Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design and Project Management Services
Rizzo Associates is a design and project management firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for residential and commercial clients. Founded in 1999, we specialize in single-family and multi-family residential, retail, restaurant, and mixed-use developments. Our collaborative approach partners with clients to assemble tailored teams of industry professionals, ensuring projects align with investment goals and environmental contexts.We prioritize sustainable design principles, integrating creative problem-solving to enhance resilience and construction efficiency. With expertise in navigating complex programming challenges, our team delivers designs that harmonize with communities and environments.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Project Management
Mixed-Use Development
Retail Space Planning
Sustainable Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 23+ years of experience in residential and commercial architectural design.
- Our team specializes in sustainable design principles and resilient construction methods.
- We provide tailored project management from concept to completion.
- Our collaborative approach ensures alignment with client investment and community goals.
- We hold advanced degrees in architecture and design from accredited institutions.
Services
Residential Design
We create custom residential designs for single-family and multi-family developments. Our approach integrates site-specific considerations with sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that enhance livability while maintaining budget and timeline constraints.
Commercial Project Management
Our project management services cover retail, restaurant, and mixed-use commercial developments. We oversee design, permitting, and construction phases, ensuring alignment with brand standards and operational requirements. Clients receive comprehensive support from concept to certificate of occupancy.
Sustainable Architecture
We implement environmentally sensitive principles across all project types. Services include energy modeling, material selection, and LEED certification guidance. Our team prioritizes long-term resilience and reduced environmental impact without compromising design integrity.
Construction Documentation
We produce detailed construction documents for permitting and execution. Our technical expertise ensures compliance with local codes and standards. Clients receive accurate, coordinated drawings that minimize change orders and streamline contractor bidding processes.
Design Consultation
Our consultation services focus on early-stage design innovation and feasibility analysis. We develop prototyping programs and brand standards strategies, helping clients refine concepts before full-scale implementation. This phase includes budget forecasting and risk assessment.
People
James Rizzo
Founder and Principal
James Rizzo founded Rizzo Associates in 1999 after studying architecture at NewSchool of Architecture and Design. He specializes in commercial and residential design, with a focus on sustainable practices and community integration.
Joyce McCarron
Project Architect
Joyce McCarron brings 35 years of architectural experience to Rizzo Associates, specializing in technical production and CAD systems. She holds a Master of Science in Interior Design from Pratt Institute and focuses on residential and commercial projects.
Sherman Adams
Creative Lead
Sherman Adams leads design innovation at Rizzo Associates with 15+ years in architecture and brand experience design. He graduated from Pratt Institute and specializes in 3D visualization and emerging design technologies for retail and residential spaces.
Questions
What types of projects does Rizzo Associates specialize in?
We specialize in residential (single-family, multi-family), commercial (retail, restaurants), and mixed-use developments, with a focus on sustainable and context-driven design solutions.
How does Rizzo Associates approach sustainable design?
We integrate environmentally sensitive principles throughout projects, including energy-efficient systems, material selection, and site-specific strategies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining design integrity.
Can Rizzo Associates manage large-scale commercial projects?
Yes, we provide end-to-end project management for commercial developments, including permitting, construction oversight, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery.
What services are included in your project management?
Our services cover concept development, budgeting, permitting, construction documentation, contractor coordination, quality control, and post-construction management for residential and commercial projects.
Do you work with clients outside the San Francisco Bay Area?
While based in San Francisco, we serve clients in locations including Newport Beach, Corte Madera, and beyond, with experience managing projects across diverse geographic contexts.
Reviews (2)
Nancy S.
Apr 16, 2019
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If I could give these complete asshats 0 stars or negative stars I would. Their truck near killed me after surviving cancer and on my way back homd from MSK on April 16, 2019 at 6 PM in NYC in and around 33rd and 8th. The murderous driver cut me off after passing on the right to make a left turn. My car alarm went off alerting me that he was critically close rmto the passengers side of my white sedan. He should seek mental health care or be in jail. I will let the NYPD know as well.
Oshanna B.
Mar 28, 2017
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This place is VERY unprofessional. First they have a cell listed a business number so when I spoke to someone Friday she told me she was call me Monday because they were closed to give to me appointment so Monday came no one ever called...so when I called she said she didn't have any more appointments so I had to make one for Tuesday .....I made a appointment for a dumpster drop off for Tuesday first thing in the morning no one called I had to call them and she had me on hold for 15 mins came back and said she would give me a call back after a hour she never called so I called back and let
