About the Atelier
Bespoke Luxury Residential Architecture
Atelier Derek Uskert is an award-winning architecture firm, founded in 2009, with clients throughout the United States. Making luxury accessible, the team implements a client-focused, cost-sensitive, bespoke approach towards design. Well-known as a creator of one-of-a-kind luxury homes of both modern and traditional styles, founder Derek Uskert is also sought after for his innovative use of virtual reality technologies for residential design. Uskert is a second-generation architect born and raised in San Francisco. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He brings his values of craftsmanship, excellence, integrity, and good communication to every Atelier project.
Meet Derek
Derek is an award winning luxury residential architect with over a decade of home building experience having founded his firm Atelier Derek Uskert in 2009. Prior to founding ADU, Derek had the good fortune of working for and learning from renowned architect, Mr. Richard Landry, where he contributed to the design of multiple award-winning traditional and modern estates.
Notable accomplishments in Architecture (partial list): Architecture Digest Pro. Build Magazine 2023 and 2024 recipient of Best Bespoke Modern Architecture Firm - SF Bay Area. Build Magazine 2021 recipient of most innovative Architectural Designer and Graphic Artist; 6 time recipient of Best of Houzz award; listed by SF Architects as one of San Francisco's best residential architects.