Established since the year 2011, based in London, UK

Small yet passionate group of designers

About Us

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Our Mission

We are a London-based, architect-led consultancy that specialises in three-dimensional design in the cultural sector.

Our Vision

We design exhibitions, museum interiors, gallery installations and small-scale specialist built works.

Successful and Disciplined

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Projects Completed
Awards
What makes us special ?

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2011

Stephen Laurance Award

2012

Striling Prize

2013

RIBA Design Award

2014

Awwwards best website award

2015

RIBA House of the Year

2012

RIBA Best Sustainable Design Award

Meet Our Team

A small team of highly talented designers and architects looking to build modern, eco-friendly and sustainable homes

Swami
Swami

CEO

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Pavi
Pavi

3D Designer

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Ram
Ram

Interior Designer

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Saranya
Saranya

Sales

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Our Clients

We have worked with some of the top construction companies and architect firms and businesses across the globe.

 

The Studio

Residential architecture,
handled from start to finish.

SA Designs is a Los Angeles residential architecture firm. We design new homes, additions, multifamily projects, and remodels across Greater Los Angeles — from Pacific Palisades and Malibu to the Hollywood Hills, Silver Lake, Glendale, Burbank, and the San Fernando Valley.

What each project shares is a strong relationship to its site, the landscape around it, and the specific way the people inside want to live. Design and permitting are handled together, by the same person, from the first sketch through approved permit.

See our full services

 

Design Philosophy

How we think
about a home.

Every project begins with two questions: what does this site want, and how does this family live? Those answers shape the work far more than any aesthetic preference. Where the light comes from. Where the house opens up and where it closes for privacy. How the backyard connects to the kitchen, or how a hillside lot becomes an asset rather than a constraint.

There is always attention to proportion, to materiality, to the way a space reads visually before anyone walks into it. But the starting point is always practical: who lives here, and what does this place allow?

The studio’s work tends toward warm, grounded design. Natural materials used honestly. Outdoor spaces treated as rooms, not afterthoughts. Clean geometry without the coldness that sometimes comes with it. The goal is a home that feels right the day you move in and still feels right twenty years later.

 

The Principal

Narek Andreasian

Founder & Design Principal

Narek grew up around art. He spent nine years at the Atanian Art Center, developing an eye for proportion and composition that shapes the way he approaches architecture to this day. He went on to study at Woodbury University, graduating with honors in Architecture.

He founded SA Designs to build a practice focused on residential work done well. Over the past decade, he has led projects across LA County: hillside estates in Bel Air, new construction in the Valley, additions throughout the Westside, and multifamily buildings across Southern California. Every project runs through him directly.

His knowledge of local jurisdictions is practical, earned over years of submittals and approvals across the City of Los Angeles, LA County, City of Glendale, City of Burbank, City of Pasadena, and City of Santa Monica.

B.Arch · Woodbury University  ·  Atanian Art Center  ·  City of Los Angeles  ·  LA County  ·  City of Glendale  ·  City of Burbank  ·  City of Pasadena  ·  City of Santa Monica

 

Why SA Designs

Four reasons clients
choose us.

15+

 

10+

Years of residential practice
across Greater Los Angeles

Years of residential practice
across Greater Los Angeles

01
Senior-Level Attention on Every Project
Every project receives direct, experienced oversight from day one. Clients are never passed to someone unfamiliar with their project, regardless of its size.
02
Design and Permitting Under One Roof
We see every project through to permit approval, managing plan check corrections and city coordination on your behalf. You never navigate that process alone.
03
Your Vision, Brought to Life
We engage with every client at each stage, ensuring your goals are understood and reflected in the design. We work with you one on one to find the best path forward.
04
Our Clients’ Trust
Our reputation is built on projects that get built and clients who return. See the reviews on our homepage for what clients say after the permit clears.

 

Testimonials

What clients say after the project is done

Narek went above and beyond throughout the process of designing our dream home- He also visited our home multiple times to go over design
and practicality of the new floor plan. Never once did we get any push back or complaints from him- He was very honest, open and on top of the
process with the city- Narek was able to get our current 1804 sq ft home plus 1 ,200 SqFt addition fully approved with the city of Burbank in only
8 months!

Arin B.

Thank You Narek!

We worked with Narek at SA Designs for our home renovation/extension. This required permits with city of Glendale which we know how
difficult that is. We also had to work with a structural engineer. We were overwhelmed and Narek was there for us and patiently answered to all
of our questions. He communicated with the city and with the structural engineer. We had a smooth and easy process going through permits
with city of Glendale. He was very professional and I could tell everyone at the city respected him which is very important to have a good
relationship with the city/permit department. Our home is completed and we are so happy with the final result. There isnt a week that goes by
that a neighbor stops by and compliments our home. Thank you Narek!!!

Alina Z.

Time/Value/Reasonable prices

I had the pleasure of meeting Stepan from SA Designs a year ago while considering ADU designs- Despite working with another designer at
the time, Stepan willingly shared his extensive knowledge and expertise. When my previous designer became unresponsive, I approached
Stepan again, and he agreed to design my ADU- Stepan’s quick response, high-quality outcomes, and excellent availability for questions left
a lasting impression- I have full confidence in choosing Stepan at SA Designs for future housing design needs due to his reliable service and
reasonable prices.

Suren H.

My name is Arthur N. And I hired SA Design team which was possibly the best decision I have ever made. The team handled the project A-Z
which left me at ease_ Narek is so professional and made sure the whole project was done so fast and simple_ SA Designs took all the stress
off my shoulders especially during Covid- 19 when everything got much more difficult to accomplish. My ADU is beautiful and I couldn’t thank
SA Designs enough. After reviewing few companies so glad I hired this team to get my work done in Glendale. ( if you live in Glendale, you
know the issues you can meet trying to handle the city).

Arthur N.

Time and Value

I would like to share my satisfaction and appreciation of working with SA Design in couple words: Time and Value. Both Value and Time has
been delivered by SA Design in a way that I realized how incorrect were all other bids I got for my project. Mr- Narek’s fairness and timeliness
is admirable and he produces best results for the service he provides-

Alfred M.

Thank You

I worked with SA Designs on two projects, and this Just a small note to say “Thank you” for all of the time, energy, and enthusiasm you put
developing my proposal. I really appreciate your commitment to your clients, and your ability to make the abstract simple and understandable.
You are one of the few professionals I’ve encountered who are truly interested in the best outcome for your clients

Mihaela

I would recommend him to anyone

Working with SA Designs was a real pleasure- Stepan works fast and diligently, and he returns calls and emails promptly He explained his
process in a way that’s understandable- Most of all his designs were very well drawn- I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an
architect or design specialist His price was also extremely fair- We are so excited for the new addition to our home that Stepan designed

Claire D

Thanks for all your help!

My architect bailed on me last minute because he was “too busyt I found SA Designs by a contractor who recommended them to me. Spoke
with Stepan and he was very professional and knowledgeable. We set up an appointment right away. They showed up on time and did a
great iob with the design. He went out of his way and helped with every step and always took my calls. No matter the size of your project, if
you are looking for a great, professional, and affordable architect, these are the guys you want to work with. Thanks for all your help, Stepan!

Angela O

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