We had an excellent experience working with James V. Coane and Associates as the architect and design firm for our project. They were great listeners from the very beginning and truly followed our vision while adding their own creative insight. The design work was outstanding, including the interior design, and they consistently found smart, pragmatic solutions to challenges as they came up. They worked collaboratively with us throughout the process and coordinated very well with the contractors, which made everything run smoothly. We felt supported, heard, and confident in every decision. We highly recommend them. We love our new home!

JP Palmer

I first learned about James from a longtime friend who had completed several projects with him over the years including his own residence - which was spectacular. When our 1926 Mediterranean Revival home was taken by the Altadena Fire, James was the first person I called. Best call I ever made. Working only from satellite images and family photos, James and his team meticulously designed a beautiful home that embodies everything we loved about our house while simultaneously modernizing it in important and practical ways. He knows how to integrate the art, the charm, and feel of the past with the demands of the present. He also recommended several exceptional contractors skilled in special...

Houzz User

I first learned about James from a longtime friend who had completed several projects with him over the years including his own residence - which was spectacular. When our 1926 Mediterranean Revival home was taken by the Altadena Fire, James was the first person I called. Best call I ever made. Working only from satellite images and family photos, James and his team meticulously designed a beautiful home that embodies everything we loved about our house while simultaneously modernizing it in important and practical ways. He knows how to integrate the art, the charm, and feel of the past with the demands of the present. He also recommended several exceptional contractors skilled in sp...

Curtis Hoke

James was our architect for a two-story fire rebuild in Altadena. He specializes in classic and historic homes with an eye for detail and authenticity. He guided us effectively through the process, starting with a floor plan, and then going to electrical, plumbing, elevations, geotechnical and all permits that aren't the responsibility of the contractor - the full package. He was also one of the first architects to get building permits approved after the Eaton fire. He also has connections and referrals to excellent contractors. Considering the scope of the work he does, his prices are also very reasonable.

Bonnie

I can’t say enough great things about working with James Coane & Associates. Over the last 15 years, I’ve partnered with James on two projects, and I am now planning a third. That kind of long-term relationship doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built on trust, consistency, and exceptional results. James has a rare gift for spatial intelligence. He sees potential in a property that others simply don’t. He understands proportion, flow, light, and livability at a level that transforms how a home feels day-to-day. The homes he designs are not just beautiful — they function seamlessly. He is an extraordinary listener. He absorbs your ideas, priorities, and constraints, then synthesizes them in...

Matthew Rising

We had an excellent experience working with James V. Coane and Associates as the architect and design firm for our project. They were great listeners from the very beginning and truly followed our vision while adding their own creative insight. The design work was outstanding, including the interior design, and they consistently found smart, pragmatic solutions to challenges as they came up. They worked collaboratively with us throughout the process and coordinated very well with the contractors, which made everything run smoothly. We felt supported, heard, and confident in every decision. We highly recommend them. We love our new home!

JP Palmer