Updated: Dec 16, 2025
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1401 Acton Cres, Berkeley, CA, 94702
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Adam Franch is a California licensed architect and has been working in architecture, development, and project management since 2003. He has a proven ability to execute projects while balancing design, client goals, construction, schedule, and budget. Adam is inspired by nature and in pursuit of a better built environment.
From BuildZoom: Franch Architects, 1401 Acton Cres, Berkeley, CA (Owned by: Adam Franch) holds a Architect license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 157 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Franch Architects Contact Information
Phone Number: (720) 219-2117
Address: 1401 Acton Cres, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Quality
157
99th percentile
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Franch Architects has a BuildZoom score of 157, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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12 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
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7 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Franch Architects has worked on at least
33.0 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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10 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Franch Architects mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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5 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $192,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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5 out of 5 stars, based on
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By Nicholas E.September 11, 2021Verified HireConsidered for Whole Home Remodel
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Single-family residential remodel featuring new windows an addition at the front entry door additional storage space in the garage and a new backyard deck. the main floor will have a new interior layout including a powder room coat closet mudroom utility room storage room and a relocated stairway as well as the relocation of the water heater and furnace. the upper floor will have a ne... see more
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2024-0806
Status:
issued
Fee:
$14,858
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement. for feerma bar and grill w/mep
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD2506-0077
Status:
triage
Fee:
$34,278
Permit Type:
Restaurant remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of two accessory dwelling units at the rear of the lot on the existing parcel with a existing 12 unit multi-family apartment building
Valuation:
$640,000
Permit #:
B2024-04291
Status:
approved
Fee:
$11,191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e) window replcment with smooth stucco top coat on (e) stucco walls; replace (e) side yard steel gate with a (n) 7ft high steel gate & fence with cornice detail; gate to have (n) access panel and address signage; addition raised planter box along front & side yards; addition lanscape lighting along side yard
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
202403298879
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Residential: full review - additions accessory structures pools demolish generators and other
2022-05-13
Interior condominium renovation - plan review at placer county living area-------2563 1-kitchen 1-bathroom scope includes kitchen & bathroom remodel with new powder room. replace windows addition 3 skylights remodel fireplace in living room with new gas insert. addition a gas insert fireplace in the master bedroom remove existing ships-ladder access to upper storage loft area and repl... see more
Valuation:
$251,023
Permit #:
BLD22-02032
Status:
triage
Fee:
$879
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Detached accessory adu 968 sq ft covered patio 313 sq ft no garage solar plans included (3.84) kw (12) modules (12) inverters
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLD22-00338
Status:
issued
Fee:
$16,277
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire damage reconstruction project. the scope of work includes a renovation of an exisiting single family residence that had a house fire in spring 2020. the single family residence has an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit on the lower level from the previous owner that's included with the plans. the adjacent garage and workshop were not damaged and are excluded from the scope of wo... see more
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
APP210115
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert (e) interior lower level into (n) bathroom bedroom and laundry room. replace (e) window and door at rear with (n) doors
Valuation:
$134,000
Permit #:
202506047943
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Adu detached
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
B2412-057
Status:
approved
Fee:
$9,625
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Reconstruction of fire damaged 2 471 sq. ft. two-story single family dwelling with a 55 sq. ft. entry porch new 600 square foot addition remove and replace existing 334 sq. ft. west deck and 138 east deck. no grading 100 amp temporary power pole
Valuation:
$400,390
Permit #:
21CP00573
Status:
final
Fee:
$15,114
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residential remodel & horizontal addition less than 10 in back yard. (n) master bedroom & bathroom on level 1. remodel (e) kitchen & bathroom on level 2. replace all windows doors & repair (e) stucco. automatic sprinkler throughout building under separate permit
Valuation:
$548,257
Permit #:
202111192769
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Kitchen and bathroom remodel addition at rear front porch decking will be repaired and new deck at back yard
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
B2023-02696
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$3,166
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Updated energy compliance report for compliance with la cantina sliding glass door glazing. replace 2 skylights with 1 dormer that is set back 3-ft from east property wall and in compliance with city of berkeley dormer design guidelines. no change in valuation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2023-02696-REV02
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 new adu units located in the back of lot
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
B2023-00486
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$9,660
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
595 sqft rear yard addition with interior remodel
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
B2024-04587
Status:
approved
Fee:
$4,747
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Updated t-24 report for compliance with la cantina sliding glass door glazing. replace 2 skylights with 1 dormer that is set back 3-ft from east property wall and in compliance with city of berkeley dormer design guidelines
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2023-02696-REV01
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two (2) adus behind existing 6-unit apartment building
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
B2024-01060
Status:
issued
Fee:
$16,270
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 conversion adus located on the ground level of an existing multi-family apartment
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B2022-04649
Status:
approved
Fee:
$3,732
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new 1, 624 square foot detached un-conditioned garage with mechanical and electrical work. no proposed grading
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
21CP03312
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,158
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Expand the existing master bedroom and closet 155 sqft with a walk-in closet to be located in the existing garage. relocate washer/dryer. no load bearing walls to be modified
Valuation:
$85,073
Permit #:
202212239135
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
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Verified License
| License # | C34374 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Pc |
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157
BuildZoom Score
30
Permits
- Building permit records show that Franch Architects has worked on 30 permitted projects.
Franch Architects Employees
Adam Franch
Owner
We worked with Adam to gauge the feasibility of a complex residential project. We were evaluating the right way to create more square footage in a residential duplex on lake street. Adam worked us through several concepts and did an awesome job with each of them. He was the perfect combination of creative and practical. He delivered everything quickly and on time. It was great engagement and we will absolutely work with Adam the next time we have an architecture project.