Updated: Dec 30, 2025
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Address
1396 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA, 94608
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Amato Architecture
High-quality design firm, Amato Architecture, creates inspired spaces that improve how people live, work, and come together. Whether a dramatic office interior that reflects the bold sweep of San Francisco tech culture — an Amato Architecture-designed office became the first headquarters of Twitter — or a graceful residential upgrade that unites modern interiors with historic character, Amato Architecture’s work links vibrant design with a careful consideration of how people live.
From BuildZoom: Amato Architecture, 1396 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA (Owned by: Amato Rebecca Ivans) holds a Architect license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 121 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (510) 420-0210
Address: 1396 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
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Quality
121
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Amato Architecture has a BuildZoom score of 121, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Amato Architecture has worked on at least
26.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Amato Architecture mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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6 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $102,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Interior remodel and 2 story addition at the rear of an (e) 2 story 1305 sq ft single family residence with a proposed total increase of 690 sq ft. the project includes a 142 sq ft roof deck above the addition with an exterior spiral staircase for access
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
202502200678
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-07-09
Addition/remodel replace windows living------------------------172sf remodel-----------------1 600sf covered deck----------618sf special inspection required for post installed anchors lra high severity - south placer fire wui not required 1.open up wall between kitchen and living room and expand kitchen out towards rear yard by 8 feet for an increase of approximately 99 sf 2. reconfig... see more
Valuation:
$266,847
Permit #:
BLD25-01963
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,403
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Reconfigure (e) kitchen. remove interior stairs to basement. convert a half bathroom into a full bathroom 1 @ 1st floor. relocate laundry to 2nd floor. convert bedroom 4 into a primary bathroom 3 and w.i.c. reconfigure (e) bathroom 2 @ 2nd floor. remove replace (7) exterior windows and (3) exterior doors
Valuation:
$380,000
Permit #:
B2024-01000
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$6,387
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lift and level house by approx. 3 feet add/replace 18 windows and 7 exterior doors remove the existing raised deck and stairs and building new rood deck over new addition create finished lower level addition/expansion alter porch
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
B2024-02028
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$6,024
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rebuild and expand existing 1st floor wood deck. rebuild deck stairs landings guardrails and handrails. replace existing trellis at 1st floor deck in-kind. replace existing 2nd floor balcony guardrail and trellis in-kind. planning approval per aup #zp2021-0198
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
B2025-01062
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$1,033
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rev 1 delta 1: remove siesmic upgrade skylights and fireplace from scope of work - replace front window in dining room - replace 1st floor bathroom window - upgrade main panel to 200 amps and replace sub panel
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
BRALT-25-0081
Status:
complete
Fee:
$474
Permit Type:
Revisions
Building Type:
N/A
Enlarge and reconfigure (e) kitchen. demolish rear structure and fill in pool. upgrade (e) bathrooms. relocate laundry to 2nd floor. rebuild front porch in kind”. replace all (e) windows in kind
Valuation:
$365,000
Permit #:
B2023-01294
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$6,148
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Excavate to create 287 sf jr. adu and enlarge family room. reconfigure laundry room and bathroom. remodel bathroom 1 @ 3rd floor. remove exterior stairs from 3rd floor down to yard. install (3) new exterior doors @ first floor. install (1) new window at front facade @ 3rd floor
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
B2023-00475
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$3,868
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate/replace entry door and rebuild stairs to porch - addition 5 skylights - update existing foundation and perform seismic upgrades per plan - replaces existing plumbing - ground electrical lines in the house - replace gas furnace with new heat pump - (n) heat pump water heater - replacement of fireplace with gas fireplace rev 1 delta 1 (bralt-25-0081): remove siesmic upgrade sky... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BRALT-24-0226
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,602
Permit Type:
Interior remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing porch and stairs @ west side of house. building (n) porch. remodel kitchen and half bathroom. reconfigure interior walls. building new 234 sf addition (136 sf @ first floor & 98 sf @ second floor) @ west side of house
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
B2024-02479
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$4,436
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building new bathroom in (e) sunroom. reconfigure (e) kitchen (e) bathroom internal stairs and portion of basement into a 685 sf junior adu. excavate 225 sf of non-habitable storage to create laundry family room and office at basement. replace and addition (9) exterior windows. addition solar panels and battery back-up system. no changes to building footprint
Valuation:
$452,000
Permit #:
B2022-06033
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$8,105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace siding voluntary seismic upgrade work at the basement level. replace existing secondary door at front of house with a new window in existing opening replace existing sliding door at back deck with a new door and window in existing opening
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B2024-02357
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,738
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install exterior pre-manufactured metal spiral staircase for access between yard 2nd floor and roof deck.deferred submittal for permit application #202502200678
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
202506279649
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Reconfigure interior walls for bedroom & bathroom layouts. relocate laundry. remodel primary bathroom and kitchen. addition 7 new windows 2 new skylights and 1 exterior door. convert portion of garage/house to jadu
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
B2022-04367
Status:
approved
Fee:
$5,500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building new roof over existing raised front porch. replace existing railing at roof deck. valuation increased from $80, 000 to $88, 000
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2024-02357-REV01
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-04-17
R-3 - vb **electronic submittal** addition - total living - 358 sf expand entry - 98 sf expand dining room - 106 sf enclose the concrete patio at rear and convert to office space - 154 sf new covered porch at entry - 160 sf lower floor at entry approximately 2 to match floor height throughout. expand entry towards front yard by approximately 10 adding 98 sf to align w (e) exterior wal... see more
Valuation:
$71,377
Permit #:
BLD24-04072
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,537
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Modify storefront & relocate front entry door from west wall to south wall to create accessible entrance to comply with the accessible business entrance program(abe201812213367). create interior ramp at front entrance from sidewalk level to interior floor level for accessiblity. provide auto door
Valuation:
$4,850
Permit #:
202402095658
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Replace the (e) glass door. the door was added to the door schedule and eliminated the windows proposed previously. relocate the water heater to the broom closet in the kitchen. enlarge the bathroom 2 at the 2nd floor. structural drawings and calculations have been updated
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2023-01294-REV01
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lower (e) garage floor & attic floor above to be aligned with the (e) 1st and 2nd floors. building (n) parking pad. widen (e) driveway curb cut to allow adequate turning radius and visibility. relocate and reconfigure basement bathroom. reconfigure kitchen & powder room @ 1st floor. reconfigure bedroom layout @ 2nd floor
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
B2021-00317
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition/alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building a new primary suite at 2nd floor over existing garage. building new studio and powder room behind garage at 1st floor. building stairs to backyard rear of the house. fire zone 2
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B2022-03939
Status:
approved
Fee:
$3,642
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | C25700 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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BuildZoom Score
109
Permits
- Building permit records show that Amato Architecture has worked on 109 permitted projects.
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