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# Ojanen Chiou Architects LLP

Original Houzz profile: [Ojanen Chiou Architects LLP](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ojanen-chiou-architects-llp-pfvwus-pf~1224830803)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Berkeley, San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, Cupertino, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Burlingame, San Carlos, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Hillsborough, Piedmont, Tiburon, Sausalito, Atherton, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Marin City, Belvedere, Colma, Muir Beach, Emerald Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves
- Online consultation
- Award winning
- Speaks Chinese

Established in 2006, Ojanen\_Chiou architects LLP is an award-winning firm with over 40 years of collective experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide high-quality architectural services to both residential and commercial clients.  

We offer direct principal involvement at each project stage and work closely with our clients and contractors to maximize value, while minimizing costs.  

Our design process begins with a careful understanding of our clients' needs and values within the given budget and context.  

As LEED-accredited professionals, we see every project as an opportunity to create healthful, energy-efficient and sustainable environments that provide myriad benefits to owners and occupants with minimal investment

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Structural Engineering
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Landscape Plans
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Commercial Design
- Educational Design
- Instituional Design
- Tenant Improvements
- Urban Planning and Design

### Areas Served

- San Jose
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Berkeley
- San Mateo
- Daly City
- Redwood City
- Palo Alto
- South San Francisco
- Cupertino
- San Bruno
- Pacifica
- Menlo Park
- Los Gatos
- Los Altos
- Saratoga
- Burlingame
- San Carlos
- Millbrae
- Mill Valley
- Emeryville
- Hillsborough
- Piedmont
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Atherton
- Brisbane
- Broadmoor
- Marin City
- Belvedere
- Colma
- Muir Beach
- Emerald Hills

### Typical Job Cost

$300,000 - 3 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ojanen Chiou Architects LLP |
| Address | 1290 Sutter St. \#210, San Francisco, California CA 94941, United States |
| Phone | (415) 398-3002 |
| Website | http://ocarch.net |
| License Number | c-29102 |
| Followers on Houzz | 85 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ojanen\_Chiou-architects-OCa/166721830072259
- Blog — http://www.yelp.com/biz/ojanen-chiou-architects-llp-san-francisco-2

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ojanen Chiou Architects LLP](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ojanen-chiou-architects-llp-pfvwus-pf~1224830803)
- **Website:** http://ocarch.net
- **Phone:** (415) 398-3002

## Credentials

**Affiliations**
- [American Institute of Architects, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-institute-of-architects-san-francisco-pfvwus-pf~788533068)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315)
- [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658)
- [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498)

## Selected projects

- [Orinda House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orinda-house-pj-vj~3132612)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Mountain View ranch House Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-view-ranch-house-addition-pj-vj~831513)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Mill Valley Ranch House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-valley-ranch-house-pj-vj~350376)
  - Location: Mill Valley, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Mill Valley Ranch House master suite, kitchen, studio renovation
- [Noe Valley House II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-house-ii-pj-vj~59371)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Noe Valley House I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-house-i-pj-vj~8705)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Menlo Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/menlo-park-residence-pj-vj~45088)
  - Location: Menlo Park, CA
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Interior renovation, dining room addition and landscape improvement to a 1950 ranch style house
- [Pacific Heights Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-heights-apartment-pj-vj~14380)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Baker Street Attic Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baker-street-attic-apartment-pj-vj~39871)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Sculptor's Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sculptor-s-studio-pj-vj~39867)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ojanen-chiou-architects-llp-pfvwus-pf~1224830803)

## Ideabooks

- [shenichiou's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29659125/list/shenichiou-s-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ojanenchiouarchitects)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What kind of tile is this -glass, porcelain?  Who is the maker/brand?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: island stone glass mosaic

**Q: Who makes the tub & need dims please** *(in Photo Questions)*

Tub dims please

A: MTI Yubune

**Q: name and brand of the green paint!** *(in Photo Questions)*

name and brand of the green paint if u please...

A: sorry we lost record.  it is concrete deck paint

**Q: the paper made lantern** *(in Photo Questions)*

the floating paper made lantern... where can I purchase one?

A: ikea from 2003

**Q: Nice design! What kind of wood did you use for the bench? Depth?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: thanks, it was designed by the landscape architect I-Hsien Lee.  The wood is redwood (deck heart grade.  depth is 18" at seating and 4'-6" at "bed" area.

**Q: Can you tell me what the dimensions are?  Thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: it is a modest 9.5'x11' kitchen.  the counter is a 6.5'x8' U shape with 4' (sink counter) in the middle.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*