San Francisco Design Group, is a Northern California's area Building & Interior Design firm, specializing in both residential & commercial design, cadd construction plans, kitchen & bathroom design, office interior design, health care design, night clubs, coffee houses, university dormitory design and hospitality designs, as well as interior decorating in the greater San Francisco, East Bay & Marin County areas.Our team also offers permit assistance. We'll take your plans & walk them through the Permit process!
Our professional Design Team will assist in the preparation & submittal of all your construction documents.
The San Francisco Design Group offers the most comprehensive Design services in the Northern California area. Our Design Team serves both the Residential & Commercial clients, with extensive knowledge & experience in both areas. The diversity of our staff will allow you to accomplish your goals with ease! Please feel free to call our Design Team Toll Free (877) 581-0866 & set up a free consultation. Our professional design staff will work with you to thoroughly understand your needs and style and will develop the perfect design just for you.
Marc Byerley. Director of Operations
As Director of operations, Marc's main responsibility has been to build San Francisco's most diverse collaborative Design Team, who will be able to serve a wide variety of Design styles & offer a wide variety of Design services. Marc's day to day responsibilities vary from meeting with the Designers, making sure projects are running smoothly to the online marketing presence & meeting with clients to discuss new projects. Marc will be the first person you meet with & he will work closely with you from the initial design phase, through plans & the permit process. Marc says that the key to SFDGs success comes from our vast experienced Design team & offering our clients everything from the initial Building design, to complete construction documents, permit assistance & even Interior Design & Decorating. Marc's passion for Design is backed by a solid foundation in the actual construction process. With over 20 years of hands on Construction experience. Marc understands that a happy client starts with a great design, which comes from listening to the client, hearing what theyre saying, even what they are not saying & transferring that onto paper.
Diana has extensive experience in both Residential & Commercial Design & Drafting. She graduated from Maric College with an AA degree in: Residential & Commercial Design, Kitchen & Bath Design, History of Art & Furniture & Space Planning.
Diana utilizes AUTO CADD 2000-2005, AUTODESK ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP 2005-2006. Diana is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian Language.
Ray , Master Designer/Draftsman 讲中文
Ray offers excellent Design & Drafting skills as well as Permit Processing for all Residential & Commercial projects. He prides himself on his vast experience & knowledge as well as his attention to detail. Ray is on track to become a licensed architect as he only has the last oral exam to pass. He has Revit experience & is LEED certified. Ray's experience has included healthcare, higher Ed and K-12, Residential & Commercial projects. Ray received his BA in 1999 from University of Beijing China & then went on to receive his Masters of Architecture at University of Arizona in 2001. While still in college, Ray worked as an intern for an Architectural firm in Tucson, AZ where he did hand drafting, was involved in cad projects and also computer presentation. Since moving to San Diego to enjoy the beautiful weather, Ray has worked for 3 well know Architectural firms where he eventually excelled in his field & became Job Captain and now a part of our Team. We are very excited to have Ray on our Team & Ray speaks both Chinese & English.
Jose Tamayo. Residential & Commercial Designer/Draftsman
Jose holds an Associate's degree in Computer-aided drafting and design, as well as one in architecture. He is also perusing a Bachelors degree in Urban & Regional planning from Cal Poly Pomona. Jose has been drafting since 1999 and has personally designed and managed projects that include new single family homes, one and two story additions, patios and sun rooms. Jose also has experience in retrofit design for building code violations. He is a problem solver who can design and process your building permit with care and accuracy.
Jose has years of drafting experience and has worked for top-notch architects and design firms, as well as civil and environmental engineers. He has experience in conceptual design and planning and can develop and adapt a design to your specific needs. Other design projects that Jose has worked on include high density residential, high-rise residential, mixed use, commercial and neighborhood developments. He has also worked on civil land plan design projects under supervision of civil engineers and planners. He has worked on master plans, road design and profiles, sewer design, grading and 3d surfaces.
Some of the software that Jose has worked on includes Auto CAD 14-2009, Architectural Desktop, Land Desk top 3, Auto CAD 3d map, CAD 3d modeling and presentation. Jose has construction experience that allows him to visualize and understand every aspect of your design. With experience and the ability to deliver a quality product Jose can meet your needs.
Kevin Laughton. Title 24 Energy Consultant
Kevin is the Director for all Title 24 & Energy Certifications that are performed here at the San Francisco Design Group. Kevin's extensive knowledge, expertise & work ethic has added to the San Francisco Design Groups success within the Energy consulting & Title 24 business. Since the late 1980's, Kevin has been performing Title 24 energy reports for both Residential & Commercial projects. Kevin is certified by the State of California as an Energy Plans Examiner for both Residential & Commercial. Additionally he is qualified for calculate REScheck and COMcheck Federal energy reports, which are mandated by many states nationwide. Kevin is extremely efficient at working under strict timelines for getting projects completed in a timely manner while under pressure.
Piper McKnight. Permit Processor
Piper has over 15 years experience processing development permits in California. A graduate of Humboldt State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, she has worked both for the government as a Planner and for the public as a consultant. Piper's experience "behind the counter" makes her very effective and efficient processing permits for the public. She is comfortable navigating the tricky paths of regulatory compliance (ie. the Coastal Commission, the State Department of the Architect, the Fire Marshall, FEMA, etc.) and has worked with almost every jurisdiction in the Bay Area.
COUNTIES:
Alameda
Contra Costa
Santa Clara
San Mateo
San Francisco
CITIES:
Alameda
Berkeley
Oakland
Emeryville
El Cerrito
Walnut Creek
Martinez
Vallejo
Pleasant Hill
Concord
Dublin
Pleasanton
Livermore
Hayward
San Leandro
Fremont
Milpitas
San Jose
Cupertino
Santa Clara
Mountain View
Sunnyvale
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Los Gatos
Half Moon Bay
Seaside
Santa Cruz
Capitola
Palo Alto
Redwood City
Burlingame
Daly City
San Carlos
San Mateo
San Francisco
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Department of the Architect
Coastal Commission
Jennelle Harris. Designer
Jennelle received her degree in Interior Design from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising at the San Francisco campus. Jennelle's design background consist of all phases of residential design, which includes drafting using AutoCAD, space planning, rendering, fabric, furniture, custom cabinetry, lighting, kitchen and baths, along with accessorizing any space to add a final personal touch.
Jennelle's greatest asset is her passion for design and love to help others. She loves to take all of her clients needs into consideration and transform their house into the home they have always dreamed of having. Jennelle embraces every project as a new challenge to overcome and strives for excellence and client satisfaction.
Chelsea Fischer. Senior Lighting Designer
Chelsea is an ALA-certified lighting professional and she received her degree in Interior Design from Caqada College in Redwood City California. During her course work at school Chelsea took a class in lighting design and it was immediately apparent that she wanted to make lighting her specialty. Chelsea realizes what importance light brings to design, both aesthetically and functionally. With access to over 250 different manufacturers Chelsea can tap into the largest offering of lighting manufacturers in the San Francisco area. Chelsea has successfully completed hundreds of residential and commercial projects and her expertise blends seamlessly with Designers, Contractors and Architects to bring the perfect light to your project.
So, if youre looking to have your lighting really do smoething special to your home or office, youve got to meet with Chelsea to see how she can help you.
Testimonials
I am writing this letter as a matter of recommendation for the San Francisco Design Group. SFDG worked closely with Sylvania Lighting Services on a recent design/build project for PG&E. They provided a variety of blueprints, Title 24 calculations, and building permit management for us under some heavy time constraints.
SFDG performed professionally and helped us meet the customer goals. In many cases they were given little to work with, and asked to develop complete plot plans and layouts without any existing drawings or materials to work from. They proved to be innovative and responsive. If your business has design needs we would not hesitate to recommend them.
Peter Alpert
Executive Major Account Representative
Sylvania Lighting Services
Mike & Ophelia F. San Francisco CA
Thank you San Francisco Design Group for assisting us with our renovation project. Your preparation of construction plans and your facilitation of the permit process got our project off to a good start. With your assistance, that phase of the project was much easier and completed much sooner then we expected. We found your company and the subcontractors you referred to us easy to work with, and are pleased both with the quality of work done as well as the cost. Thanks again for your help.
San Francisco Design Group,
I would like to thank you and your company for the work you did to make our family room addition become a reality. After giving you our ideas, desires and wants, your staff did an excellent job drawing up the blueprints needed for the building permit. I like the idea of your company doing all the leg work pulling all the permits necessary. It was money well spent. I’ve attached some pictures of our completed addition. All inspections were completed with no errors. Except for the foundation and texturing of the walls, all the work was done by my wife Charlene and me. We had a great time doing this project. Now we’ll sit back and enjoy it. Should I decide to build again, I’ll give you a call. Thanks again to yourself and your staff.
San Francisco Design Group, is a Northern California's area Building & Interior Design firm, specializing in both residential & commercial design, cadd construction plans, kitchen & bathroom design, office interior design, health care design, night clubs, coffee houses, university dormitory design and hospitality designs, as well as interior decorating in the greater San Francisco, East Bay & Marin County areas.Our team also offers permit assistance. We'll take your plans & walk them through the Permit process!
Our professional Design Team will assist in the preparation & submittal of all your construction documents.
The San Francisco Design Group offers the most comprehensive Design services in the Northern California area. Our Design Team serves both the Residential & Commercial clients, with extensive knowledge & experience in both areas. The diversity of our staff will allow you to accomplish your goals with ease! Please feel free to call our Design Team Toll Free (877) 581-0866 & set up a free consultation. Our professional design staff will work with you to thoroughly understand your needs and style and will develop the perfect design just for you.
As Director of operations, Marc's main responsibility has been to build San Francisco's most diverse collaborative Design Team, who will be able to serve a wide variety of Design styles & offer a wide variety of Design services. Marc's day to day responsibilities vary from meeting with the Designers, making sure projects are running smoothly to the online marketing presence & meeting with clients to discuss new projects. Marc will be the first person you meet with & he will work closely with you from the initial design phase, through plans & the permit process. Marc says that the key to SFDGs success comes from our vast experienced Design team & offering our clients everything from the initial Building design, to complete construction documents, permit assistance & even Interior Design & Decorating. Marc's passion for Design is backed by a solid foundation in the actual construction process. With over 20 years of hands on Construction experience. Marc understands that a happy client starts with a great design, which comes from listening to the client, hearing what theyre saying, even what they are not saying & transferring that onto paper. 
Diana has extensive experience in both Residential & Commercial Design & Drafting. She graduated from Maric College with an AA degree in: Residential & Commercial Design, Kitchen & Bath Design, History of Art & Furniture & Space Planning.
Diana utilizes AUTO CADD 2000-2005, AUTODESK ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP 2005-2006. Diana is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian Language.
Ray offers excellent Design & Drafting skills as well as Permit Processing for all Residential & Commercial projects. He prides himself on his vast experience & knowledge as well as his attention to detail. Ray is on track to become a licensed architect as he only has the last oral exam to pass. He has Revit experience & is LEED certified. Ray's experience has included healthcare, higher Ed and K-12, Residential & Commercial projects. Ray received his BA in 1999 from University of Beijing China & then went on to receive his Masters of Architecture at University of Arizona in 2001. While still in college, Ray worked as an intern for an Architectural firm in Tucson, AZ where he did hand drafting, was involved in cad projects and also computer presentation. Since moving to San Diego to enjoy the beautiful weather, Ray has worked for 3 well know Architectural firms where he eventually excelled in his field & became Job Captain and now a part of our Team. We are very excited to have Ray on our Team & Ray speaks both Chinese & English. 
Jose holds an Associate's degree in Computer-aided drafting and design, as well as one in architecture. He is also perusing a Bachelors degree in Urban & Regional planning from Cal Poly Pomona. Jose has been drafting since 1999 and has personally designed and managed projects that include new single family homes, one and two story additions, patios and sun rooms. Jose also has experience in retrofit design for building code violations. He is a problem solver who can design and process your building permit with care and accuracy.
Kevin is the Director for all Title 24 & Energy Certifications that are performed here at the San Francisco Design Group. Kevin's extensive knowledge, expertise & work ethic has added to the San Francisco Design Groups success within the Energy consulting & Title 24 business. Since the late 1980's, Kevin has been performing Title 24 energy reports for both Residential & Commercial projects. Kevin is certified by the State of California as an Energy Plans Examiner for both Residential & Commercial. Additionally he is qualified for calculate REScheck and COMcheck Federal energy reports, which are mandated by many states nationwide. Kevin is extremely efficient at working under strict timelines for getting projects completed in a timely manner while under pressure.
Piper has over 15 years experience processing development permits in California. A graduate of Humboldt State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, she has worked both for the government as a Planner and for the public as a consultant. Piper's experience "behind the counter" makes her very effective and efficient processing permits for the public. She is comfortable navigating the tricky paths of regulatory compliance (ie. the Coastal Commission, the State Department of the Architect, the Fire Marshall, FEMA, etc.) and has worked with almost every jurisdiction in the Bay Area.
Jennelle received her degree in Interior Design from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising at the San Francisco campus. Jennelle's design background consist of all phases of residential design, which includes drafting using AutoCAD, space planning, rendering, fabric, furniture, custom cabinetry, lighting, kitchen and baths, along with accessorizing any space to add a final personal touch.
Chelsea is an ALA-certified lighting professional and she received her degree in Interior Design from Caqada College in Redwood City California. During her course work at school Chelsea took a class in lighting design and it was immediately apparent that she wanted to make lighting her specialty. Chelsea realizes what importance light brings to design, both aesthetically and functionally. With access to over 250 different manufacturers Chelsea can tap into the largest offering of lighting manufacturers in the San Francisco area. Chelsea has successfully completed hundreds of residential and commercial projects and her expertise blends seamlessly with Designers, Contractors and Architects to bring the perfect light to your project.
So, if youre looking to have your lighting really do smoething special to your home or office, youve got to meet with Chelsea to see how she can help you.
