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San Francisco Architecture

& Entitlements Consulting

San Francisco's and the Bay Area’s planning, permitting environment is among the most complex in the country. We help you navigate it.

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25 Years of Proven Results

Architects SF has transformed complex challenges into completed projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. With over 25 years+ of expertise, we ensure every project is not only designed for excellence but is also approved, built, and optimized to deliver maximum value.

The image shows a modern three-story white house with black window frames and a brown garage door, adjacent to neighboring houses, with trees and a colorful evening sky in the background.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights, bar stools, and an open living area with a sofa.
View from inside a house looking out to a small backyard with a wooden fence and palm tree, open glass door, tiled patio, and wooden stairs leading outside.
Modern house with white and wooden exterior, a well-maintained lawn, and two people walking in front.
Living room with gray sofa, white armchair, wooden coffee table with vases and magazines, white walls, black and white wall art, large potted plant, standing lamp, and dining area in the background with round table and gray chairs.
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Founded in 2001 by Francisco J. Matos,  — licensed California architect and MBA. We specialize in residential, multifamily, adaptive reuse, entitlements consulting and more across San Francisco and the Bay Area.

25+ Years Experience | Licensed Architect C34078 | MBA, University of San Francisco 

Modern two-story house with white walls, large rectangular windows, and wooden panel accents. A narrow water feature with smooth rocks runs through the front yard, alongside a concrete pathway and well-maintained green grass.

  • Custom home design, additions, and renovations for San Francisco homeowners. We navigate RH-1 and RH-2 zoning, historic compatibility requirements, and neighborhood design guidelines with precision.

  • From duplex conversions to mid-size apartment buildings, Architects SF designs and permits multifamily projects across San Francisco's most complex zoning districts.

  • We specialize in transforming underutilized commercial and institutional buildings into productive residential or mixed-use properties — one of San Francisco's highest-value development strategies.

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Ready to move your project forward?

Every great project, home or building begins with a conversation. Whether you have a fully realized vision for a new development or a quiet idea for a custom home, we are interested in listening to your needs.

We offer an initial complementary consultation to assess feasibility, entitlements exposure, and project approach — typically 30–45 minutes by phone or video.