Meet Fabrice: The Journeyman Carpenter at Heirloom Builders
Fabrice’s journey from France to the Bay Area is anything but ordinary—he’s been a scuba instructor in Honduras, lived through the fall of the Berlin Wall, and didn’t even know how to use a tape measure when he arrived in the U.S. in 1996. Now a master carpenter with nearly 30 years of experience, Fabrice blends old-world craftsmanship with innovative problem-solving, creating timeless work that reflects his deep understanding of how things are built. "If it’s not just right, I’ll do it again—I need to sleep at night," he says with a smile.
A Conversation with Ho & Lacy: Crafting Home as a Sacred Space
Jackie and John are a husband-and-wife duo redefining what it means to design a home. With a shared passion for creating spaces that blend history, sustainability, and deeply personal details, they bring a harmonious vision to every project. We’re thrilled to be collaborating with them on a recent project, where their thoughtful approach and creative expertise have elevated every aspect of the design. Their work is a testament to the belief that a home is more than a place—it’s a sacred space that tells a story.
Celebrating Pride: AIA + ASLA LGBTQ Happy Hour
June was LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, and Heirloom Builders is a proud gay-owned business. As probably the only gay contractor in the Bay Area, Zach Heir attended the 2024 Pride Month Happy Hour on June 21st at the newly opened Center for Architecture + Design in downtown San Francisco.
Take 10 With Matt Ininns of Mist Architects
One of Heirloom Builders' collaborators is Matt Ininns of Mist Architects. The California native spent a year studying architecture in Florence. After receiving his Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, he interned in Paris and worked in Stockholm.
North Bennet Street School: A Good Life Built By Hand
San Francisco's Heirloom Builders President Zach Heir brings the craft to construction. Zach, an East Coast native, came from a family of artists and studied Preservation Carpentry at the esteemed North Bennet Street School in Boston.