Updated: Jan 05, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1663 Mission St., Suite 650, San Francisco, CA, 94103
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Pencil Box Architects, Inc.
Based in San Francisco, with projects throughout the State of California, Massachusetts, Washington State, and Washington DC, Pencil Box Architects is a full-service architecture and interior design firm focusing on holistic design solutions for our clients. We provide unique, modern design for the workplace and home space that enable individuals and businesses to thrive. Projects for commercial, institutional and residential clients with sizes ranging from 500 sf - 200,000 sf.
From BuildZoom: Pencil Box Architects, Inc., 1663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA (Employees: Cari Delaplane, James Anderson, and Kyle Brunel) holds a Architect license and 3 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 152 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Pencil Box Architects, Inc., we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Pencil Box Architects, Inc. Services
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Architectural Drawings and ...
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Drafting
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Building Design
Addition Design
ADU Design
Basement Design
Bathroom Design
Custom Home Design
Healthcare Facility Design
Hotel Design
Industrial Building Design
Kitchen Design
Multi-Family Building Design
Office Building Design
Office Space Designer
Pool and Spa Design
Pool House Design
Restaurant Design
Retail Design
Sunroom Design
Warehouse Design
Pencil Box Architects, Inc. Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 699-5953
Address: 1663 Mission St., Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94103
Pencil Box Architects, Inc. San Francisco
Quality
152
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Pencil Box Architects, Inc. has a BuildZoom score of 152, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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5 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Pencil Box Architects, Inc. has worked on at least
27.0 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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6 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Pencil Box Architects, Inc. mostly works on
home addition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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3 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $73,865. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Pencil Box Architects, Inc. Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
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By Jason L.August 10, 2022Verified HireArchitectural Drawings and Designs project
Building Permits by Pencil Box Architects, Inc.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Change of use from industrial to cannabis retial with consumption lounge. iknterior tenant improvement to create 2 suites reolcoate (e) bathrooms and addition a break room in one of the suires. place case 2017-006817prj
Valuation:
$551,000
Permit #:
201705237395
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Existing single family home renovation inlcuding 116 sq ft new rear bedroom addition apprvd per prj2024.003551. removal of existing sunroom foundation gr fl structural retrofit new bathroom top fl
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
202408198971
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
1. l1 unit 1153: construct about 30 lineal feet of non-bearing partion wall; l2 unit 1153: (n) door for (n) eero from (n) bedroom to protected path of travel to public right of way; l3 unit 1155: (n) door for (n) eero from (n) bedroom to protected path of travel
Valuation:
$49,326
Permit #:
202510238051
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Fire damage repair like for like kind and quality with code upgrades electrical plumbing and finishes in compliance with nov #202430052 abatement
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
202507301928
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
New lighting new garage door. 1st lvl: renovate kitchen and improve half bathroom to full bathroom. 2nd lvl: addition closet and improve existing full bathroom
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202502261179
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Ground floor tenant improvement for cannabis retail approved per conditional use authorization case # 2020-004439cua with new address at ground floor retail 768 stanyan. building structural retrofit. no consumption on site
Valuation:
$383,775
Permit #:
202103176764
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
1, 000 sf remodel with 90 sf lightwell infill at rear of building. building replacement 350 sf gable roof over lightwell infill area and existing rear of building. locate new bedrooms remodel & expand (e) kitchen remodel 2 (e) bathrooms and +1 (n) powder room. rear & side facade work: replace windows
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
202111182731
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Reconstruction of (e) stair in new code compliant configuration. to comply with novs 201196606 202040971 202290231. variance ref 2022-0097-9dpr/var & pa 2022-0513-4235
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
202508062437
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Ground floor tenant improvement of (e) cannabis retail (ooc permit #c12877 planning case no. 2018-004518-prj & pa# 201803204187. change of use to cannabis retail
Valuation:
$375,800
Permit #:
201803204187
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Reconstruct garage lvl storage area at rear of building infill 49sf at gr lvl. infill 142sf at (e) 1st lvl mud room. renovate & expand (e) kitchen & relocate 1/2 bathroom on 1st lvl. reconstruct (e) 2nd lvl office with 32sf added. construct new rear deck & stairs at 1st & decks over infill space at 2nd fl
Valuation:
$280,000
Permit #:
202111162462
Status:
reinstated
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
8th floor ste tenant improvement (e) occupancy to be maintained 8 story office building new non structural walls ceilings lighting plumbing fixtures and new finishes. new ada single stall bathroom at l8
Valuation:
$138,600
Permit #:
202204122027
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
To comply with nov#'s 201845203 201844671 & 201844221 legalize (2) new power rooms (2) beg rooms (1) day room (1) office (1) new electrical room upgrade toilet to ada code & new breakroom ada code addition new ada exit door (t.i. 3, 915 sq. ft.)
Valuation:
$172,418
Permit #:
202106243170
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
19 - warehouse fu...
Accessible building entry path of travel and access upgrade to comply with accessible business entrance program ord 51-16. reconstructing concrete at entrance path. ref abe 201906065853
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202301190429
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
45 - school
Reconfigure layout on 2nd & 3rd flrs; at 2nd floor renovate (e) full bathroom relocate master suite from 3rd to 2nd. relocate kitchen to 3rd fl; addition 1/2 bathroom at 3rd floor w/(n) roof dormer some (n) lighting roof framing replacement on interior w (n) scissor truss system. replace 9 windows at front
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
201810153233
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Legalize (e) ground floor udu to provide 1 adu studio- unit 776a will be added per calfiornia government code section 65852.2. addition new fire department access hallway at ground floor from open air entrance at front to rear yard for fire dept. ladder access
Valuation:
$144,000
Permit #:
202312293264
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
(parcel b) - to construct a type v 3-story 2 dwelling units building.202209263120 6/03/2024: per dpw lot subdivision addition new addresses 3307 3307a jennings street to new building #202209263120 wf
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
202209263120
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
(parcel a) - to construct a type v 3-story 2 dwelling units building. 6/03/2024: per dpw lot subdivision addition new addresses 3305 3305a jennings street to new building #202209263119 wf
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
202209263119
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
New 120 sf solarium(sunroom) in required rear yard. new rear decks & stairs in required rear yard.(120 sq ft solarium (sun room) and 120 sq ft of deck approx. 3 ft height from grade, with 10 ft encroachment in the required rear yard. lower decks 30 above grade. proposed rear yard setback is 25 ft)
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
202203039162
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Addition a wine cellar (127 sq. ft.) in existing lower level unfinished unconditioned area. wine cellar will be enclosed and conditioned increasing total conditioned area from 2322 sf to 2449 sf
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
202112275039
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Ref 201803204187- unforseen (e) conditions stair l2 to l1 w/new 1 hr fire rated construction (e) stair enclosure and (n) 1 hour rated entrance lobby
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
202403188083
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
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Pencil Box Architects, Inc. License info
Verified License
| License # | C35905 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2025.
Verify this license's status for Pencil Box Architects, Inc. at the California Architect License Board.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 22010734 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | ARCHITECTURAL LICENSE |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2026. Check the current license status of Pencil Box Architects, Inc. with the Washington Business and Professional Licenses
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License Not Verified
| License # | 50731 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | ARCHITECTURAL LICENSE |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2024. Check the current license status of Pencil Box Architects, Inc. with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts E-Licensing Board
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License Not Verified
| License # | ARC201266 |
| Status | Active |
| City | District Of Columbia |
| Type | ARCHITECTURAL LICENSE |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2026. Check the current license status of Pencil Box Architects, Inc. with the District of Columbia Board of Architecture and Interior Design
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152
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Dealy Renton |
40
Permits
- Building permit records show that Pencil Box Architects, Inc. has worked on 40 permitted projects.
Pencil Box Architects, Inc. Employees
Cari Delaplane
Interior Designer
James Anderson
Architectural Designer
Kyle Brunel
Principal Architect, Owner
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