Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in San Francisco
Sun Architecture has been serving residential, commercial, and retail clients for over twenty years with a commitment to maintaining a reputation of unsurpassed quality and integrity. Our approach centers on listening to clients and translating their visions into innovative spaces shaped by light, materials, and physical settings. We involve clients in all project phases, from program development to construction, ensuring functional efficiency within budget constraints. With expertise in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP), we combine sustainability with design excellence. Our team draws on decades of experience across healthcare, education, commercial, and residential projects in the U.S. and Asia.Client satisfaction remains our highest priority, achieved through responsive communication and tailored solutions. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, offering pre-design, schematic design, construction documentation, and administration services. Our portfolio includes new residences, renovations, tenant improvements, and civic projects. Recognized for hands-on attention to detail and zoning expertise, we balance client aesthetics, lifestyle, and budget requirements. Our office at 5111 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco serves as a hub for collaborative design meetings and project coordination.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Architecture
Retail Spaces
Tenant Improvements
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of architectural expertise across diverse project types.
- Our client-focused process ensures full involvement in every project phase.
- LEED-certified professionals deliver sustainable, energy-efficient designs.
- Deep local knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area zoning and permitting.
- Proven track record of transforming complex visions into functional spaces.
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
What people say
Excellent work
Outstanding value
Professional
Knowledgeable
Calm professional
Services
Residential Design
We create custom residential spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and zoning compliance. Our process involves detailed client consultations to understand lifestyle needs and budget constraints. Projects include new constructions, additions, and renovations across the Bay Area.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial design services focus on optimizing workflow and customer experience while meeting regulatory standards. We handle tenant improvements, office buildings, and retail spaces with LEED-certified sustainable solutions. Clients benefit from our permitting expertise and construction oversight.
Tenant Improvements
We specialize in transforming existing commercial spaces to meet evolving business needs. Services include layout optimization, code compliance upgrades, and material selection. Our team coordinates with contractors to ensure minimal disruption during renovations for offices, bakeries, and medical facilities.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction administration services to ensure projects adhere to design specifications and budgets. Our team conducts site visits, reviews contractor work, and addresses issues during construction phases for residential and commercial builds.
Pre-Design Consultation
We assist clients in defining project goals, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing as-built drawings. This phase establishes budget parameters and regulatory requirements, ensuring a solid foundation for schematic design and permitting processes.
People
George Sun
Architect, LEED AP
George Sun founded Sun Architecture in 1998 after working on international projects. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly SLO and specializes in residential and commercial design with LEED-certified sustainability practices.
Questions
What architectural services does Sun Architecture offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and retail design services including new constructions, renovations, tenant improvements, and construction management. Our LEED-certified team handles projects from concept to completion.
How does Sun Architecture involve clients in the design process?
We conduct collaborative design meetings throughout all project phases, from initial concept to construction. Client input shapes every decision, ensuring the final design meets functional needs and aesthetic preferences.
Are your architects LEED-certified?
Yes, our lead architect George Sun is a LEED Accredited Professional, integrating sustainable design principles and energy-efficient solutions into every project we undertake.
What areas do you serve?
While based in San Francisco, we serve the entire Bay Area including Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, and Sacramento, with past projects extending to Monterey and Los Angeles.
How do you handle zoning and permitting challenges?
Our team has extensive experience navigating local zoning regulations and permitting processes. We proactively address code requirements during design phases to ensure smooth approvals and construction.
Can you assist with both design and construction phases?
Yes, we offer full-service architecture including pre-design consultation, schematic design, construction documentation, and on-site administration to ensure project success.
Reviews (4)
Tiffany L.
Jul 20, 2018
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We hired George Sun for our entire 3rd floor remodel and he was remarkable. We had a design in mind, but he went above and beyond to provide us with an even better layout. He completed his drawings on time and walked it through the permit process in the city with ease. We hit a hiccup with the building department giving conflicting information and he was able to get to the bottom of it. We were simply amazed with his efficiency. He is very practical, sticks to his timeline, and knows how to handle the city permit process very well. His fee was reasonable and he didn't nickel and dime us
Bernard Z.
May 15, 2017
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George designed and helped us build a new studio in a very rough garage space, not only was the design perfect, but he also helped us select with all the permits and finding a contractor who actually performed the work on budget. We highly recommend George he is professional and honest!
Lisa S.
Oct 19, 2016
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George is extremely responsive, answered all my questions and really took the time to help me understand what needed to be done for our upper unit flat in the city. He goes above and beyond, I would highly recommend George at Sun Architecture.
Linda S.
Oct 17, 2014
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We were very fortunate to meet George socially many years ago and then engage his services in 2003 to design a residential elevator and accessible bathroom for my nonagenarian mother. George proved himself to be a consummate professional in every way. It is a demanding and complicated job to grasp and satisfy the needs and wants of a multigenerational family such as ours. George was unfailingly patient, understanding and respectful. His listening skills are matchless. He allowed us to participate in the process as fully as we wished, and we never felt he was imposing his aesthetics or his will
