If you are looking for an honest and reliable architect, I STRONGLY recommend Zaven and his company. This is our first time to do a big construction project for our house and we are definitely beginners in this area. As you can imagine, we were very cautious because of the fact that there are a lot of companies that just take advantage of you. We contacted a handful or architects but we ultimately went with Zaven after speaking to him and meeting him in his office. He's very knowledgeable, gave us a lot of advice, and was fairly priced. I decided to go as owner builder for our ADU project to save some money and Zaven has just been always available for any questions even if it may not necessarily relate to the architectural designs. This is already a year after our plans have been submitted and he's still always there to help us out so it really says a lot about him and how he interacts with his clients. I only wish that there are more people like him in this business because that's really hard to find. I will use him again for any architectural plans, have and will 100% recommend him to friends and family. read more

Zaven and Angel were a great team to work with! We needed a full set of plans for our house in the Hollywood hills which had geological logistics and Zaa took care of scheduling all the necessary inspections and surveys. Zavens fantastic design aesthetic is apparent when scrolling through the photos of the many beautiful builds in their portfolio. Our design choices changed multiple times and they kept up and offered insightful advice along the way. The final plans were very affordable and turned into the most beautiful and functional house.... we couldn't be happier with the team. read more

We converted our detached garage into an ADU which we now rent out. Zaven professionally, efficiently and punctually drafted our plans and got them approved at Burbank City Hall. He's smart, understated and good at finding solutions, even for a small project like ours. I would highly recommend him and ZAA studios to anyone looking for an architect. read more

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I didn't get to do business with them because I am out of the area, so why am I writing this review?? Well, it comes down to phone customer service. I have chatted with a few companies who were rude about not being able to do the work. It's not a big deal, but why the rudeness? Anyway, complete opposite experience here. I am happy to refer them to my friends, family and yelp community to at least start with that phone call and understand why I would want to consider doing future business with them. read more

I recently worked with ZAA Studio on a project for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and SB9 unit to add 2 additional units on my lot. I wasn't sure if they provided service for projects like mine since most of their work was high end luxury homes but they were professional and paid close attention to every detail and treated me like a family member. ZAA Studio listened to my needs and gave me helpful advice based on their knowledge of ADU regulations and SB9 laws keeping my budget in mind. They communicated well, keeping me informed about the progress and quickly addressing my questions. They never ran out of patience in guiding me throughout this process since it was my first time. I learned so much from them and I would love to work with them again.  The project was well-managed, and they delivered on time. ZAA Studio understood the importance of both appearance and functionality, creating an architectural design that perfectly suited my preferences. I highly recommend ZAA Studio for their excellent work on ADU and SB9 projects. read more

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! read more

ZAA Studio - My gorgeous deck, and my permanent vacation spot! - Architects Near Me - Glendale, California

My wife and I hired Zaven and ZAA Studio to help us subdivide a property and also a design a home for us. From the first phone call Zaven was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and patient. After interviewing several firms we had not doubt we wanted to use him and it was the best decision we could have made. Everything is extremely personalized. He truly listens to what you want in your dream home and somehow puts it to life on blueprints. We didn't have to make too many revisions as everything we discussed he listened to and executed and delivered. He answered every call and takes meetings with you when you need to discuss anything in person and it's that kind of service that makes them the best. He handled everything for us from permits to design. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to do anything that is architecture or home design related as he is the best in the business. His designs are beautiful and we did our research with this. Overall Zaven was talented, on time with deadlines and very professional. Thank you ZAA Studio for creating our dream home! read more

We started working with Zaven during Covid and it was truly a pleasure working with him and his team. They were professional, RESPONSIVE, and worked with us until the end to make sure everything was to our liking. We would highly recommend them to anyone who is planning to build or remodel. read more

If you read one review about these guys, read this one. You were/are probably like me -- late twenties to mid forties, and looking at starting a semi-decent sized project. Probably one that you have a budget for, and, quite frankly, are a little nervous to start. Because mistakes in this line of work are not like something you can just erase and start over with. Mistakes with architectural plans or drawings can cost thousands of dollars to correct. And that's not even counting all of the lost time/wages, etc. Put simply, an architect is not someone you can afford to "cheap" out on. And if you're like me (I'm betting you are), you want the smoothest architectural process as possible at the cheapest price. Which means to say: you want the best quality work without problems from the city as quickly as possible at an unbeatable price. Right? With respect to the "without problems from the city" part, check that off in spades. These guys know what they are doing... I know because my wife and I were present for our final plan check with the city planner and Angel. The city planner and Angel knew each other and the conservation with the city planner was like talking to your favorite Uncle at a barbecue. Now come the "best quality work" and "as quickly as possible" parts. Because having to tell your wife that the architect you recommended and hired is not getting back to you sucks. Kind of puts a drag on the whole project. Zaven and Angel are lightning fast. I got most requests back within 24 hours. Layout changes, 3D model renderings, everything. They are young, they are hungry, and they are very, very talented. Zaven does most of the face to face with the client and Angel is kind of more the "city" guy. Zaven has an incredible trait of anticipation. Again, because trying to explain to your wife why the architect "can't get it right" with what you want sucks. None of that with Zaven. We are building a garage with a studio on top. Why? Well, the the f*ck do you think? To add value, of course. Zaven *got* this from the first time we met him and ran with it... -- AND THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT -- ... and did things WITHOUT us asking, like going after a modification and speaking with a city supervisor on his own to possibly increase our studio size above and beyond the norm. This is what makes ZAA so special: they just "get" you from the first meeting, and the rest is just sipping coffee and letting them do what they do without constantly having to check in and remind them. The rest is just showing your significant other awesome possible drawings and layouts and renderings. ZAA makes you look amazing in front of your significant other. Doesn't that sound nice? It is nice, let me tell you. Finally, with price, they are probably going to be your 2nd or possibly 3rd cheapest, depending. Every project is different in price, but I will say that I got five bids and ZAA was the second cheapest, so, yes, they are definitely on the "cheaper" side. The "cheapest" guys weren't nearly as well put together as ZAA and I am 110% glad that we did not hire the "cheapest" guys. As an aside, to start any project, if you are serious, the best very first thing to do, according to our experience, is probably to get a survey done. For my recommendation on this, please see my Yelp Review of GMON Surveying. In any event, with ZAA, please feel free to DM me for any further clarification or information. These guys are the truth. read more

We have worked with numerous architects and designers over the years and, from time to time, we are fortunate enough to write a letter of appreciation for the services of the team. On current and previous projects, we have found Angel and Zaven to be respectful, professional and friendly. They ensure that questions are answered and consistently provide quality work. Thank you for your partnership; we look forward to many more projects with ZAA. read more

I built a two story detached ADU way under budget thanks to Zaven, who was super responsive and helpful. I was very green and new to construction projects of any kind so it was amazing to feel like my plans were in great hands. read more

Review This is by far an OUTSTANDING group of people to work with. My wife & I had planned for years to add some square footage to our home so we hired an Architect who was referred to us that turned out to be a nightmare. He strung us on for over a year, took our money & vanished. Given what we went through we put the project on hold until one day while browsing online I found ZAA studios on Yelp. They had great reviews so we gave Zavan a call. We just wanted someone honest that can help us get this project going. He heard all our challenges and concerns. We meet with him and I'm so glad we did. He went over a new layout that was completely different from what we had been suggested by the prior knuckle head. Zaven went over the project step by step informing us on what to expect. So glad we went forward with him. It's as if we were meant to meet Zavan & his team. We had no idea we needed to have a survey completed or an engineer done prior to build. So all I can say is Thank God for that Yelp review & ZAA. I'm happy to report with a great team collaboration we are all done with the build (Special Thanks to our builder who I will call big A for making what was on paper a reality)Whoo hoo!!! I've never written a review but owe it to this team. Yelp connected us and I wanted to share my story so everyone knows that they are the real deal. Take my word... Look no more! They will get the job done @ a reasonable price. Now give these guys a call so you can build your dream home. The Boghosian's read more

I was referred by a framing contractor to work with ZAA Studio on conceptual designs for a few properties I was looking into purchasing. They were very professional, friendly, and knew the Los Angeles codes very well. While two of the properties were a "no go" due to grading issues, I did work with them on designing a new residential project in the Pacific Palisades. They gave me a preliminary design in just a few days and they even provide a 3D model to make visualizing things easier. Within 3 months I had an approval from the Pacific Palisades Civic League (HOA in this area) and I had a permit in my hands. I'm really happy I came across this talented design team and I highly recommend them for all residential projects. Thanks for all the hard work ! read more

ZAA Studio helped me with the Water Sanitation Department also known as "watershed". The firm I hired to design my home did not provide this service so I had interviewed a few firms to help me get this clearance. ZAA Studio was the only firm willing to help with this. They designed one planter with 4 rain barrels and had this approved by the city within 2 days. These guys are awesome! read more

ZAA Studio - Architects Near Me - Glendale, California

I bought a home back in 2017 and recently hired ZAA Studio to help me with my 1200 square feet "ADU" Accessory Dwelling Unit. They came highly recommended from a contractor friend of mine who always hires them for additions, new homes, and ADUs. Long story short, this firm came up with a very unique design for my 2 story ADU in order to save money and still have a modern look. Once my ADU is done, I plan on moving in and start work on the existing house. This firm is very experienced and provide great and extremely friendly. They also have experience in their own construction projects so they have given me plenty of pointers and helped me budget for my project. read more

I want to thank ZAA Studio for there terrific work in helping to design and then coordinate the full architectural plans for us in building our dream home in Malibu. They are responsive and understand all aspects needed to a successful plan that gets building approval. I highly recommend them. read more

These guys are amazing! Zaven is probably the most patient person I've met. We are designing our dream home and he made sure we were comfortable with every aspect. He is very detailed and organized. Angel who takes over after the design is complete is awesome as well. He makes sure everything is done correctly and that the outside engineers and reports are done in a timely manner. They are a great team. If you are thinking of adding to your existing place or doing ground up I would definitely recommend checking them out. read more

While we unfortunately didn't proceed with ZAA Studio, I felt I owed anyone who's even thinking about any project to consider meeting with Zaven. I have nothing but positive things to say about our consultation. He spent almost 2hr with us, going into very detailed points and answered every single question we had. Very nice and genuine guy who I'd recommend to friends. I look forward to another project where we can work together! read more

Super professional crew They really took the time with every detail Triple checked everything And was open minded to hear our dream design idea and they made it happen at the most cost effective way. Highly recommended to get the job done and fast. read more

It was such a pleasure to deal with the ZAA Studio team. The ZAA Studio helped completely re-design/remodel our existing home to a contemporary modern home. They helped my wife and I with the preliminary design to the permitting process with the building and safety. They are very professional and have so much experience in the field. We are thinking of doing an ADU and will most likely use their services again. Keep up the excellent work! read more

Calling the designers at Zaa Studio "professional" would be an understatement because they are so much more than that. From the very beginning of the process to the very end, they made sure that my family and I were not only aware of every decision and action taken along the way, but they did this in such a kind, courteous, and professional manner that it left us entirely satisfied. From the start of the design phase, it only took Zaa Studio two and a half months to obtain the permits to build a 600 sq. ft. addition and to remodel our single-family residence in Van Nuys, CA. Remodeling and renovation can be a stressful process, but these designers did everything in their power to ensure the process went as smoothly as possible. Our family is still growing and when the time comes for another addition, there is no question we will be consulting with Zaa Studio once again! Thanks guys! Wishing you continued success! read more

ZAA Studio helped me get permits for a major remodel & addition to my existing home in Burbank. They handled everything from design phase to obtaining building approvals and permits from the city. We started off with design phase and they provided a 3D model with renderings as well to make things clear. This was our first home so we floorplans and the 3D model was much needed for our review. Shortly after, our project was ready for submittal. We pretty much sat back after we approved the design and waited for our permits. We are almost done with construction and things are looking great. Zaven & Angel stop by from time to time or whenever my contractor has additional questions. We plan on building an ADU after we finish our home and will definitely be using their services again. read more

My architect bailed on me last minute because he was "too busy". I found ZAA Studio by just searching on Yelp and making call. Spoke with Zaven and he was very professional and knowledgeable. We set up an appointment right away. They showed up on time and did a great job with the design. He went out of his way and helped with every step and always took my calls. No matter the size of your project, if you are looking for great, professional, and affordable architect, these are the guys you want to work with. Thanks for all your help, Zaven! read more

We enjoyed working the team at ZAA Studio. They were professional, responsive and engaging. They designed a back guest house for us and we will definitely use them again when needed. We had specific ideas in mind and they were able to turn those ideas into reality. We found the process to be easy and collaborative as they listed to our thoughts and ideas. We refer ZAA Studio to friends and family often. read more

Great group, and highly recommended. This was my first time needing an architect, and wasn't really sure what to expect as far as costs and scope of work. Zaven did a great job explaining the entire process, and was great in making recommendations on the actual work in a way that I was able to understand. I didn't realize they were going to be so important in the entire renovation process, but truth is I wouldn't have got it done without them. Thanks again/ read more

I hired ZAA Studio for a new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and to do an addition to my home. They were very responsive, professional, and friendly. It was a pleasure working with this team and I highly recommend them. read more

I found this business through Yelp and was only a 5 minute walk from Van Nuys Building and Safety. I was told by the city official that I needed a "site plan" for my house so I can have a violation removed. They came to my house to take measurements within a day and had this drawing ready for pickup within 2 days. I decided to take the drawing back to building and safety myself to cut down on costs. My violation is now cleared. Thank you Zaven & Angel! read more

My wife found ZAA on yelp and thought I should contact them for our Addition. It was a very complicated project but Zaven was able to design a great floorplan for our home. He was very knowledgeable and professional every step of the way. Id recommend him to anyone looking for an architect. They were available anytime I had questions and completed everything in a timely manner. read more

I couldn't have asked for a better group to work with. They are very professional, prompt and stick to time lines provided. I was able to get my plans drawn up and approved much faster then I anticipated. They know how to work with the city to pull permits and are very good with all the rules and guidelines. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

I had to expand my rear yard with the use of retaining walls. My home is on a hillside and we've never really had much room to entertain. Their proposal was fair and it included the cost of engineering for the retaining walls. The permits took longer than I expected but this was a delay from the city and not ZAA Studio. We now have more room than ever with room to build a new pool. We plan on hiring them for the pool design when we have more funds. read more

I have used this firm twice in last 3 years and they are very reliable, friendly, and reasonable on price. They prepared plans and permits for a new single family home and an ADU. The ADU was about 1,200 square feet and the new home was about 4,000 square feet and both projects turned out great. read more

Working with ZAA Studios was a real pleasure. Zaven works fast and diligently, and he returns phone calls and emails promptly. He explains his process to his clients in a relatable way. Most of all his designs were very well drawn. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an architect or design specialist. His price was also extremely fair. We are so excited for the new addition to our home that ZAA Studios designed. read more

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

This guys are very talented. They did a very good job on designing my father-in-laws house. Their pricing is very fair & they are very professional. I definitely recommend giving this guys a try. You will not be disappointed. They would stop by the job-site every week or two to make sure everything is going according to plan. While the project was being built there was some minor changes which we changed our minds about.They took care of it in a very timely manner and made the correct recommendations to our general contractor. The general contractor was so happy with them he started recommending them to all of his clients! read more

Very professional and knowledgeable guys. Known them for years and you can't go wrong in choosing them to design your dream home. I would not go anywhere else. read more

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

Just received a permit for a 400 square foot addition to add a new bedroom. I don't have any experience with construction so this firm was kind enough to walk every single step with me. They helped me with the design phase and all the city expediting. We decided to work with one of the contractors they recommended instead of building as "owner-builder" and things are moving quickly. Thanks for your patience and help, good luck to you both!! You guys are the best! read more

The architect guy I meant his name is Zaven He is the best, he knows how to do his job very well. I am very satisfied with his service. Any time when I needed help or a question he was there to help and answer to all of my questions. He is the best architects that I came across. I highly recommend his service to anyone read more

I was referred to this architectural firm to design and permit process a 2 level addition and an interior remodel to my new home in Eagle Rock. I'm very skeptical when it comes to referrals especially with a project renovation cost of $600,000, but I'm glad to say I hired them. This team provides great service, is reasonably priced, and have exceptional work ethic. It took them only 2 months to measure my home, design and prepare an architectural and structural set, and get me building permits for construction. read more

Hands down Zaa studios is one of the best Architects in this business. Very professional, smart, creative and attentive. They work really well with expediting your job and staying on top of the plan checkers. I highly recommend them. Don't even bother looking else where!looking forward to working with you again! read more