NDG - Nyhus Design Group

What NDG - Nyhus Design Group does

Nyhus Design Group (NDG) is a privately held boutique architecture firm headquartered in Burlingame, California, providing complete-service architectural design for high-end residential and hospitality clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm is principal-led by founder Eric Nyhus, who personally serves as architect on every project and brings over 30 years of international hospitality and residential design experience, LEED accreditation, and prior service as chairman of Hillsborough's Architecture and Design Review Board. Service offerings span the full lifecycle from initial concept and design development through bidding, permitting navigation, construction administration, and finished product, with a portfolio that includes Modern, Farmhouse, Tudor, Colonial, Spanish Revival, Tuscan, Cape Cod, French Eclectic, and other architectural styles applied to new construction, major remodels, additions, and accessory dwelling units.

The firm generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with scope, complexity, and client requirements determining pricing. No public fee schedule or tiers are disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct client engagement augmented by a referral network of named interior designers (Rossi Knapp, Tineke Triggs, Diane Hendrix, Heather Hilliard Design, Alice Lane) and custom home builders (AV Builders, Ron Perez Construction, Allwood Construction) who recommend NDG to their clients. Marketing is centered on a website portfolio and client testimonials. Geographic reach is primarily Northern California, with episodic projects in additional U.S. markets such as Potomac, MD, and Hawaii.

Name

NDG - Nyhus Design Group

Legal name

Nyhus Design Group

Website

https://nyhusdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nyhus Design Group is a privately held boutique architecture firm in Burlingame, California, led by founder Eric Nyhus, providing complete-service residential and hospitality architectural design across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Backyard Homes (IMAFABAK)

Keywords

• Residential architecture design
• Custom home design
• Hospitality architecture
• Home renovation services
• LEED accredited design

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlingame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional architecture services including residential remodels, new construction, and hospitality projects. Services span from initial concept, design development, bidding processes, consultation through construction administration and finished product. Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nyhus Design Group provides complete-service architectural design and planning for high-end residential and hospitality projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Services span the full project lifecycle from initial concept, design development, and bidding processes through permitting, construction administration, and finished product. Offerings include custom home design, major remodels, additions, ADUs, and hospitality venue design across diverse architectural styles, with LEED-accredited environmentally conscious design available.

Product overview

Nyhus Design Group (NDG) is a complete-service architecture and planning firm based in Burlingame, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm operates as a single unified design practice offering custom residential architecture, hospitality design, and comprehensive renovation/remodel services. The core offering centers on Eric Nyhus's nearly 30 years of high-end residential and hospitality design experience, with LEED accreditation available for environmentally conscious projects. NDG's portfolio spans diverse architectural styles including Modern, Farmhouse, Tudor, Colonial Revival, Spanish Revival, Tuscan, Cape Cod, French Eclectic, and Scandinavian design, with project types ranging from new construction to major renovations and accessory dwelling units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully transformed traditional architecture styles (French Normandy to Tuscan, Ranch to Craftsman) while maintaining neighborhood character and design review compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Andrew Vanni (AV Builders)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOngoing collaboration with Andrew Vanni and AV Builders as the primary custom home builder on multiple projects. AV Builders brings NDG's architectural designs to life with careful and detailed construction. Projects include Modern Farmhouse 2, Modern Ranch Conversion, and other residential projects.
• Ron Perez ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Ron Perez Construction on residential projects including Modern Farmhouse 1 and Tudor 1, executing NDG's unique architectural visions.
• Rossi Knapp (Knapp Interior Design)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on multiple projects in Hillsborough, CA. Working relationship where clients hire both firms together, with Eric providing architectural services and Knapp providing interior design.
• Tineke Triggs (Artistic Designs for Living)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partnership on Tudor 1 project in San Mateo Park, CA, combining NDG's architectural design with Tineke Triggs' interior design expertise.
• Diane HendrixsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on New England Clapboard project, providing interior design services that complement NDG's architectural work.
• Heather Hilliard DesignsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design collaboration on Modern Farmhouse 2 project in Northern California near San Francisco.
• Alice LanesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partnership on Colonial Revival Revived project in collaboration with the homeowner.
• Allwood ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partnership on Colonial Revival Revived and Cape Cod projects, executing the architectural designs with quality craftsmanship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a major San Francisco presence across commercial, hospitality, and residential mixed-use. Comparable as an incumbent competitor for larger hospitality and mixed-use commissions in the Bay Area, though not focused on the high-end residential niche NDG serves.

Direct peers

• Feldman Architecture: San Francisco architecture firm with a strong portfolio in custom residential, remodels, and ADU-style additions. Directly comparable in service mix (residential architecture, remodels, additions) and Bay Area geography.
• Studio Becker: San Francisco interior design and architecture firm serving luxury residential clients. Comparable in client base (affluent Bay Area homeowners) and in offering integrated architecture and interior design services, making it a direct competitor for high-end remodel and new-build engagements.
• Ken Fulk Inc. San Francisco-based design and architecture studio covering high-end residential, hospitality, and interiors for celebrity and luxury clients. Comparable for the overlap with NDG in hospitality/residential work and Bay Area luxury clientele, though at a larger and more brand-led scale.
• Studio Schicketanz: Monterey/Carmel-area architecture firm focused on custom luxury residential design that integrates indoor-outdoor California modernism. Comparable in boutique scale, high-end residential specialization, and California coastal client base.
• Aidlin Darling Design: San Francisco-based architecture studio specializing in high-end residential and select hospitality projects with a tightly held, principal-led delivery model. Highly comparable to NDG in market (Bay Area), client type (affluent private owners), and craft-driven boutique positioning.
• Backen Gillam Kroeger: Napa and Bay Area architecture studio designing luxury private residences and hospitality properties (resorts, wineries). Directly comparable in luxury residential + hospitality mix, California geography, and a similar style-driven boutique positioning.

Regional players

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture firm known for high-end custom residential and hospitality projects with a distinctive craft-driven aesthetic. Comparable in custom luxury residential and hospitality focus, but geographically concentrated in the Pacific Northwest rather than competing directly in the Bay Area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ndg-nyhus-design-group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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