Blome Architecture

What Blome Architecture does

Blome Architecture is a residential architecture practice founded in 1994 and operated as a sole-practitioner firm by principal architect Fred Blome, who holds a professional architecture license together with LEED AP and CGBP credentials. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California with a secondary office in Petaluma and serves homeowners throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — including Atherton, Palo Alto, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Woodside, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, and surrounding communities. Its portfolio spans remodels and renovations, second-story and ground-level additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and new custom homes, supplemented by site analysis, feasibility studies, interior elements design, and construction support services.

The firm's technology stack centers on Autodesk Revit for all 2D and 3D project documentation, with additional architectural visualization tooling derived from gaming software to render complete environments including conceptual landscaping. Client-facing deliverables include live Revit model viewing during Zoom meetings, online model hosting for self-directed walkthroughs, and VR viewing through Google Cardboard and Meta Quest. The practice documents construction processes through an extensive project blog and captures completed work via Google Street View tours, functioning as a portfolio-driven marketing channel.

Blome Architecture operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with no intermediary distribution. New client relationships are initiated through a New Project Inquiry form on the website and proceed through full or phased architectural services from site analysis through construction observation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement scope is tailored to each project. The firm bills on a professional-services basis and reports no external funding, parent company, or non-founder ownership. Over 30 years the firm has completed more than 80 homes and estates for residential clients and other architectural and design-build firms.

Name

Blome Architecture

Legal name

Blome Architecture

Website

https://blomearchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blome Architecture is a sole-practitioner residential architecture firm led by Fred Blome, serving Bay Area homeowners on remodels, additions, and new custom homes since 1994 using Revit-based 3D modeling and VR visualization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC), Structural Expansion (Foundation, Framing & Load-Bearing Modifications) (HSAPADAN), Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Backyard Homes (IMAFABAK)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Home remodel design
• Home addition design
• Custom new home design
• Construction documentation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Menlo Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Professional architectural services for residential projects including remodels, additions, and new homes. Services are tailored to each project scope and needs, provided as full architectural services or defined phases from site analysis through construction support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blome Architecture provides professional residential architectural design services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, delivered as a sole-practitioner practice by Fred Blome. Offerings cover remodels and renovations, ground-level and second-story additions (including ADUs), new custom homes, interior elements design, and supporting phases from site analysis and feasibility studies through construction documentation and construction observation. Services are sold as scoped architectural engagements rather than products or packaged plans, with each project tailored to the homeowner's site, zoning, and budget constraints.

Product overview

Blome Architecture is a residential architecture firm offering a unified suite of design services for homeowners throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The core service portfolio includes remodels and renovations, additions (second-story, ground-level, and ADUs), new home construction, and interior elements design. The firm also provides site analysis, feasibility studies, construction documentation, and construction support services. Projects are documented through extensive portfolio work including featured projects like The ManHut (accessory structure), the Palo Alto Residence on Kingsley (historic Julia Morgan cottage renovation), Los Altos Hills Residence (contemporary hillside home), and the Magnolia Street transformation project. Services are delivered through a traditional architecture engagement model rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remodels and Renovations Renovation services ranging from focused interior remodels to larger multi-phase updates, involving working within existing conditions, resolving constraints, and improving how a home functions. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners.
• Additions Second-story expansions, ground-level additions, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), requiring coordination with zoning regulations, setbacks, height limits, and structural constraints. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners.
• New Homes New home projects beginning with site evaluation and early planning, moving through design and documentation, involving coordination with consultants, builders, and local jurisdictions. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners building new custom homes.
• Interior Elements Design Design of interior elements closely tied to the architecture, including kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, and interior elevations, focusing on layout, proportion, and integration with overall design. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners.
• Site Analysis and Feasibility Studies Early-stage analysis and evaluation of project sites to determine possibilities, constraints, and realistic options for residential development. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners at the outset of a remodel, addition, or new home project.
• Construction Drawings and Specifications Full documentation services including construction drawings, specifications, and coordination with structural, civil, and energy consultants for permit submittals. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners and the contractors, engineers, and jurisdictions involved in project permitting and construction.
• Construction Support and Observation Ongoing support during the construction phase including observation and coordination to ensure design intent carries through to completion. Targeted at Bay Area residential homeowners and their selected builders.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kikuchi-Kankel Design GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm that collaborated on the ManHut project, originating the concept for the accessory structure adjacent to a new pool.
• Douglas Landscape ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape contractor that took on the ManHut project, continuing stone masonry work from the larger landscaping project.
• Bonnie Brock Landscape DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape designer for a project on Clara Drive in Palo Alto. Featured in Palo Alto Weekly interview about water usage reduction in landscaping.
• Brian Peters / Spencer AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term mentor and collaborator from start of Fred Blome's architectural career. Worked together on over 70 residential projects ranging from remodels to complex estates in Woodside, Los Altos Hills, and Los Gatos.
• JacksonMills ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary contractor partner on multiple projects including O'Keefe Street and Wakefield Drive projects. Long-standing construction relationship.
• Mediterraneo Design BuildminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign build contractor for O'Keefe Street Menlo Park project, working closely from project beginning.
• Jim Robinson PEcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineer on multiple projects including Kingsley Avenue Palo Alto and O'Keefe Street projects.
• Jackson-Mills Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Kingsley Avenue Palo Alto project with 8-month construction schedule.
• Bauman ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on Tulip Lane Palo Alto whole house makeover project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Feldman Architecture: San Francisco-based residential architecture firm specializing in custom homes, remodels, and additions across the Bay Area. Directly comparable in service mix, geography, and high-end homeowner clientele.
• Aidlin Darling Design: Bay Area architecture and design practice with award-winning residential and custom home work. Comparable focus on residential architecture with sustainability and craft-driven approach.
• Studio Schicketanz: Carmel-based residential architecture practice focused on custom homes and remodels with a sustainability lens. Comparable in size, residential focus, and design-driven client engagement.
• John Maniscalco Architecture: San Francisco residential architecture firm focused on remodels, additions, and custom homes in urban contexts. Comparable in service offering and Bay Area clientele.
• Butler Armsden Architects: San Francisco residential architecture firm with a portfolio of high-end remodels, additions, and new homes in the Bay Area. Comparable in project type and client segment, though larger in scale.
• Studio Becker | Norton: Bay Area architecture practice focused on residential projects including remodels and additions. Comparable in scale, residential focus, and regional client base.
• WA Design: Bay Area architecture firm delivering custom residential and design-build work. Comparable in residential focus and integrated design-build delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based design practice known for high-end residential architecture and custom homes. Comparable in residential architecture focus and craft-driven approach, but materially larger and broader in scope.

Others

• Architectural Digest: Design media outlet, not a competitor. Relevant as an ecosystem channel for earned-media exposure and aspirational positioning of high-end residential architecture firms.
• Revit: BIM/CAD platform used by virtually all professional architecture practices including Blome. Relevant as enabling technology underpinning the firm's 3D modeling and visualization stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blomearchitecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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