For 17 years, Tekton has built a reputation by earning the trust of its clients, delivering a finished product with the highest level of professionalism and craft, and never wavering in the core philosophy and ideals of the Master Builder.
President Tekton Architecture & Artisan Builders Corporation
James started his career as a draftsman in 1981 while in high school. Subsequent experience in both architectural and engineering firms landed an apprenticeship with an architect-led design-build firm in 1984. He studied architecture at the University of Florida earning a Bachelor of Design in 1988. Arriving to California in 1990, he continued his mentorship in a Bay Area Architect-led Design-build firm while obtaining his General Contractor’s License in 1991. James started Tekton Architecture in 1995 after becoming a Registered Architect and formed Artisan Builders Corporation with Andrew Sinor in 1996.
His diverse design + construction expertise has lead to leadership positions in the American Institute of Architects on a local, state and national level. James has lectured on the Architect as Master Builder, Architect-led Design-build and BIM (Building Information Modeling) on a local, state and national level including the American Institute of Architects National Conventions in 2007 and 2011.
Project Manager
Tom worked his way through undergraduate school in Michigan working under a number of building trades. He first realized the impact and importance of good design while reviewing development projects during an internship working for the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in Boston.
Upon graduation, Tom moved to Portland, Oregon and obtained his general contractor’s license in 1990 specializing in residential remodeling projects. Seeking to expand his opportunities, Tom went on to complete his Master’s of Architecture at the University of New Mexico where his thesis argued the importance of construction knowledge and the art of building as part of the creative process in architectural education.
Tom joined Tekton Architecture and Artisan Builders Corporation in 2001 pursuing the tradition of the Master Builder.
Vice President Artisan Builders Corporation
Andy was born and raised in San Francisco and began working as an apprentice in the construction industry in 1978. Eventually working his way to foreman, Andy learned a number of trades, gleaning standard practices and techniques from numerous other trade professionals. In 1992, Andy started his own general contracting company in San Francisco. Fulfilling civic goals, Andy was elected to the Niles Project Area Committee in the City of Fremont in 1997, performing community advisory services to City staff and council.
Andy and James collaborated on their first project, ‘Drum World of San Francisco’, in 1994. Over the next few years, the two worked together on several projects. In 1996, they jointly established Artisan Builders Corporation.
The broad spectrum of Andy’s experience and construction knowledge is a key component to every project at Tekton.
Project Manager
David’s interest in architecture stems from an educational and working background in design, construction, paleontology and the wine industry. Before graduating with a BA in Architecture from the University of Washington in 2001, he studied abroad in Rome, Italy. David went on to work in Aspen, Colorado where he received first-hand experience at every level of design in a quality-intensive, high-end building environment. He joined Tekton Architecture in 2003 after specifically searching for a firm that combines the disciplines of construction and design, emphasizing the Architect as Master Builder.
What drives our Integrated Project Delivery is a solid team of position players that are the best at what they do.
- Alchemy Painting & Restoration – Subcontractor
San Francisco, CA (415) 334-8844 - Amazing Tile Works – Custom Tile Installation
- Bell Products, Inc. – HVAC Subcontractor
- Berlin Food Equipment Company – Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication & Installation
- Blue Plum Design – Custom Casework & Design
- Cal Drywall – Subcontractor
Richmond, CA (510) 237-0467 - John Campbell + Associates – Geotechnical Consultant
- Caruzo's Roofing – Subcontractor
East Palo Alto, CA (650) 303-6383 - Casa Integration – Custom AV & Audio Design
- Whitney Baxter Davis – Realtor
- Division 7 – Specialty Waterproofing Subcintractor
- Dura-Foam Inc. – Specialty Roofing Subcontractor
- East Bay Point of Sale Systems – Restaurant Consultant
- Eleven19 – Graphic Design & Website Consultant
- Exotic Hardwoods & Veneers – Specialty Material Supplier
- Gerry Kelly Construction – Subcontractor
San Francisco, CA (415) 333-9971 - Kenneth R. Hughes Structural Engineer
Lafayette, CA (925) 284-7492 - Gabel Associates, LLC – Energy Consultant
- GarZac Plumbing – Subcontractor
- Gleffe Electric – Subcontractor –
Angwin, CA (707) 965-3606 - Green Electric – Subcontractor
- Hard Rock Concrete – Specialty Subcontractor
St. Helena, CA (707) 963-1291 - Nate Hartley – Venetian Plaster Specialty Subcontractor
Oakland, CA (925) 207-2899 - Hoeck Iron Works – Custom Metal Fabrication & installation
San Francisco, CA (415) 621-4883 - JMW Consulting Engineers – Structural Engineering Conculstant
- Douglas Johnson Photography
- KC Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering Consultant
- Kelly Company – Subcontractor –
San Rafael, CA (415) 258-0757 - Tim Kerrigan Painting – Subcontractor
Novato, CA (415) 716-8880 - Klingbeil Plumbing – Subcontractor –
Angwin, CA (707) 965-3900 - Noah Larson Built – Custom Metal Fabrication & installation
- Andrew J. Leahy Civil Engineering & Planning – Consultant
San Francisco, CA (415) 386-5893 - Luminalt – Solar Energy Subcontractor
- MT Hardwood Floors – Subcontractor
- Martella Construction – General Engineering Subcontractor
Ukiah, CA (707) 468-8685 - Metropolis Metal Works – Custom Metal Fabrication & Installation
- Nanawall – Specialty Vendor
- Mark Nicolas – Specialty IT Consultant
Daly City, CA (415) 310-8434 - On The Level Concrete – Subcontractor
San Francisco, CA (415) 407-3695 - Pacific Craftsmen – General Contractor
- Phoenix Woodworking – Custom Casework & Finish Carpentry Fabricator and Installer –
Santa Rosa, CA (707) 546-6004 - Power Construction, Inc. – General Contractor
Richmond, CA (510) 234-4682 - R.E.B. Engineering – Civil Engineering Consultant
- Ringo Electric – Subcontractor
- Sharon Risedorph Photography
- Martin F. Rooney Plumbing – Subcontractor
San Bruno, CA 650) 952-9637 - San Francisco Glass Works – Specialty Subcontractor
Orinda, CA (415) 749-0500 - San Francisco Window & Door Co., Inc. – Specialty Fabricator
South San Francisco, CA (650) 873-0600 - Standard Roofing Company – Subcontractor
- Steve Davis Plastering
San Anselmo, CA (415) 302-1502 - Stoneman Fabrications, Inc. – Custom Stone Countertop Fabricator and Installer
- SM & W and Paoletti – Acoustical Consultant
- Studio Green Landscape Architecture – Consultant
- Style Bath & Kitchen – Specialty Vendor
- Sunwater Solar – Specialty Contractor
- Terra Firma Surveys, Inc. – Surveyors
St. Helena, CA (707) 963-7565 - The Culinary Edge – Culinary Development Consultant
- Tri-Mark / Economy Restaurant Fixtures – Restaurant Equipment Consultant
- Truestone Distributing, Inc. – Custom Stone Countertop Fabricator and Installer
- U.S. Hauling – Subcontractor
Orinda, CA (925) 376-3050 - Gregory Paul Wallace, Structural Engineer – Consultant
Emeryville, CA (510) 654-6903 - W. Lipp Hydronics, Inc. – Specialty Subcontractor
Redwood City, CA (650) 261-1457 - Wood Mechanics, Inc. – Custom Casework & Finish Carpentry Fabricator and Installer
