Updated: Apr 19, 2026
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1150 N First St, San Jose, CA, 95112
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Topa Architecture
At TOPA Architecture, our mission is to meet and exceed each of our client's expectations, with respect to their program, budget, and timeline.
Founded in 2007, TOPA Architecture strives for design excellence in the variety of work that we have received. Our areas of concentration include architectural design of religious spaces, food services, retail centers, and high-tech facilities. With these projects, TOPA Architecture continuously aims to encapsulate the true meaning behind design.
Focusing on the client, the TOPA Team seeks to help form and restore communities through the concepts of architectural design. We believe that by serving a client well, we achieve our purpose as architects and designers to improve our community and establish long lasting relationships with everyone involved.
Altogether, TOPA Architecture offers experience with conceptual design, agency permitting, and construction administration. In addition, TOPA Architecture provides experience with a variety of engineering subconsultants. Our projects have consistently been delivered in a timely manner and on budget guaranteeing the satisfaction of our clients.
From BuildZoom: Topa Architecture, 1150 N First St, San Jose, CA (Employee: Ramiro Torres) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (408) 320-0248
Address: 1150 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
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Quality
113
97th percentile
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Topa Architecture has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Topa Architecture has worked on at least
8.0 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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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Topa Architecture mostly works on
commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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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+ |
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
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Expand on of the existing conference rooms. install (n) lifts in high bay space. install alignment bay. install tire balancing machines. (n) lighting fixtures as needed. anchoring for all needed equipment and lifts
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-10798
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,739
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Vally christian high school scoreboard replacement/relocation at (e) football field. scope includes: 1. removal of existing scoreboard system and steel support columns. piers to remain. 2. install new relocated scorboard. install new piers columns and updated scoreboard. pier foundation design by miyamoto upper column framing and attachment system by raker rhodes eng 3. run data throu... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
2022 661908 CI
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
School/daycare
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
TI2023-0067
Status:
issued
Fee:
$43,024
Permit Type:
*none*
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
TI2023-0065
Status:
issued
Fee:
$15,010
Permit Type:
*none*
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial t/i- replace existing storefront cut an opening between (e) grocery store and (n) taqueria kitchen install new remote terminal unit install new lighting new plumbing for kitchen relocate restroom new electrical new hood exhaust system new equipment new flooring ** new c of o required ** rev1-revised site plan for accessible parking
Valuation:
$102,000
Permit #:
BLD2021-61259
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,790
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-0127
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,724
Permit Type:
Equipment install...
Building Type:
N/A
1) addition of a new remote terminal unit at lower roof 2) supply and return alterations to entire building 3) electrical alterations for new remote terminal unit and vav
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022 676368 CI
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
School/daycare
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-0280
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,207
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: sacred heart kitchen & meeting room interior remodel 173 sq.ft. kitchen alterations 1) remove interior non-bering demising wall between kitchen & dining to enlarge kitchen 2) remove & replace fixtures & appliances at same location 3) remove & replace window at same location 4) addition recirculating microwave above the cook top 5) addition (n) floor finishes to kitchen electric... see more
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
2019 146130 CI
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Church
Building Type:
N/A
New entry built out. addition to front of house to expand a bedroom and addition a walk-in closet for the master bedroom. related sitework and landscaping. relocated hvac system redo roof as needed to accomodate new addition and replace cracked and damaged roof tiles as needed. remodel master bathroom guest bathroom replace kitchen countertops new stucco color on exterior replace gara... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRE20-01002
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -add an opening size 5'-5 wide x 7'-0 high at the existing wood stud wall between san patricio's & chacho's -combine two existing business areas (e) san patricio's bar (81 east san fernando st) and (e) chacho's restaurant bar (87 e san fernando)
Valuation:
$2,867
Permit #:
2019 146888 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Restaurant
Building Type:
N/A
To allow grading drainage and stormwater treatment for the construction of a new 4, 000 square foot gymnasium on a 50.3 gross acre site
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022 665061 GR
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Standard
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
TI2023-0080
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,968
Permit Type:
*none*
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade trash enclosure addition kitchen equipment to break room relocate drinking fountain addition fencing in the high bay space
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-10798-001
Status:
triage
Fee:
$471
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2858 sqft bakery tenant improvement. 1. (n) accessible ramp at entry 2. (n) floor drains 3. (3) (n) hand sinks 4. (3) comparable sink & 1 prep sink 5. (1)1 mop & (n) bowl mixer washer floor sink 6. (1) (n) type-1 & (1) type ii hoods 7. (n) 80 qt. mixer 8. (n) grease trap & (n) drains 9. (n) air compressor 10. r/r acoustic tile to water proof tiles 11. upgrade light lenes to be shatter... see more
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
2017 010302 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Restaurant
Building Type:
N/A
St. elizabeth church: revise scope to demolish (e) platform and
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-RV25-0051
Status:
final
Fee:
$266
Permit Type:
Revision
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement for new restaurant 854 sq. ft. to include: kitchen area prep area sales area utility storage and replace entry door new kitchen equipment new lighting associated electrical addition associated plumbing no mechanical in this scope of work existing common bathroom layout
Valuation:
$106,452
Permit #:
2018 113831 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Restaurant
Building Type:
N/A
Conditional use permit to allow a church occupying a 18, 480-square foot area of an existing 29, 193 gross-square foot office building with alternating use parking arrangement (shared parking) on 2.0-gross acre site
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2018 135523 AO
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Conditional use p...
Building Type:
N/A
Tco for the office and high bay spaces. the 3d print lab is excluded from this as work wraps up on it
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-10798-002
Status:
triage
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and alteration to reconfigure the interior space 1) 495 sq ft addition and kitchen relocation 2) 213 sq ft alteration- bedroom remodel and walk in closet 3) relcoate bathroom 4) create a new laundry room half bathroom and utility room
Valuation:
$50,441
Permit #:
2016 119550 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1153753 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Date Issued | 04-17-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | C 32592 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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113
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $25,000 |
46
Permits
- Building permit records show that Topa Architecture has worked on 46 permitted projects.
Topa Architecture Employees
RT
Ramiro Torres
Founder, Principal