A design-minded general contractor for thoughtful residential work.

The studio

GamaBuilt works across four areas: design-build, new construction, renovation, and owner's representation. Projects range from historic San Francisco homes to contemporary ground-up construction and architect-led residential work throughout San Francisco and Marin.

The firm collaborates closely with architects, designers, engineers, and specialty trades, with Edward Gama and the project team staying closely involved from early planning through completion. GamaBuilt has worked with firms including MAK Studio, Philip Mathews, and Smith & Architects.

Edward Gama, founder

Edward Gama was born and raised in San Francisco, and his interest in design showed up early. During a summer job at a grocery store, he became known for creating especially thoughtful product and holiday displays. His manager quickly recognized his eye for composition and detail and began giving him every display project in the store.

Eddie went on to build a career in technology, but renovating his own San Francisco home brought him back to the work he had always been drawn to. He became absorbed in the relationship between design and construction — how materials come together, how details are resolved, and how a home can feel cohesive when every decision is considered as part of the whole.

That experience eventually led him to residential construction. His technology background still influences the way he works: analytical, systems-minded, comfortable with complexity, and focused on clear communication.

His attention often goes to the details most people may never consciously notice — the alignment of materials, the proportions of a reveal, how a wall meets a window, the transition between finishes, or the way cabinetry, lighting, hardware, and architectural elements relate to one another. Individually, these decisions can seem small. Together, they create the sense that a home has been considered as a whole. You may not immediately know why a space feels special; you simply know that it does.

Having grown up in San Francisco and built throughout the city and Marin, Eddie also has a deep familiarity with the realities of Bay Area residential construction — from older homes and seismic requirements to hillside sites, complex foundations, and dense urban conditions.