Modern CraftsmanTiburon · Belvedere · Marin
Aerial view of the Belvedere shoreline and hillside homes, with the Golden Gate Bridge rising through the fog in the distance

Tiburon · Belvedere

Homes shaped by the bay, crafted to endure.

Luxury residences designed, engineered, and built by one firm.

01The Firm

One firm, from first sketch to final key.

Modern Craftsman designs, engineers, and builds luxury residences in Tiburon and Belvedere. With every discipline in-house, nothing is lost between consultants and one team answers for the whole house.

  • Engineering/Architecture

    Design and structure resolved together, from the first sketch.

  • Construction

    Built by our own crews, to the details we drew.

  • Real Estate

    Every site and plan considered for its lasting value.

02Residences

Featured Project

Golden Gate

Bedrooms
5
Baths
3.5
Interior
4,050 sq ft
Street elevation of the Golden Gate residence with wood-clad entry, flat rooflines, and a second-story glass volume at sunset
Rear elevation of the Golden Gate residence with three stepped glass levels, terraces, and an infinity pool on the hillside

Recently Sold

Juno

Bedrooms
5
Baths
3
Interior
2,959 sq ft

Sold August 2026$4.3M

Aerial view of the Juno residence, a single-story modern home with wood and white panel cladding, a new lawn, and fresh landscaping on a corner lot
Aerial view over Belvedere hillside homes toward the Tiburon peninsula, Belvedere Cove, and San Francisco Bay

03Where We Build

Two of the Bay's most coveted shorelines.

Tiburon

A peninsula of sunlit ridges and village charm — Main Street, the ferry to San Francisco, and sweeping views from Angel Island to the Golden Gate.

  • Old Tiburon
  • Hill Haven
  • Paradise Cay
  • Ring Mountain

Belvedere

An intimate island community of tree-lined lanes, the historic Belvedere Lagoon, and waterfront estates facing the city skyline.

  • Belvedere Island
  • The Lagoon
  • Corinthian Island
  • Beach Road
RJ Suokko, Owner and Principal of Modern Craftsman, in a bright modern kitchen

04Owner Profile

RJ Suokko

Owner & Principal, Modern Craftsman

With over two decades of expertise in design, construction, and real estate, RJ Suokko is the visionary behind Modern Craftsman, a luxury residential development company distinguished by its commitment to exceptional architecture, refined craftsmanship, and timeless design.

RJ's design philosophy is rooted in the artful balance of form and function. His signature aesthetic embraces luminous interiors, soaring expanses of glass, and a sophisticated palette of natural materials that are thoughtfully paired with contemporary architectural accents. Seamless indoor-outdoor transitions are a defining element of his work, embodying the essence of quintessential California living.

With an appreciation for both understated elegance and everyday livability, RJ creates thoughtfully curated residences that transition effortlessly from intimate family moments to elevated entertaining. Each home reflects his belief that true luxury lies in the details — where beauty, comfort, and purposeful design exist in perfect harmony.

05Credentials

Licensed in California.

Engineering/Architecture
Civil EngineerLicense number #C75820
Construction
General ContractorLicense number #1161082
Real Estate
Real Estate AgentLicense number #01975961