A Bay Area architect for two decades, Paul Kelley was the principal architect for such renowned restaurants as The French Laundry (renovation) and Bouchon Bakery; wineries including Honig, Morlet and Schramsberg; private residences of luminaries such as Chef Thomas Keller (remodel); and the restoration of many landmark and historic properties, including the Niebaum-Coppola House in Rutherford and The Sherry House & Depot Saloon in St. Helena.
Kelley was the principal architect and president of Lail Design Group in St. Helena for more than a decade; he founded Paul Kelley Architecture in 2008. He is a certified Master Green Building Professional and a current commissioner on the city of Napa's Planning Commission. Best of Houzz 2017, 2018 & 2019.
Kelley was the principal architect and president of Lail Design Group in St. Helena for more than a decade; he founded Paul Kelley Architecture in 2008. He is a certified Master Green Building Professional and a current commissioner on the city of Napa's Planning Commission. Best of Houzz 2017, 2018 & 2019.
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In the Napa Valley, roots run deep. Deep into a respect for the land, the environment, the surroundings. Deep into a California way of life that integrates outdoors and in, light and dark, old and new. The lessons of the valley, nurtured by strong design aesthetics and fed by years of experience, are deeply ingrained in Paul Kelley Architecture's award-winning projects.
Decades of living and working in the Napa Valley and the Bay Area allow the team at Paul Kelley Architecture to draw on strong design aesthetics and years of experience as they embark on work for current and future architecture clients, large and small. Architecture projects include wineries and tasting rooms, eateries, residences, historic properties and other commercial spaces.
Seeking a retreat from his hectic LA life, the client fell in love with a 1900 Victorian in Napa's historic St. John's District. He was in escrow when the 2014 earthquake hit. Damaged by the quake - and years of Napa Creek jumping its banks - the house needed serious seismic retrofit and repair to update and replace critical infrastructure.
Walking along a creek in a quiet part of town, the clients fell in love with this historic Victorian farmhouse. Looking to settle into their "forever home, " they were presented with a house that was split into a closed-off residence downstairs with a separate apartment upstairs. Paul Kelley set about uniting the two units into one cohesive home, as well as adding a basement area and rear deck.
An abandoned brick post office, dating back to 1872, was proposed to be the new tasting room for Elizabeth Spencer wines. The project called for restoration and retrofit of the old brick building, as well as the design of a new tasting-room facility with a kitchen and restroom. The structural building materials were kept in place without expanding the footprint, combining sustainability with preservation.
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Byron Brenes
Jul 17, 2019
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Giselle Lampe Napa Valley Realtor
Nov 23, 2016
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The number one thing my real estate clients tell me about Paul is that he is so nice! Paul has a very easy manner and explains to clients in detail his projects and ideas. People enjoy working with Paul they find him easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about what he does as well as what is possible and not possible in the County of Napa. Having a knowledgeable local professional saves clients time and money and who doesn't like that. I highly recommend Paul Kelley to anyone needing a professional Architect. ~ Giselle Lampe
Lampe & Lampe at Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
Lampe & Lampe at Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
