Custom Home Design

Principal-led architecture for site-specific homes in San Francisco and Marin.

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We provide full-service custom home design for custom new builds and complex sites. From feasibility and permitting to interiors and construction oversight, every decision is coordinated so the home is personal, approvable, and ready to build.

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Custom Home Architect for Site and Lifestyle.

As your custom home architect, we start by understanding your site and lifestyle, then develop clear options in live 3D so every idea is aligned from the beginning and tailored to the way you live.

Custom Home Designer for Aligned Architecture and Interiors.

As your custom home designer, we bring space planning, light, materials, and built-ins into harmony. Architecture and interiors are shaped together so your home feels cohesive and calm.

Custom Home Design and Build Support.

We work seamlessly with contractors on custom home design build teams. Clear, builder-ready drawings support smooth communication and help keep your project moving forward.

Meet Scott Couture

Studio Couture is a principal-led practice. You work directly with Scott Couture through every phase. He is a licensed architect and contractor with deep experience in Marin and San Francisco permitting, steep lots, and view-sensitive properties. We design with construction in mind, which means fewer surprises and a home that lives as well as it looks.

years of experience

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Custom Home Architect Reviews in San Francisco.

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“Studio Couture, led By Scott Couture, has been the best architect team we have ever worked with. We hired Scott Couture to design a major addition to our hillside house in Mill Valley. Scott provided a fresh and contemporary design, listened to our wishes and spent time understanding our needs, and then flawlessly incorporated them in his Artistic vision. The result is a design that fits well in the complex terrain, cost effective and respectful of the environment. The crew Scott brought along, from Geo tech to GC – Building Alchemy, through sub-contractors and all, work well together and operate as a cohesive team. Too good to be true? Try them out. They are the dream team!”

Art HouseAdam & Danielle S.

“It took several years of planning prior to starting our home remodel. Scott Couture was very patient along the way. His knowledge of the materials and products needed to achieve our ultra modern vision was excellent. The contractor, Tim Vinson of Building Alchemy, was very patient also and his understanding of the vision was in line with ours. The quality of work was impeccable and on the mark. His access to local bespoke custom fabricators was invaluable. We lived in the house during the remodel and all members of the highly trained team were respectful of our privacy. We would highly recommend Studio Couture for any modern remodel or design.”

Lamborghini LivingGeorge DDS.

“1500 square foot remodel of main level with kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom and study. Took a 3-story high end redwood country house from 1980 and did a sophisticated, ultra-modern remodel. Scott pushed creativity far beyond what I had originally imagined. He is one step above a modern architect. The lines are sleek and moves smoothly from one room to the next. He was a pleasure to work with. Honest with his assessments. Scott knows how to work within a budget. We are looking forward to doing our next level with him.”

West marin modernR&N

“Scott Couture was our architect on our project in Sausalito, CA, remodeling a 50 year old house. which he transformed into a modern, cutting edge design that is very livable and functional. He has the ability to see space as no one else can and render his vision with alacrity, professionalism, wonderful contractors and timely production. We highly recommend Scott and look forward to future design projects with him.”

Sausalito RidgeKen & Alison S.

“I have known Scott Couture for more than 7 years. I have tracked his development as one of Marin county’s foremost contemporary architects. Scott’s creative vision provides the most forward thinking solutions to everyday functionality in a way that establishes your own personal creative signature. There are few more passionate about their work and few so inventive in their approach.”

Del CasaLloyd S.

4.9 / 5 on Houzz

Why Choose Us for Custom Home Design

Principal-Led Clarity

You work with the principal from first sketch to closeout. No handoffs, no mixed messages.

Permitting Mastery

Decades of approvals in Marin and San Francisco help secure smarter outcomes for custom new builds.

Builder-Ready Documents

Thorough construction sets keep pricing accurate and construction steady on custom home builds.

Architecture + Interiors

Architecture and interiors are resolved as one, so the house feels considered from every angle.

Architecture that meets elegance with intention.

Custom New Builds: Selected Work

Our portfolio includes hillside homes in Sausalito and Tiburon, and city lots in San Francisco where space, light, and privacy matter. Each project is tailored to the site and crafted to be built cleanly.

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Our Custom Home Design Process

Discovery and Site Strategy.

We begin with a call and on-site visit to understand goals, constraints, and lifestyle. Scott leads the conversation and outlines early options.

Feasibility and Codes.

We study zoning, views, access, and neighbors so the direction is grounded in real approvals for Marin and San Francisco.

Schematic Design in Live 3D.

Scott develops clear options directly in 3D and CAD. You see accurate layouts and massing shaped to your site.

Design Development and Permitting.

We refine structure, light, and materials with consultants, then prepare the city submittal and manage staff and neighbor reviews.

Construction Documents and Interiors.

We produce detailed builder-ready drawings and integrate interior architecture, finishes, lighting, and built-ins so everything works together.

Construction Oversight and Handover.

Scott stays involved through site visits and coordination. We resolve questions, complete punch lists, and deliver a home that is precise and ready to live in.

Ready to Start Your Custom Home Design?

Tell us about your site, goals, and constraints, and we’ll recommend the best next step. Schedule a consultation with Scott to discuss strategy, approvals, and a path to a home that feels precise and truly yours. If you are searching for custom home architects near me or a custom home designer near me, we work across San Francisco and Marin.

Request a consultation with Scott.

415 482 0224

scott@studiocouture.co

30 Caledonia Street. Sausalito, CA.

frequently asked questions

What does a custom home architect do?

We lead the entire design journey for custom home design -site analysis, concepts, documentation, permitting, interiors, and construction oversight- so the house is beautiful, approvable, and buildable.

How is custom home design and build different from traditional delivery?

In custom home design and build, we collaborate closely with your contractor from the start. Our builder-ready drawings keep goals aligned and reduce change orders on custom home builds.

Do you handle permitting for custom new builds in San Francisco and Marin?

Yes. We prepare and manage design review and permitting with a long track record of success on steep and view-sensitive lots.

Where do you work?

Sausalito, Tiburon, Mill Valley, Belvedere, and San Francisco. If you searched for custom home architects near me in these areas, we likely serve your neighborhood.

Can you integrate interiors with the architecture?

Yes. As your custom home designer, we offer integrated architectural and interior design so spaces, materials, and details work in harmony.

Every home begins with a conversation

Share your site and goals, and we’ll outline the next step with Marin and San Francisco permitting guidance and a principal-led plan.

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Custom home design locations

Custom Home Design in Sausalito

Custom Home Design in Marin County

Custom Home Design in Mill Valley

Custom Home Design in Tiburon

Custom Home Design in San Francisco

Custom Home Design in Belverde