Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture is a San Francisco–based firm founded by John Klopf, specializing in modern residential design with a strong focus on mid-century modern renovations, particularly Eichler homes. Known for its “bringing the outside in” philosophy, the studio emphasizes natural light, clean lines, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections. The firm also integrates sustainable, energy-efficient strategies into every project, often targeting net-zero energy performance. Klopf Architecture is celebrated for its client-focused approach and refined, livable modern spaces.

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Brown and Kaufman Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Bright, Open Reimagining of a 1960s Palo Alto Home

With a growing reputation for revitalizing mid-century residences, Klopf Architecture returns with another standout project—this time, reimagining a 1960s Brown and Kaufman home in Palo Alto. The design objective was clear: modernize the outdated layout, enhance natural light, and transform a segmented interior into a luminous, family-friendly space.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 19/10/2019 Updated: 13/05/2025 2 min read

Los Altos New Residence by Klopf Architecture: A Contemporary Take on Mid-Century Modern Living in Silicon Valley

Best known for their sensitive renovations of Eichler homes, Klopf Architecture brings their refined, modernist approach to a new build in Los Altos, California. The Los Altos New Residence is a 3,000-square-foot custom-designed home that honors mid-century modern principles while integrating today’s standards of efficiency, flexibility, and minimalist detailing.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 16/10/2018 Updated: 13/05/2025 4 min read

Burlingame Eichler Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Light-Filled, Scandinavian-Inspired Revival of a Mid-Century Classic

In this thoughtful renovation of a mid-century atrium-style home in Burlingame, Klopf Architecture continues its legacy of revitalizing Eichler residences across California. The aim: to preserve the Eichler essence while introducing brighter, Scandinavian-inspired minimalism—tailored to the homeowners’ vision of light, openness, and detail.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 15/05/2018 Updated: 13/05/2025 3 min read

Mid-Mod Eichler Addition Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Seamless Expansion of a Mid-Century Icon in San Mateo Highlands

In the heart of San Mateo Highlands, Klopf Architecture—working alongside Outer Space Landscape Architects and Coast to Coast Construction—has masterfully expanded and updated a classic Eichler home for a young modernist family. This project, known as the Mid-Mod Eichler Addition Remodel, demonstrates how a sensitive and minimalist design approach can enhance space and comfort without compromising the integrity of mid-century modernism.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 12/12/2017 Updated: 13/05/2025 2 min read

Sacramento New Residence by Klopf Architecture: A Modern, Nature-Connected Home in Orangevale

Nestled in the serene semi-rural landscape of Orangevale in Sacramento County, the Sacramento New Residence by Klopf Architecture is a thoughtful, single-story dwelling that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. Built to replace a dated ranch-style home, the design embraces clarity, minimalism, and indoor-outdoor connection, offering a long-term retreat for its owners.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 29/09/2017 Updated: 13/05/2025 2 min read

1960s Modern Home Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Bright Indoor-Outdoor Retreat for a Young Family

What was once a dark and maze-like 1960s modern home, obscured by plywood-covered glass walls and oversized awnings, is now a light-filled, contemporary residence designed by Klopf Architecture. Transformed for two professionals and their young son, this single-family home celebrates openness, nature, and the minimalist ethos of modern living.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 23/05/2017 Updated: 13/05/2025 3 min read

Mountain View Double Gable Eichler Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Refined Mid-Century Modern Update in Silicon Valley

In this full remodel of a Double Gable Eichler home in Mountain View, Klopf Architecture and their team transformed a worn but beloved mid-century structure into a modern, clean-lined residence while retaining its essential indoor-outdoor flow and structural integrity. The project preserves the home’s iconic spirit while introducing new levels of sophistication and functionality.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 16/11/2016 Updated: 13/05/2025 2 min read

San Francisco Eichler Remodel by Klopf Architecture: Modernizing a Diamond Heights Icon with Warmth, Light, and Visual Continuity

In San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, Klopf Architecture has meticulously renovated a 1962 Eichler-designed home into a light-filled, elegant residence that merges historic respect with modern sensibilities. The clients—two professionals with a deep appreciation for the Eichler legacy—sought to transform the house into a refined, minimalist space that celebrates openness, warmth, and material richness.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 07/06/2016 Updated: 13/05/2025 3 min read

Palo Alto Eichler Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Flexible Indoor-Outdoor Home for a Busy Modern Family

With this full remodel of a mid-century Eichler home in Palo Alto, Klopf Architecture has crafted a tailored living space for a dynamic family of four, two live-in nannies, and a schedule full of unpredictability. This thoughtful redesign transforms the 2,375-square-foot structure into a light-filled, flexible home that leverages the original Eichler DNA while upgrading for durability, energy performance, and 21st-century living.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 02/03/2016 Updated: 13/05/2025 2 min read

Truly Open Eichler Remodel by Klopf Architecture: A Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Pavilion in Palo Alto

In the heart of Silicon Valley, Klopf Architecture has reinvented a 1960s Eichler home as a light-filled, fully integrated indoor-outdoor residence. Aptly named the Truly Open Eichler, this 1,712-square-foot remodel opens the home’s core living spaces to its lush surroundings through expansive folding glass walls, creating an uninterrupted flow between interior and exterior.

By Klopf Architecture Published: 07/10/2015 Updated: 13/05/2025 4 min read