--- title: "DWYER DESIGN — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dwyer-design-pfvwus-pf~939620323 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~939620323.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "DWYER DESIGN" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1cf326500bbe7b14_4548-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "San Francisco, California, United States" latitude: 37.7309 longitude: -122.3886 phone: "(415) 730-5856" website: http://www.dwyer-design.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 263 last_updated: 2026-09-29 --- # DWYER DESIGN Original Houzz profile: [DWYER DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dwyer-design-pfvwus-pf~939620323) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Dwyer Design creates clean simple modern designs that enrich ones experience of space. Natural light, simple circulation, real materials, textures and color are the palette we use to stimulate ones awareness of their surroundings. Dwyer Design’s small organization allows for an intimate collaborative process with the client resulting in projects that are detailed and unique. The majority of our work is residential with some commercial spaces. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DWYER DESIGN | | Address | San Francisco, California, United States | | Phone | (415) 730-5856 | | Website | http://www.dwyer-design.com | | Followers on Houzz | 263 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DWYER DESIGN](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dwyer-design-pfvwus-pf~939620323) - **Website:** http://www.dwyer-design.com - **Phone:** (415) 730-5856 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Design. ## Selected projects - [Radius House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radius-house-pj-vj~3863) - Location: Mill Valley, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: Daniel Liebermann, who apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West, designed the 1,000-sq-ft Radius House in 1960. The current owners, contractor Kevin Smith and designer Vivian Dwyer agreed that the goal of this project was to insert modern elements into this house of the earth. The roof was rebuilt to allow for adequate ventilation and for a more sophisticated lighting and electrical system. It was necessary to redesign the kitchen and bathroom, refurbish concrete floors, wood beams,… - [golden gate heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golden-gate-heights-pj-vj~53038) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Kentfield Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentfield-residence-pj-vj~3866) - Location: Kentfield, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: This existing ranch house had been untouched since it was built in 1940. The dark enclosed carpeted spaces are now open and light filled. The kitchen was relocated into the open living room/ dining space. A family room has replaced the old location of the kitchen, however it has been opened up to connect to the main living space. A large sliding panel allows for the family room to be closed off and used as a guest bedroom. The floors were replaced with hardwood, creating a continuous surface thr… [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dwyer-design-pfvwus-pf~939620323) ## Ideabooks - [floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21748352/list/floors) — 1 idea - [metal roofs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8887819/list/metal-roofs) — 41 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8888093/list/bathrooms) — 91 ideas - [entry- traditional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13185948/list/entry-traditional) — 6 ideas - [firplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11695350/list/firplaces) — 13 ideas - [Concrete](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10527812/list/concrete) — 1 idea - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8888063/list/kitchens) — 27 ideas - [studio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85231/list/studio) — 4 ideas - [screened in porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/402558/list/screened-in-porch) — 9 ideas - [entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52053/list/entry) — 1 idea [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/viviandwyer) ## Community Q&A **Q: How large can you manufacture a rool up door** *(in Photo Questions)* I have an open event venue that I am looking for two doors 12X50 A: I am not a door manufacturer- you need to source a local garage door manufacturer. **Q: The painting?** *(in Photo Questions)* Any idea Who the artist is? A: I do not know who the artist is - they may be a local CA artist... **Q: where was this door purchased or fabricated?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It was fabricated by a metal worker in Oakland **Q: May I please use this nice photo in a blog post? Thank you in advance** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello , I am a Houzz "the inspirer" badged blog writer. With your permission I would like to mention your company in my blog post and delight my hungry minded followers. TIA, Sincerely, Debra from Solace Home Design A: You need to get it sorted- not sure he on houzz- but you need his permition- he has a website... **Q: Can you send me the dimensions of the mask please?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am interested in the dimensions of the mask and also what distance from the floor you leave for installing. Thank you A: This is a cabinet built into the wall. The dimensions were specific to align the bottom of the cabinet with the top of the stair at 18". It was about 5'-0" long 1'-0" high and custom built by a woodworker here in SF. **Q: What is the backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it only paint or does it have glass? A: It is color integrated plaster with an additive that allows it to repel water --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-29.*