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address: "3995 Nineteenth Street, No. 7, San Francisco, California 94114, United States"
latitude: 37.7587
longitude: -122.433
phone: "(415) 279-4034"
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rating: 5
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# Davis Design Development

Original Houzz profile: [Davis Design Development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davis-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1200104568)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

John A. Davis is the founder of Davis Design Development, providing contemporary architecture and custom residential design throughout the United States.  Based in San Francisco, Davis Design Development focuses on the design and management of complex, world-class private residential projects in many of the country's most spectacular locations, with past projects in Hawaii, New York, Colorado, Montana, and throughout California.  

John A. Davis is a licensed architect in California, Hawaii, and New York.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions

### Areas Served

- San Francisco

### Typical Job Cost

$500,000 - 50 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Davis Design Development |
| Address | 3995 Nineteenth Street, No. 7, San Francisco, California 94114, United States |
| Phone | (415) 279-4034 |
| Website | http://www.davisdesigndevelopment.com |
| License Number | CA \#C-36687 |
| Followers on Houzz | 38 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Davis Design Development](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davis-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1200104568)
- **Website:** http://www.davisdesigndevelopment.com
- **Phone:** (415) 279-4034

## Reviews

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

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Holly Bender Interiors, Oct. 2014**

> I have worked with John now on several projects, including in my own home, and can recommend him wholeheartedly.
> John is an extremely talented architect that has great vision and is very creative.    We came across some difficult remodeling challenges and he came up with inventive yet practical solutions.   Having worked with large architectural firms before, it is such a difference to receive the highly-focused, principal level service that John provides versus having to go through layers of assistants and junior architects.
>
> John is also a true pleasure to work with.  He is a great listener and is as focused on the small projects (kitchens and baths, etc.) as he is on whole home builds or remodels.  I highly recommend him!

## Selected projects

- [Happy Valley Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/happy-valley-residence-pj-vj~3007335)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Massive windows and vaulted ceilings transform an ordinary 60s ranch house into a showcase for bold interior design and art. Photo Credits: Scott Hargis
- [Hualalai Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hualalai-residence-pj-vj~1318373)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [San Carlos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-carlos-residence-pj-vj~2223430)
  - Location: San Carlos, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [Garden Lot Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-lot-residence-pj-vj~331502)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/davis-design-development-pfvwus-pf~1200104568)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Rug** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is the area rug from?

A: Hi Tinkerbell3...the homeowners did all of their own decorating and purchasing for interior furniture and accessories, so unfortunately I don't know!

**Q: New gardens** *(in Photo Questions)*

What kind of plants are in these gardens

A: The landscape architect for the project was Loriann Gordon.

**Q: Who created the wave wall art piece? Where can I find it? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi thompswr.   The wave painting is a one-of-a-kind artwork commissioned by the homeowner from an artist in Thailand.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*