Jon Sather Erlandson architect

I had the pleasure of working with Jon Sather Erlandson Architect on a 6,000 sq.ft. Craftsmen home for clients in Portola Valley. Jon's continued involvement in the project from concept to installation was remarkable. He was present at weekly meetings with the client, contractor and Interior Designer (me) throughout the construction process which was invaluable as decisions were made on finishes and construction methods. As the rooms took shape, Jon's expert sense of scale was evident. The rooms were open and architecturally interesting with beautiful detailing in the beams and trim, but felt perfectly scaled to fit furniture and still feel intimate. He positioned the rooms to take best advantage of the views of the Coastal range and managed to tie the client's programming goals together in a truly remarkable home that is timelessly Craftsmen and yet has all the modern comforts the clients requested (open plan Kitchen, Outdoor Dining Porch with operable screen, and many Green and Sustainable design features.) Jon Is an artist as well as an architect (evidenced by the four foot watercolor landscape painting of local Windy Hill that he gave the clients as a gift -- it now hangs in their Dining Room). In practical application, his artistic talent comes through in his quick sketches to illustrate design concepts and details as well as in his experienced eye for proportion in 3 dimensions. I was lucky to work with Jon on this project. He was an engaged member of the design "team". He is articulate and showed great creative vision - at the same time he listened to input from all parties and was respectful of the clients' budget and goals. The result was an architecturally stunning home that his clients continue to delight in. I would highly recommend Jon Sather Erlandson Architect. Shannon White, Allied ASID