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We exist to make great designs that are attainable for all. We accomplish this through empowering our team and our clients with innovative resources and knowledge. We strenuously maximize the efficiency of a traditional design process. Our goal is to create a healthy happier working relationship for our clients and our team members. We design for a better life.

House Remodels New Homes 
Bars 
Schools
Restaurants 
Offices 
Mixed Use Projects 
Campgrounds 
Multi-Family Housing 
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
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Architectural Services

Programming
Conceptual Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents and Permitting
Permit Expediting
Construction Observation

Interior Design Services

Conceptual Design through Permitting
Feasibility Studies / Space Planning
Furniture Design
Lighting Design
Color Consulting and Branding Integration
Rendering and Visualization
Materials and Finish Consulting

Other Services

Feasibility Studies
City and Master Planning
Branding and Graphic Design
Modular and Prefab Design
Building Information Modelling
Accessibility Design (ADA Compliance)
Sustainable Design Consulting
Disaster Resilience Planning
Historic Preservation and Restoration
Public Space Design and Civic Projects
Affordable Housing Design and Consulting
Adaptive Reuse and Renovation

B Corp Certified Architectural Design Services based in San Francisco

Our Clients are Saying

I highly recommend the services of Creates Cool, and specifically Elias. The team at this firm were a pleasure to work with from start to finish during our full home rebuild. Their attention to detail, design expertise, and dedication to our vision made our dream home a reality. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and have received many compliments from friends and family on the quality of the work. If you're looking for a dependable, professional and talented architecture firm, look no further than Elias and Creates Cool.

Allison Chew Kaneshiro
Elias and team were WONDERFUL to work with! CC assisted with the permitting process for our washer/dryer install and we received our permits in record time and at a reasonable price. They navigated the city like seasoned pros. Looking forward to working with them in the future for our kitchen renovation!

Lizzie Sturr
I had the pleasure of collaborating with the Creates Cool Team as the General Contractor on a recently-completed home remodel in SF. It was a great experience all around! I loved the design, and everyone on Elias's team is knowledgeable and great to work with. Elias was able to streamline the permitting process and was always available to talk through any project details. For anyone considering a remodel in the Bay Area, I would highly recommend reaching out to Creates Cool.

Kieran O'Hare
As a local interior designer in the bay area it has been a pleasure working with Elias and his team. They provide detailed architectural elements and have helped me with permitting on past projects. Elias always helps in a timely manner and is so professional. I will continue using his services in the future!

Anja Michaels Hyman
Elias has made my new project much easier than I thought. He has been super helpful, responsive and attentive! He is passionate about helping the customer and honest. I would recommend him a million times.

Gloria Morales