“The beauty of architecture is that it is a practical art. It not only gives form to the spaces where we live and work, but when successfully achieved, it promotes our sense of well–being by both sheltering and inspiring us.” —Gisela Hollis
About Hollis Architects
Hollis Architects is a firm with integrity. We strive to be highly effective at enhancing the value of our clients’ assets through collaborative work with teams of experienced contractors and consultants resulting in beautiful solutions for our clients.
Hollis Architects offers experienced, professional architectural services to you, our valued client. We provide personalized service, and environmentally responsible design, to bring your vision to life. For more than two decades we have helped our clients realize their vision. Our best reward is a satisfied client.
We specialize in:
- Residential Remodels
- Light Commercial
- Bathroom and Kitchen Design
- ADA Design
- Universal Design
About Gisela Hollis
“Architecture has been my passion since I was a teenager.” —Gisela Hollis
Gisela has been a practicing architect in the USA for over 24 years and is a licensed architect in California.
Before starting her own firm, Hollis Architects, Gisela spent 8 years with Stimpert and Associates in Novato, California, and 3 years with Kitchens by Jensen in Birmingham, Michigan. Additionally, prior to coming to the United States, Gisela worked in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on many residential, non-profit, and light commercial projects. During that time Gisela was also an assistant professor at her Alma Mater, the School of Architecture at the National University of Buenos Aires, teaching introductory courses in architecture, drawing, and construction.
- Member of the American Institute of Architecture, San Francisco Chapter
- Master Green Building Professional Certification from the USGB Council
- California License #C-27853
- Gisela speaks English, Spanish, and Italian
WORKING WITH US …
SHARMILA & UDAY …
"We owned a rental house for over twenty years and when we retired we decided to make it our permanent residence. We thought about the changes we wanted, interviewed a few architects, and chose Gisela to help us with the design and the construction process. Our wishes were to open up our living space; to create a new …" READ MORE