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    My gorgeous deck, and my permanent vacation spot!
    Nazeli K.

    Working in the the mortgage and loan industry, I often come across clients who are in need of an architect for their projects. I am very critical of who I refer, as the job the referred does will reflect on me. ZAA Studio is a company that I will always be proud to refer, as their professionalism, talent, and workmanship exceeds all expectations, and they do so consistently. I have referred them to several people, and have never regretted doing so. Coming across a personal architectural need for myself, I decided to use my own referral, and called ZAA Studio. They helped me design and get a building permit for a two story addition to my current home. This was my first time having to deal with the Building and Safety Department so Zaven & Angel walked me through everything. Even before I made my decision to move forward with this project, they both educated me on the process of obtaining a building permit and a certificate of occupancy. I hired them because I knew they were responsive, honest, and creative. Construction is finally complete and we love our newly designed home, especially the roof deck! I'm in love!

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    Friendly, knowledgeable about the building code, explained how it work and the best option for our needs. I recommend this company.

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    Zaven and Angel are great. We went from plans to permit issuance for a third floor room addition. Cost wise they seem very reasonable.

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    I know because my wife and I were present for our final plan check with the city planner and Angel.

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    I want to add to an already outstanding list of reviews of Plan and Permit to write a review about…read moreRon and his colleagues. We hired Ron to do the architectural plans for the remodel of a fourplex. He came in with a fancy camera scanner to measure everything, a very efficient process. He was very much on time with the delivery of the initial draft. We discussed minor changes and submitted to the city, and they had just had a few minor corrections before approval, which is better than other architectural teams I have worked with. After we began work on the project, we discovered a beam in the ceiling was not pointing in the right direction, leading to the need for a revision to the plans. The engineer Margarito went on site and approved changes, which allowed us to quickly adapt. Overall this was a very streamlined process, I would be happy to use his services in the future and can very much recommend him.

    We used Plan and Permit for a small home addition and had a great experience. Ron was really easy…read moreto work with and did a great job explaining the whole process upfront, especially since we were new to permits and planning. The timeline was totally reasonable (honestly, my slow email responses probably added more time than anything on their end), and the plans were approved by the city on the first try, which was a huge relief. It was also hard to find someone willing to take on a smaller project at a fair price, and they were very thorough. Even months later, they've still been responsive with follow-up questions from our contractor. Would definitely recommend, especially for smaller renovations or additions.

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    Ramy is the best in the business! He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I had a…read morehorrible experience with a "designer" and Ramy truly came to my rescue. He gave me great advice on designs that were more cost effective and dealt with city engineers when questions and comments came up. I highly recommend Ramy to anyone needing architectural plans.

    We had an excellent experience working with Ramy Ibrahim of Artoo Design S2dio on the design of our…read moreADU. From the outset, Ramy took the time to truly understand our site and our motivations for the project - specifically, creating a space to care for a parent. He carefully considered the site's constraints and opportunities, along with the real-world conditions that affect construction, and never relied on a generic, cookie-cutter approach. Ramy exceeded every timeline he set. He delivered both the initial concepts and final plans faster than promised, without sacrificing quality or completeness. He's also extremely responsive and quick to answer questions, which kept the process moving and eliminated unnecessary stress. What really distinguishes Ramy is his deep understanding of the building process and its practical realities. He designs with construction in mind, thinking in standard material sizes, anticipating how contractors will build the project, and avoiding unnecessary complications. He knows how to take a project from concept through construction, not just how to produce drawings. Just as important, Ramy's experience with the City of Riverside's permitting process helped streamline approvals and avoid delays. His familiarity with local requirements and review cycles made a complex process feel far more manageable. Ramy was also generous with his time beyond the design work, offering guidance on contractors and next steps. As this was our first building project, his calm, steady presence made a real difference and gave us confidence that we were in good hands and not navigating the process alone. Beyond his technical skill, Ramy is simply a pleasure to work with - thoughtful, respectful, and genuinely invested in his clients' success.

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