Shelterwerk Architecture & Design

Shelterwerk Architecture & Design We are a full service architecture firm. Our process is based upon providing our clients with the tools and information they need to realize their unique needs.

Our project history is comprised of work throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Architect

Sometimes the real entrance is underground. 🛗At Urban West in Walnut Creek, most visitors enter through the sub-level ga...
09/04/2026

Sometimes the real entrance is underground. 🛗

At Urban West in Walnut Creek, most visitors enter through the sub-level garage. We redesigned that first moment with updated finishes and cloud soffits that carry through the elevator lobbies. 🏢

A small change that makes the whole space feel intentional. 🙌

Swipe to see the transformation. ➡️

Ready to transform your space? Connect with us through the link: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 🔗

09/04/2026

Come open up the office with us! 🏢

From the first coffee to the first phone call, here's what a morning at Shelterwerk looks like before the day gets busy. ☕

Want to see it in person and get started on transforming your space? Contact us today using the link: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 🔗

Would you believe this kitchen was once closed off and cramped? 📐This San Francisco kitchen had zero connection to the r...
09/01/2026

Would you believe this kitchen was once closed off and cramped? 📐

This San Francisco kitchen had zero connection to the rest of the home. We opened it up into a bright, light-filled space with a family-friendly layout, more storage, and finishes that feel warm and contemporary. 🏡

Want to reimagine your kitchen? Connect with us through the link: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 🔨

Your workspace should feel like your mission. ✔️For AnitaB.org's Belmont, CA office, Shelterwerk Architecture designed a...
08/28/2026

Your workspace should feel like your mission. ✔️

For AnitaB.org's Belmont, CA office, Shelterwerk Architecture designed a bold, colorful commercial interior inspired by their brand identity. Custom murals, vibrant accents, branded workstations, and a central gathering space all work together to spark connection, collaboration, and creativity. 🏢

Looking for a workplace design that reflects your mission? Our Oakland-based team serves clients across the Bay Area — connect with us: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 🔗

Every finished build starts with a sketch. ✏️📍Schematic design is one of our favorite phases and these drawings are the ...
08/26/2026

Every finished build starts with a sketch. ✏️📍

Schematic design is one of our favorite phases and these drawings are the first look at a basement build out with an outdoor dining area coming to life on paper. There is something so exciting about watching an idea take shape one line at a time. 😌

Ready to start your project? Reach out through the link: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 📩

Designing a home is as much poetry as it is precision. 🏡Every material, edge, and fixture we choose carries the weight o...
08/25/2026

Designing a home is as much poetry as it is precision. 🏡

Every material, edge, and fixture we choose carries the weight of everyday life, the way light hits a handle, the warmth of wood overhead, the feel of a well-placed tap. These are the small, considered moments that make a space feel personal and alive. Swipe for a closer look at the craftsmanship behind a recent project we are proud to share. 😌

📸 Photos by Chris O'Hara, Chris O'Hara Photography

Ready to get the details right on your next project? Reach out through the link: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 📩

A little space can go a long way. 🤩This 345 sq ft Oakland casita was designed to make the most of every inch, blending s...
08/19/2026

A little space can go a long way. 🤩

This 345 sq ft Oakland casita was designed to make the most of every inch, blending smart functionality with a clean, elevated aesthetic. From the layout to the smallest details, the space was thoughtfully designed to feel both spacious and intentional. 🤝

Thinking about transforming your home? Use the link to get started today! https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 🔗

Some projects remind you why architecture matters. 🖤The Fairmont Navigation Center in San Leandro is a community of 28 t...
08/18/2026

Some projects remind you why architecture matters. 🖤

The Fairmont Navigation Center in San Leandro is a community of 28 tiny homes and 6 modular units designed to offer real dignity, privacy, and stability for people experiencing homelessness. A project we are truly proud to have been part of. 😌

Have a project in mind? Reach out through the link: https://shelterwerk.com/contact/ 📩

Want to be part of the Shelterwerk team? ⚒️Shelterwerk is hiring Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Designers and Architec...
08/17/2026

Want to be part of the Shelterwerk team? ⚒️

Shelterwerk is hiring Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Designers and Architects to join our Oakland studio. Our work spans public projects for the State of California, commercial tenant improvements, residential renovations, and ADU and infill housing across the East Bay. 🏡

Use the link to apply: https://shelterwerk.com/careers/ 🔗

Rising from the ashes, one stage at a time. 🏚️🔨There is something deeply personal about a fire rebuild and we do not tak...
08/13/2026

Rising from the ashes, one stage at a time. 🏚️🔨

There is something deeply personal about a fire rebuild and we do not take that lightly. These before-and-after shots capture the progress so far, with the finished home still to come and a family one step closer to being home again. Stay tuned for the fully finished house. 🤝

Swipe to see the process. 👉

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94612

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