading the change we crave from the inside out by running our office democratically, collaboratively, and centering resilient process. We reject pretentious design and big egos.
We believe in cultivating deep curiosity to build design that truly empathizes with the needs of our clients, intersecting communities, and place.
We believe generous and transparent communication between architects, clients, and design/build collaborators improves not only the quality of our design, but also the field at large.
We believe in being bold, staying humble, and asking questions.
TESTIMONIALS“
See Arch is a beacon of architectural excellence, known for their unmatched design expertise and innovative concepts…
What truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to delivering personalized experiences for each client, down to the finest detail.
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— Eli Froneberger / Owner, Greenport Construction Inc.
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I picked Sarah because:
1. she was easy to talk to
2. was very informative
3. was transparent
4. could understand my style and goals
5. had reasonable pricing
As someone who has never done any renovations before, I felt very comfortable working with her.
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— Adrienne S.
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They were very communicative, explained the necessary details in a way that was easy to understand, and were incredibly accommodating when the city of Oakland threw us some curve balls.
What a dedicated and thorough group of people... exactly what you need to get your home project done right!
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— Djuna R.
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We engaged See Arch to help us with the design and planning of our midcentury home extension. The work was done with high quality and attention to detail.
We welcomed the professional and timely delivery of our project and would recommend Sarah and the See Arch team anytime.
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— Markus O.