--- title: "Design Everest — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-everest-pfvwus-pf~505119756 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~505119756.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Design Everest" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1593efc707113778_6149-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "San Francisco, California 94105, United States" latitude: 37.7864 longitude: -122.3892 phone: "(650) 600-9751" website: https://designeverest.com/ rating: 4.5 review_count: 51 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 489 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Design Everest Original Houzz profile: [Design Everest](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-everest-pfvwus-pf~505119756) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale, Berkeley, Richmond, San Mateo, Daly City, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Napa, Alameda, Dublin, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, Cupertino, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Menlo Park, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Burlingame, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Hillsborough, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Kentfield, Sausalito, Atherton, Woodside, Broadmoor, Portola Valley, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Marin City, Colma, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon, Pacific Heights, San Raphael - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (51 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Design Everest is a leading provider of Architectural Design Plans, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and MEP engineering for Residential & Commercial construction. No project is too small or too big for us. We have successfully completed over 8000 projects across California since 2005 - on time, on quality & on a budget! With Design Everest as your Architecture & Engineering consultant, you can be assured of safe, code-compliant & cost-effective residential or commercial structures. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL, AND HIGHLY RATED BY OUR CUSTOMERS? Deep Design And Engineering Expertise: Our Architectural & Engineering knowledge is extensive and we work on a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, New Custom Homes, Addition/Remodel, ADUs, Apartment Buildings, Condominiums, Townhomes, Office Buildings, Restaurants, and Warehouses. Our Customer Success Model And Our Unique Approach To Design And Engineering: At Design Everest, surpassing our clients' expectations is our highest priority. We deliver Design & Engineering services using the marketplace model: happy customers are the foundation of a healthy business. Maintaining a strong relationship with our clients & providing a simple, seamless experience is as important to us as delivering quality services. To achieve this, our team of customer success managers ensures that each client has an active role in the completion of their project & receives the value they expect from the services we provide. Over 15 Years Of Extensive Experience All Throughout California: In business since 2005, we offer experienced local Architects and Engineers (Civil, Structural, and MP&E) to work on your project from many of our regional centers across California and have the experience of delivering quality design and engineering plans/permit sets in almost every city in California. Design Everest has a team of over 75 licensed Architects and Engineers. The delivery of Design & Engineering services has remained relatively unchanged for decades. Although Design Everest uses the same Architectural and Engineering practices that have always been used, we've reinvented how these services are delivered through supplier & project optimization with data analytics. By working with Design Everest, you'll be taking part in a new era of quality design and engineering with superior value in terms of cost & schedule. ### 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 - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Earthquake Retrofitting - Civil Engineering - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - HVAC Design - Junior ADUs - MEP Engineering - Pool Engineering - Seismic Retrofit - Title 24 ### Areas Served - San Jose - San Francisco - Oakland - Fremont - Santa Rosa - Sunnyvale - Berkeley - Richmond - San Mateo - Daly City - Livermore - Redwood City - Mountain View - Napa - Alameda - Dublin - Palo Alto - South San Francisco - Cupertino - Gilroy - Morgan Hill - Menlo Park - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Burlingame - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Mill Valley - Emeryville - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Hillsborough - Piedmont - Corte Madera - Kentfield - Sausalito - Atherton - Woodside - Broadmoor - Portola Valley - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Marin City - Colma - Stinson Beach - Muir Beach - Belvedere Tiburon - Pacific Heights - San Raphael ### Typical Job Cost $500 - 100 million Depends on type of project, square footage, and complexity of the project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Design Everest | | Address | San Francisco, California 94105, United States | | Phone | (650) 600-9751 | | Website | https://designeverest.com/ | | License Number | C68517 | | Followers on Houzz | 489 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/designeverest/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/designeverest - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-everest-consulting-engineers - Blog — http://designeverest.com/ ## Offers Discount Available for Houzz Pros _Offer Valid Towards First Project_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Design Everest](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-everest-pfvwus-pf~505119756) - **Website:** https://designeverest.com/ - **Phone:** (650) 600-9751 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Please see below the license details of our engineers and architects: 1. Mr. Amarendra Prasad- License number- 68517 (Engineer). 2. Mr. Lavern John Wulfekuhle- License number- C 37670 (Architect). 3. Mr. Romain Curtis- License number- C 35019 (Architect). - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 51 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Ajay, April 2023** > Design Everest is simply the best company to work with for any architectural work. I recently worked with this company for my project in Bay Area. It was amazing experience. > > They expedited my plans & finished it well before the deadline. They made themselves available to me for any comments from the County. They explained the whole process very well from the beginning. > > Tushar was very responsive and professional. He helped push my projects with structural team. I think I found the best architecture team for all my projects moving forward. I would highly recommend Design Everest to anyone. **★ — Mike Kirby, March 2023** > This design company is absolutely horrible. We entered contract with them in September 2021 for a simple kitchen remodel and 4ft. wall push out, well here we are 7 plan changes and 18 months later and STILL our plans have not been passed. Absolutely pathetic. The whole job should have been completed fall of 2022. Aĺl I hear from them is "we're sorry". They should have that on their website banner. **★★★★★ — Melissa Acosta, March 2022** > Woodcliff has been working with Design Everest on a couple projects for a few years now and their communication is top notch. In Silicon Valley, where everything is fast paced, Design Everest delivers a quick turnaround and clear directions on our structural and engineering needs. Lokesh provides detailed feedback for all of our projects. Jessica is very prompt with responding back to emails. > > Their cost is definitely higher than other structural engineers we've used, but we look forward to developing a strong business relationship with them. **★★★★★ — HU-171769958, Feb. 2022** > They are quick to respond. Their work is high quality. Most importantly, if changes are necessary, they take immediate action **★ — HU-708469762, March 2021** > Responses are slow and full of excuses. Prepared a bid for a project of mine without even opening the email documents I sent. Extremely expensive! **★★★★★ — HU-691639849, Jan. 2021** > I have for years wanted to convert my barn into ADU in back of my house. I never could find anyone in my small town who could design it. My contractor referred me to Design Everest. Design Everest, Mayank Sharan and his team could have not been more professional, thorough, and patient. They helped me create the design and submitted it to the planning and building department. We had many set backs due to it was a barn conversion near the San Andreas Fault line. Maynak and his team never got frustrated and showed perseverance. I highly recommend Design Everest. > > When it is done. I will post photos. **★ — naguas, Jan. 2021** > I have hired Design Everest back in February of 2020 for an ADU/addition to my house. Since then, they have never followed the timeline to deliver the plans. They have given me multiple excuses, some more believable than others. Communication has been poor, as I was never notified of delays until I call them. You don't really speak to the people working on the project, it's always a middle person so communication just takes time. > > They also told me I wouldn't need a soil report, just to charge me extra when the city asked for one. Their prices might be competitive but they will find a way to charge you somehow. > > Now we are in January and I still don't have the plans delivered. Delay after delay (except for my payment). I'm exhausted... They did give a discount for the delay but totally not worth, I just need the job done. > > Hope this is helpful. > > Updated review - after I finally hear from out project manager, this is the response I get from him, as usual - Please note I have paid the invoice almost a month ago when he told me the plans were ready: > > \_\_\_\_\_"Hi Natalia, > > We are still working on the final set. We are trying to get them completed as soon as possible. > > It is taking us longer than expected to complete but I am hoping that we should be able to get these completed soon. Apologies for the delay. > > Best Regards,"\_\_\_\_ **★ — Lara Kramer, Sept. 2020** > Spent money, got nothing. After leading us on we continually reached out and all the responses (after being paid) were "you need to refer to an engineer". **★★★★★ — HU-860983490, July 2020** > I’m just a regular person who wanted to build an ADU in the back of my house for additional income. A friend referred me to Design Everest Firm. > > My experience with them was really fantastic. Ronak was my project manager he kept me up-to-date with everything There was not one time I sent a text or an email that he was not on it. > > Lothain I don’t know what else to say about him. This guy is an angel. I don’t know much about Building a house. I keep changing my mind and the patient that they show towards me was extraordinary. I did not have much contact with the rest of the crew like the t24 or the structural engineers but they all work together to help me. > > I’ve been in customer service business for 20 years as a flight attendant. I work first class and coach, I’m telling you my experience was definitely first class. > > I thought they were going to treat me differently because I’m not building a multi million dollar house or business. I felt the respect and the treatment they gave me was as if I had a bigger project. > > I want to say thank you to them and I hope they get a lot of businesses because I’m very happy with the drawing and their dealing with me. > > Margareth **Comment from Design Everest:** > Hi Margareth, thank you so much for your kind comments. You are our valuable client, and our relationship with you is really valuable for us. We are thrilled to know that you were happy with our services. As always, please feel free to contact us at any point, we will be happy to help. It was a pleasure to work with you. We thank you for giving us the opportunity to work for you. We look forward to working with you in the future as well. Have a wonderful day. **★★★★★ — Clyde Wallin, July 2020** > I highly recommend Design Everest. I engaged with this firm to design my 800SF/450SF ADU. The project was completed flawlessly and on-time. The design that was done was perfect for the site and was exactly what I wanted. The design engineers and supervisors were very easy to work with and efficient. I was so lucky to find this firm. **Comment from Design Everest:** > Hi Clyde, thank you very much for your kind comments. We are thrilled to receive your review and really glad that you are happy with our services. Please reach out to us at any time if we can help you with anything. Have a great day! **★★★★★ — Bittiker Architecture, June 2020** > I have worked with 4-5 engineers over the last two years of running my architecture firm. Sadly, I hadn't quite found an engineer that was a good fit for me. After working with Design Everest on 3-4 different projects in the last few months, I've been really impressed. They have a clear pricing structure, thorough drawings and calculation packages, and excellent communication. They have taken the initiative to drive project progress and work well with owners and consultants. Highly recommend if you need any structural work done in the Bay Area! **Comment from Design Everest:** > Hi! We are thrilled to receive your compliments. We truly value our relationship with you. It is a pleasure working with you! We really look forward to doing more projects with you soon. Have a wonderful day and please stay safe. Please let us know if we can assist you with anything, we are always available for you! **★★★★★ — Anil Murthy, April 2020** > Our Architect directed us to this company for structural drawings and plans. I have to say, in the entire process of purchasing a home, coming up with architectural plans for a remodel and then translating into structural drawings, Design Everest was head and shoulders above all the parties involved. The PM (Nanak) was prompt, on top of the details and very responsive. He proactively flagged any delays and hold up in schedule and followed up with updates on status and any feedback from the city or engineer throughout the process. I highly recommend them for their professionalism, promptness and efficiency. **Comment from Design Everest:** > Hi Anil, > > Thank you very much for your kind compliments. We are thrilled to receive your feedback. It was a pleasure to serve you and we will be glad to assist you with any project in the future as well. Please feel free to reach out to us in the event we can help you with anything. We are just a call away. Please note that we are fully functional to assist you even in these unique times. Hope you are staying safe. Have a wonderful day. ## Selected projects - [Remodeling of a Mixed-Use building](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodeling-of-a-mixed-use-building-pj-vj~6063776) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 10 - [Interior Remodel and Seismic Retrofit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-remodel-and-seismic-retrofit-pj-vj~6063754) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - [Townhouses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhouses-pj-vj~6065545) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 8 - [New Holiday Inn Hotel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-holiday-inn-hotel-pj-vj~6065707) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 8 - [Luxury New Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-new-custom-home-pj-vj~6065962) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 7 - [Interior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-remodel-pj-vj~6066073) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 6 - [Interior Remodel of Condo at San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-remodel-of-condo-at-san-jose-pj-vj~6067597) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 3 - [Addition and Remodel at San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-and-remodel-at-san-jose-pj-vj~6067551) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 3 - [Addition and Interior Remodel at Palo Alto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-and-interior-remodel-at-palo-alto-pj-vj~6066094) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 4 - [Interior Remodel and Addition at San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-remodel-and-addition-at-san-jose-pj-vj~6066132) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 5 - [ADU at San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adu-at-san-jose-pj-vj~6067650) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 5 - [ADU at Sunnyvale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adu-at-sunnyvale-pj-vj~6067487) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 5 - [ADU at Palo Alto](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adu-at-palo-alto-pj-vj~6067464) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 4 - [ADU at Los Altos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adu-at-los-altos-pj-vj~6066217) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 4 - [New Custom Home San Mateo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-custom-home-san-mateo-pj-vj~6066011) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 4 - [Remodel at Belmont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodel-at-belmont-pj-vj~6066145) - Location: Belmont, CA - Photos: 4 - [Commercial Tenant Improvement of a Ballet Academy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-tenant-improvement-of-a-ballet-academy-pj-vj~6067696) - Location: Mountain View, CA - Photos: 3 - [Commercial Tenant Improvement at San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-tenant-improvement-at-san-jose-pj-vj~6066201) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 3 - [Commercial Tenant Improvement of Restaurant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-tenant-improvement-of-restaurant-pj-vj~6068065) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 3 - [New Custom House at Aptos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-custom-house-at-aptos-pj-vj~6066060) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 6 [See all 91 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-everest-pfvwus-pf~505119756) ## Ideabooks - 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I'm also looking for a structural engineer that can certify the architectural drawings for the new structure. do you provide these services and can you provide a quote for each? A: Lets chat. You can reach me at jessica@designeverest.com or 650-265-2822. Thanks Jessica P. **Q: Has anyone ever used Design Everest?** *(in Remodeling)* I'm curious if anyone can tell me their experiences. Thanks! A: Hi Goldberry - we received a notification that you posted this. Just wanted to share a link to our profile on Houzz so you can see our customer reviews there: https://www.houzz.com/browseReviews/designeverest/design-everest-consulting-engineers/pprid=1042050 **Q: Please help with curb appeal ideas** *(in Landscape Design)* I purchased this 1957 Florida ranch home over the summer and I have been so busy with the interior projects that the outside has taken a back seat. We've removed the shutters since they were in very poor shape so this old girl is a blank slate. We've ordered a new white roof and slider windows to be installed in the next 4 weeks or so but I need ideas on beautifying this rather plain house. I am open to all ideas big and small, color changes, and structural changes. A: Sadly, removing the tree to the right of your front door would probably be one of the best moves. Another would be adding in a walkway from your front door. Doug added some great ideas, we like the second one he added. **Q: Help! Roof color choice :-)** *(in Paint)* I am doing a roof replacement with CertainTeed Landmark or Landmark Pro Arch. shingles. I've looked at a couple of colors and wondering if anything other than plain "black" would be a better choice. I'm going to have to make a decision quickly and hope to get some additional "eyes" before I do. Some of the colors I've seen are: 1\. Heather Blend 2\. Driftwood 3\. Weathered wood 4\. Moire Black 5\. Charcoal black. Thanks! A: Most likely 4 or 5 will work, but do get samples to make sure you will like it first. **Q: Help!!! Need Suggestions for Home Exterior Project!** *(in Paint)* After replacing our roof, windows, siding, and trim, my husband and I are in the final stage of our home exterior remodel...painting! The body color is finished as pictured, and the brown trim is complete with the exception of the front corners and window trim, which will be finished later this week. We were originally going to paint the garage door either the body color or the trim color, but my husband decided he wanted an accent color. He chose the blue green color of the garage door and the entry door as shown. I agreed to allow him to try it because I am a visual person and couldn't picture it without seeing it. I actually like the color for the entry door, but I feel like it maybe too much going on in front with the brick, the roof, the body color, and the trim color. A family member suggested carrying the blue green color elsewhere if we decide to keep it. We thought about adding shutters in this color, but there is only space on one side of the 2 main front facing window. If we don't do shutters, I would like some ideas to dress up the front a little. It looks plain to me. I'm trying to keep an open mind because I usually end up getting my way on most home project decisions. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome! A: Right now the garage door is what is standing out, the front door being paint that blue green color works wonderfully. But you don't really want the attention to be drawn to the garage door. Try painting it a color in the bricks (tanish-a neutral color) so that it blends not stands out. Once that is done it will look a ton better. I'm sure once the landscaping is done too that will help. **Q: Please help - Colour changes / updates** *(in Design Dilemma)* I would like to purchase new doors and windows for my house and shop. The roof is brown/grey. The eaves/facia/soffit are brown. They do not need replacing. I am wondering what colour windows/doors to go with and then would paint garage doors on house and garage doors and shutters on the detached shop. I really like black as I think it would update the house but wondering if too dark and perhaps a dark brown would look better. Would also like to add a timber frame entrance at front step. A: Since your roof is brown, why not try brown for the windows and trim? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*