--- title: "ANAV-DESIGN — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/anav-design-pfvwus-pf~1132559106 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132559106.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: ANAV-DESIGN category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a5d359c90c379781_1681-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Please contact for appointment, Los Gatos, California 95032, United States" latitude: 37.2417 longitude: -121.9554 phone: "(408) 580-8962" website: http://www.anav-design.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 43 years_in_business: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 339 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # ANAV-DESIGN > Architecture studio designing contemporary homes as unique to you Original Houzz profile: [ANAV-DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/anav-design-pfvwus-pf~1132559106) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Los Gatos, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Loyola, Monte Sereno, West Menlo Park - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (43 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 20 years in business ANAV-DESIGN Studio is a Bay Area-based design firm specializing in the design of unique homes, whether new builds or remodels, with a contemporary style. We provide comprehensive services from conceptual design through construction, including obtaining city permits and offering interior design services including materials selection and buy list. Our firm operates as a one-stop shop, with a full set of professional partners—including structural engineers, surveyors, Title 24 specialists, and landscape designers—to support our clients' design projects. We also offer recommendations for construction companies if needed. Established in 2005 by Anat Shmariahu, ANAV-DESIGN Studio focuses on single-family home design, construction, and interiors, with a strong emphasis on modernist contemporary styles. "Our house designs are clean and simple, with meticulous attention to detail. The timeless minimalist design is unique yet harmonizes well with neighborhood scales and forms. Our functional designs ensure every line and volume has a purpose, and ample natural light is integral to our projects, tailored to each client’s needs, location, preferences, and budget," says Shmariahu. Whether you're designing a new home, planning an addition, or considering a remodel, our holistic approach ensures a harmonious and complete result. We have extensive experience working with planning and building departments across most Bay Area cities, ensuring smooth and efficient permit approvals. Shmariahu’s passion for architecture was shaped by her upbringing among civil engineers in her family. She earned a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion in Haifa, Israel, following two years of architectural design studies at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. After working as an architect in Israel, Shmariahu relocated with her family to California in 2002, where she founded ANAV-DESIGN Studio. Learn more about our design style and practices on our website: www.anav-design.com. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Floor Plans - Green Building - City Permit for Residential Building - Construction Drawings - Custom Home Design - Exterior Design - Interior Design - Material Selection - Modern Home Design - New Home Design - Remodeling Design ### Areas Served - San Jose - Sunnyvale - Redwood City - Mountain View - Palo Alto - Cupertino - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Loyola - Monte Sereno - West Menlo Park ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 5 million Accepting $500,000 projects and up ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | ANAV-DESIGN | | Address | Please contact for appointment, Los Gatos, California 95032, United States | | Phone | (408) 580-8962 | | Website | http://www.anav-design.com | | Years in business | 20 | | Followers on Houzz | 339 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/anav.design/ ## Offers Peninsula's forward thinking architect _Now accepting $250,000 projects and up._ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [ANAV-DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/anav-design-pfvwus-pf~1132559106) - **Website:** http://www.anav-design.com - **Phone:** (408) 580-8962 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - B.Sc, Certified Architect by Technion, Technology Institute of Israel - http://architecture.technion.ac.il/en/ - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 43 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — astha\_vijay, July 2026** > When we purchased our home, there were two primary reasons for choosing it: the location but more importantly, its potential to be transformed into our dream home. The previous owner had hired Anat for a remodel, and as part of the home purchase we received a copy of the proposed plans. We immediately fell in love with her design. > While the original plans were beautiful, they weren't the right fit for our family's needs. After living through COVID, our priorities had changed—we wanted dedicated work-from-home space, a room for each child, and a layout that would better support our family's lifestyle. We hired Anat to redesign the home specifically for us, and that turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. > Anat did a fantastic job translating our vision into a thoughtful, functional, and elegant design. She was incredibly thorough, paid close attention to detail, and provided recommendations across a range of budgets, from mid-range to high-end finishes, allowing us to make informed decisions without feeling pressured. > What truly set Anat apart was her ability to manage the entire design and permitting process. She coordinated seamlessly with the structural engineer, civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, and the city throughout permitting. During this time, we welcomed our second child, so having someone who could take ownership of coordinating all of these moving pieces was invaluable. Without her guidance, I honestly don't think we would have successfully navigated such a complex project. > Today, we are about a year into construction and only a few months away from moving into the home we've dreamed about for years. We owe a great deal of that to Anat. > One thing worth mentioning is that Anat's services are not the least expensive. After talking with others who had built custom homes, we realized we paid more than some people did for architectural services. However, looking back, it was money extremely well spent. The level of detail in her drawings and specifications saved us significant costs during construction > A perfect example was our plumbing. Our contractor initially planned to install PEX water lines, but Anat's plans clearly specified copper plumbing. We had overlooked that detail in our construction contract, but because it was explicitly included in the architectural drawings, the contractor's bid reflected the design documents, and we avoided what could have been a very expensive change order. Experiences like this happened more than once and reinforced how much value there is in a complete, carefully detailed set of plans. > Quality design rarely comes cheaply, but Anat delivers exceptional value. She is practical, collaborative, and always mindful of the overall budget while never compromising the integrity of the design. She genuinely wanted us to reach the finish line with a home we would love. > I would wholeheartedly recommend Anat to anyone looking for an architect who can design a gorgeous & modern home. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thank you for sharing your experience of working with me. It has been a privilege to help create a home that reflects your family's needs and vision. I truly appreciate your trust and wish you many wonderful years of happiness in your new home. ### All 43 reviews **★★★★★ — shilpadharmadhikari, July 2026** > Anat transformed not only our home, but also the way we live in it. What impressed us most was her ability to listen not only to what we thought we wanted, but also to uncover possibilities we didn’t realize we would love. > After interviewing several architectural firms, both large and small, we discovered Anat through Houzz. During our first meetings, she took the time to understand how we used every part of our home, including our yard. When she learned why we weren’t spending much time outdoors, she suggested a number of thoughtful changes that ultimately helped create a home we truly love. > Her designs, including ours, are filled with natural light and feature clean, modern, uncluttered lines. Beyond her talent as an architect, Anat has been incredibly supportive throughout the entire process and has continued to be a resource even after construction was completed and we moved back in. > If you choose to work with Anat, you will be in excellent hands ! **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous review. It was a true pleasure working with you and helping create a home that reflects the way you live. I’m grateful for your trust throughout the process and wish you many years of happiness in your beautiful home! **★★★★★ — Luu & Toshiko Tran, Sept. 2025** > Anat designed our major remodel and we love it! She worked closely with us to understand our needs and budget and designed a beautiful, tasteful, and modern house with a smart, functional, and efficient layout. She helped us get the building permit, recommended materials, specified construction details, designed the interior, and provided renderings that helped us envision the finished result. She was also available during the building process as changes came up and helped us make adjustments. A pleasant experience overall and we're excited to start living in our dream home! **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you on your remodel and seeing your home come together. I’m so glad you’re happy with the design and the process. Wishing you many wonderful moments in your new home! **★★★★★ — Shashank Shastry, April 2024** > It has been an excellent experience working with Anat from start to finish. Anat is a thorough professional and is always on your side wanting the best outcome for your project. She is very patient and great listener and took our input and applied to several revisions of our home plans. Once the construction started she visited the site at regular intervals and critically assessed every aspect and intervened as needed. Anat collaborated really well with our contractor, sub-contractors as well as the city planners etc at every stage of the project. We are extremely satisfied and happy with our home as it has turned out exactly as we had envisioned it. We started out as client/ architect relationship and have ended up being good friends! > We would whole heartedly recommend Anat to anyone who is looking to build their home. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thank you for your wonderful review! Working with you both was a joy, and I'm thrilled that your home turned out just as you envisioned. It's been a pleasure collaborating with you every step of the way. Your satisfaction means the world to me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been part of your project. Looking forward to staying in touch as friends! **★★★★★ — Nikil Balakrishnan, Dec. 2023** > I recently had the pleasure of working with Anat, on designing my dream home. The project entailed a contemporary main home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accompanied by a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). > > What sets Anat apart is her extraordinary design sense. She has an innate ability to utilize spaces efficiently and creatively, making every corner of the house both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Her approach to contemporary design is not just about following trends, but about creating spaces that are timeless and harmonious with their surroundings. > > Anat excels in understanding and adapting to her client's taste and budget. Throughout the project, she demonstrated an impressive ability to balance my preferences with her professional insights. Her opinionated stance on design choices was particularly refreshing. It's clear that Anat doesn't just design spaces; she pours her heart into them, ensuring that each element aligns with the overall vision. > > What I appreciated most was how Anat truly cared about the outcome of our project. She was not just an architect but a partner in realizing a vision. Her dedication to the project's success was evident in every discussion and decision. This personal investment in her work is something rare and invaluable. > > To anyone looking for an architect who can blend practicality with unparalleled aesthetic sense, I wholeheartedly recommend Anat. She has not just built a house for me; she has created a home that resonates with my personality and lifestyle. Thank you, Anat, for making this journey an unforgettable experience. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thank you so much for this thoughtful and generous review. It was truly a privilege to work with you on creating your home and ADU, and I’m delighted to know the spaces reflect your vision and lifestyle. Your openness and collaboration made the process both inspiring and rewarding for me as well. I wish you many years of joy and meaningful moments in your beautiful new home. **★★★★★ — Sally Peng, Oct. 2023** > I searched the architects through Houzz when we decided to build a new house. > Firstly, I was very amazed to see all Anat's past projects, and her design style is what we're looking for. > Anat was very quick to respond to my message and did the presentation very clearly to show her working progress. > After we saw her design work and talked to her in person, we know she is the architect we would like to work with. > > During the design phase, she always got our all needs for every stage of design, we were very happy to see her designs and didn't need to change. > Her designs are always greater than we expected, and considered about different angles to design our new house. > The most amazing part is we all can feel Anat put in a whole effort to design this house for us, and she really treasures her clients and project and hope we can create many happy memories in this new house. > > Anat did very well for all applications for the permit, we felt so relieved for that. > And all processing for the permit worked very smoothly and we got the permit quicker than we expected. > Anat also handled the communication with other people related to the project very well, we are very confident to let her help us to do all the processing. > Right now, our house is doing construction, and Anat met us regularly to keep everything on track. > I admire her talent for design so much , and she is very thoughtful to consider all we need. > Anat is also very responsible , organized and efficient to deal with the project, because of her very professional working style , we can get this more easily and less stress. > My husband, my son and I are all very much looking forward to seeing our new house and moving into the house Anat designed for us! **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Sally, thanks so much for your incredible kind words. It's been an absolute pleasure working on your home design and I'm thrilled to hear that you've pleased with the result and progress so far. I'm excited to continue bringing your dream home to life. **★★★★★ — Supriya Pai, July 2022** > Anat made our dream home come true. She is a very talented designer and I would highly recommend her. We approved the very first design draft design she presented to us because it was perfect. She gave us everything we asked for and more. She was able to beautifully transition the architectural style that we loved in our house to the newly remodeled/ added areas to make the house look very cohesive and harmonious. Our house is full of sunshine and flows beautifully from one space to another. The latter is a very key element in remodels and additions and Anat nailed it. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Supriya and Shantanu, thanks so much for this wonderful review. I am glad you are appreciate the design and enjoying your new home. **★★★★★ — Samit Pal, June 2022** > If you are looking to build a dream modern house house with a clean design Anat will be the architect you should go with. She is very meticulous and detail oriented in her design. She listens to your needs and creates her design accordingly. We are very pleased with her design and feel fortunate to have connected with her. We strongly recommend her for future projects. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Very kind of you to write such a nice and warm review. It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Michael Lee, July 2021** > Anat created plans for our whole house remodel, which included a kitchen re-do, conversion of half bath to a full bathroom, laundry area into a mudroom, renovation of master bathroom and guest bathroom, and addition of an office and guest bathroom. We found her on Houzz and loved the photos of her work. Although we liked her style, we felt we were taking a risk as we didn't have a personal recommendation. When we met via zoom during COVID to go over initial plans, we knew immediately that she was the right choice. We liked her first plan/draft immediately. She listened to what we wanted, how we used our space, and what we were trying to solve in doing a remodel and came up with a draft plan that took these concerns into account. Last but equally important, her plan fell in line with our preference for modern/clean lines. Anat dealt with the permits for the City of Los Altos which went a bit slow because of COVID. This is a process I would not have wanted to handle myself. Anat also shared with us a great list of contractors and vendors for windows, cabinets, etc. which was useful. Construction is booming and like most professionals, she's super busy with projects. Once we reach out to her, she's quite responsive, so make sure you ask for proactive updates with respect to the permit process to put yourself at ease that you're in good hands, particularly for first time renovators like us who haven't gone through this before. We are now in the construction phase of our remodel and will update this review with pictures once we have those available. **★★★★★ — bmadhavi\_8, May 2021** > We highly recommend Anat!. We had spent the better part of 2018-2019 trying to make progress on our home addition and remodeling project. We met with multiple design and build firms, multiple architects and yet we were very unsure about the direction our project should take: should we build a single level remodel, should we add another floor, should we even do it. > > We found Anat through Houzz. We were drawn to her designs that reflect 2 very important architectural aspects for us: plenty of light and an airy feel. > > Some of the aspects that make us recommend Anat are: > 1\. Anat truly listens to a client's needs and perspectives: > She, herself, has a very clear point of view. This helps to clarify the architectural direction your project should take very fast. It is really important to reach this convergence to bring your project to fruition. > > I can see how she incorporated our ideas that we shared via a Houzz idea book while still bringing her own architectural aesthetic to the final floor plan. She created a very airy and expansive look by adding plenty of skylights and windows. She incorporated various details like bay windows with seating spaces for kids (and adults) to lounge, benches near the front door where people can sit and wear their shoes, very nicely designed bathrooms that will be functional and beautiful when completed. > > 2\. She sticks to your budget. > She very cleverly designed our roof structure to have vaulted ceilings in all the main living spaces (living room, family room). This has definitely added to the airy aesthetic of the house but still worked within our budget. > > 3\. She communicates clearly and is on top of your project > a. She handled all our interaction with the City and with the Structural engineering firm - all this during last year's COVID-19 lockdowns. The process was long drawn but Anat's proactiveness really helped push it along faster. From our perspective, it was really smooth thanks to Anat's efforts. > b. She is now helping us in the construction phase by being available to answer all the contractors and vendor questions. She worked directly with our Windows supplier to figure out the T-24 requirements and the skylights. > > 4\. She helps in all phases of the project > She is deeply involved in all phases of the project: architectural design, permitting, contractor selection, project execution, design etc > > We now are on our way to have a beautiful, spacious, bright modern house. With Anat, we feel we have someone knowledgeable, competent and trustworthy in our corner. Most importantly, we feel we have found a good and wise friend! **★★★★★ — Shanthi, Nov. 2020** > We had pleasure of working with Anat on our home construction project. She was our architect for rebuilding our existing house with adding more square footage on the front and back of the house. Her attention to detail is commendable. She is very thorough with her work. Right from getting the requirements to getting the permits from the county everything went smooth because of her. She always came up with appropriate solutions to the problems we ran into, like protected trees coming in our way to extend the house. She is very prompt with her response and always provided clarity to any questions or concerns we had through the project. COVID did not slow us down much as she found ways to connect with us. We are happy to have found Anat and for having an opportunity to work with her. We highly recommend her for any construction projects. **★★★★★ — Sherri Stein, May 2020** > Anat is whom you call when you have ideas you want to come to fruition. We handed Anat 20 pages of specs and had an ADA addition built on to our bedroom and bathroom, a new kitchen, and eliminated all the steps into our house. Anat listened to what we wanted and the first drawing became our new old home. Our contractor loved her drawings. We gave her a total, overall, project budget. She adhered to our budget and came up with suggestions how to meet it. As far as her cost, she gave us an estimated range. The architect and structural engineer ended up being about 15% of the contractor's cost. It took a year to plan and get permits and 5 months to get our home rebuilt. Overall Anat is responsive, qualified, and pleasant to work with. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > It was great working with you. I'm glad we didn't let COVID-19 affect the progress on your project, and we were able to find our way to continue the work remotely during construction, material selection and ad hock changes you requested. Eventually your remodeling completed on time as we planned and I was delighted to see the photos you've shared with me expressing how happy you are with the house. Wishing you to enjoy your house, stay safe and healthy! **★★★★★ — Loc Tran, Dec. 2019** > I know Anat through Houzz. Anat is a very nice, honest and passionate for modern architectures. > She provides very good services and give us many great ideas for my house. > She also introduced a nice builder who will build my house soon. I hope Anat continues help us and work well with my builder/contractor to make my house is completed perfectly. I would highly recommend Anat to anyone looking for best architects, especially if you want modern/contemporary designs. **★★★★★ — Priyanka Reddy, Oct. 2019** > Anat is a great architect to work with and we highly recommend her based on our experience adding additional sqft along with 2 bathrooms. She is very creative, thorough, responsive, has a ton of experience to see around corners, anticipate complications in a project and knows how to work with the city to avoid all surprises. She was there with us throughout the whole project from the early design/ideation phase, permit approval with the city, picking and interviewing contractors and finding materials and finishes. > > There were a lot of creative touches throughout the project which we could not have thought of without Anat. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thanks so much for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure working with you and glad you enjoyed the whole process and felt supported. I hope you will enjoy living in the house. **★★★★★ — Karin Seis, Dec. 2018** > We have been working with Anat on our project for the past year and we are so glad to have found such a professional, creative, and detail-oriented designer. We looked at a few designers, but didn’t feel a connection. A friend referred us to her after she designed the front part of her home (which is stunning). From the initial consult we liked her ideas, her professionalism, and her concept of how our house could change to modernize the existing structure. For us, we wanted to balance warmth with our contemporary modern house. She has worked with us, gave incredible input, and ideas and asked us questions. Anat guided us through and drafted the plans for the city, and she worked with the structural engineer with the plans of our home. > Anat really thinks about the details from the flow of the house, to making a structural beam into a decorative component of the house, to the types of materials to use in and around the house to both work within our budget while still making things look great. > We have continued to use Anat during the construction phase as she has been very effective at communicating not only to us but to our contractor, helping to keep them on point and discussing changes or any issues that arise from the construction process. Anat also facilitates meetings with her, the contractor and us to make sure we are all on the same page with this project. > I would highly recommend Anat. Her professionalism, her attention to detail, effective communication, her creativity and vision is something we have been able to fully benefit from. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Karin and Rick, Thank you for your kind words, it was and still is absolute pleasure and fun working with you. **★★★★★ — Sabri Ipek, Dec. 2018** > I am a general contractor and worked with Anat on two addition, complete home renovation projects. It has been a pleasure to work with her. She is a great architect with a good understanding of customer's needs. She is always available for any of our and customers questions and quickly resolving any issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is thinking of renovating an existing house or building a new one. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thanks Sabri for a great review. It's a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Tom Chen, March 2018** > When I decided to expand my house and build the second floor, I was clueless. I went to different city departments to ask questions and asked friends who are in construction industry. They all told me that I should start with an architecture. After days of searching on internet and reference from friends, I found several architectures. I talked with each designers and decide to go with Anat. We worked together for several months and now I finally get the permit from the city to start to build my dream house. I would like to recommend Anat to anyone who is seeking an architecture to either build a new house or remodel his/her house. Here is why. > 1\. Anat is cooperative. Many architectures draw the house they like and try to convince you it is what you should love. But everyone has different taste. Anat will provide guide lines and step by step instructions to help you draw your house in your brain and then she will draw it out. It will be the house you want and you will stay. > 2\. Anat can help avoid mistake and optimize your plan. There are many details or aspects to think about. such as ventilation and lighting. You will avoid many trouble when actually build your house. > 3\. Anat works with great structure engineer, T-24 engineer and many other great professionals. You will need more than an architecture. Those engineers and professionals who work with Anat can timely provide good quality work. > 4\. Anat will help you follow the schedule. Remodeling could be a frustrating project. There are many back and forth changes to your project and need good communication with both you and the city. Anat can give you and city quick responses so you will not likely to lag behind. > There are many other advantages to work with Anat I would like to share, but it would make it too long to read. Many times she enlightened me and gave me many good advice. I am really glad to work with her. Strongly recommend. **★★★★★ — C Craig, Sept. 2017** > We were looking to remodel our current house (50's ranch-ish) by making the layout more usable and updating the style a bit. We found Anat through Houzz and referral. We had seen the quality of her work up close and loved her modern and warm style. We had some idea of what we wanted out of the final product. After meeting with us, Anat took those ideas and came back with a beautiful design that exceeded our expectations. The new space will be more open, light, usable, and will fit our family's needs. It's been a pleasure working with Anat from the beginning. We are new to the process of a remodel and Anat has been a wealth of knowledge. She has always been professional and responsive. She handled all of the city permitting, and it went very smoothly. We have chosen to have her help us through the construction phase with choosing a contractor and some material selections. I will update this post when we get through construction, but would highly recommend her as an architect for your next project. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thanks you so much for a great review! Working with clients like you makes my work a pure joy. I look forward to continuing working together till construction is done and watching you enjoying your new house. **★★★★★ — Leor V, April 2017** > We hired Anat for a large renovation of our home, including an addition and are very happy with her services! > > We found Anat on houzz, and were very impressed with her style and beautiful samples of her past work. Talking to her references we learned that she is also budget-conscious and will adapt to your specific needs and preferences. > > When we ran into some unexpected challenges and limitation due to local city policies, Anat helped us find creative solutions which resulted in a fantastic redesign of our home, where we can easily picture ourselves living for the long term with our growing family. She is fast and responsive to our questions, and is great at guiding us along the process of our first large project. > > We appreciate that Anat makes practical and stylish suggestions and are looking forward to continue working with her. **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thanks you so much for the lovely compliments! It is delightful to hear that you are happy with the design process and I'm sure you will enjoy living in your renovated home. > Anat **★★★★★ — Meirav Vilan, April 2017** > Anat helped us with the initial concept and then completed the architectural plan and licensing procedures with the city. > Anat took this project very seriously and she understood our style and personal preferences., and she's sensitive to all the details and it looks like she cares for it as if it was her own house, > She's very efficient, quick, flexible and always available and responsive. She is also very helpful in the communication with the contractor during the building phases. > Can't wait to see it finished! **Comment from ANAV-DESIGN:** > Thanks for the lovely compliments! Glad you noticed I care about your home as it was my own and hope you will enjoy living there. > Anat **★★★★★ — revital baruch, Dec. 2016** > Anat planned and designed a living unit to my 16 years old daughter. > Anat was very professional and dedicated. She was concerned that it will look good inside and out. Matching the new unit to the existing. > We really like the result. We recommend Anat. **★★★★★ — Nithya Swami, Dec. 2016** > We hired Anat based on the other reviews on Houzz and have had a wonderful experience working with her. We met with her twice before signing the project (home extension) with her. She took time to explain how the whole process works. Very professional, punctual and she goes over and beyond to make sure that the project is successful to the very end. Working with her we found that she is very passionate about what she does and takes extra care to make sure her design details are followed carefully by the contractors. She was very patient and noted our design requirements, reviewed the design with us in person and was very welcoming of the changes. She analyzed the pros and cons of design changes with us and suggested viable options. Anat did a great job with the design and she got us the city permit very efficiently. We didn't have to worry about anything. We also got a great contractor recommendation from her and are very happy to have gone with that suggestion after accepting couple of bids from other contractors. She visited the site during construction to make sure things were going smooth and addressed contractor's concerns in a timely manner. We have gotten very rave reviews from our neighbors and friends after the project was done and we love our new extension. She was always reachable (over phone, via email) and kept us well informed throughout the project. She addressed all our concerns and answered all our questions patiently. > > Overall, we highly recommend working with Anat. If you want end to end quality service from a highly qualified and experienced professional, your search should end with Anat. **★★★★★ — hilashoichet, Oct. 2016** > Anat did a great job with our remodeling project. She was very professional, focused on the details, and executed the plan we developed together. > Anat was proactive throughout the process, in advising us on design, selection and quality of materials, forthcoming with responses to our questions and concerns. We are very happy with the results and decently would recommend her! **★★★★★ — Esther BenDavid, Oct. 2016** > Anat is a professional and brings the highest standards in her field. Anat provided us with the best advices in renovating our home. While giving us professional recommendations in redesigning our home, Anat worked to meet our needs and taste. Anat gave her attention to every detail and communicated with the contractor throughout the entire renovation. I dearly recommend Anat. **★★★★★ — Farshid Hashemi, Nov. 2015** > We have completed the first phase of our remodel working with Anat to finalize our architectural designs. Compared to other architects we had interviewed, Anat was immediately able to connect with my wife and I understanding each of our desires and sensitivities. Her proposed designs were clearly and impeccably illustrated including renderings that made it easy for us to understand. She is up front, honest and great at explaining all the pros, cons and next steps. She is punctual, dedicated and obviously loves what she does. Currently we are in the process of getting city permits and finding contractors. Given our limited experience we are relying on her for networking with contractors and getting quotations. Through out this process I am feeling confident that she is looking out for our best interest and keeping us in control. Can't wait to see the final outcome. > > 12/24/2016 - Our remodel is now tantalizingly close to completion. In the time since I wrote my original review and now we received our permit, demolished what felt like nearly the entire house and rebuilt it to Anat's design. Through out this time Anat has remained engaged and helped us through all the ups and downs of a project of this scope. She regularly visits the construction site, keeps tabs on progress, helped us keep our engineer and our contractor on track. Her pride in her work, her work ethics and honesty have been key in the quality and amount of progress we have seen on our project. Without her continued commitment to the project we would be months behind and would have been forced to make compromises we didn't want to make. Looking forward to moving in and seeing pictures of our home on Anat's portfolio. **★★★★★ — Jay Andre Construction, Inc., Nov. 2015** > Anat and I have worked together on multiple projects with outstanding results! Her attention to detail and having a (vision) set her apart from the pack. Anat is very involved with her clients to guide them towards their goals and keep the project moving with an outcome that speaks for itself. > Thank you Anat! **★★★★★ — wjchou, Nov. 2015** > We just finished a major remodeling/rebuild project based on Anat's design, and we are really happy with the result. Anat helped us design something that's both stylish and functional; bright, opened, and with enough separation between functional areas. We started by giving Anat a list of our pain points in the pre-remodeled home, and she was able to address each one of them and with some additional suggestions. Since moving back in, we've been enjoying living here tremendously. We used to go out a lot, and now we just want to stay in. :) > > Anat really cares about her project and treats every home she designs like her baby. She constantly checked in on the progress and provides her input. We are glad to have found her! **★★★★★ — hualunghuang, Oct. 2015** > This review is for the scope of design/architecting works Anat done for our remodeling project. > > We interviewed several architects before hiring Anat to design our house because of her contemporary/modern/simple/minimal design philosophy and seeing her past projects in the neighborhood (South Bay Area - Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Altos). It did not disappoint us. The initial design took several months to realize but it turned out to be exactly what we envisioned and even beating our expectation in term of aesthetics. It also received praises from city's design review commissioners unanimously including comment like "This is one of the best design in the past few months we've reviewed". > > There were a few occasions that we had different opinions on designing issues but we were able to work it out after communicating our thoughts with Anat. My wife and I are pleased for what she designed and created for our project. We'd recommend her to anyone who would like to remodel or rebuild their house. Now we can't wait to start building our new house in the coming spring. **★★★★★ — Sameera Gutta, Dec. 2014** > Anat is one of the best professionals we have ever worked with. To summarize my review, she is just plain awesome ! Great modern design sense, strong listening skills, very practical and economical approach, resourcefulness, attention to detail and putting the customer first. > > We had a place in Menlo Park, and with a kid on the way wanted to expand it. Interviewed a number of architects but felt most comfortable with Anat (maybe due to her practical/down to earth nature). The challenge with our place was to add modern elements (which we like) to the existing cottage structure and also to make optimal use of the space added. Both tough challenges. > > On both of these counts, she did an excellent job. We really liked her designs that incorporated the modern elements seamlessly, all at the first go (saving time/$). She ensured great flow of the space + optimal usage of every square ft. Her attention to detail enhanced the design even further. > > In addition she helped us every step of the way, finding contractors, materials, landscape design, city permitting, structural and you name it. > When we got stuck with either materials, permitting etc, she always found alternatives to expedite the process. > > Our project has been great fun just because of her and if we ever had to do one more it would be with her. With Anat you really have a sense of someone watching out for you during a complicated, big and expensive project like home construction. She took the stress out of it. **★★★★★ — akemiasao, Dec. 2014** > Anat is very detail oriented, respectful and communicable person who trys hard to understand our needs and desire and to work hard to achieve them. All of the contractors we had estimate from were impressed by her thorough drawing. She also searches extensively what's available out there to perfect her design. **★★★★★ — pasvienne, Nov. 2014** > Anat is a great professional with a really good eye for design. She listens to our input and provide solutions and goes beyond in proposing things that she thinks we will like. We are currently working with her on a remodel of our home + addition: kitchen, great room, bedrooms, bathroom. **★★★★ — catbar, Dec. 2013** > When we were going to remodel we knew that we wanted to open up the back wall and the walls of the kitchen but were not sure how to go about it. Anat did a wonderful job coming up with a design that maximized and opened up our space. She took structural requirements into stride and made one of the beams that was required into a beautiful lighting element that everyone loves. She has a complete vision and strong understanding of flow to make it feel natural and comfortable. We are loving the design! **★★★★★ — andrealin, Dec. 2013** > Small changes make big differences. That is what I like about Anat's work. > I had limited budget with Feng-Shui concerns when I remodeled my house. Anat was able to accommodate the constraints and give me a design that is particle and with style. For example, making a open wall turn into an open shelf segmented a weird space properly and a very nice display. > I am very happy that I hired Anat who help max the investment of remodeling. **★★★★★ — gilaomer, Nov. 2013** > We recently moved to our new dream house in Cupertino and wanted to do some remodeling. First thing we did was finding an Architect. We interviewed several architects but quickly decided to work with Anat Shmariahu. This turned out to be a very smart choice. We are extremely happy from our renovated house and a lot has to do with Anat. Anat is a very smart and a professional architect, she knows how to listen and to translate your needs into achievable goals. Anat is fluent in city regulations, engineering and contractor capabilities, relevant stores, has creative yet practical ideas, and has a great taste. Anat charges fair fees and deserves every dime. She is fast, responsive, very effective, honest and will tell you what makes sense and why. Her help and advises extent way beyond the specified scope of the work. The bottom line the house is great and the whole family loves it. **★★★★ — bettagroup, Nov. 2013** > i have worked with Anat for few years now. i do structural design. she is very polite, propmpt, she has good design considering clients interst, always check for structural impact before final design. > It is a joy working with her. **★★★★★ — randel8825, Nov. 2013** > I asked Anat's help as a resource and especially wanted her to keep me from making bad decisions. I could not be happier with the results. She understood me and what I wanted to accomplish. While she had to guide me toward my own vision, every suggestion she made was spot on. **★★★★★ — richmond12345, Nov. 2013** > Anat is an incredible, professional, experienced architect. > She has very creative out of the box ideas, she listens and incorporated our inputs thoughtfully. > The process was very efficient and she did a wonderful work in transforming our vision to reality. > We are extremely happy with Anat's work and up to this date we receive great compliments about the renovation. **★★★★★ — absfghy, Nov. 2013** > Anat was the architect in the remodeling project of our home, which was a fairly large project. She is professional, creative, honest, and at the same time provides "space" for hearing the client's wishes and ideas, while providing her own. We're very happy with the outcome of the project. **★★★★ — Zurit Weiss, Nov. 2013** > We would like to thank Anat for a great job done on our remodeling project. It was a complex project of basically new construction. Anat listened to our needs and came up with many great ideas on how we can accomplish our dream house at a reasonable budget. She had to combine our wish for a contemporary design at a non-contemporary neighborhood, making sure the house will have a good selling values if we wish to sell it in the future. We came with a concept and Anat made it into a reality that was better than what we imagined. She combined creativity and a deep understanding of design with a practical understanding of how people actually live in a house. After her work was done, Anat continues to visit our project to make sure it is all coming nicely per the plan. She helped us on this visits with many additional decisions which were out of her scope and guided us at the right direction. We really appreciated that. **★★★★★ — Vered Zimmerman, March 2012** > Anat Shmariaho's architectural contribution was all we could have hoped for. Her ideas and design were functional and elegant and unusually attentive to our concerns as clients. > She was keenly aware of what we could and couldn't afford and our family needs. She gave us the reassurance and confidence we needed, and that was characterized by an attention to detail that made sure that the project came in on time and on budget. She worked extremely sympathetically with the contractor and so ensured that very few of the headaches that inevitably arise in a building project were anything that we had to worry about. We now have an amazing home which we enjoy with our family and friends everyday. We love our home and she helped us make our dreams and hopes into reality. **★★★★★ — veredbin, March 2012** > Anat Shmariahu is an excellent experienced Architect and Interior Designer. > > From my experience working with her was a pleasure, > > She brought both creativity and design. > > We were very happy with our relationship with Anat, her flexibility and willingness to listen were beneficial to how our project progressed. > > Our home is now more livable and fits the needs of our family much better than before. > > With her drive, sense of design, knowledge and vision the project came together very well, and we are enjoying the result every day. > > The Binyamini's **★★★★★ — mikibuso, Feb. 2012** > Anat designed our home and she did a masterful job from start to finish. She takes the time to listen to and understand what you want, and she knows how to create a concept and then execute a design that will work well with your needs and taste. When you're out of ideas, she always has useful suggestions and an obvious wealth of talent and experience, with a good mix of practicality and creativity. She is also very good at adding the small finishing touches that make the interior of your home look great. Thank you, Anat! **★★★★★ — Ofir Zwebner, Feb. 2011** > Anat helped me renovate and expand my 60 years-old start-up house. > > Anat modernized the layout and successfully extended the flow of natural light. Anat followed the project from inception to fruition, working out permits and coordinating contractors while at the same time helping me keep sane and within budget. > > It's great to have a good professional at your service, and Anat proved to be a great architect and partner for my project. ## Selected projects - [Sunnyvale New Modern House 3 Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyvale-new-modern-house-3-colors-pj-vj~7417406) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Sunnyvale - [New Modern House San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-modern-house-san-jose-pj-vj~6815958) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 36 - [Contemporary Los Altos House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-los-altos-house-pj-vj~6006309) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 10 - [New modern house Saratoga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-modern-house-saratoga-pj-vj~6589805) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 31 - [Los Altos Modern-House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-modern-house-pj-vj~7389284) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: Entire house full remodel, and 2nd floor addition - [Cambrian House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambrian-house-pj-vj~5689221) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: With young kids, the owners embarked on this project to create a home that will encourage kids to spend time indoor and outdoor, exploring and playing in a safe calm environment. Living, dining, kitchen and family rooms are all connected to a large deck and to the outdoor. The option to separate the family room from the rest of the common area by a wall with big scale pocket doors, creates a smaller scale cozy space for the family to gather and enjoy time together or get some privacy when needed… - [Cupertino Modern House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cupertino-modern-house-pj-vj~957244) - Location: Cupertino, CA - Photos: 36 - Description: A project in Cupertino. I directed the architecture and interior design of the house to harmonize modern and Japanese design, to fit to the culture of my client. It is a Mid Century Modern Transformation: open floor layout with a lot of light to fit the modern life. By taking advantage of the natural slope of the lot and designing one horizontal roof line, I could gain different heights in the house. The entrance is designed to stand out by using a butterfly roof and different siding material. - [New Modern House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-modern-house-pj-vj~6996020) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary White House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-white-house-pj-vj~2498681) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 24 - [San Jose Contemporary Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-jose-contemporary-remodel-pj-vj~1429323) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 15 - [Los Altos Modern House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-modern-house-pj-vj~3382584) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 9 - [Menlo Park Contemporary Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/menlo-park-contemporary-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~843135) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: House remodel and addition in Menlo Park. - [Los Gatos courtyards house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-gatos-courtyards-house-pj-vj~5873075) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 20 - [Mountain View- contemporary house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-view-contemporary-house-pj-vj~7122763) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 - [Saratoga Modern Interior Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saratoga-modern-interior-renovation-pj-vj~106293) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 9 - [Contemporary West San Jose house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-west-san-jose-house-pj-vj~6720019) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Contemporary Willow Glen House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-willow-glen-house-pj-vj~6410104) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 5 - [San Carlos contemporary house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-carlos-contemporary-house-pj-vj~3137380) - Location: San Carlos, CA - Photos: 3 - [Contemporary New House in Saratoga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-new-house-in-saratoga-pj-vj~6775305) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Contemporary Sunnyvale house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-sunnyvale-house-pj-vj~6433515) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 30 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/anav-design-pfvwus-pf~1132559106) ## Ideabooks - [Shilp&Rud](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166647561/list/shilp-rud) — 3 ideas - [Japan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165744355/list/japan) — 9 ideas - [paseo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160792226/list/paseo) — 2 ideas - [PA&AM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155837557/list/pa-am) — 2 ideas - [Milroy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150769080/list/milroy) — 5 ideas - [Elevation materials](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135320554/list/elevation-materials) — 3 ideas - [YAPE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129394542/list/yape) — 1 idea - [SARATOGA](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124518053/list/saratoga) — 44 ideas - [pri-vin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124434952/list/pri-vin) — 1 idea - [DumS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124404606/list/dums) — 1 idea - [covered pergola](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122251439/list/covered-pergola) — 15 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112402379/list/wish-list) — 34 ideas - [ceiling in great room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118147566/list/ceiling-in-great-room) — 11 ideas - [kitchen and powder](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115739333/list/kitchen-and-powder) — 12 ideas - [UNIT](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117243204/list/unit) — 1 idea - [support column](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115533532/list/support-column) — 18 ideas - [BAckyard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45438935/list/backyard) — 87 ideas - [Dalit](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115470848/list/dalit) — 1 idea - [Hari + sur](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114790126/list/hari-sur) — 6 ideas - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61489854/list/stairs) — 15 ideas [See all 65 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/anatsh) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you share the lovely white exterior color here?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: IT IS A SUPERIOR EXTEIOR STUCCO 595 BOSTON CREAM BASE A LRV 80 **Q: Front Door color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What paint color was used for the front door? A: Color of the front door is Benjamin Moore 2014-30 Langy-orange, finish Satin. Good luck! **Q: What tiles were used for the shower and floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* It’s beautiful! A: I don't have the name but the tiles were purchased from the same store - Porcelansoa **Q: What are the walls made from** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the walls made from A: The wall is covered with tiles from FireClay **Q: what color is the stucco or paint?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful A: Thanks Zee! It's stucco, Boston cream LRV 80 base A. **Q: Flooring ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this space. If you don't mind sharing, what type of flooring did you use here. Is this solid hardwood ? A: Thanks. The flooring is white Oak engineered wood 5/8" x 7" --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*