Updated: Jun 06, 2026
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2475 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94107
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Richard Beard Architects
Our studio’s work is significantly informed by how architecture can integrate with interior and landscape design to achieve a unified design that is more than the sum of its constituent parts.
Every project draws from the land, and the process of design begins there as we integrate a client’s aspirations, culture, program and desire with context, perspective, sustainability and resources. Every client relationship is tailor-made, and every solution is site-specific. The ongoing dialogue with our clients is an iterative process, enjoyable and creative; artful and engaging.
In addition to our custom home clients, we’ve had had the pleasure of collaborating with companies and entities as diverse as Polo Ralph Lauren, Mumm Napa Valley, Half Century More Tokyo, the National Park Service, and Agassi-Graff LLC.
Our offices are located in San Francisco, in a neighborhood called Dogpatch.
From BuildZoom: Richard Beard Architects, 2475 3rd St, San Francisco, CA (Owned by: Christian Niel Haegglund) holds a Architect license and 10 other licenses according to the Connecticut license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 116 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (415) 458-2600
Address: 2475 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Quality
116
98th percentile
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Richard Beard Architects has a BuildZoom score of 116, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Richard Beard Architects has worked on at least
28.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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 Richard Beard Architects 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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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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6 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $95,539. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Richard Beard Architects
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Adaptive-re-use of existing historic building & two-horizontal additions adjancent to the exisitng building 9 dwelling units proposed in this portion of a developemnt totaling 24 units.lot merger proposed with 0637/015
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
202502039564
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Priority processing: new 6-story type iiia over type 1a mixed-use building with 35 studio units (100% affordable housing mayor ed 13-01) residential community space and commercial/retail space on 1st floor. preserve (e) 2-story facade along mission st and 29th st
Valuation:
$17,000,000
Permit #:
202310259516
Status:
reinstated
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Full interior remodel and 1684 sf addition including various exterior improvements and mep upgrades throughout the area of work
Valuation:
$2,998,304
Permit #:
202410293938
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Selective demolition of interior nonstrucutral partitions ceilings millwork finishes and fixtures per ab-17
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
202503111999
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
25 - tourist hote...
To erect a 8 stories, 10 dwellings with 1 basement building type 1-b
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
202502039574
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
To erect a 7 stories, 5 dwelling with 1 basement building type 1-b
Valuation:
$5,000,000
Permit #:
202502039575
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Priority processing: new 6-story type iiia over type 1a mixed-use building with 35 studio units (100% affordable housing mayor ed 13-01) residential community space and commercial/retail space on 1st floor. preserve (e) 2-story facade along mission st and 29th st
Valuation:
$17,000,000
Permit #:
202310259516
Status:
reinstated
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Site perimeter precast retaining walls at the middlefield junction project includes buildings a and b related: bld2021-01598 & bld2021-01604 resub#1 - jzb - 7/21/25 - response to building plan & geo bb: 006-082-666
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
REV2021-01598-001
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,995
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of single family home. modifications to front entrance rear bay windows and rear facade resulting in minor expansion of building envelope. interior renovations on all floors. roof deck and stair penthouse renovations. relocation of interior stair
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
202009214637
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Elevator modernization of qualifying historic building. elevator 1: cosmetic hvac electrical and equipment upgrades only. no arch or structural work. elevator 2: rebuilding shaft walls replacing one elevator can associated structural mechanical electrical work
Valuation:
$552,325
Permit #:
201902112601
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Revision to pa # 202410293938: rebuild exterior stairs at front w relocated metal security gate. expand basement addition (+273 sq ft). minor interior layout changes
Valuation:
$24,777
Permit #:
202508122863
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
***job org 39052*** related permit: rev2021-01604-001 **commercial**building b - 5 residential levels above podium level (171 706 total square feet) affordable housing units and amenities (garage) (must be issued with bld2021-01598) resubmittal#1 - bca- 7/1/22- response to building pln geo drainage/pw comments resubmittal#2 - bca - 2/3/23 - response to building pln civil/drainage and ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2021-01604
Status:
issued
Fee:
$17,378
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***job org 39052*** related permits rev2021-01604-001 bld2021-01604 bld2022-03014 **commercial**building a - 4 residential levels over podium level (104 282 total square feet) affordable housing units and amenities (childcare) (must be issued with bld2021-01604) resubmittal#1 - bca - 7/1/22 - response to building pln pw geo comments resubmittal#2 - bca - 2/3/23 - response to building ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2021-01598
Status:
issued
Fee:
$14,348
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to provide an alternate method of ada compliance by removing the previously approved ada parking space circulation and access paths and inserting site equivalency requirements; relocate and change the size of storage rooms and cold storage rooms; revise mechanical plumbing and electrical work for the storage rooms and cold storage rooms
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21CP00902-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,569
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ref 201912099009 addition of (1) building monument single sided illuminated sign for scv -shirley chisholm village 1360 facing street with 58 channel letters. shared plans 202406114215
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
202407106206
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
-
Revision to pa# 202009164333. new proposed kitchen configuration. replacement door + window in kitchen/family room. new access door to crawl space. revised main stair layout. change from shower to tub in bathroom #2
Valuation:
$181,500
Permit #:
202105059856
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to 201504012576 & 201510099357: new basement slab garage & elevator. reconfig 2 apartment units change layouts all floors.ext door & windows change. replace masonry chimney. shoring & fire under sep permit. new curb cut to be 10 max. ** maner: n/a **
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
201610049523
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Addition of one building monument sign which is to be illuminated and has its own self standing footing/foundation which is independant of the adjacent building structure
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
202406114215
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Interior 1, 163 sq. ft. remodel to convert vehicular and equipment to enclosed storage and 477 sq. ft. addition to agricultural building all as unconditioned space and within existing footprint. grading to consist of 160 cubic yards of cut and 0 cubic yards of fill
Valuation:
$60,825
Permit #:
21CP00868
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,896
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of existing 1, 483 sf single family dwelling and construction of new 234 sf single family dwelling with 284 sf attached covered carport and 136 sf attached covered porch
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
APP210469
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | ARI.0010544 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Connecticut |
| Type | Architect |
| Date Issued | 08-01-2025 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 17353 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arizona |
| Type | Architect |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 36753 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arizona |
| Type | Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | 026176 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Architect |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | C12947 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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License Not Verified
| License # | AR-984929 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | Architect |
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License Not Verified
| License # | C24350 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Atherton |
| Type | Architect, Licensed Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2015. Check the current license status of Richard Beard Architects with the The Town of Atherton, CA
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License Not Verified
| License # | C-1828 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Wyoming |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2014. Check the current license status of Richard Beard Architects with the Wyoming Board of Architects and Landscape Architects
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License Not Verified
| License # | 5483 |
| Status | Active |
| State | South Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
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License Not Verified
| License # | ARC-402494 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | AR0015999 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Architect |
- According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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116
BuildZoom Score
132
Permits
- Building permit records show that Richard Beard Architects has worked on 132 permitted projects.
Richard Beard Architects Employees
BD
Beard Richard Doyle
Owner
BD
Beard, Richard D.
Owner
BD
Beard, Richard Doyle
Owner
CH
Christian Niel Haegglund
Owner
DI
David Israel
RB
Richard Beard
RB
Richard D Beard
Owner