ODS Architecture

What ODS Architecture does

ODS Architecture, formerly Ohashi Design Studio, is a privately held Bay Area architecture and interior design firm founded in 1985 by Alan and Joy Ohashi and headquartered in Emeryville, California. The firm provides full-service design for luxury custom homes (typically 4,000-7,000+ square feet), whole-house transformations, and boutique commercial projects, integrating architecture, interior design, and furniture procurement under a single point of contact. Its practice is differentiated by Feng Shui design methodology, sustainable building expertise including California GreenPoint-rated systems with solar PV and rainwater catchment, radiant heating, and smart home automation integration.

The firm operates a direct-sales, project-based professional services model with custom quoting on a multi-year contract cadence, serving high-net-worth residential clients across the San Francisco Peninsula, Silicon Valley, East Bay, Marin County, and Contra Costa County. Revenue is generated through architecture and interior design fees spanning schematic design through construction completion. The 13-person studio is led by three principals — Philip Liang (Principal/Design Director), Sean Kakigi AIA, and Julia Arria AIA — supported by senior architects, designers, and interior designers. The firm has no disclosed outside funding, parent company, or subsidiaries, and operates independently with a curated network of vetted Bay Area general contractors, landscape architects, and specialty trades.

ODS Architecture's competitive position rests on four decades of brand equity in the Bay Area luxury market, a track record of earned-media coverage and industry awards (Best of Houzz 2015-2020, 2016 NARI National CotY, 2025 International Design Awards), and a differentiated design philosophy blending contemporary aesthetics with Feng Shui principles and sustainable building practices. The firm does not publicly disclose revenue, has no venture or private equity backing, and pursues organic growth through project referrals, shelter publication features, and digital channels including Instagram, Houzz, Pinterest, YouTube, and a Mailchimp newsletter.

Name

ODS Architecture

Legal name

ODS Architecture

Website

https://odsarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ODS Architecture is a Bay Area architecture and interior design firm founded in 1985, specializing in luxury custom homes, whole-house transformations, and boutique commercial projects for high-net-worth residential clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAA

Architectural Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYHSAPAEAI

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

Keywords

• Luxury residential architecture
• Custom home design
• Interior design services
• Whole-house transformations
• Boutique commercial design

Headquarters

HQ city

Emeryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Interior Design Services: Full-service architecture and interior design firm providing custom home design, whole-house transformations, and boutique commercial projects. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for design, permitting, and project oversight throughout the construction process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ODS Architecture + Interiors is a full-service architecture and interior design firm providing end-to-end design services for luxury custom homes, whole-house transformations, and boutique commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Services span schematic design through construction completion and incorporate Feng Shui principles, sustainable building practices (solar PV, rainwater catchment, California GreenPoint ratings), and interior design with furniture procurement under a single point of contact.

Product overview

ODS Architecture + Interiors (formerly Ohashi Design Studio) is a single unified service offering in architecture and interior design. Founded in 1985, the firm provides end-to-end residential and commercial design services under one roof — architecture, interior design, and furniture procurement — serving luxury custom homes, whole-house transformations, and boutique commercial projects across the Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Custom Home Design Ground-up architectural design of bespoke luxury residences for Bay Area high-net-worth families, integrating Feng Shui principles, sustainable building systems, and indoor-outdoor living into residences ranging from approximately 4,000 to 7,000+ square feet, delivered from schematic design through construction completion.
• Whole-House Transformations Comprehensive remodel and addition design services that revitalize existing residences for Bay Area homeowners, including mid-century reimaginations and surgical remodels, with full architecture and interior design delivery under one roof.
• Boutique Commercial Architecture and Interiors Architecture and interior design for boutique-scale commercial projects such as restaurants (e.g., Kirala Japanese Restaurant), museums (e.g., SF Museum of Craft + Design), and small office/buildings (e.g., Presidio Building 640), tailored to support brand identity and customer experience.
• Interior Design Services In-house interior design and furniture procurement for both residential and commercial clients, integrated with the firm's architecture services to provide a single point of contact from concept through furnishings.

Quantifiable outcome

• California GreenPoint rated homes with solar arrays and rainwater catchment systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Jeff King and CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Landscape design collaboration partner for CotY 2016 National Winner project at Marina Blvd.
• Marrone & MarroneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Los Altos Hills ground-up luxury residence project.
• Exact BuildersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Atherton estate project.
• Shades of GreenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape design partner for Atherton estate project.
• John Sutton Photography / Philip LiangminorOthersPhotography services for Atherton project.
• Michael J. Arruda ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Diablo Country Club and Diablo Hills projects.
• Viksel StudiominorOthersVisualization and rendering services for Diablo Country Club project.
• Bay Area Custom HomesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Hillsborough 5,200-square-foot home project.
• Huettl DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape design partner for Hillsborough project and multiple other ODS projects including Diablo Hills and Lafayette Woodlands.
• Anderson's Quality WoodworkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMillwork contractor for Hillsborough project.
• Paul Dyer PhotographyminorOthersPhotography services for Hillsborough project.
• Reed GarberminorOthersVideography services for Hillsborough project.
• JCD Builders Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Silicon Valley 6,000-square-foot project in Milpitas.
• Morf Chang Landscape ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture partner for Silicon Valley project, in collaboration with ODS Architecture.
• Cutting Edge Custom CabinetsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMill work contractor for Silicon Valley project.
• Eden Roc BuildersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Kentfield remodel project.
• Pedersen AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape design partner for Kentfield project.
• Post & Lintel, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for San Mateo Hills full house remodel and addition project.
• The Village CollectionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMillwork contractor for San Mateo Hills project.
• Jean Bai PhotominorOthersPhotography services for San Mateo Hills project.
• Blueline Custom BuildersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Lafayette Woodlands mid-century remodel project.
• Dreamside DesignminorOthersPhotography services for Lafayette Woodlands project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CCS Architecture: San Francisco architecture firm with a strong residential practice alongside commercial and mixed-use work. Comparable to ODS in Bay Area custom home design, though broader in project typology and larger in scale.
• WA Design: Bay Area architecture and interiors firm specializing in high-end custom homes and remodels. Comparable to ODS in residential luxury focus, integrated interiors offering, and regional footprint.
• Studio Schicketanz: Carmel and Bay Area luxury residential architecture firm known for modern custom homes with sustainability focus. Closely comparable to ODS in California luxury residential niche, sustainable design methodology, and boutique studio model.
• Feldman Architecture: San Francisco boutique architecture firm specializing in contemporary custom homes and residential renovations across the Bay Area. Comparable to ODS in client profile (HNW Bay Area homeowners), project scale, and design-led positioning.
• Mark English Architects: Bay Area boutique architecture studio focused on custom residential projects with a contemporary, detail-driven approach. Comparable to ODS in scale, project typology, and HNW Bay Area clientele.
• Swatt | Miers Architects: Bay Area contemporary architecture firm known for modern custom residences with strong indoor-outdoor integration. Directly comparable to ODS on design language, Bay Area geography, and luxury single-family home focus.
• Backen Gillam Architecture + Interiors: Northern California architecture and interior design studio specializing in luxury custom homes with a regional, lifestyle-driven aesthetic. Comparable to ODS in integrated architecture + interiors delivery and high-end residential clientele.
• Aidlin Darling Design: San Francisco-based architecture and design studio focused on custom residential and select commercial projects in the Bay Area and beyond. Directly comparable in scale, bespoke luxury residential focus, and integrated design approach to ODS Architecture.

Regional players

• Marmol Radziner: Los Angeles-based architecture and interiors firm specializing in modernist luxury custom homes with indoor-outdoor living. Comparable to ODS in residential luxury segment, integrated architecture + interiors, and California footprint, though larger and LA-focused.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture and design firm renowned for luxury custom residential projects with craft-driven, sustainable design. Comparable to ODS in residential luxury niche and sustainability ethos, though serving a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ODSArchitecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odsarchitecture
• Instagraminstagram.com/ods.architecture
• Pinterestpinterest.com/odsarchitecture
• Xx.com/ohashi_design
• Facebookfacebook.com/odsarchitecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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