Testimonials

We worked with Oikos Architecture during a very stressful period in our lives. Our home of 28 years had burned to the ground and we were planning to re-build. We found both Sue Wootan and Annitella Porges Kiriakou to be not only consummate professionals, but also compassionate and understanding advisors during this difficult time. They were prompt and reliable, flexible and always willing to listen. We heartily recommend them, and would most certainly use them again.

-Judy Metzger & Emmett E. Jones

Annitella & Sue:

I can't believe it's been over a year since we moved into our new home. I wanted to take the chance to tell you how happy we have been here and how happy we are with the design and architecture work you did for us. The design and space you created for us was creative, practical and beautiful. Visitors to our home are very complementary of the aesthetics of our home, and we appreciate how well it works for our family!

When I take into account the challenges we were presented with - adding a 3rd story on top of an existing house, finding room for a staircase, making use of the existing open-ceiling atrium - I truly believe your design was nothing short of genius.

We have many friends that have gone through renovations, remodels and home construction projects the last few years. I can't think of any that had as pleasant an experience working with their architects as we did with you two! Your temperaments, your practical approach, your professionalism, and importantly, your creative input "fit us" perfectly.

Both, our city planning department and contractor were complementary of your design detail. We feel very lucky to have found you and hope we can refer many friends and family your way in the future. It will be a little while, but I am sure we will have another project in the future. I want you to know, without a doubt, we would come straight back to you and I would look forward to the experience!

We wish you nothing but similar success and ecstatic clients in the future. Please don't hesitate to use us as a reference - it is the least we can do for you!

- Orinda Remodel & Second Floor Addition

We really enjoyed working with Sue and Annitella. They first identified the design elements of our home that we liked most and incorporated those into the total plan. We had a big job with unique and fragmented space issues. The old house had been through several previous expansions and making it all flow seemed impossible to us. They came up with a compressive plan that worked beautifully.

We were worried about the design review process and the exceptions our project required, but they anticipated what the City would approve. Because of their professional guidance, our plans sailed through this phase. Sue and Annitella also worked well with our contractor during the construction phase. They were always very responsive when we needed help or guidance.

We love our remodel and we love what they did to make our home special.

-Steve Rogers

We hired Oikos Architects for our home remodel. They designed a two level bedroom/home office. We were thrilled with the result. Our office is the most beautiful office in Berkeley with a breathtaking Golden Gate View. Annitella and Sue were a pleasure to work with.

-Andy Ross