Working with Hsu McCullough is a masterclass in thoughtful design and true collaboration. Chris and Peggy bring a level of architectural integrity, creativity, and professionalism that elevates every aspect of a project. From day one, they approach each home with a clear design vision, a deep understanding of context and client, and a rare openness to collaborative problem-solving. As a builder, there is no greater gift than working with architects who not only care deeply about form and function -- but also about the people involved. They respect the construction process, listen actively, and bring a calm clarity to complex decisions. We've had the privilege of partnering with Hsu McCullough on some of our favorite projects, and we look forward to continuing collaborating with them on many future builds. -- Amanda & the LA Build Corp Team read more

We are so very happy we went with Hsu McCullough as our architects! We did a full gut-remodel of our house and were very indecisive about what layout we wanted in the beginning. They were able to take our very vague description of what we wanted and turn it into a beautiful design. They were incredibly helpful through the whole process, from design through construction. They walked us through the bidding process, picking a GC, and the build. They were there whenever we had questions and helped us with questions related to both picking finishes and questions about the build. When we realized halfway through construction that we wanted to extend the roofline to cover our deck and add a carport they helped us with that as well and got the new additions through permitting. We could not be happier with how our house turned out, it is even better than we imagined. read more

Working with Chris and Peggy on our project was the best decision we ever could have made and we are so thankful that we were lucky enough to have them as the first members of the team that built our home.  We loved their previous work, and they were so detailed in mapping out the process within our initial meetings and their proposal that they gave us some confidence in getting traction on starting a daunting process. During the design phase HM were amazingly patient in talking through the specific ideas we had for our family.  They created so many special moments throughout our home in reaction to the things we were hoping for.  If you look into their work they are highly accomplished, and I'm unsure if we would even get them for a project of our size today, but they listened, discussed and created around every turn throughout the project resulting in everything being so well thought out, and personally detailed.  Chris and Peggy developed a house with a soul which is what we were looking for. Lastly and maybe most valued for me, was how involved they stayed throughout the build.  They have a roster of GC's to bid the project, and introduced us to the GC who did the build.  They review the contractor proposals with you to help with your decision.  They do monthly site visits to talk through things that came up, and plan upcoming phases while adding touches that presented themselves as spaces came together.  As Peggy said early on "the design process really never stops". They were available to talk through and provide guidance on any detail no matter how mundane throughout a two year process and we are so lucky and thankful to have a family home of their creation!  Chris always said "no problem we love this work", and it shows. If they are available for your project, you have your architecture team! read more

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We hired Chris and Peggy to remodel our 1940's home and can't recommend them strongly enough. The result is stunning... Truly a dream come true for us. We found the process of working with them to be rewarding as well. They have strong design opinions, which we appreciate. But they also care deeply about designing specifically for the people that will live in the home and did their best to guide us to our own gut responses about finishes and details. They were also always available when we needed them to nudge the contractor or look at a detail and inspect execution. Best residential architects in LA! read more

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Hiring Hsu McCullough was the best decision we made when we recently embarked upon a major home renovation. We purchased a lovely but dated 1980s home that had been expanded and overbuilt over the years. We wanted to rectify some issues with the house and make a number changes to better suit our lifestyle. After speaking with several architects, we decided to work with Chris & Peggy. We are so glad we did. Chris & Peggy met with us several times to hear our needs and concerns about the house. Through a very well planned out design process, they presented a number of designs that not only addressed every single one of our issues, but did so in ways that exceeded our expectations for what was possible in the space. They produced extremely detailed drawings and specifications that were invaluable because they made absolutely clear, to contractors and anyone else involved in the project, what was required. When it came time for construction, Chris & Peggy were with us every step of the way though a lengthy permitting and build process that lasted sixteen months. Hsu McCullough helped us secure bids, work with our contractor, select hardware, lighting, and finishes, and talked with us constantly as we faced the thousands of decisions we needed to make. They devoted hours and hours to personally making site visits and joining us on shopping trips to tile and flooring showrooms, and they were quick to get back to us whenever we had any question, large or small. Though we did encounter occasional issues with subcontractors or city personnel, we were always able to count on Hsu McCullough to walk us through any situation calmly and efficiently. Needless to say, we are delighted with the results of our renovation and we are grateful for Hsu McCullough's support through the entire process. While building a home is inherently personal and a huge investment of time, energy, and money, we found Chris & Peggy to be ideal partners because of their integrity, hard work, and pride in creating the best possible product. read more

My wife and I hired Chris and Peggy in the spring of 2017 to help us remodel our 1,500 sq ft, single story house. Over the course of our 2.5 year project -- which saw us tear down our existing structure and rebuild a beautiful two-story Spanish Revival home, along with adding a completely new accessory unit in the back -- we benefitted from many aspects of their expertise, from design to decoration to project management. They listened to our needs in terms of how we would use each space, our budget, and our style, and planned a home that would allow us to make the best use of our lot. When it came time to find a contractor, they laid out an apples-to-apples comparison of our bids, making it much easier to see similarities and differences. They remained engaged throughout the process: Chris made many site visits to make sure the reality of the build met the plans, and he accompanied us to many vendors (tile and granite, appliances, windows and doors) where his advice was invaluable. Building a home is a stressful experience: permits, inspections, times when the reality of the site doesn't match the roadmap in your head. Chris and Peggy were never flustered, always looking for a solution that would fit our needs and budget. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Hsu McCullough - Architects Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chris and Peggy are just there to get a check. I wouldn't recommend at all working with them. My wife and I had the worst experience with them and would like that to happen to anyone. We paid them 40 000 dollars just for plans because the rest we had to do it ourselves. We saw Peggy twice during a year process. read more

We have hired Chris and Peggy twice - once for a restoration/remodel for our 1920s home and once to build an ADU. They have great taste and have helped us navigate the entire process (even helping pick hardware). They have helped us make extremely functional and beautiful spaces. read more

Fantastic experience. We hired Hsu McCollough to redesign a 1980's nondescript one story Calabasas tract home into the home of our dreams. This was the first complete remodel we had been involved with and Peggy and Chris patiently walked us through every decision from structural changes up to and including furniture design and art placement. Chris and Peggy were amazing to work with every step of the way. They have tremendous passion, vision, taste, artistic talent and management skills. They were always conscious of our wants and our budget and managed our project through until the very end. They were on top of every detail and managed our contractor and his subcontractors when necessary and went so far as to call manufacturers to advocate on our behalf. Peggy and Chris made us feel that our project was important no matter how busy they were (during the time we worked with them they were working on many other projects and getting press attention including being featured in the Wall Street Journal and Architectural Digest) and they always found time for our multitude of questions. They deserve every accolade and award and we can't recommend them highly enough. read more

My husband and I had never worked with architects before when we decided to renovate our home. The house consisted of small, dark rooms with relatively low ceilings; the outdoor space was unlovely and little used. Chris and Peggy listened carefully to what we needed and what we liked. Their vision and understanding of space allowed them to create a light-filled, open, welcoming space for our family, while allowing plenty of privacy for everyone who lives here. They reconfigured the outdoor space so that it feels bigger and more integrated. We move easily from indoors to outdoors now. Overall, they did a great job combining an understanding of our goals with their own vision and experience to give us exactly what we wanted. They truly were able to see and imagine our home better than we did ourselves. Beyond the concept phase of the project, another reason we loved working with Chris and Peggy was their meticulous attention to detail. They have a great sense of materials, of what will be durable and beautiful. They were incredibly helpful during construction. We used a wonderful contractor they recommended to us, and they collaborated really well with him throughout the project. They were invested in every decision, from major structural choices to the placement of kitchen shelves and light switches. They listened to us, but they were also clear when they had a different insight; they saved us from several choices that, in retrospect, we would have regretted. We moved into our house a year ago. During this past year, there have been a lot more people living and working here than we anticipated when we started our renovation. But not a day goes by when we are not delighted with our home - and it is amazing to look around and see how all the facets of this journey came together under Chris and Peggy's guidance. read more

Never worked with an Architect before and wish I would have done so sooner. Or, maybe its just working with Chris and Peggy was so easy. They provided me with solutions that I didn't think of and the tools for execution gave me complete confidence. I would recommend this team for any project that required a builder's eye. read more

Chris and Peggy are a SCAM. Not only do they charge enormous fees relative to the amount of work that they actually do, they hire part time drafters who are still studying in school overseas to do all of their work. Modern day slavery! Its quite astounding how the city signs off on their plans. It is questionable their ethics as they suggested to me their client that we go forward with demising a retaining wall without putting it in plans. The next day a wood beam in the juncture into which another wall was connected fell. Dangerous! Our society is filled with fake news, but what about fake architects?!?! This is borderline highway robbery. Also, the plumbing engineers that they hired for the job made the worst plans that when i flush my toilet after a nice number 2 I hear gurgling noises in the pipes for 5 minutes! I have called Roto Rooters 2 times already on a brand new re-model. They said the floor pipe connection bend is too angled. SCAM! Do not hire them! Report them! read more

Once my son outgrew his play set I wanted to reclaim my garden. My budget was very limited and I wanted to do most of it myself. Chris and Peggy came up with a clean and stylish version of my yard that I could do myself very quickly. They supported me through the process and were always available to me. I couldn't be any happier with them and the way the project unfolded. Two months later when I sit in my groovy backyard drinking a glass of wine I feel so very fortunate that I found this incredibly talented, professional and clever team and that I now have the back yard that I wished for. I would and do suggest them to anyone and everyone I know. read more

My husband and I are exceedingly pleased with our home remodel. We now wish that we would have done it earlier. Chris was professional in all aspects. He came up with numerous ideas to update and to make our old, tired home look 100 % better. We have two new beautiful bathrooms and a new family room with our first large screen TV. He worked within our budget, brainstormed and collaborated with us and seemed to delight in the project. We are thrilled. I would highly recommend Chris. Sometimes his wife, an architect, joins in with him. They both are impressive and easy to work with. read more