I've had the pleasure of working with Luis Dorado at Visual Cad multiple times over the past eight…read moreyears, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional technical drafting professional. Our first project together was a major kitchen renovation, where Luis created detailed plans and successfully expedited them through the permitting process--something that can be daunting without the right expertise. Since then, he has supported me on a whole-house renovation in Lake Balboa, preparing the lot plan, existing conditions, and comprehensive plans for proposed changes. On another complex project, Luis drafted plans to reframe and remove all interior walls on the first floor of a two-story home. He coordinated with a structural engineer to determine how loads could be shifted to the exterior walls, turning a challenging vision into a safe and achievable reality. Visual Cad has also assisted with 3-D renderings, drafting, and tackling technically demanding projects that truly push the limits of what's possible. Luis has a rare ability to clearly explain both the plans and the overall process from start to finish, which makes working with him incredibly reassuring. I genuinely love working with Luis and highly recommend Visual Cad to designers, homeowners, and anyone navigating complex renovations.

We met with Luis to do a walkthru on a house we were purchasing. He was communicative and polite…read more We didn't end up moving forward with him. He asked for feedback when he didn't win the bid which I gave. I think it's a true sign that a business cares when they bother to ask why they didn't win a bid. Good guy.

I've worked with Skedio for a while now. They have done remodels and brand new construction design…read moreand engineering for me, family and clients. Their process is efficient and getting better all the time. With all the scary stories out there of smaller companies disappearing on their clients and projects taking forever to approval, it is a relief to know that i will be well taken care of by Miguel and co for any project I have. I feel safe referring them and you to them.

I've been working with SKEDIO Studio firm for over a year now on several different projects, and…read moreoverall it's been a really solid experience. They've helped me with commercial tenant improvements, an ADU project for a multifamily property, and an SB9 + ADU project over the past year. Each project had different requirements and challenges, and they did a good job navigating city processes, coordinating details, and keeping things moving. What I like most is that they're practical and realistic. They understand how projects actually get built, not just how they look on plans. Communication has been consistent, they're responsive when questions come up, and their drawings make life easier when working with contractors and the city. If you're looking for an architect who can handle commercial work, ADUs, and more complex residential projects, I'd definitely recommend them. I plan to keep working with them on future projects.

I've had the pleasure of consulting Daniel on a few home projects and was amazed at his knowledge…read moreand creativity. I thought he only did commercial properties but realized he know a lot about California bungalow/craftsman style homes. He listened and understood my goals, and came up with creative ideas to work with my plans, environment, and budget. I only recently found out that they worked on a favorite restaurant of mine, Kasih in little Tokyo - great design and use of space. If I have any home projects in the future, I'm coming back

Not from Los Angeles, but needed a company to handle all the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and…read moreelectrical engineering to get city permits. Called and interviewed many design firms and architects through Yelp, settled for Zeise. Just get them on the phone after you call other architects. Very professional and experienced. Lease bills add up and I didn't want to deal with the down time from mistakes. Been on that road and just wanted to hire someone that would just handle business like a pro. Tip* If you are looking for a licensed architect to draw up plans, call at least 10. I usually call 3 and settle for one but this niche has too many inexperienced players. Make sure there is no open clauses that bind you into extra payments. If there is an open clauses verify the amount before you sign the contract. Seems like most companies in Los Angeles like to hike the price up with these open contracts.

I highly recommend Cesar. He an amazing designer with great ideas, and listens well to his…read morecustomer. His response time is great whether you call, text or email. After we completed our business with him, I was still able to call for advice on other matters and again, his response time was amazing.

I've worked with Cesar on several projects as an engineering consultant, and he's an incredible…read morearchitect. He has a real talent for helping clients turn their ideas into reality, and he works quickly without ever sacrificing quality. Cesar is also a great communicator--whether it's through text, phone, or Zoom, he's always easy to reach and keeps everyone on the same page. If you're looking for a skilled and reliable architect who gets things done, Cesar is the one to call.

As a first time home builder, I walked into their offices as green as can be with no idea what I…read morewas doing or the journey that I was about to embark on. Astra and Lawrence guided me through the ups and downs of homebuilding and dealing with the city, contractors, engineers and the politics behind it all. They were AMAZING and couldn't hold them in higher regard. If you speak with them, ask them about my project and you will understand how amazing they were. Don't forget to ask the bit about suing the City with our local council members and gaining a favorable decision in arbitration!! Yeah!! Don't bother looking anywhere else, you found your architect's!!

Lawrence and his staff designed a home and a detached garage w/living quarters for me and my…read morefamily. The project was rather large as it was almost 6,000 sq ft. I came to Lawrence's company with plans from a prior architect that were a total mess. The plans from the prior so called "Architect" were ripped to shreds by LADBS, because they were "substandard. These plans as designed made the project extremely costly. Lawrence and his staff, Jewell in particular, quickly got the plans up to par and the cost of the projected plummeted. The plans also passed LADBS with relatively few hitches. When picking an Architect the most important factor is to get a cost effective structural design that complies with all building codes and yet meets all of your design needs. Lawrence met and exceeded all of these factors for my project. As far as the overall project design, he maintained the style of the neighborhood and my taste. The area that the project is in is a Residential/Agricultural Zone in Woodland Hills that was once farm land. While people in this area try to put a Mediterranean Villa style design or as one of my neighbors adjacent to me has a 70's stucco/90's space age/Chinese zen style home, with this in mind Lawrence and I set out to retain the "farm" style of the area and stay away from these other trends. For the additional living quarters and garage, we ended up designing a barn with wood siding and a highly efficient and beautiful metal roof that gets compliments from neighbors and passerby's. The height and style in fact matched another neighbors barn adjacent to me. Basically the barn fits right in and is far from an eye sore. I hope my neighbors follow suit with this design. The main home at the front of the property is also a farm style single story home that he designed to retain all of the original charm that the original farm home has. He designed it to be a single story farm style that again matches our neighborhood. This design utilized a lot of the key features and spaces that I loved about the existing home and simply made it better. It also is going to save me a lot of money as we are retaining these spaces. Lawrence and Jewell did a great job!

Working with Miguel of Glilsamex was like working with a close friend. His service is very…read morepersonalized with respect to what their clients want. Miguel was able to envision and plan out what you are thinking but not able to draw out yourself. Miguel has unique and creative ideas to enhance your project/design and is also diplomatic and persistent with obtaining permits and plan approval. He is always in communication in keeping you abreast of the progress with the City Planning. Miguel also coordinates with others involved in the plans, regarding engineers, building contractors, landscape designers, etc. From the design to coordination with the city and pulling permits he takes care of the process, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Miguel and his company. Terri Scott Pasadena CA

Miguel expertise guided us through the process and everything ran smoothly, we were able to comply…read morewith city clearances and obtain our permits in a timely manner, bureaucracy was tough but Miguel was knowledgeable and committed.

Ilya Engineering responds to emails within minutes and answers their phones. Surprisingly, once an…read moreengineer is assigned to your project you can contact him/her directly. I also want to mention that my project took less time than originally thought. As a result I was invoiced for three hundred dollars less to reflect the actual time spent. This is definitely the firm to use if you want great customer service, plans that meet LADBS requirements and charges that reflect the actual time spent on your project.

Service requested: architect plans/structural engineering and permitting process. The design was…read morehow we wanted. A few hiccups along the way with the final permit but Sam acknowledged the mistake on his end and said he would sign off the edits in the revision phase of construction. I will give an updated review once that time comes. Quality: quality of work was good. Efficient in communication and dealing with a difficult city in a permitting process. Took about 6 months for the permits and the city kicked back for corrections 2x which is pretty standard. Value: felt his pricing was fair and reasonable Customer service: always responds to phone calls. Even after our final payment when we had questions or needed assistance. So not a "take your money" and we are done type of guy Overall impression: would use him in the future for any architectural or structural engineering jobs

I have worked on multiple projects with Structural AF. They have always been professional, easy to…read morecommunicate with, quick, and thorough. They are fantastic!

One of the best architectural and engineering company in LA. I have done a few projects with them…read more All the project I have done it's really convenient and nice open floor design, they know how to do it to be convenient to live in it house with all the features you need in the house and a lot of times you don't even think about it but it's there. The drawing is very detailed if you want to find the measurements, it's there in front of you compared to other architects that cannot find any measurements Another best thing is that they are always there every time you call them. You don't have to hustle to be in touch with them for any questions you have. I highly recommend them