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STUDIO OVERVIEW

At jones | haydu, we believe each project is an opportunity to not just meld the pragmatic requirements and aesthetic desires, but to allow for rich connection, discovery, and wonder.

We are a design driven, thoughtful firm with a demonstrated interest in innovative solutions, attention to craft and detail, and a desire to enrich each project with its own distinct narrative. Our philosophy is centered on a specificity in each design problem and solution. We foster ideas and concepts informed by the unique nature of the client, the site, and the program. In so doing, we strive to unify aesthetic invention, functional sensibility, social and environmental responsibility, and economic reality. Rather than imposing a unified style upon user and circumstance, we seek inspiration from them. At the core of this philosophy is the goal to have architecture enhance one's experience.

LEADERSHIP

Established in San Francisco in 2004, partners Paul Haydu and Hulett Jones have cultivated a team to deliver design with exacting detail.

Our combined experience over the past thirty years encompasses programmatically rich buildings with a wide diversity in residential (single and multi-family), academic, hospitality, civic, commercial, and retail in several states and abroad. 

HULETT JONES

NCARB, AIA, IIDA, LEED® AP
Hulett combines his passion for art, music and mathematics in his architectural career, bringing an acute design sensibility and deep technical expertise to his work. Prior to founding jones | haydu, Hulett worked as lead project architect and senior designer on major community, academic, commercial, renovation, and historic restoration projects for an internationally acclaimed firm. The bulk of all of these projects have been program rich environments with highly specific uses. 

Hulett's father was an artist and industrial designer, his mother an educator, and his grandfather an engineer. From the earliest age, he remembers learning to draw from his father, sitting under his grandfather's drafting table, and learning from his mother's Socratic dialogue method of teaching. This Socratic method drives his design process through questioning and discovery. Hulett holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin. He has served as an adjunct professor, teaching at California Polytechnic State University (SLO), the California College of the Arts, and at the Academy of Art University. Hulett is a registered architect in California, Texas, and Florida.

PAUL HAYDU

AIA, IIDA, LEED® AP
With a deep interest in the literary and visual arts, Paul brings a keen ear to the design process and seeks to infuse the solution with both pragmatic and narrative qualities. Prior to founding jones | haydu, Paul worked as senior designer and project manager on a range of residential, commercial, and academic projects for a small, award-winning firm. This experience focused on inventive and highly detailed and personalized solutions comprising in-depth research and open discourse.

Paul's father was a chemist, his mother a professor of literature, and his aunt a painter. The lively and varied discussions and experiences born of this environment instilled a sense of artistic curiosity tempered by scientific logic early on. A music lover, avid cook, intermittent author, ally of the outdoors, and aspiring world traveler, Paul seeks a breadth and depth of dialogue, interaction, and discovery. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a Master of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin. He has served as an adjunct professor, teaching at California Polytechnic State University (SLO) and the Academy of Art University. Paul is a registered architect in California.

TEAM

PUBLICATIONS + AWARDS

2024
HOMES TOUR
American Institute of Architects San Francisco
(Silver Gate Residence, Russian Hill)

CITATION AWARDInterior Architecture, American Institute of Architects California
(The Caffè by Mr Espresso)

CITATION AWARD
Interior Architecture, American Institute of Architects San Francisco
(The Caffè by Mr Espresso)

FINALIST
Architizer A+ Awards, Small Restaurant
(The Caffè by Mr Espresso)

HONOR AWARDInternational Interior Design Association, NC, Jewel Box Category
(The Caffè by Mr Espresso)
Retrofit Magazine "Minimalist Office Space Complements Warehouse's History"(Inclusive Capital Partners)

Revista AXXIS "Esta casa en California está diseñada con una poderos
a arquitectura abierta"
(Dolores Heights Residence)

Toronto Star "How would they transform the tiny earthquake cottage?"(Dolores Heights Residence)
2023
San Francisco Chronicle "The Most Beautiful New Bay Area Restaurants of 2023" (The Caffè by Mr. Espresso)

designboom, "jones | haydu renovates san francisco home with stepping cedar volumes"(Dolores Heights Residence)

Architectural Digest, "Inside an Historic San Francisco Home Inspired by Its Lush Private Garden"(Pacific Heights Residence, designed with Kallos Turin)

California Home and Design Magazine, "Reference Point"(Dolores Heights Residence)

CITATION AWARDInterior Architecture, American Institute of Architects, San Francisco
( Inclusive Capital Partners)

San Francisco Chronicle "40-year-old Espresso Company Opens First Cafe"
(The Caffè by Mr. Espresso)

ArchDaily
(Dolores Heights Residence)

HONOR AWARD
In the LIVE Category for Residential Design, IIDA NC Chapter, for the Dolores Heights Residence

2022
2021
The Miami Marlins break ground on new academy in the Dominican Republic
2020
DESIGN AWARD AIA San Francisco Chapter Commendation for Social Responsibility in Architecture for the Felipe Alou Baseball Academy

Architectural Digest
Inside an Historic Mansion Where Art and Design Reign Free (Pacific Heights Residence)
2019
MERIT AWARD for excellence in Architecture, American Institute of Architects, San Francisco : The Amador Apartments

sb magazine (IAKS) “Design Driven by Climate : Felipe Alou Baseball Academy in Boca Chica”
2018
CITATION AWARD for excellence in Interior Architecture, AIA San Francisco Chapter: The Italian Swiss Colony Building Lobby

D-backs break ground on new Academy in Dominican Republic
2017
2016
San Francisco Giants to open new player development academy in the Dominican Republic

HONOR AWARD in the PLAY Category, IIDA NC Chapter

HONOR AWARD in the AGAINST THE ODDS Category, IIDA NC Chapter
2015
MERIT AWARD in Interior Architecture, American Institute of Architects, San Francisco : Coffee Bar Kearny

Inhabitat: "Coffee Bar by jones | haydu brings a San Francisco neighborhood back to life"
2014
2013
7x7 : Designer Crush Q&A: Hulett Jones of jones | haydu
Architectural Digest, 'The Best Modern Coffee Shops': Coffee Bar Montgomery
MERIT AWARD for Small Projects, AIA California Council: The Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders
The Wall Street Journal, 'House of the Week': Lake Tahoe Residence
CITATION AWARD for excellence in Interior Design, AIA San Francisco Chapter: The Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders

BEST OF SHOW and HONOR AWARD, IIDA Northern California Chapter: The Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders

LONG LIST, Retail and Leisure, World Architecture News: Coffee Bar Montgomery

SPECIAL MENTION Architizer A+ Awards Office Interiors: The Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders
2012
MERIT AWARD, American Institute of Architects California Council: Coffee Bar Financial District

FIRST PRIZE, JURY AWARD,
Transitional Housing, Cabin Fever competition, sponsored by Barker O'Donoghue

LONG LIST, Workspace Interiors, World Architecture News: The Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders

Inc. magazine,'World's Coolest Offices': The Offices of Buck O'Neill Builders
CITATION AWARD, American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter: Coffee Bar Financial District

California Home and Design, 'Cultured Cup' (Coffee Bar Financial District)

AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE: California Home and Design (The Offices of Buck O'Neill)

Keynote Speech, Barista Nation: 'Cafe Architecture'

Dwell Online feature, 'Coffee Break: San Francisco's Coffee Bar'
2011
San Francisco Chronicle, Home and Garden front page, 'Out of the Ashes'
Dwell, back page feature: 'Hot Studs'
2010
Exhibit:'The University of Texas School of Architecture 100th Anniversary'

San Francisco Chronicle (Magazine), 'Cottage Meets Tower' (Bayview Residence Addition)
‍The Architect's Newspaper, 'The New Brew' (Coffee Bar)
2009
San Francisco Magazine, Best of SF 'Where to Write That Novel' (Coffee Bar)

7x7 Magazine,Bits+Bites, Best Coffee Shop with Free Wi-Fi (Coffee Bar)
2008
San Francisco Magazine: 'A New Buzz' (Coffee Bar)

Daily Candy: 'Cool Beans, Coffee Bar Opens'

‍Thrillist: 'Coffee Bar'
2007
California Home: + Design/AIA: Small Firms, Great Projects 'Santa Cruz Residence'
2006
San Francisco Magazine/AIA: Small Firms, Great Projects 'Bernal Heights Remodel'

San Francisco Magazine/AIA: Small Firms, Great Projects 'Cole Valley Remodel'

COMMUNITY

CONTRACTORS, FABRICATORS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Buck O'Neill Builders, Inc.
Cahill Contractors
Abacus Group Builders
Justin Farrelly Construction
Thomas Wold
Matarozzi | Pelsinger Builders
Tahoe Sierra Builders
Pete Humphrey
Joe Fahey
Mike Bradford
Thomas Goetze
Woodshanti
Nikolas Weinstein Studios
Dan Gillies Construction Services
CONSULTANTS
Double D Engineering
Gabbart & Woods
Forell Elsesser
John Yadegar & Associates
Marta Fry Landscape Architect
Laura Grigsby Fine Art Consulting
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bruce Damonte
Matthew Millman
Markham Johnson
WEBSITE
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