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# VIF Studio

Original Houzz profile: [VIF Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vif-studio-pfvwus-pf~151476647)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** San Francisco
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, Albany, Alameda, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Tiburon, Sausalito, Belvedere, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Marin City, Colma, Alto, Belvedere Tiburon
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

We are a design and management firm with a minimalist, intentional, and humanistic approach to design and execution. We specialize in exceptionally thoughtful homes, commercial TI for growth-stage startups, experiences for established restaurant groups, and speculative experimentations. Services range from small scale architecture to interior design, furniture & decor specification and delivery management. Our philosophy pairs well with high-touch clients.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Universal Design
- Drafting
- Basement Remodeling
- Basement Design
- Site Preparation
- Laundry Room Design

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Daly City
- Albany
- Alameda
- South San Francisco
- San Bruno
- Pacifica
- Mill Valley
- Emeryville
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Piedmont
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Belvedere
- Brisbane
- Broadmoor
- Marin City
- Colma
- Alto
- Belvedere Tiburon

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | VIF Studio |
| Address | 2325 Third Street Suite 320, San Francisco 94107, United States |
| Phone | (415) 475-9494 |
| Website | http://www.vifstudio.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 34 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — vifstudio.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [VIF Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vif-studio-pfvwus-pf~151476647)
- **Website:** http://www.vifstudio.com/
- **Phone:** (415) 475-9494

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Lian holds a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University and is a member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals (OWA), and an Associate with the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Design.

**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)

## Selected projects

- [Summer Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-cottage-pj-vj~667426)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: The Boston estate not only includes the expansive manor home and Longfellow foundations, but also benefits from two summer cottages for additional guests. One of these cottages had fallen into severe disrepair, and we took the opportunity to raze it and start anew. Leveraging the dramatic hillside location to our advantage, we proposed a two-story structure that still adheres to zoning height restrictions. Evocative of several World War II-era submarine towers that dot the island, the tower both…
- [Classic Richmond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-richmond-pj-vj~2463981)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: This San Francisco Richmond District renovation is the perfect balance of traditional and modern, preserving the soul of the house, while imbuing it with complimentary fresh elements. Every inch of space was considered ad-nauseum, resulting in a home that retains it’s history while bringing it into the 21st century.
- [Modern Spa Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-spa-bath-pj-vj~544098)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: San Francisco-based design firm, VIF Studio, transformed this master bath into a spa-like oasis. Keeping the original footprint, Design Principal Lian Eoyang, made the space more usable and infused a monochromatic palette in shades of gray, black and white, to create an environment that is both modern and soothing. Features: A freestanding oval bathtub from Waterworks seems to float on a bed of white polished beach pebbles. A custom-made double vanity, carved from a slab of Arctic Grey Daltile l…
- [Classic Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-victorian-pj-vj~2463429)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: A new baby on the way spurred the owners of this San Francisco Victorian to work with VIF Studio in creating an inviting, efficient kitchen that would unify the family’s main living corridor. Creative storage abounds, custom compartments for everything from toasters to coffee make the most out of a typically narrow footprint. The newly designed spaces provide modern convenience while seamlessly blending into the existing Victorian bones of the house.
- [Vanguard Loft, Hawaii](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vanguard-loft-hawaii-pj-vj~544105)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This project converted a historic downtown Honolulu factory into a penthouse loft for an overseas client who could only visit a few days a year. He wished to use the residence periodically as a vacation home, but desired a level of quality and refinement typical of a multi-million dollar condominium appropriate for entertainment. The Vanguard Lofts project is the first of its kind in the Hawaiian Islands, where at the time no other true industrial-to-residential conversions had completed. For ma…
- [Honolulu Roof Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/honolulu-roof-deck-pj-vj~544107)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This 1200 square-foot roof deck offers unobstructed views of the downtown Honolulu skyline, Punchbowl crater, and the towers of Waikiki, as well as design challenges and opportunities for ingenuity (fire code, wind loads, setbacks, and heat gain from the strong tropical sun). Climate and location became especially important in designing this roof deck. Its downtown urban environment provided absolutely no shade from the intense Hawaiian sun. The gold and blue floor tiles popular in the market le…
- [Bernal Bonus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernal-bonus-pj-vj~2463998)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: An underused basement becomes a highly efficient bonus space. The improved layout leaves room for an office nook, ¾” bath, laundry, and closet space. Custom built-ins provide storage throughout the space including a shoe rack and bench off of the garage, a full wall of shelving, a desk with floating shelves, and a storage cubby in the bathroom. By using the existing footings as a base, the shelves do double duty to maximize storage space without taking away valuable square footage.
- [Boston Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-estate-pj-vj~731304)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Originally from New England but living abroad, our client purchased this estate to facilitate large gatherings of extended family in the summer months. On a quiet island north of Boston, the property occupies the entirety of a city-facing promontory and includes the historic rocky point Cragmere. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow established his summer home on the premises, and wrote several notable poems during his residence. Although his cabin was destroyed by a fire, the historic fieldstone foundati…
- [Dramatic Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dramatic-master-bath-pj-vj~544103)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: The master bath boasts a Japanese hinoki cedar furo (soaking tub) and a Dornbracht rain shower surrounded by backlit honey onyx that was book-matched to create a striking composition.
- [Cow Hollow Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cow-hollow-interiors-pj-vj~2464005)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Working with a client who was starting from scratch, VIF studio helped in outfitting this SF rental with pieces that were not too iconic, nor felt immediately of a moment. The resulting environment has the feel of one that has developed over time and is one that, while tailored to the client as a bachelor, is inviting when friends and family visit, and will provide a foundation to build on when he makes his next move.
- [Modern Kitchen, Boston](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-boston-pj-vj~731316)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: KITCHEN OVERVIEW Before: The kitchen layout didn’t take advantage of its large footprint, the cabinetry blocked the passageway to the eating area, the appliances and look were outdated, and the ventilation was poor After: Opened up the kitchen and improved its efficacy and usability. Added a kitchen island, upgraded the ventilation and installed modern appliances. The open kitchen boasts expansive ocean views and features poured concrete counters, Poggen Pohl cabinetry and a large island outfitt…
- [Hokua Penthouse, Ala Moana Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hokua-penthouse-ala-moana-beach-pj-vj~731255)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Another project built for an overseas owner, this client also chose a package of services encompassing design, construction management and owner’s representation. Requiring attentive yet remote communication, the process addressed the needs of the client’s exacting standards and their desire to land on Day One of their family vacation with no construction concerns. The Hokua remains the preeminent condominium tower in Honolulu, offering unobstructed 180° views of Ala Moana Beach and an impeccabl…
- [California Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/california-loft-pj-vj~821003)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Recognition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/recognition-pj-vj~544122)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: The work of VIF Studio is continually recognized by the international and national media and has graced the pages of The Boston Globe, Hawaii Modern Luxury, Seaside Style, Design New England, Northshore, South China Morning Post and numerous online outlets. In addition, Lian has been quoted in the media about design and current trends. In 2014 Lian won the Marvin Windows and Doors Architects Challenge Showdown and Architectural Digest's AD Reader Outdoor Oasis Showcase.
- [Wine Cellars and Closets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cellars-and-closets-pj-vj~544112)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: A calming wine closet in a Boston Estate and an impressive wine room, accessible only through the fully functional antique bank vault door, in Hawaii.
- [San Francisco Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-kitchen-pj-vj~820982)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vif-studio-pfvwus-pf~151476647)

## Ideabooks

- [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27943576/list/fireplaces) — 10 ideas
- [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34599887/list/stairs) — 3 ideas
- [room dividers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8973158/list/room-dividers) — 16 ideas

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

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*