- Tom Meaney Architect, AIAVerified LicenseOffers Custom WorkMonterey & Santa Barbara Architect Best of Houzz Design Award Winner
My husband and I purchased a poorly designed “rustic” ranch house. With Tom’s vision, we flipped the entire fl...
– HU-189390820Read More1 project in the Brandeis areaSponsored - Sato Architects, Inc.Verified License4 Hires on Houzz10 years in business
We took a single story house, stripped it down to "one wall" and the foundation, added a second story, and gut...
– JoeRead More3641 Rosewood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066 - Sol Haus DesignEco-friendlyVentura County's Eco-Conscious Design Firm & Tiny House Expert
Vina is an amazing person dedicated to creating sustainable living spaces for her clients. She not only works...
– Juana GuevaraRead More15 projects in the Brandeis areaSponsored - AAHA Studio3 Hires on HouzzBest of Houzz winner
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– lauraivieRead MoreLos Angeles, CA 90035 - arketype architects incVerified License1 Verified HireEco-friendlySouthern California Architecture, Designer-Led | Design Build
David and his team helped my sister rebuild her house which was lost due to the Thomas Fire in Ventura. The ho...
– Cecile GuerraRead More4 projects in the Brandeis areaSponsored - EZ Plans Architects
EZ Plans Architects provides architecture services for home remodels, additions, ADU's and new construction. We ar...
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We had a large landscape project lasting approximately 9 months. Now that it is over, I miss CJ! He was alwa...
– Janice Fetto-PaceRead More22 projects in the Brandeis areaSponsored - Sol Haus DesignEco-friendly
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I love their design ideas, their drawings are incredibly detailed and they are a delight to work with.
– brian3078Read More5 projects in the Brandeis areaSponsored - Vertebrae Art and ArchitectureVerified LicenseAvailable NowWoman owned
Vertebrae is a well-run, responsive firm - and Lisa was excellent in helping us stretch our vision for what ou...
– Stephanie LadeiraRead More725 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 - RMC Design & Planning, Inc.High-endComplete High-End Architectural Design Services in Nevada & California
We originally hired an architect for a ground up new construction project in Southern CA. After a multitude of...
– Mark SRead More5 projects in the Brandeis areaSponsored - Josiah Maddock ArchitectsVerified LicenseAvailable NowOffers Custom Work
We worked with Josiah on a full remodel of a run down house into a completely new family home. This was the fi...
– Judy JRead More3323 S La Cienega Blvd #358, Los Angeles, CA 90016 - COASTAL ARCHITECTSVerified License17 years in businessDesigning Beautiful, Sustainable Homes | Ventura/Oxnard/Camarillo/Ojai
Coastal Architects is a full-service architectural, planning, and design firm specializing in client relationships...
See my projects1 project in the Brandeis areaSponsored - Vessel StudioVerified LicenseAvailable NowAward winning
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– KMRead MoreLos Angeles, CA 90066 - TOLO ArchitectureVerified License1 Hire on HouzzHigh-end
It was a pleasure working with TOLO Architecture!! They are creative, cost conscious, and responsive.
– Francine CooperRead More1024 Wilde Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 - arketype architects incVerified License1 Verified HireEco-friendly
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– Cecile GuerraRead More275 SAN CLEMENTE STREET, Ventura, CA 93001 - F-ARE Giovanni D Fruttaldo Architects, P. C.Verified LicenseAvailable NowReferences available
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– AmyRead More453 S Spring St., Suite 716, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - Form Found DesignVerified LicenseAvailable NowHigh-end
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– HU-525679465Read MorePlaya Del Rey, CA 90293 - asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceVerified License1 Verified HireBest of Houzz winner
We completed an interiors project and hired asap, which was the best decision. They are very easy to work with...
– Sophie VinesRead More1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 - Sheriff Architecture StudioVerified License3 Verified HiresEco-friendly
We are grateful to Garth for holding our hands through the process and just being a great gentleman to deal wi...
– shashimotoRead MoreLos Angeles, CA 90045 - Inchoate
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Tom Meaney Architect, AIA
“The process of designing and building a home on the west coast while we lived on the east coast would have been a challenge. Tom made it easy and fun. He was available whenever we needed him throughout the design and build process. Best of all, Tom is now one of our good friends.”
Sato Architects, Inc.
“My experience with Audrey Sato was outstanding. She truly is a talented architect who has both great vision and is detail oriented; making the process of designing and constructing my fitness studio a fun and seamless one. I appreciated that she kept in constant contact with me, and was very hands on from design through construction. I felt comfortable asking questions and giving input, and am was very satisfied with the results. Pictures of the studio can be found on Facebook under 'The Dailey Method Calabasas'. Its a beautiful space. Clients of the studio rave about how beautiful, well lit, and comfortable the space is. And we owe it all to Audrey Sato Design Studio!”
Sol Haus Design
“Sol Haus Design has created a beautiful, custom tiny house design for me. Now the project moves to the build phase. Looking forward to living tiny.”
AAHA Studio
“My husband and I own a four unit apartment building in the Beverlywood area of Los Angeles that was constructed in the '40's. It was originally one of the "Co-op Style" buildings similar to the condos of today. Due to extenuating circumstances, it has been extremely difficult to update the building. HHDesign, with confidence and poise came to our rescue. Their professionalism and architectural expertise have turned a nightmare into a sweet dream. We were so impressed with their portfolio which is largely high-end and contemporary. This could have possibly been a stumbling block, however; you can imagine how pleased we were when, at their suggestion, they maintained the integrity of the building and style of the neighborhood. Even better yet, while honoring our budgetary constraints, they managed to give the building and grounds an incredibly needed facelift and artfully pulled the exterior facade into the 21st Century. We have had numerous complements from neighbors and friends and now have pride of ownership thanks to the tireless efforts and extraordinary service afforded by HHDesign. It is with the utmost sincerity that we recommend this highly efficient and talented team to the consumers of Houzz.”
arketype architects inc
“I interviewed a number of architects and talked to a couple of references before selecting David Ferrin and Arketype Architects for my rather different project, that of building a two story home on top of an existing stone warehouse, providing three floors plus roof-deck in a tight urban setting.
Before I selected him, I was impressed with his "can-do" attitude and examples of some of his thinking outside-the-box. The design work I saw was classy and much of it different. His use of materials tends towards the green but when price becomes an issue, he will demur or come up with an alternative. David is quietly spoken and his demeanor is thoughtful, low-key and confident.
The project is still 12 months away from completion (I'm writing this in May 2015 ) so it isn't possible to give you final comment but to this point I have been VERY happy with his work. He is quick to effect changes and is very thorough with his plans, attention to detail (according to several other architects and planners) being well above what is normally produced. I swear this attention to detail is what allowed our plans to get through to permitting in so few hearings.”
EZ Plans Architects
“I grew up with a father who is a master contractor. In my adult life, I have been involved in countless home renovations, so I've always thought architects are a waste of time & money. They always seem to be writing checks with the customers' money, and have no basis in reality or practicality: they seem so frivolous.
Hubby and I bought a mid-century modern home that had been turned into a tuscan style by the previous owners. (can you imagine?) We needed help getting approval from the local city planning board who are a NIGHTMARE to deal with (average of 8-10 plan checks, most cities do 2-3!?) We hired Glen with EZPlans to help us.
Glen handled acrimonious city officials, seeming design impossibilities (and even a few vastly different design ideas between hubby and I) with tact, professionalism, and good humor.
Dealing with EZ Plans was a breeze. I am so impressed with their vision, their professionalism, and the very talented, creative (and practical) architects they hire. They are exceptional communicators, and are as intuitive as they are talented.
EZ Plans turned a simple contractor grade design we could have come up with ourselves, to a design that respected the mid-century bones of our home, and brought it to the practical standards we needed the home to suit. The design they came up with easily increased the value of our renovation tenfold. the only direction they had from me was "I want to respect the home's bones with materials in their natural element, nothing frivolous, but we need the house to be super specialized for our dogs." (maybe that's a bit frivolous....) They took this and ran with it. Incidentally, they are AVID dog lovers (almost as nutty as hubby and I are, ) so they came up with such cool suggestions that will make our old dogs' lives (and our lives) easier.
As someone who has scoffed at the need for an architect, (come on, my dad is a contractor!) I can assure anyone: the design of a talented architect is worlds apart from what a contractor, or even designer, could come up with. They take things to another level. Glen increased the value of the renovation by making the design in line with architectural design elements, not current trends that would be outdated quickly after installation. More importantly, they made changes to the home to fit OUR lifestyle and needs, instead of us changing our needs and lifestyles to accommodate the home. This is the difference: architects build homes, contractors build houses.
Hubby and I are so pleased with our experience at EZPlans. They make incredible planning, design and architecture...easy. :)”
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop
“CJ Paone was hired by Amir Moghadam to complete the exterior detailing for his personal residence in Calabasas. The 16,000 sq ft residence exterior was clad is custom limestone from Italy that required perfect programing for communication and development of all orders processed by the Italian manufacture. Design details, job tickets, estimations, were handled with outstanding professionalism. The job developed into further landscape design and specification as noted in the attached image. CJ is an architect that comes to the table with solutions, a positive attitude, and the ability to meet those critical deadlines. An asset to any project!”
Dennis Thompson Architect
“Dennis Thompson worked closely with us to design a new home on our land, after our house was destroyed by a wildfire. He was sensitive and cognizant of the emotional factors going into the design process, given our circumstances. Dennis took us through the entire process, from design concept through City approval, from choosing a contractor through managing on-site building issues. Ultimately, we ended up with a beautiful, energy efficient home.”
Vertebrae Art and Architecture
“Lisa Little worked wonders in our smallish Venice space. We had complicated needs and she found elegant solutions within a tight budget. We redid a kitchen from the walls out, extended it a bit, added a bar, added in a huge walk-in closet and staircase in the master bedroom, and reconfigured a guest loft. The latter involved enclosing a half-wall for privacy via rotating shutters that Lisa dreamed up and designed. The shutters rotate open when the loft is not in use and closed when we have company up there. This was a brilliant idea, brilliantly executed at not much cost. Lisa helped with fixture choice, color choice, and furniture choice, and worked closely with the general contractor and his subs. She exhibited great taste, a firm hand, and a keen eye on the budget. Recommended without reservation.”
RMC Design & Planning, Inc.
“This is our first time using an architect and going through a major renovation (kitchen). Richard has been great at giving recommendations and suggestions.”
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