“I work with several architects and Mahya together with her team are not only talented but extremely responsive! They are the architects on my personal home and we received approval from planning after 1 round!! I highly recommend her!”
- Sergio R.
“I cannot recommend Mahya more. She’s incredibly warm, patient and thorough. She knew when to push us creatively on the project and when to accommodate our requests. Her suggestions and input were always helpful and on point. We were able to completely put our trust in her on vendor selection and could not be happier with her recommendations. Likewise, our vendors have wonderful things to say about Mahya. She knows her stuff, and I think an excellent choice for someone who appreciates architectural artistry, design and creativity. I think she’s a perfect combo of knowledge, style and soft people skills need to execute on large projects. Could not recommend more and would only go to Mahya for any future project.”
- Jenypher H.
“We had the pleasure of working with Mahya and her talented team to design commercial gardens, and they did an amazing job, it was what we had in mind and more. Great service and communication, highly recommended.”
- Rumi Productions
“As a real estate developer I have worked with many Architects and Designers. I can confidently say Mayha and her team are the ones you want by your side to get the job done. Her and her team are professional, dedicated, knowledgeable and reliable. What sets them apart is their attachment and investment into your projects success, as if it was their own. They offered great suggestions on how to improve our design and gave options on how to expedite our project to get to the finish line smoothly. We were extremely impressed with her work on my Commercial building as she helped get our plans approved quickly. Also, her designs were very well thought out when she provided a ground up construction project for a family member. I highly recommend using Mayha and her team and I’m looking forward to the next project with them.”
- Hamid Z.
“After a ton of deliberation to either purchase an already built property or buy and build on a vacant lot, we chose the later. That’s when we met Mahya and her team and couldn’t be happier. She and her team are incredibly talented and very patient. What makes her stand apart is her artistic eye and attention to detail. We are super close to getting our permits and can’t wait to work with her during the construction phase as well. If you have a big project like ours, Mahya is the architect you’d want to go with.“
- Bhanu P.
“Working with Mahya and her team, our only regret was not starting with them from the beginning and to have saved time and money. With approved designs in hand, and foundation done, we knew we needed help with our family resident. Mahya and her team provided us with the attention to details we needed. Every step of the process, they were there with us day and night, weekday and weekend, guide us to make the best decisions on our own that matched our budget and lifestyle. At the end, we were promoted from clients to friends! We cannot recommend this awesome team enough.”
- Milad S.
“We bought a 100-year-old house in SF that desperately needed an update. When we contacted Mahya Salehi Studio for an architectural consultation, we felt an immediate sense of comfort. From then onward, the experience has been nothing short of exceptional.
Mahya and her team took the time to understand how we live and what we wanted from the space. They devised a design that captured our style and improved our home’s functionality in ways we hadn’t imagined —
maximizing natural light and thoughtfully using every inch of space in a city where every square foot matters. We have been most impressed with their creativity and attention to detail.
Now that we’ve gotten the permit approval and have begun construction, we eagerly look forward to continuing our journey with Mahya Salehi Studio on our interior design!”
- Paul S.
“Choosing to hire Mahya Salehi was an easy decision. Mahya is creative, professional, and a great architect. Above all, she really cares about her clients and her projects. Throughout the entire process I felt as though Mahya and her team had our best interest in mind with every step. Even though our project was smaller in scope, we never felt rushed or less of a priority. Overall it was a great experience working with Mahya and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an architect.”
- Boyanna K.
“World class architecture firm. Mahya and her team really believe in design. They know how to match their expertise appropriately to each of their clients’ individual uniqueness and ensure through their process that the vision becomes a physical and emotional existence.”
- Nick F.
“Thoughtful consultation, dedicated team, an education in architectural design and bountiful attention to detail. 10/10 would recommend without reservation”
- Jacob C.
“Mahya and her team were the utmost professionals to work with. Mahya is extremely experienced with the type of architectural drawings we needed, as well as with the city’s permitting process. Her excellent communication and timeliness was truly appreciated. I highly recommend Mahya and her services.”
- Renee B.
“Mahya and her team listen to your wants and needs to design and create your dream home. Modern and natural with attention to how you will live in the home.”
- Helene D.
“We worked with Mahya and her team for our large home remodel. The scope of our remodel included complex structural elements and reconfiguring our floor plan. They did a wonderful job to create a design that honored the existing 1960s architecture with thoughtful details and fresh, unique finishes. During the process, we had to shift and descope from our original plans for a number of reasons, and Mahya and her team worked quickly to pivot the design and still achieve our priorities with minor impact to our timeline. She also was key in helping remedy an unforseen issue when the building department dropped the ball on processing our construction plans for permit. She personally attended to the issue and was able to connect with the right personnel to push things through, and also ensured that any revision approvals thereafter would be turned around quickly as well. Her team is very responsive and easy to work with, and we were always met with warm hospitality everytime we came to their office for design meetings. It was a pleasure to partner with Mahya and team on our project.”
- Maya C.
“Mahya and her associates are incredible – we’re first time home owners and they walked us through the process from start to finish, patiently answering all our questions. Their style is super adaptable to your preferences and needs and they really care about designing a space that works for their clients. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”
- Rosie R.
“I had the pleasure of working with Mahya to design my dream home from the ground up, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Mahya’s creativity, attention to detail, and deep understanding of architectural principles truly shone throughout the entire process. She listened carefully to my ideas and vision, and then transformed them into a breathtaking reality. Mahya’s ability to blend aesthetics with functionality is exceptional. Every corner of my house is a testament to her talent – from the elegant layout to the innovative use of space. Her designs are not only visually stunning but also highly practical. Throughout the project, Mahya was a true professional. She communicated effectively, kept me informed at every stage, and ensured that everything was executed to perfection. Her dedication and commitment to delivering a top-notch design experience are truly commendable. I can confidently say that Mahya has not just built me a house; she has created a unique masterpiece that I’m proud to call my home. I wholeheartedly recommend Mahya to anyone seeking an architect.”
- Sannah A.
“We are first time business owners and Mahya was our 3rd architect. She came highly recommended from a friend that has worked with Mahya to design his custom home in the past. (Beautiful home by the way) It was a wonderful experience working with Mahya Salehi Studio. So helpful and definitely walked us through some processes we didn’t know about. Mahya and her team work together seamlessly with us and the customer service is top notch. Definitely a great experience and will only be using their services in the future.”
- Josh H.
“Working with Mahya and her team has been a great pleasure. Our space was not the most design-friendly space, but Mahya, Fabian, and the rest of the team figured out to make it not only work, but thrive. Our task for the team was not easy, create a space for our coffee shop that represents our mission of mental health awareness and is also mentally calming in some ways, and stimulating in others, all while utilizing the limited space available. They did exactly that, and more. Mahya, Fabian, and everyone else on the team went above and beyond. When numerous obstacles arose with the city, Mahya was there to make sure we could find away over them. When we were at a loss for ideas on how to make something work, Fabian was always there to figure out the right touch that brought all of the design together. We couldn’t be happier with their work.”
- Mind Coffee
We worked with Mahya and her team to generate plans for a large home remodel, that involved both structural and cosmetic alterations. Before going with Mahya, we interviewed several other architects. Some of them had very clear points of view, but didn’t seem to understand that it didn’t matter what *their* vision for the space was; we were the ones who had to live there. Others seemed to see their job as just doing what we wanted, without providing any input on how our ideas could be improved. Mahya was the rare architect who struck the right balance – she took the time to understand what we wanted, then applied her expertise to make it the best possible version of our vision. The project sailed smoothly through SF permitting and is now in our contractor’s hands, and I am so excited to see these plans–which are a lot better than what we thought we wanted when we started the process–come to life! In addition, Mahya’s team checks all the boxes you’d want in terms of a working relationship – they’re responsive, efficient, and thoughtful. (To give you an idea of _how_ responsive, Mahya literally held a design meeting for us *during her own surprise birthday party*. We told her we would happily reschedule, but she knew how important it was to keep on schedule and insisted we go ahead.) We probably got a round or two more of revisions than the contract originally contemplated, but no one made a fuss about it or upcharged us or anything. They also took the time to explain to us how the process works, what things we need to decide when, etc., which was critical to feeling like we were in command of what was happening with our (we hope) forever home.
In sum, I am very glad that we had the chance to work with Mahya on this project, and have no reservation recommending her to anyone looking for an architect.
- Ankur M.
“Beautiful designs and great visionary! I’ve partnered up with Mahya and her team on several projects and it’s always been a seamless, stress-free process. As a cabinet supplier and certified kitchen and bath designer, there’s great value in having clear and concise drawings and that’s exactly what Mahya and her team provide. I look forward to partnering up with her and her team on many more projects!”
- Aimee I.
“Mahya has good experience and gives personalized attention to each project, she goes through the codes in detail while working on the project and can be resourceful in negotiations with the city officials.
Mahya has been flexible to work with and has been a huge asset to our projects.
I would gladly recommend her to anyone I know and she deserves nothing less than 5 stars.”
- Santosh A.
“I love working with Mahya! She is a creative genius with an eye for detail,
practicality, and beauty. She has been a guiding force, moving our remodel forward every step of the way from design to completion.“
- Diana P.
