Contemporary Residential Project Experience in San Mateo County
As a San Mateo residential architect, Lori Hsu of LSH Architects designs contemporary homes, renovations, and additions that respond to both the character of each neighborhood and the way clients live today. San Mateo’s diverse housing stock—from mid-century modern and ranch homes to later suburban residences—offers rich opportunities for thoughtful transformation and modern living.
LSH Architects’ residential experience throughout San Mateo County includes work in Redwood City, Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside, San Carlos, Menlo Park, Belmont, East Palo Alto, and La Honda. Projects range from custom new homes to complex renovations and additions, each shaped by clarity of layout, natural light, refined materials, and strong indoor–outdoor connections.
Additional Residential Projects Throughout San Mateo County
Renovation with Addition, ADU, & Garage - Atherton
A comprehensive renovation and expansion that includes a new ADU and a detached garage, approved through a zoning variance and currently under construction.
Renovation with New Story- Redwood City
A second-story addition adds two bedrooms and a new bathroom, complemented by a first-floor reconfiguration that integrates the new stair and improves circulation.
Renovation with Addition - Menlo Park
Renovation and expansion featuring a reconfigured facade and entry, new ground-floor bedroom suite, renovated kitchen and baths, and expanded bedrooms.
Renovation with Addition - Redwood City
A whole-house renovation with a 1,000-square-foot addition that adds a kitchen open to the dining and family rooms; construction recently completed.
Renovation with Addition - San Carlos
Addition of a front entry foyer and dining area, along with renovation of the kitchen, bathrooms, and mudroom, plus new windows, skylights, lighting, and finishes.
Renovation with New Story - Menlo Park
New second-story adds three bedrooms, two baths, and laundry, while the first floor opens the kitchen, dining, and living areas with a new foyer, stair, and mudroom.
ADU Addition - Redwood City
Second-story, one-bedroom ADU with vaulted ceiling and an open living, dining, and kitchen area, constructed above an existing garage with a new exterior stair.
Renovation with Addition - Woodside
Expanded primary suite with reconfigured bedrooms, relocated kitchen, expanded foyer, and all-new electrical, windows, finishes, and fixtures.
Contemporary House Architect for San Mateo County, CA
As a residential architect working throughout San Mateo County, the work of LSH Architects emphasizes clear, well-organized layouts, abundant natural light, refined material expression, and strong relationships between indoor and outdoor spaces. Each project begins with a careful understanding of the site, existing conditions, and the client’s goals.
As a boutique practice, clients work directly with principal architect Lori Hsu throughout design and construction, ensuring continuity, clear communication, and an architecture that feels contemporary, personal, and well integrated into everyday life.
