Skurman Architects

What Skurman Architects does

Skurman Architects is a private architectural firm founded in 1992 by Andrew Skurman and headquartered at 3654 Sacramento Street in San Francisco, with a second office in Paris, France. The firm specializes exclusively in contemporary classical architecture, executing bespoke design across three primary traditions — Mediterranean, Georgian, and French — for new construction, additions, renovations, and historic restorations. Its client base is overwhelmingly high-net-worth private residential customers, supplemented by selective institutional and hospitality commissions such as the Salon Doré restoration for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast.

The firm's technical foundation is craft-based rather than software-mediated: deep specialization in the five classical orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, Composite) and period-accurate detailing, supported by long-standing relationships with master stonemasons and craftspeople, with plaster moldings and lightweight materials substituted where full carved stone is impractical. Project delivery is illustrated through hand-produced watercolor renderings, and the practice has published two monographs — "Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman" (2012) and "The Watercolors of Skurman Architects" with Triglyph Books, UK (2025) — that double as portfolio and thought-leadership assets.

Revenue is generated through bespoke architectural design services billed via project-specific negotiated fees on multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the practice operates without institutional capital or a parent company. Go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, editorial press coverage, published monographs, industry awards (Arthur Ross Award 2021; Julia Morgan Awards 2014, 2016, 2022; Médaille des Arts et des Lettres 2010), and a ranking of 1st in the U.S. and 3rd globally among classical architects (2015) to attract discerning clientele. The team of approximately 19 includes founder Andrew Skurman and principals Ed Watkins and Pierre Guettier.

Name

Skurman Architects

Legal name

Skurman Architects

Website

https://skurman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skurman Architects is a private classical architecture firm founded in 1992, operating from San Francisco and Paris, that designs bespoke Mediterranean, Georgian, and French-style residences and restorations for high-net-worth private clients and select institutional customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Classical architecture services
• Luxury residential design
• Historic restoration services
• Custom home design
• Estate architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Skurman Architects generates revenue through bespoke residential and commercial architectural design services, including new construction, renovations, additions, and historic restoration projects. Projects range from single-family residences to large estates, resorts, and institutional restorations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skurman Architects provides full-service contemporary classical architectural design for private residences, estates, additions, renovations, and historic restorations across Mediterranean, Georgian, and French traditions. Services span new construction, additions, apartment renovations, and landmark preservation projects for high-net-worth individuals and select institutional and hospitality clients. The firm also publishes monographs documenting its portfolio, including watercolor-rendered design work.

Product overview

Skurman Architects is a classical architecture firm specializing in contemporary interpretations of traditional architectural styles. The firm operates two offices (San Francisco and Paris) and offers residential architecture services across three primary design categories: Mediterranean, Georgian, and French architecture. Services include new construction, renovations, additions, and historic restorations. The firm has also published two books documenting their work and maintains an educational blog on classical architectural principles. The firm has received multiple Julia Morgan Awards and the Arthur Ross Award for excellence in classical architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary Classical Architecture Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 1st in the U.S. and 3rd globally among traditional architecture firms (Institute of Traditional Architecture, 2015)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Tucker & Marks, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design partner for Mediterranean architecture projects including A Hillside Villa and A Country Residence, providing integrated interior design services alongside architectural work.
• Ryan AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Mediterranean projects including A Greek Villa and Renovation of an Art Collector's Apartment.
• Todd R. Cole Landscape ArchitectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture partner for Mediterranean projects including A Hillside Villa.
• Matthew MillmanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPhotographer for multiple projects including A Hillside Villa and Renovation of an Art Collector's Apartment.
• Forde-Mazzola Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for French architecture projects including Renovation of a City Residence and A City Apartment.
• Cuesta Construction, Synder Langston, Wentz GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractors for The Resort at Pelican Hill commercial project.
• Princeton Architectural PressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of Contemporary Classical: The Architecture of Andrew Skurman (2012).
• Triglyph Books, UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of The Watercolors of Skurman Architects (2025) - 50 watercolor prints plus hardback book.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ken Fulk: San Francisco-based design firm offering architecture and interior design for ultra-luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. Comparable to Skurman in SF luxury market presence, HNW clientele, and editorial visibility.
• Bobby McAlpine: Birmingham, Alabama-based luxury residential architecture firm focused on traditional Southern-style estates for HNW clients. Comparable to Skurman in bespoke classical design, AD100 standing, and high-end residential specialization.
• Thomas Kligerman: New York/Shelter Island-based architecture firm blending classical and vernacular traditions for HNW residential clients. Directly comparable as a classical-leaning boutique practice serving premium residential clients.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: New York-based classical architecture firm specializing in traditional and classical design for luxury residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Directly comparable as a top-tier U.S. classical architecture practice serving HNW clientele with similar award-winning portfolio and bespoke service model.
• Marshall Watson Interiors: New York and Palm Beach-based firm offering classical interior architecture and design for luxury residential estates. Comparable to Skurman in classical design philosophy, HNW clientele, and project scale.
• Cullman & Kravis: New York-based traditional interior design and architecture firm serving HNW residential clients with classical aesthetic. Comparable to Skurman in traditional luxury design, AD100 listing, and affluent residential clientele.
• Richard Landry Architecture: Los Angeles-based luxury residential architecture firm serving celebrity and HNW clients with classical and traditional estates. Comparable to Skurman in luxury custom residential focus and U.S. HNW market.
• John Saladino: New York-based classical architecture and interior design firm serving HNW residential clients. Comparable to Skurman in classical design heritage, AD100 recognition, and luxury residential specialization.
• Andre Tchelistcheff Architects: Los Angeles-based firm specializing in classical and Mediterranean-inspired residential architecture for HNW clients. Comparable to Skurman in classical tradition expertise and luxury residential project portfolio.
• Gil Schafer Architecture: Athens, Georgia-based firm specializing in classical and traditional country houses for HNW clients. Closely comparable to Skurman in classical aesthetic, residential focus, AD100 recognition, and bespoke project delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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