--- title: "Mahya Salehi Studio | Architecture + Interiors | — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mahya-salehi-studio-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1044721644 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1044721644.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Mahya Salehi Studio | Architecture + Interiors |" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e9e3e5ad01e83f87_1243-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1425 Treat Blvd, Suite C, Walnut Creek, California 94597, United States" latitude: 37.9182 longitude: -122.0717 phone: "(510) 631-4680" website: https://mahyasalehistudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \| Original Houzz profile: [Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mahya-salehi-studio-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1044721644) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Walnut Creek, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Redwood City, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Alamo, Emeryville, Piedmont, Saranap, Waldon, Pacheco, San Francisco Bay Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Online consultation - Woman owned - Award winning About Mahya Salehi Studio is an integrated design practice of architecture, interiors, landscape, and graphics. The studio has remained true to its trans-disciplinary way of thinking since its inception. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the exceptional collective of Architects and Designers is led by creative director and principal Mahya Salehi. Approach Mahya Salehi Studio offers a holistic approach to the art of living through residential, commercial, and educational design. A belief in the intrinsic connection between world-class design and building performance underpins the Studio’s desire to channel a humanistic approach to sustainable design. Acknowledging that performance is driven by people, place, and program, thoughtful spaces with great attention to their context and purpose are curated. The boundaries between inside and outside are blurred to connect people to nature, leading to healthy and productive environments where individuals are engaged in their surroundings. The Studio is united by a shared conviction - to make an impact through the transformative power of meaningful spatial experiences. Process The architectural team approaches building performance with an intuitive sensibility, employing advanced software tools to test and challenge this intuition. A wide variety of analytical tools at various stages of the design process are utilized to understand a building’s energy use, thermal comfort, materials impact, natural ventilation, daylight management, and a host of other performance considerations. The focus is not just on building performance, but on how design affects building performance. Mahya Salehi Studio is committed to leading with passive design strategies every day. Ultimately, the studio has created a unique architectural process - one rooted in conceptual rigor, an embrace of the individual dreams of every client and performance. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Home Restoration - Interior Design - Landscape Design ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Fremont - Hayward - Concord - Berkeley - Redwood City - Walnut Creek - Palo Alto - Rohnert Park - San Bruno - Martinez - Pleasant Hill - Lafayette - Alamo - Emeryville - Piedmont - Saranap - Waldon - Pacheco - San Francisco Bay Area ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 5 million $300,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \| | | Address | 1425 Treat Blvd, Suite C, Walnut Creek, California 94597, United States | | Phone | (510) 631-4680 | | Website | https://mahyasalehistudio.com | | License Number | C-38610 | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/mahyasalehistudio/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/mahyasalehistudio ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mahya-salehi-studio-architecture-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1044721644) - **Website:** https://mahyasalehistudio.com - **Phone:** (510) 631-4680 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Jen, Oct. 2024** > I cannot recommend Mahya more. She's incredibly warm, patient and thorough. She knew when to push us creatively on the project and when to accommodate our requests. Her suggestions and input were always helpful and on point. We were able to completely put our trust in her on vendor selection and could not be happier with her recommendations. Likewise, our vendors have wonderful things to say about Mahya. She knows her stuff, and I think an excellent choice for someone who appreciates architectural artistry, design and creativity. I think she's a perfect combo of knowledge, style and soft people skills need to execute on large projects. Could not recommend more and would only go to Mahya for any future project. **★★★★★ — Ankur Mandhania, Sept. 2022** > We worked with Mahya and her team to generate plans for a large home remodel, that involved both structural and cosmetic alterations. Before going with Mahya, we interviewed several other architects. Some of them had very clear points of view, but didn't seem to understand that it didn't matter what \*their\* vision for the space was; we were the ones who had to live there. Others seemed to see their job as just doing what we wanted, without providing any input on how our ideas could be improved. Mahya was the rare architect who struck the right balance - she took the time to understand what we wanted, then applied her expertise to make it the best possible version of our vision. We ultimately didn't take \*every\* suggestion she made--but we did take a lot of them, and thinking through the ones we didn't take was really helpful for us to shape our own vision of what we wanted. The project sailed smoothly through SF permitting and is now in our contractor's hands, and I am so excited to see these plans--which are a lot better than what we thought we wanted when we started the process--come to life! > > In addition, Mahya's team checks all the boxes you'd want in terms of a working relationship - they're responsive, efficient, and thoughtful. (To give you an idea of \_how\_ responsive, Mahya literally held a design meeting for us \*during her own surprise birthday party\*. We told her we would happily reschedule, but she knew how important it was to keep on schedule and insisted we go ahead.) We probably got a round or two more of revisions than the contract originally contemplated, but no one made a fuss about it or upcharged us or anything. They also took the time to explain to us how the process works, what things we need to decide when, etc., which was critical to feeling like we were in command of what was happening with our (we hope) forever home. > > In sum, I am very glad that we had the chance to work with Mahya on this project, and have no reservation recommending her to anyone looking for an architect. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Dear Ankur, we are so grateful for your trust in our vision and for always being open to our ideas! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and Ishita. Thank you so much for your kind review. **★★★★★ — Bhanu, June 2022** > After a ton of deliberation to either purchase an already built property or buy and build on a vacant lot, we chose the later. That's when we met Mahya and her team and couldn't be happier. She and her team are incredibly talented and very patient. What makes her stand apart is her artistic eye and attention to detail. We are super close to getting our permits and can't wait to work with her during the construction phase as well. If you have a big project like ours, Mahya is the architect you'd want to go with. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Dear Bhanu, > Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know your beautiful family. We are forever grateful for your trust in us. **★★★★★ — Baskar Vangili, May 2022** > We are working with Mahya for our home remodeling project. Our project is in construction phase now. Mahya has great sense of design, professionalism and provided timely responses to all our queries. She is always accommodative for all our requirements and we would highly recommend her. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Dear Baskar, > It has been a pleasure to work with your family. Thank you for your kind feedback, we are very excited to see the project completion soon! **★★★★★ — Shubhendu Singh, May 2022** > We used Mahya's architectural and design services for our home remodel. She understood our requirements, provided functional plan and helped us get the plan approved from city. She also guided us in finalizing our General Contractor and continued to help us with our queries during the construction process. We love our house and have received compliments from several neighbors. We would highly recommend Mahya and her team to anyone looking for a thorough professional. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Shubhendu, I appreciate your trust and collaboration. Building a home through a pandemic is not an easy undertaking, but definitely a memorable experience. I hope you are enjoying your beautiful new home, we can't wait to come over for a drink! ;) **★★★★★ — HU-669947670, May 2022** > We have been working with Mahya on 3 projects. We are very happy with her service and professionalism. Would surely recommend her. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Thank you for trusting us with multiple projects! We look forward to our ongoing partnership :) **★★★★★ — Beth McGrath Scherling, May 2022** > We worked with Mahya and her team on a whole house remodel in Piedmont, CA. The experience of working with Mahya and her whole team was absolutely top notch and consistently quicker and more efficient than I expected. From the delivery of our initial designs, to our beautiful renderings, to our weekly calls, which I consistently looked forward to, I would strongly recommend working with Mahya and team. Mahya also seems to have the midas touch with the notoriously challenging Piedmont Planning Board! I would give her ten stars if I could. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Dear Beth, Tuesday mornings were better because of you ;) This is why we do this! We love collaborating with you on your home but we adore your energy and enthusiasm even more. Thank you so much for your kind words! **★★★★★ — Anjan Srinivas, May 2022** > Mahya and team are wonderful to work with. They are not only really good at understanding what you need for your project - but also are timely in their delivery to avoid any delays and cost escalations. Mahya has a keen sense of design and is a creative mind. We worked with her for our ADU project in south bay. Will recommend them to everyone. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Dear Anjan, thank you for your kind review. We are very fortunate to have your support. **★★★★★ — Rei Lee, April 2022** > We hired Mahya for the design work for adding an ADU to a 7-unit apartment building. Mahya and her team has been excellent. Her knowledge about the building codes, the ADU requirements, and the ins and outs of Berkeley Planning and Permit Process. Working with her and her team was very pleasant. They have taken care of most difficult tasks and have worked with me on the design details and any modifications required by the City. I highly recommend her and her team and I will definitely hire her again in the future for other projects. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > Thank you so much Rei! We look forward to working with you again, it has been a pleasure. **★★★★★ — HU-433642875, April 2022** > Mahya is very flexible to work with and is quick with responses. > > She has a good team to support her and has been helpful with our multiple projects. > > I highly recommend her and she deserves nothing less than 5 stars. **Comment from Mahya Salehi Studio \| Architecture + Interiors \|:** > You are so kind! Thank you for the review, we appreciate your support and collaborative spirit. It has been a joy working with you :) ## Selected projects - [Carolina St Residence - Multi Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carolina-st-residence-multi-family-residence-pj-vj~6905573) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 25 - Description: This is a new construction residence located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. The main residence is 4800sf and the in-law unit is 1000 sf. - [Wildwood Gardens Residence - Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wildwood-gardens-residence-interior-design-pj-vj~6905571) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a kitchen and dining remodel located in Wildwood Gardens, Piedmont, CA. - [Washington Blvd Residence - Single Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-blvd-residence-single-family-residence-pj-vj~6905567) - Location: Fremont, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: This is a 5br/ 5.5 ba, new construction single-family house located on Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA. The lot area is 12,700 SF with a total floor area of 5,000 SF. - [East Ave Residence - Single Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-ave-residence-single-family-residence-pj-vj~6931941) - Location: Hayward, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: This is a 4br/ 5ba Single-Family house located on East Avenue, Hayward, CA. The lot area is 42,688 SF with a total floor area of 4,362 SF. - [Cordova Way Residence - Additional Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cordova-way-residence-additional-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~6933316) - Location: Lafayette, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This is an additional dwelling unit located in Cordova Way, Lafayette, CA. The lot area is 11,000 SF with a total floor area of 722 SF. - [Wren Avenue Developments - Multi Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wren-avenue-developments-multi-family-residence-pj-vj~6933294) - Location: Concord, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a Multi-Family development located on Wren Avenue, Concord, CA. The lot area is 30,350 SF with a total floor area of 8,100 SF. - [Sterling Avenue Residence - Multi Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sterling-avenue-residence-multi-family-residence-pj-vj~6933285) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: This is a Multi-Family residence located on Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA. The lot area is 6,520 SF with a total floor area of 3,175 SF. - [McGee Residence - Additional Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcgee-residence-additional-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~6931930) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: This is an additional dwelling unit located in McGee Street, Berkeley, CA. The lot area is 3,840 SF with a total floor area of 385 SF - [Lippert Residence - Single Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lippert-residence-single-family-residence-pj-vj~6931936) - Location: Fremont, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This is a 4BR/ 4BA Single-Family Residence located on Lippert Avenue in Fremont, CA. The lot area is 6,130 SF with a total floor area of 2,985 SF across two stories. - [Plum St Residence - Additional Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plum-st-residence-additional-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~6931953) - Location: Novato, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This is an additional dwelling unit located in Plum Street, Novato, CA. The lot area is 8,750 SF with a total floor area of 995 SF - [Prince Street Residence - Single Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prince-street-residence-single-family-residence-pj-vj~6933309) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This is a Single Family house located in Prince St, Berkeley, CA. The lot area is 4,400 SF with a total floor area of 2,600 SF. - [Hopkins Street Developments - Additional Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hopkins-street-developments-additional-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~6933302) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This is an additional dwelling unit located in Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA. The lot area is 7,900 SF with a total floor area of 430 SF. - [Zaytuna College Dormitories - Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zaytuna-college-dormitories-interior-design-pj-vj~6933277) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This is the dormitory of Zaytuna College located in Marin Ave, Berkeley, CA with a total floor area of 7,000 SF. - [Eucalyptus Way Residence - Single Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eucalyptus-way-residence-single-family-residence-pj-vj~6905568) - Location: San Bruno, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: This is a single-family house located in Eucalyptus Way, San Bruno, CA. The lot area is 5,000 SF with a total floor area of 2,200 SF. - [Kales Ave Residence - Single Family Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kales-ave-residence-single-family-residence-pj-vj~6905575) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This is an interior remodel located in Kales Ave, Oakland, CA. The lot area is 3,200 SF with a total floor area of 1,000 SF. - [Westminster Residence - Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westminster-residence-interior-design-pj-vj~6905576) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This is a kitchen remodel located in Westminister Drive, Oakland, CA with a total floor area of 385 SF. - [47th Street Residence - Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/47th-street-residence-interior-design-pj-vj~6905579) - Location: Emeryville, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: This is an interior remodel project located on 47th St, Emeryville, CA with a total floor area of 2,000 SF. - [Sonoma Street Residence - Additional Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-street-residence-additional-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~7055227) - Location: Hayward, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: This is an additional dwelling unit located on Sonoma Street, Hayward, CA. The lot area is 6,130 SF, with a total floor area of 1000 SF. 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