We hired BN Design Build for a total remodel that had major sentimental value -- the kind of project where you don't just want a good result... you need the right partner. We started with an ~1,600 sq ft home and Ben helped us completely reimagine it into a 3,600+ sq ft dream home that our family plans to keep for generations. What stood out throughout the process was Ben's rare combo of deep technical capability and a genuinely easy, approachable working style. Ben brought significant in-house strength to the table: full architectural design (including our California room / covered patio), plus engineering coordination around soil/civil and drainage planning. That integrated approach made the process far more seamless -- fewer handoffs, fewer gaps, and fewer "who owns this?" moments. And his pricing was fair and attractive for the level of rigor and service. As the build progressed, Ben stayed close and collaborative -- not just sending plans and disappearing. He worked with us and our contractors, answered questions, and helped keep things moving. He was also extremely responsive; he typically replied within a few hours, which makes a huge difference when you're trying to keep a project on track. Ben handled submissions and permitting with the City of Fullerton and worked through City-requested changes efficiently, saving us countless hours and headaches. He also has a sharp eye for detail -- his plans were thorough, complete, and clear -- and he brought creative solutions to get the design we wanted while respecting the budget. Our taste is traditional / Cape Cod, and he did an outstanding job translating inspiration photos into a finished design that feels classic, intentional, and timeless. We went through more than four rounds of revisions, and Ben was patient and constructive the entire time -- he worked with us until we were genuinely happy. Bottom line: Ben translated our dreams into reality, and did it with professionalism, responsiveness, and real care. We recommend him and are happy to discuss our experience with anyone considering BN Design Build. We're almost done with the build and will post pictures once finished! read more

I highly recommend BN Architect & Associates for attentive and accurate site planning. Benjamin made our experience so easy, even as our city passed ADU ordinance changes mid-plan. Response times are fast, they're great at drafting exactly what you want within the scope of compliance to regulations. I was very pleased with the professionalism and ability. read more

We worked with Benjamin to have a major structural wall removed in our home. He was quick to respond to emails, always thorough, and made many visits to the job site to ensure quality. Would definitely recommend him to friends! read more

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Benjamin and his team provided their engineering and architectural services to help us plan out a load bearing wall removal in a residential home. He was always responsive and provided us with concise updates throughout the process. For our project, he coordinated with both the city and our contractor team to quickly answer questions and ensure a successful outcome. The project finished without any issues and we are happy with the results! read more

It was a pleasure working with Benjamin Norouzi on our ADU project. Communication throughout the process was prompt and professional. Ben was very helpful, always available to answer questions, and quickly provided updated plans. I highly recommend BN Design to anyone in need of design services. read more

BN Design Build Inc. of Laguna Hills--led by engineer Benjamin Norouzi--created a kitchen remodel architecture plan that was nothing short of brilliant. Hired to design and secure city approval in Lakewood, CA, BN delivered an architecture plan for a seamless open-concept floor plan by removing the kitchen-living room wall and concealing structural beams within the ceiling. Ben's creative engineering halved the required beam thickness, allowing for a cost-effective recess of the beams into the ceiling that preserved aesthetic flow. The scope also included removing three windows and adding a 4' × 9' waterfall island, with all-new cabinetry and appliances. BN completed the plans on time and within budget. The city approved the plans with zero corrections, and throughout the two-month build Ben remained readily available. We'd highly recommend BN Design Build Inc. for any home renovation needing city permits: fast, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. read more

We are in the process of a garage conversion into an ADU. From the first visit to the house, preparing the plans, obtaining association approval, and the city permits, Ben has been very professional, efficient, always available when we needed his help. We have started the project, and he continues his support to us and the contractor. Highly recommend his valuable services. This process can be very stressful but having his support and guidance has been great. Thank you for always answering my numerous texts and emails. Can't wait to share pictures once the project is complete. Thank you read more

I hire Ben to design second floor for our house. At the beginning, things looked fine, we discussed the plan and met for several times. For some reason, we pause the project for several months. Then when we decided to continue the project, he told us he canceled the project even without noticing us. We already paid him for more than $6000, and only got several pages draft. PS: As Ben replied my review, I have to say we have all the evidence, contracts and emails. Things shouldn't go this ugly. read more

if anyone is looking for an Architect & Consultant, I would highly recommend Ben and his team. I have never done any major renovations, let alone hire an architect to help me realize my design. Ben was very helpful in many ways, not just with providing insight but also in explaining the whole process. He was patient and walked me through every step. My permit took time, but Ben was there along the way, quickly responding to revisions and redesign. I would highly recommend BN Design for any projects. I would work with him again in the near future! read more

Short review: Stop searching for a designer and reach out to Ben. Long review: We were so blessed to have Ben as the designer for our ADU & primary home kitchen remodel. Our interaction started with a introductory zoom call. Ben was very informative and prompt with his bid. Our project, however, required additional creativity and problem solving, so Ben brought in his best structural engineers to assist with the design. We had countless Zoom calls, phone calls, on-site visits, and text conversations. It took two months to get a full set of plans (which was really no time at all considering our scope of work and the challenges our property presented). Ben was incredibly communicative, patient, understanding, and responsive throughout the whole process. He went with us to submit the plans to the city, sat in on meetings with city personnel, emailed the city to clarify things, visited the city on his own and with us, spoke to the city's third party engineers on multiple occasions, and was just overall 100% with us through this entire process - even going as far at one point in time to postpone an international trip because of the stage we (and some other of his clients) were at for approvals. We're 2 months into construction now and Ben is still communicative and available for our contractors. After all this, we consider Ben part of our family! I don't think we would be where we are today without his expertise, professionalism, work ethic, perseverance, fortitude, and just general kind nature to help us achieve our dream to have my parents live on property in their own "cottage." We are beyond grateful for Ben and highly recommend him to anyone! Best of luck on your dream project. read more

Ben was very prompt in responses, committed to delivering on time, and very professional. His design and drawings made getting through permits a breeze. I would highly recommend BN services. Thank you Ben!! read more

We used Ben for home addition design plans. We initially chose him for his responsiveness and rough mock-up of the exterior facade. He went beyond what other candidates proposed, and his rates were fair and in line with other architects. We are so happy we chose Ben. He has provided beautiful plans, walked us through the steps on every process, and recommended contractors. He's always available to speak within a short time frame and is easy to talk to. Would recommend him. read more

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Benjamin is one of the finest designers i have ever worked with he is generous honest and hard working I was impressed to see their company provides all the engineering services I highly recommend BN Design Build and Engineering read more

I rarely write YELP reviews but felt compelled to based on my experiences with BN Design Build & Engineering. I met personally with Ben related to a remodel design. Ben was extremely engaged, responsive and professional. I worked with Ben personally over an extended time on various designs, enhancements and processes. My interaction with Ben was extremely positive, timely and productive. Ben took considerable time in all aspects of the project to explain and recommend various options and solutions. Ben was also extremely knowledgeable and his expertise was a clear asset in the final design. I am giving Ben and his team 5 stars. He and his team are highly recommended for any project which must be done right, in a timely manner and at a fair cost. read more

I needed a design for a detached pool restroom and Ben was very responsive. He answered all my emails quickly and understood what I wanted. Unfortunately he was out of the "build" area but he was willing to design the project. I ultimately decided to go with someone local. read more

I reached out for an estimate and they were very responsive. They answered a lot of my questions via inbox and informed me what I needed to complete the accurate estimate (ie. Measurements). read more

. we had an excellent experience with Benjamin's team to complete architectural and structural drawings to meet permitting for a new home addition project. I was very thrilled when Benjamin responded right away to my initial inquiry, and we talked through all my concerns about meeting both our limited budget plus strict Santa Ana requirements. Our project manager Sarah was great throughout the process and very responsive, and worked as an efficient liaison between our engineer to address any design updates and concerns. Once we got comments back from the permit department, they were able to make changes quickly and efficiently. Even though this process is stressful with a lot of "lessons learned" as a rookie home improver, the team really helped us understand everything and worked to ensure we had everything we needed in our design. I highly recommend getting a couple construction bids during the process to see if any cost concerns can be addressed ahead of getting the final stamped drawings, so the team can make any changes in calculations if you want to swap building materials read more

Ben from BN Design is wonderful to work with. We got quotes from other architects, and Ben has such a friendly and honest demeanor that we went with him. We're doing a complete renovation of our 1970s home, which includes knocking down several load bearing walls for an open concept plan. Ben partners with a structural engineer to ensure the safety of these plans and to have them submit to the city for approval. We submitted them to the city of Irvine and our plans were approved the first time around in a week! We've been told by contractors that the permitting process typically takes months as there is generally a lot of back and forth. We're thoroughly impressed that this was approved right away. Ben guided us throughout the approval process the entire time and answered all our questions that we had very promptly. He even did some renderings for us so we can see what our kitchen would look like after the reno. We 100% recommend Ben to do any type of design/architectural work. He is very pleasant to work with and eager to help every step of the way. Communication and ease has been excellent from start to finish. Thank you Ben! read more

Benjamin did the drawing to remove bearing wall, summited to county for the permit. My experience with him was very smooth and easy going.. He was quick responder to my emails, I would highly recommend him! read more

This is just an initial rating as I have yet to experience the actual project labor and final costs however as many know remodeling is more than stressful. I am doing a full remodel on a home I just purchased and I mean full remodel. I went through several vendors and designers and Ben gave me the most detailed, comprehensive and reasonable breakdown and estimate. He communicated consistently and even hopped on a zoom to go over basic workflow and ideas. We meet again this week for measurements and starting official drawings but his company handles the plans, permits, demo, construction and materials if needed so having someone who is licensed knowledgeable and able to carry the brunt of the workload on a project this size is amazing. Look forward to updating to five stars after the project is complete. read more

I was searching all over someone to help me with putting together my kitchen remodel plans. After searching and calling several companies, I decided to move forward with BN Design. I initially found them on yelp and asked for a quote on a Sunday. I was immediately contacted by Benjamin that night. He was very professional and he addressed all of my questions. If you were looking for a company that will provide you with quality work, individuals that will respond timely, and will follow through until the very end then look no further! In a time where these services are in high demand, it is exceptional to have a company provide you with quality service, at a fair price, and with a quick turnaround!! Benjamin went above and beyond throughout the whole process. If I could rate BN Design more than five star, I certainly would. I highly recommend BN Design to everyone! read more

I had some city issues with an outside elevated deck in the San Bernardino mountains and needed plans to correct them. Benjamin was very responsive to my needs and completed the project as promised in a very timely manner. The city sent the submitted plans back because they ADDED more requirements than initially stated. Benjamin did not hesitate and did what the city asked. The very detailed plans were accepted and I was very happy! The communication with Benjamin and plans were both excellent!! Thanks again..... read more

I had the best experience working with Ben from BN design, I had a bad experience and was skeptical in trusting another company. Since day 1 Ben was always trying very quick to reply. I believe it took him maybe 1-2 weeks to finish the plans. When we got the corrections back from the city on a Friday and there were only 3 corrections at most that needed to be done which is honestly amazing compared to the 15+ corrections my previous designer needed. Ben got the corrections done 2 days later on Sunday that way I could have them submitted again by Monday. Of course the city of Riverside Tries to throw some curveballs like finding a civil engineer that is licensed in the city of Riverside for a grading permit exemption certificate to be signed and stamped. Since Ben works hand in hand with a structural engineer he went above and beyond to try and help me to find a civil engineer. Dealing with the city is a headache and a half but this company and Ben made this so much easier on us! If you're trying to get work done not only fast but also efficiently done I say go with BN design. read more

Ben, please be honest, YI is my husband, you know that for sure 200% , (why you said you don't know him under his Google review? how weird, and that's a prove of you are not an honest person) don't play with that. my review was deleted by Google, maybe by your report ? It should be. deleting people's review is very bad. You want to keep good review , I understand, but it happens, I'm very unsatisfied by you took a lot of my money away without a good work and everything is unfinished. that's why he left a review. I will put my review everywhere then I don't think deleting bad review is allowed on all the websites. Hope your other customers are very lucky! read more

Excellent work and did it fast. Not too.mich back and forth but I'm particular so was par for the course with me. I would recommend Benjamin for your next project. read more

Worked with BN on the design for our home addition, adding on approximately 650 sq ft. Not only was the design completed faster than quoted, there was no additional or hidden charges. Their price was better than any other firm we looked at, and I'm willing to bet we got superior service. After completing the design, they were also very helpful at adjusting things the city planning department needed changing for permitting and has been available for questions from our contractor. Overall, great service, great price and great people. What more can you want? read more

After thoroughly researching Design/ Build companies to help with our kitchen remodel, we decided on BN Design. While we only used Benjamin's architectural design, we were very happy with every step of the process. He was professional, timely, and very responsive every step of the way. Would highly recommend to anyone needing architectural/ design services. read more

I hired Benjamin to draw up plans for an ADU as well as some front yard landscaping. Both designs came out great and we are moving forward with the front yard. As for the ADU the city of Dana Point does not allow ADUs and Benjamin has been by my side fighting the city the whole way. He has been helping me with this issue for almost a year now and has been an awesome help. Even with the front yard the city is not the easiest to deal with but Benjamin meet with them several times to make things right. He didn't even charge me for the additional time he has put in dealing with the city. I can't thank him enough and would recommend him for any project. read more

I plan on doing business with Ben here in the near future. This man is very professional, honest, and affordable. His renderings are very impressive. Ask him to see his portfolio of projects that he has completed. He's a master in his craft read more

I needed a structural engineer for a home renovation project and I reached out to Benjamin from BN Design. He quickly responded (and usually the case no matter the time or day) and explained the process for him to produce the structural plans for my renovation, including submitting it for city approval/permits. We ended up talking over the phone for 30 minutes for any project proposals were sent (some designers/engineers won't even consult unless there is a deposit/retainer). Overall, very happy with how detailed and communicative he is. read more

We hired Ben and Jesse to do our kitchen remodel and remove a load bearing wall to create a open floor plan. Ben was very quick and responsive. He turnaround time from start to finish was 3 weeks. I highly recommend using BN Design tor your next project read more

We needed architectural and engineering services for a large addition to our home and Benjamin was amazing. He is knowledgeable, communicative, and produced an amazing product in a timely fashion. I wouldn't hesitate to refer him to friends or family. read more

I needed a designer and structural engineering services for my accessory dwelling unit (ADU) project. BN Design Build was extremely professional and efficient, in both saving me time and the total cost was within my budget. BN Desing Build, frequently communicated with me to meet all the requirements for the project. They also did a great job of keeping their promise of getting the work done on time. I am so pleased with the work that I recently contacted them again to work on my electrical, HVAC, and plumbing design needs. I highly recommend this company to anyone who needs construction design-related work. read more

Benjamin from BN Design is a delight to work with. He is thoroughly professional and always on time with delivery. Our project required meticulous planning with the city for a large home addition with an aggressive timeline. Ben worked extremely fast and gave life to our idea and came out with practical architecture and a beautiful rendering that even city officials are very pleased with. He always responded within a few minutes with any question we had and also returned quickly back with revisions and updates to the city after their review, oftentimes over a weekend. We are impressed with the quality of work and professional interaction with a lot of care and checking on the progress on the plans. We are looking forward to the construction and working with him through the project. Will update with after the construction photo when complete. We highly recommend him. read more

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Great service great price, hire him both architectural and engineering.

Working with Ben was great! He's very thorough, a great communicator and he was very quick to respond to any questions no matter what time of the day and helped us navigate the complex process of getting our plans approved with the city! Since we are new homeowners her was also very patient explaining all the details of the planning process and answered all the questions we had! We will surely consider his services again in the future, should we do any more projects around the house. read more

I hired Benjamin to do a structural engineering assessment of a modification of a master bedroom bathroom. The previous owner removed and filled in a window, then installed 3 vertical windows. Benjamin determined that there was a legal header in place and that the vertical windows were made of the required tempered glass. He called the permit manager to make sure the site plan was understood. The city accepted the plans and now I'm ready for inspections. Thank you Benjamin. Nice work. read more

I am very happy about the project they delivered for us in Newport Beach. BN team are truly professional and highly responsive. They delivered the project before the deadline with a quality beyond my expectation. We were able to easily get the permit for the project. I highly suggest using their services and will definitely work with them in the future. read more

Ben & his team at BN Design Build & Engineering were an absolute pleasure to work with on our ADU project. They held our hand through every step of the entire process, dealing with the city directly, & were beyond reasonable with the fees they charged through everything. Having an architect that can also be a trusted partner is critical on any real estate project, & Ben is definitely someone you want to have on your team. We look forward to doing more architectural projects with BN Design Build & Engineering in the future. read more

I ventured in to building an 825sf attached ADU as a owner/ builder. The first important decision I have to make is to have an architect who I can work with. After interviewing several qualified prospects, I instinctively decided to hire Benjamin and he hasn't let me down since. He's very responsive to my request and helps me understand the process of being an owner/builder. He promptly corrects comments from the city planner to help expedite my permits. We communicate to all means available by phone, email, text or zoom. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my friends and neighbors. read more