Design Smarter.
Build Sooner.
Live Better
Custom homes intentionally designed for California’s terrain and lifestyle. Trusted for bringing clarity to the entire process . From site review and HOA approvals to full design and permit-ready plans . So your home is both beautiful and buildable.
Trusted Across Northern California
Years of Residential Design Excellence
Inspired by California. Designed for Life.
From the mountains to the coast, your home should feel connected to its place.
HMA Architecture crafts designs that reflect the spirit of California living; open, light-filled, and resilient. Our custom home architects balance form and function with a deep respect for the land and lifestyle they’re built upon.
The result is a home that feels intentional, comfortable, and distinctly yours.
20+
500+
Homes & Communities Designed
Designs in Modern, Mountain, and Farmhouse Styles
Award-Winning
What Our Clients Say
“After our house burned down in the wild fires, Justin helped us move along and designed a house that fits our property. Thanks Justin!”
• Luc V.
“Great company to meet all of your architectural needs. They are a small business but cast a large shadow!”
• Angela E.
“Working with HMA Architecture has been an outstanding experience. The team is composed of highly experienced professionals who bring both creativity and technical expertise to every project.”
• Shady M.
Our Mission:
Design with Purpose
We believe the best homes belong to their place. At HMA Architecture, we design for California’s terrain, light, and lifestyle, creating spaces that are beautiful, functional, and enduring. The result: homes that feel timeless, build efficiently, and last for generations.
Why Build with HMA Architecture?
Design Smarter. Build Sooner. Live Better.
“After our house burned down in the wild fires, Justin helped us move along and designed a house that fits our property. Thanks Justin!”
• Luc V.
“Great company to meet all of your architectural needs. They are a small business but cast a large shadow!”
• Angela E.
“Working with HMA Architecture has been an outstanding experience. The team is composed of highly experienced professionals who bring both creativity and technical expertise to every project.”
• Shady M.
We listen closely, design thoughtfully, and navigate every requirement so your home takes shape with confidence and clarity.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to understand your site, your vision, and the clearest path to designing and building your home.
Designed for California. Built Around You.
Every site in California comes with unique terrain, codes, and lifestyle needs. Your home should reflect all of them with clarity and purpose.
At HMA Architecture, we design custom homes that respond to the land, the climate, and the way you live. Our team blends thoughtful design with a deep understanding of California’s building requirements. From grading and setbacks to wildfire, views, and HOAs, so your home looks exceptional and builds efficiently.
The result is a home that’s thoughtfully designed, buildable, and unmistakably yours.
California
Expertise
Designed for your terrain, climate, grading, and California’s evolving codes. So your home works seamlessly with its site.
Wildfire-Resilient Homes
WUI-compliant details that strengthen your home, improve safety, and meet today’s stricter California standards.
HOA-Ready
Design Support
Clear drawings, complete submittals, and direct coordination with HOAs and building departments. Reducing stress and accelerating approvals.
Fewer
Delays
Permit-ready plans built around constructability. Reducing rework, avoiding surprises, and keeping your project moving.
3D
Visualization
See your home in detailed 3D so design decisions feel clear and confident long before construction begins.
Concept-to-Completion Guidance
From early site review to construction documents, we guide every step so you always know what comes next.
Your Path to a Custom California Home
Evaluate Your Site
Before you buy or build, we review your land for grading, setbacks, utilities, drainage, and design potential. This ensures your investment is sound and your site is ready for your vision.
STEP ONE:
Define Your Path & Budget
We help you clarify your design goals and align them with your budget. You get early cost guidance and connections to trusted builders so your planning is realistic and informed.
STEP TWO:
Design & Coordinate
From concept through construction documents, we guide every detail. Plans, 3D visuals, engineering coordination, and HOA or permit submittals. so your project stays on track and fully buildable.
STEP THREE:
Build With Confidence
We stay involved through permitting and construction, working with your builder to answer questions, review progress, and ensure your home is delivered exactly as designed.
STEP FOUR:
Design Smarter.
Build Sooner.
Live Better
Designed for California. Built Around You.
Every site in California comes with unique terrain, codes, and lifestyle needs. Your home should reflect all of them with clarity and purpose.
At HMA Architecture, we design custom homes that respond to the land, the climate, and the way you live. Our team blends thoughtful design with a deep understanding of California’s building requirements. From grading and setbacks to wildfire, views, and HOAs, so your home looks exceptional and builds efficiently.
The result is a home that’s thoughtfully designed, buildable, and unmistakably yours.
Why Build with HMA Architecture?
We listen closely, design thoughtfully, and navigate every requirement so your home takes shape with confidence and clarity.
California Expertise
Designed for your terrain, climate, grading, and California’s evolving codes. So your home works seamlessly with its site.
Wildfire-Resilient Homes
WUI-compliant details that strengthen your home, improve safety, and meet today’s stricter California standards.
HOA-Ready
Design Support
Clear drawings, complete submittals, and direct coordination with HOAs and building departments. Reducing stress and accelerating approvals.
Fewer Delays
Permit-ready plans built around constructability. Reducing rework, avoiding surprises, and keeping your project moving.
3D Visualization
See your home in detailed 3D so design decisions feel clear and confident long before construction begins.
Concept-to-Completion Guidance
From early site review to construction documents, we guide every step so you always know what comes next.
Your Path to a Custom California Home
Evaluate Your Site
Before you buy or build, we review your land for grading, setbacks, utilities, drainage, and design potential. This ensures your investment is sound and your site is ready for your vision.
STEP ONE:
Define Your Plan & Budget
We help you clarify your design goals and align them with your budget. You get early cost guidance and connections to trusted builders so your planning is realistic and informed.
STEP TWO:
Design & Coordinate
From concept through construction documents, we guide every detail. Plans, 3D visuals, engineering coordination, and HOA or permit submittals. so your project stays on track and fully buildable.
STEP THREE:
Build With Confidence
We stay involved through permitting and construction, working with your builder to answer questions, review progress, and ensure your home is delivered exactly as designed.
STEP FOUR:
Our Mission:
Design with Purpose
We design homes that belong to their place and to the people who live in them. By combining thoughtful architecture with deep California expertise, we create homes that feel timeless, function beautifully, and are designed with clarity and intention.
Architecture That Feels Like Home
Architecture That Feels Like Home