Santa Clara County · Palo Alto

Los Altos & Los Altos Hills.

Larger parcels, view sites, more architectural freedom. $5M–$25M.

Los Altos & Los Altos Hills — Cerro Studio luxury design
How we work in Los Altos & Los Altos Hills

Our practice in Palo Alto, applied to Los Altos & Los Altos Hills.

We serve the Palo Alto market from the NorCal satellite (opening 2027) with weekly Old Palo Alto / Atherton travel during active projects. Our cadence here is principal-led — Palo Alto clients are sophisticated buyers and expect the senior designer in the room. Many have already worked with one or two firms before finding ours.

Palo Alto's luxury tier ($6M–$40M+) is structurally different from coastal SoCal markets. Lots are smaller — typically a third of an acre — tear-downs are common, and the architectural review process is rigorous. Old Palo Alto and Crescent Park have stricter character requirements; Los Altos Hills offers more parcel-size freedom and view sites.

For the full Palo Alto positioning, visit the Palo Alto market page.

At a glance
Market
Palo Alto
Investment range
$6M – $40M
Region
Santa Clara County
Signature elements
  • Lime plaster in cool, gray-warm tones
  • European white oak millwork at architectural scale
  • Honed limestone and travertine in kitchen and bath programs
  • Integrated art program coordinated with the consultant of record
  • Wine cellar and sommelier program as primary social space
  • Kitchen garden and orchard as part of the architectural envelope
Architects we collaborate with
  • Walker Warner
  • Aidlin Darling
  • Feldman Architecture
  • Butler Armsden
  • Ken Linsteadt
  • Min | Day
Builders we trust
  • Young Construction
  • Thomas James Homes
  • Clarum Homes
  • Redhorse Constructors
From our work

Projects in Palo Alto and adjacent markets.

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A Cerro home in Los Altos & Los Altos Hills.

We design ground-up estates, whole-home renovations, and historic restorations across Los Altos & Los Altos Hills and the wider Palo Alto market. Every inquiry is read by the principal designer.

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