We simply cannot say enough wonder things about office 42. When other LA deck contractors told us…read moreour hillside deck was impossible, office 42 was our last attempt to make our dream a reality. They were cost conscious, professional, hard working and a delight to work with. When the city tried to throw up road blocks the went to battle for us. The few times (very few!) we had to push back a bit on some issues we were always met with a can do attitude and a determination to make our project happen. We would absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic architect!

We selected office42 to design our school and this was easily the best business decision we made…read more Stephanie and Ben are an amazing team that are incredible to work with. They also surrounded themselves with crazy talent so you are getting the A-Team no matter who you are working with at o42. You typically have some good and some bad in any business relationship, but with o42 I can't say enough good things about working with them. The only bad thing I could remember (and this took a lot of digging) is that Ben doesn't wash his fruit before he eats them. Weirdo. We had an idea and a vision, and Stephanie was able to incorporate all our crazy (cheap-ass) ideas and transform a 70-year-old shanty of a building into a warm, secure, and striking preschool. Everything we wanted, they delivered with the extra added level of attention that can only be produced by people who genuinely care. In addition to the design of our school, the o42 team was also tasked with leading our construction project. Anyone that's ever done any sort of construction knows that nothing ever goes as planned. There are always issues to resolve, landmines to navigate -- something doesn't line up, something doesn't fit, or something just doesn't smell right. Of all the things that o42 does right (and there are so many), this is one area where they really shine. Any time we hit a bump in the road, Ben would take a couple minutes, put on his "hold my beer" face and churn out 2-3 solutions for you; he'll give you the cheapest approach, quickest approach, inspector-approved approach,.... boom boom boom. They've seen it all, and they can handle anything. Our project took several months to complete and they had as much gusto about the project on day 150 as they did on day 1. Not only do they get the job done, they get it done with panache. Hire them. Thank yourselves later.

I was the general contractor on a project in Palm Desert for Meredith, Charlie M Designs. She was…read morealways prompt with meetings. She came with all the details that I needed to complete the project. She was organized and had the materials that I needed for the job on time. Being a design build contractor I felt that she had an excellent eye for details. The overall design palate for the project including colors and quality of materials she picked out for this project came together with outstanding end result. I would highly recommend her as a professional interior designer and hope to work with her again in the future. Peak Construction & Design, Inc.

Charlie M. is a great design firm. Meredith came on to help us do a full gut renovation on our 1931…read morekitchen. We wanted to keep the vintage charm of the house while also having a very custom approach, and Meredith was fantastic. She is a talented designer and a great collaborator. We ended up expanding the scope of work to include new windows elsewhere in the house (which was very complicated), and a refresh in our living and dining rooms. All throughout Meredith was professional and a clear communicator (with a sense of humor), kept to our budget, worked creatively with us on design, while also reigning in our wildest ideas. She was able to vet other tradespeople working on the project, and helped with city permits and regulations. The finished work is fantastic both in functionality and looks, and we plan on working with her again on other projects in the future.

We cannot thank Sean and Unique Architecture enough for guiding us through the process of obtaining…read morea "ready to issue" permit with our home. Before choosing Unique Architecture, I contacted no less than 10 architectural firms seeking quotes for our home renovation project. We are doing an extensive interior remodeling of our home. Of the 10 or so companies contacted, only 3 returned our calls. One was way too busy and could not work within our time frame, another gave us a quote that was really overpriced which included a premium charge on a standard government fee. Unique was the first one who answered my call with one call. I actually had a nice chat with Sean Wang, the chief architect the first time I called. He promptly provided us with a quote and was willing to work on our project within a reasonable time frame. Sean took what I had in mind and my elementary school level drawing and turned it into a couple of professional plans we could choose from. From there he followed up with the city promptly and kept us in touch along the way. Although the process in obtaining the permit with the city was lengthy and difficult, Sean worked with us along the way and even answered our emails while he's on vacation! We are so happy with his services and would work with him again in the future.

Sean was very honest and thorough . Highly recommend him…read more Will use him again for future projects

I hired Blend Design Studio for some residential work on my home. David was a delight to work with…read more He was very knowledgeable and helped me navigate the entire process, which can feel very overwhelming as a homeowner. I also thought he was very professional and reasonably priced. I didn't actually start my project right away. There was actually a gap of 4 years. My contractor and I had to contact him with some questions and David responded immediately, which is something I completely appreciate.

Blend Design did a nice job on my ADU blueprints. I will be using them again for my next building…read moreproject.

If you're looking for an architect and designer who truly understands both form and function, look…read moreno further than Janet. From start to finish, she was an absolute professional--delivering on time, providing incredible customer service, and ensuring that every detail of my remodel was thoughtfully considered. One of the things I appreciate most about Janet is her ability to anticipate needs before they become problems. Many homeowners, after a remodel, find themselves wishing they had thought of certain details earlier--this was never an issue with Janet. Her expertise and foresight ensured that every aspect of the design was both beautiful and practical. The final result? A home that not only looks stunning but flows seamlessly. Every visitor compliments the layout and design, and I couldn't be happier with how everything came together. If you want someone who takes the stress out of the remodeling process and delivers a flawless final product, Janet is the one to call. Highly recommend!

We just bought an apartment in Pasadena and wanted to fix up the kitchen and the floors. J+S helped…read moreus with the design of the kitchen and getting the permits. Not only that, she recommended a great contractor, that allowed us to add the bathrooms for the same price others charged for the kitchen only. Of course we went back to J+S to get the design of the bathrooms. J+S is the whole package, design, help selecting the right materials, great, affordable and fast service! I'll recommend them to anybody for small or big projects! If you are looking to make changes to your home, any type of changes, please start here.

We hired Razi Architects to design two buildings on a joint lot - a large family home and separate…read morerental units. I was very pleased with my experience and would highly recommend them for architectural design services! Shahrzad was very responsive and attentive to every request and comment that we had. She took into consideration all the complex uses we wanted and the nuances of our day-to-day needs, and delivered a design that was both beautiful and functional. The thoughtfulness and care she provided were evident throughout all steps of the project.

Efficient, Fast, and quality design. Super knowledgeable and really cared about the environment and…read morethe client needs.

In 2019 I was looking for an architect to draw up plans for my 600sq ft home edition. I found…read moreFloor Plans 24/7 and spoke to Dennis who came out with his team to look at my property and see what it was I wanted done. He listened and incorporated everything I wanted in the plans while advising against ideas that were not structurally sound. He submitted the plans for my building permit which were majorly delayed because of Covid. Once things opened back up, he continued to track the approval process providing any additional information required by Epic-LA with no additional charge. Dennis has been very responsive to all my emails and phone calls. Working with him was a good choice and I highly recommend him for all of your architectural needs.

Following our initial phone consultation, Dennis and his team visited our home to take detailed…read moremeasurements and photos for a remodel project. Dennis took the time to walk us through the entire process, working with us from the first draft through several revisions. He even met with me at City Hall to assist with the submission. Throughout the project, he was responsive, professional, and addressed our questions in a timely manner and even helped us resolve an error in our Title 24 report. While we encountered some minor technical issues with email, Dennis was proactive in notifying me of the errors so we could quickly transition to a different address. We appreciated his dedication to keeping the project moving forward and see it through the end.

They provide excellant design as well as the construction service within my budget and a very…read moreprofessional price. They have a really nice and professional crew! RECOMMEND!

I scheduled a consultation online through their website. 20 min after the scheduled time, no one…read morehad arrived so I called their office. Whoever picked up said oh, I was just thinking of calling you to let you know we aren't going to the appointment. Why couldn't someone have called before the appointment time? She also said that someone would call me back later that day to reschedule but I never got a call. Would not recommend this company since they obviously don't take customer's time seriously.