Business Details
Sustainable Residential & Commercial Architecture in Los Gatos
Acadia Architecture is an interactive and collaborative design atelier dedicated to creating sustainable high-end residential, interior design, and light commercial projects. Founded on the principle that architecture should emerge organically from the site and its surroundings, we prioritize the integration of natural elements, functional spaces, and emotional resonance in every design. Our approach emphasizes a deep dialogue with the environment, adjacent structures, and the people who inhabit and interact with the spaces we create. Led by Principal Architect Davide Giannella, a licensed professional with extensive experience and education from La Sapienza University of Rome, our team combines technical expertise with a philosophical commitment to ethical and aesthetically meaningful architecture. We specialize in transforming complex challengessuch as hillside properties or traditional homesinto modern, functional, and visually striking spaces that reflect our clients' lifestyles.Our work has earned recognition, including the SIPA Building Excellence Award for the Buchowsky Residence, and we maintain a reputation for reliability, creativity, and client-centered service. Testimonials highlight our ability to listen, innovate, and deliver projects that exceed expectations, even when faced with unexpected challenges like contractor changes. We believe architecture is not merely about constructing buildings but about crafting stages for human emotions and experiences, blending transparency, light, and spatial intimacy to enhance daily life. Our process begins with floor plans and sections, allowing exteriors to evolve naturally as extensions of interior functionality, avoiding superficial stylistic impositions. This philosophy ensures each project is a unique, organic entity that harmonizes with its environment while advancing the art of building.
Services
Residential Architecture
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Remodeling & Addition
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We specialize in sustainable, high-end residential and commercial architecture with a focus on organic design.
- Our principal architect holds a degree from La Sapienza University of Rome and is a licensed professional.
- Award-winning work, including the SIPA Building Excellence Award for the Buchowsky Residence.
- Proven ability to transform complex projects into functional, aesthetically striking spaces.
- Client testimonials highlight reliability, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Architect
What people say
Attention to detail
Transformed our home
Ethical business practices
Professional and reliable
Creative problem-solving
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential designs that prioritize sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic harmony. Our approach integrates client lifestyles with site-specific elements to produce spaces that feel both modern and timeless. Projects range from new constructions to complex remodels, ensuring each home reflects its inhabitants' unique needs and the natural environment.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on transforming interiors into functional, emotionally resonant environments. We emphasize natural light, material selection, and spatial flow to enhance daily living. Whether renovating a single room or an entire home, we ensure every detail aligns with the client's vision and the building's architectural integrity.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable design is central to our practice, incorporating eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and site-sensitive planning. We aim to minimize environmental impact while maximizing long-term value. Our projects often feature passive solar strategies, recycled materials, and designs that reduce resource consumption without compromising aesthetics or comfort.
Remodeling & Addition
We specialize in transforming existing structures through thoughtful remodeling and additions. Our process addresses structural challenges, outdated layouts, and aesthetic upgrades while preserving the home's original character. Clients benefit from innovative solutions that expand living spaces and improve functionality without losing the property's historical or emotional significance.
Project Management
Our project management ensures seamless execution from concept to completion. We coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and clients to maintain timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This service guarantees that every phase of the project aligns with the original design intent, providing clients with peace of mind and a cohesive final result.
People
Davide Giannella
Principal Architect
Davide Giannella is a licensed architect with a degree from La Sapienza University of Rome. He leads Acadia Architecture with a focus on sustainable, client-centered design. His work emphasizes organic integration of buildings with their environments, earning recognition for innovation and ethical practice.
Questions
What types of projects does Acadia Architecture specialize in?
We specialize in sustainable high-end residential, interior design, and light commercial projects, including new constructions, remodels, and additions.
How does Acadia Architecture approach sustainable design?
We integrate eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and site-sensitive planning to minimize environmental impact while enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
Can they handle complex remodeling projects?
Yes, we excel at transforming challenging spaces, such as hillside properties or outdated homes, into modern, functional designs tailored to client needs.
What is their design philosophy?
Our philosophy prioritizes organic integration of buildings with their environment, avoiding superficial styles to create spaces that reflect natural light, transparency, and emotional resonance.
Do they offer project management services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive project management to ensure seamless execution, coordinating timelines, budgets, and quality standards from concept to completion.
Reviews (1)
Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Jun 07, 2019
Report
I have collaborated with Davide on several project over the last four years (he hired me as a photographer). I saw him consistently delivering to his clients beautiful, modern, thoughtful and functional designs. I have always enjoyed working with him personally and frequently heard good things spoken about him by his clients and other industry professionals. Commonly recurring praises are about how kind, professional and reliable he is. Design and build of a home can be very emotional and often stressful time given the amount of decisions needed to be made, the codes to comply with and contractors
