"I organized installation of a classic flap sign to display ferry schedule information in San Francisco's Ferry Building. The process was a living Hell until I was pointed to Patrick Whelan and Ahmad Mohazab of TECTA. Leavening peerless architectural skill with humor, philosophy, people skills and, above all, a consummate understanding of San Francisco's Byzantine\/Kafkaesque -- sadistic, really --permitting process, they saw this project through. I would have paid three times what they asked. Run -- do not walk -- to hire these folks."

"You may think that winning Silicon Valley restaurant design of the year for our new Orens Hummus Shop in Cupertino would suffice as a short and succinct way of saying how well TECTA associates does their job. But, there's more to the game then just winning. There's how well you play as a team. We have done a number of projects with the entire TECTA team and each of them has been a great experience. They are knowledgeable, highly creative as well as open to working with our ideas and above all easy to track with in developing a design. They hit deadlines, are always available and responsive, care deeply about their clients and the projects they take on. The whole team is not only professional but a group of professionals who take pride in what they do and the designs they create. This is why they win awards like our best design award. We hope to continue to expand our brand and we will without question continue to work with TECTA associates."

"TECTA designed an extensive remodel for our mid-century modern home and it turned out beautifully. The head architect, Ahmad Mohazab, is particularly gifted when it comes to creating major architectural elements. We opened up the ceilings in a cool unusual way, added dramatic skylights, and created a more sophisticated entryway. We struggled with some of the more mundane interior aspects, but all the details came together well in the end. Everyone at TECTAwas pleasant and easy to interact with, even when I needed emotional support during the long tough project. We highly recommend TECTA."

We purchased a classic Piedmont home built in the late 1920's, with a fine overlay of 1960's upgrades. We went through a different architect for the first round of structural upgrades, but while technically competent,did not get a vision for realizing the potential of the home. TECTA introduced a completely new way of thinking about the space, and created a unique and beautiful space, with dramatically better usability. The lead architect, Ahmad Mohazab, is particularly gifted when it comes to coming up with completely unique approaches and striking visual design. We converted a "hat room" and sleeping porch into a gorgeous master bed and bath, created a guest bath on the main floor, and upgraded to a grander entryway. When my wife and I disagreed on a design or layout question, Ahmad tactfully led us to an answer that we could both live with. No marriage counseling required... Permitting was a breeze, due to a deep understanding of the code and a strong personal relationship that Ahmad has with the city council and planning commission. We strongly recommend TECTA.