Suzette Smith Inc.

Every home tells a story, and architect Suzette Smith considers herself a visual storyteller. Her rising-star firm collaborates with clients to set the plot and craft rich, layered narratives that honor their individuality and lifestyles. Smith honed her design vision working alongside revered classicist Andrew Skurman, and since establishing her own practice in 2022, the forward-thinking architect continues ushering traditional style into the 21st century, keeping the category fresh. “Proportion, scale, art—I appreciate the history that backs classical design principles,” Smith says. “These elements have shaped San Francisco’s architectural vernacular, where traditional and modern coexist in enduring ways. We strive to add that kind of depth to contemporary environments.”