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Craig Steely is a San Francisco and Hawaii based architect. His buildings have been described as true and unique hybrids of these two environments. His work explores the boundaries of integration as well as emancipation from nature. They embrace the realities of the environment and our connection/separation to it over the subjugation of it, all the while focusing on developing a singular architecture rooted in its context. Active projects include work on the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui, as well as several along the coast of California — from Sea Ranch to San Francisco to Big Sur.

He received his architecture degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. His work has been awarded recognition by the American Institute of Architects and published widely in books and periodicals. In 2009 he was selected as an “Emerging Talent” by the AIA California Council. His office was chosen top firm in the 2013 Residential Architect Magazine leadership awards.

Taking the classic modernist tradition as a starting point, the work of Craig Steely Architecture is known for its crisp lines and clarity of vision. Our focus is working with clients who share our enthusiasm for engaging the design process as a truly creative endeavor, exploring unique sites, and developing a singular architecture rooted to its context.

Architecture Team Members, 2000 to present: Luigi Silverman, Christopher TalbottJason Torres, Steven Ohlhaber, Norberto Melendez, Seth Pare-Mayer, Chris Talbott, Mary Barensfeld, Ricardo Jnani Gonzalez, Ryan Leidner, Sarah Hobstetter, Toon Kantharoup, Adam Monkaba, Nagisa Yano, Anastasia Victor-Faichney, Kelvin Thengono, Andrei Hakhovich.

An Unorthodox Houseboat in Sausalito Gives Its Owner Permission to Play
Architect Craig Steely drew from the area’s bohemian history and traditional Chinese motifs to create this unique floating haven.
A Professor–Turned–Farmer’s Circular Hawaii Home Takes Full Advantage of Mesmerizing Views
Behind the stylized, surfboard-inspired architecture of Craig Steely’s latest experiment on the Big Island is a simple house...
The Conversation Pit Makes a Much-Appreciated Comeback at an Ultramodern Home in Cupertino
Wrapped in zinc, aluminum, and glass, a gleaming cantilevered residence appears to float in the foothills at the edge of Silicon...
10 Modern San Francisco Homes
Mention San Francisco and you might stir up images of steep streets lined with colorful and historic Victorian...
This Concrete-and-Glass House Is Set Atop a Lava Flow in Hawaii
Architect Craig Steely’s first substantial structure in site-poured concrete reflects its craggy surroundings.
Striking Slatted Wood and Glass Home in San Francisco
Teaming up with architect Craig Steely, an industrial designer and a mechanical engineer find just the right design for a...
Go With the Flow
Along the ever-expanding coastline of Hawaii’s Big Island, an architect and his family exchange fast-paced city life for a...
A Hawaiian House Surrounded by Lava Takes Screens to Extremes
Set into the dense tropical foliage of the Big Island’s wildest coast, the home—called Lavaflow 4—harnesses its site to welcome...