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title: "Audio Video Architects — Home Automation & Home Media | Houzz"
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business_name: "Audio Video Architects"
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address: "601 Van Ness Ave Suite E442 (mailing only), San Francisco, California 94102, United States"
latitude: 37.7813
longitude: -122.4167
phone: "(415) 317-0350"
website: http://www.ava-sf.com
rating: 5
review_count: 1
followers: 20
last_updated: 2026-09-23
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# Audio Video Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Audio Video Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/audio-video-architects-pfvwus-pf~1099125143)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Automation & Home Media
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Marin City, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 100 Ideabook Saves
- Veteran owned
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work

We are a small firm specializing in media rooms, whole house audio & video systems and custom remote integration with a specialty in creative solutions to maximize space and conceal AV equipment.

### Services Provided

- Surround Sound Installation
- Home Theater Installation
- Outdoor Audio Installation
- TV Installation
- Home Theater Design
- Home Audio System
- Smart Homes
- Soundproofing

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Alameda
- Mill Valley
- Emeryville
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Piedmont
- Corte Madera
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Marin City
- Belvedere
- Belvedere Tiburon

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 200,000

From basic Surround Systems to full blown home theater's, we have done them all.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Audio Video Architects |
| Address | 601 Van Ness Ave Suite E442 (mailing only), San Francisco, California 94102, United States |
| Phone | (415) 317-0350 |
| Website | http://www.ava-sf.com |
| License Number | 992005 |
| Followers on Houzz | 20 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/audiovideoarchitects/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Audio Video Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/audio-video-architects-pfvwus-pf~1099125143)
- **Website:** http://www.ava-sf.com
- **Phone:** (415) 317-0350

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- We are Licensed Low voltage contractors with over 15 years of experience, there is nothing we can't do in the AV realm.

**Affiliations**
- [CEDIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/cedia-pfvwus-pf~1225774979)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2017**

> These guys do quality work.  I was blown away by Shawn's demonstration "Man Cave"
> Amazing sound and great attention to detail.  I was also impressed by the quality of the custom cabinets.  good work for Bay Area High-end Sound and Visual.

## Selected projects

- [Piedmont Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piedmont-theater-pj-vj~7270202)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Dolby Atmos Demo Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dolby-atmos-demo-theater-pj-vj~2211074)
  - Location: Oakland, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Dolores Park Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dolores-park-theater-pj-vj~7270211)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Russian Hill Hidden Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/russian-hill-hidden-theater-pj-vj~7270206)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Burlingame Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-media-room-pj-vj~7270205)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Menlo Park Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/menlo-park-media-room-pj-vj~7270209)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [SF Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sf-media-room-pj-vj~7270898)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Rotating TV Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rotating-tv-wall-pj-vj~69522)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: The client wanted to be able to rotate the TV form a small media room to a larger Living Room for occasionally viewing.
- [TV over Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tv-over-fireplace-pj-vj~69518)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: This TV was inset in to a 120 year old firelplace, then the fireplace was modified to accept the exact tv size, if access is needed the shelf above is removable and the TV can be slid up and out. Not easy or inexpensive but the end result was beautiful.

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/audio-video-architects-pfvwus-pf~1099125143)

## Ideabooks

- [shawnmneal's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3165900/list/shawnmneal-s-ideas) — 2 ideas
- [yard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51555005/list/yard) — 55 ideas
- [Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50633665/list/ideabook) — 1 idea

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shawnmneal)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What is the product manufacturer for the rotating TV hardware?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: In this case there is no available hardware, this was a custom solution.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*