---
title: "Studio Saha — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz"
canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-saha-pfvwus-pf~1451325524
markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451325524.md
entity_type: LocalBusiness
business_name: "Studio Saha"
category: ["Architects"]
image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/549366a20c2361bc_7741-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg
address: "Oakland, California 94611, United States"
phone: "(510) 832-8970"
website: http://www.studiosaha.com
rating: 0
review_count: 0
followers: 30
last_updated: 2026-09-11
---

# Studio Saha

Original Houzz profile: [Studio Saha](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-saha-pfvwus-pf~1451325524)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Oakland, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, Richmond, San Leandro, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Martinez, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Emeryville, El Sobrante, Piedmont, North Richmond, East Richmond Heights, Canyon
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

Studio Saha is an architectural and interiors firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area in Oakland, California.

“Saha” is taken from the Arabic word for “plaza, internal courtyard”- one of our very favorite types of spaces.  All around the world, courtyards, and plazas create a sense of refuge and delight, and we strive to create buildings and spaces which reflect these qualities.

We create sophisticated buildings, interiors, and outdoor spaces that are tailored to our clients’ individual tastes and requirements. Our project types are single-family residential (new and renovations), multi-family residential renovations (including co-living homes), commercial renovations, and hospitality renovations.

SUSTAINABILITY

Since 2003, Studio Saha has been part of the movement toward buildings and spaces that are healthy for their occupants as well as the planet. We typically refer to five areas of work as we breakdown the green building aspects:  Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Resource Conservation, and Community.

We have a passion for “green design” and “sustainability” which require design consideration and technical knowledge from not only our architectural team but also consultants and builders. We’ve developed a rich network of partners in all sectors.

An area of current exploration is building electrification (“going electric”)  in which the energy source of a building is entirely electric. This change away from burning fossil fuel (natural gas) to power a building allows a significant decrease in our carbon footprint. It can be done, it is being done, and it will have a significant impact. For several of our recent projects, we’ve made the leap, and in the process, our clients have buildings that are much more energy-efficient, thermally comfortable, and less expensive to operate.

Formerly Mercedes Corbell Design + Architecture

Principal Mercedes Corbell is a LEED AP and licensed architect in the state of California-C28967  and Arizona-67039, and a member of Build it Green and North American Passive House Network.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Sustainable Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Multigenerational Homes
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Landscape Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Modular Home Additions
- Prefab Houses
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Hayward
- Berkeley
- Richmond
- San Leandro
- Alameda
- Walnut Creek
- Martinez
- San Pablo
- El Cerrito
- Lafayette
- Albany
- Orinda
- Moraga
- Emeryville
- El Sobrante
- Piedmont
- North Richmond
- East Richmond Heights
- Canyon

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Studio Saha |
| Address | Oakland, California 94611, United States |
| Phone | (510) 832-8970 |
| Website | http://www.studiosaha.com |
| License Number | C28967 |
| Followers on Houzz | 30 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Studio Saha](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-saha-pfvwus-pf~1451325524)
- **Website:** http://www.studiosaha.com
- **Phone:** (510) 832-8970

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Licensed Architect (California and Arizona), LEED AP

**Affiliations**
- [AIA East Bay](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-east-bay-pfvwus-pf~789616700)

## Selected projects

- [Tropical Modern Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-modern-bungalow-pj-vj~4456)
  - Location: Oakland, CA
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Total renovation to 1918 2 bedroom bungalow, transforming it into a "Tropical Modern Bungalow"

[See all 1 project](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-saha-pfvwus-pf~1451325524)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122620467/list/wish-list) — 1 idea

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

---

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