Worked with Sterling for a big renovation at my home, after a negative experience with other…read morecontractors. They did a great job overall. Bashar, Fanan, and Raed were very responsive. There was continuous and steady progress, and I usually was invited over each week to check on the progress of work. The project was well timed. The initial estimate was for around 5 months. It ended up taking 5 months and 3 weeks. The small delay was due to city permitting back-and-forth and weather, which all seemed understandable. The cost estimate was also quite accurate. We only went less-than-10% over, and generally due to things that we decided to upgrade partway through, or issues we discovered only after tearing open the walls. They also had a one year warranty on issues with the work, which they have honored with no hassle. Ultimately the company acts with integrity, and in this industry that's saying a lot.

Bashar and his team are awesome. He built an ADU unit for us in Lake Forest. Very professional…read moreand knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with his services. He was always available to answers our questions and concerns. We are highly satisfied with our ADU. We will continue using him on future projects.

We hired BN Design Build for a total remodel that had major sentimental value -- the kind of…read moreproject 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!

I highly recommend BN Architect & Associates for attentive and accurate site planning. Benjamin…read moremade 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.

I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional engineer Hamid who drafted the plans to convert…read moreour kitchen into an open-concept layout, which required removing a previously load-bearing wall. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail was truly outstanding. The engineer demonstrated a deep understanding of structural integrity while also respecting the design vision for the space. He carefully evaluated the existing structure and developed precise plans to safely support the load while allowing us to achieve the open, modern kitchen we wanted. His calculations and documentation were thorough and well-organized, which made the permitting and construction process much smoother. What impressed me most was his ability to balance technical precision with practical solutions. He communicated clearly, answered all questions patiently, and ensured the plans were easy for the contractor to follow. The result was a seamless transformation--our kitchen now feels bright, spacious, and beautifully integrated with the rest of the home. If you need an engineer for structural modifications, especially for projects involving load-bearing walls, I highly recommend his services. His expertise, reliability, and commitment to quality truly set him apart.

Hamid helped me again! He was quick to respond, and was very helpful. He's a true professional and…read morea great guy, I recommend him to anyone needing a structural engineer.

Kristine was just awesome to work with. She took our ideas and expanded them into a working plan…read more My 421 sq ft ADU seems so much bigger because of her thoughtful design. Her drawings ailed through plan check and we were able to start construction because of her attention to detail and knowledge of the workings of the planning department of our city. I couldn't be happier!

Kristine is the ultimate professional. She listens carefully to your project's desired outcome and…read moreresearches every detail to ensure those parameters are met. She returns every call, meets deadlines, and is easy to work with. I will not hesitate to work with her in the future.

David is responsive , Knowledge, reliable and helpful in providing architectural advice…read more He can also help with zoning questions and issues. A client of mine has retained his services for over 20 years . He is also very patient and thoughtful and very considerate on all of his projects looking carefully at all details and objectives. Highly recommend.

DMP has a great website and videos. Proactive, not reactive. He positively contributes his time…read moreand energy promoting his business in a LeTip networking group in order to expand his business.

Easy 5 stars from me…read more Hired Artoo Design to help with plans for a renovation project in my home. Because of the structural and electrical scope, I decided to build fully permitted and up to code. I hired Artoo twice. About 18 months ago I bought a one-time consultation. The consult fee is not cheap, but it's totally worth it. I got a full preview of everything that would be required for my project - sizing of structural members, ratings for materials, and what would (and wouldn't) fly with city inspectors. I also got a handful of solutions for things I didn't know how to handle. The meeting really streamlined my planning and thinking about design tradeoffs. The second time I hired Artoo (December) was to do the full construction plans. I met with Ramy to do an updated plan review and for him to take some measurements. I really felt like he was taking my input and we were working together on the final details. Then the quality of the drawings themselves are impeccable. In a previous life I did heavy AutoCAD drafting, so I'm very picky about drawings being accurate and complete. They were also turned around really fast. Much faster than I could have drawn in my prime. Next was probably the best part - Ramy said he would help with any notes from the city plan review process. I was worried how that would go. We had to do some revisions, but it was totally painless thanks to hiring the right company. I felt unstoppable with Ramy as a partner, and I got everything I wanted approved by the city. I'm writing this review today (August) because I had another small question about the plans, and Ramy basically answered my email immediately. Super tight customer service. I don't always have the budget or time to build things right. Artoo Design is one of those companies you should hire when quality and time is important. When you have a project that needs the best, this is the group to go to.

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.

Instant response. Appreciate that…read more Looking forward to building lasting professional connections. Very helpful with no nonsense direction. Appreciate the help.

This is the second time Jean-Prescott Studio has helped me with architectural plans and they were…read morejust as amazing this time as the last time. I don't know what more I can say about Jeannice and Kevin's Professionalism, Quality of Work and Integrity than I said in my last review. The bottom line is they are both Extraordinary Human Beings and it's been an honor to work with a team that does what they say they will do and are impeccable with Details and Timelines!

I hired John to do some consulting on my design client's remodel in San Clemente CA…read more He was punctual and efficient! He is an expert at what he does and I relied completely on his knowledge in his report of what options I had as the interior designer to proceed with my Renovation team John is so easy to speak with, he simplifies the scope of the details and makes working with him a complete joy and a success!!! I recommend him to everyone who needs an Architect for a remodel/Custom New Build/Consulting Only/...& Beautiful Landscape Design

John was hired by my company to provide Architectural work for Tenant Improvements on our business…read morebuilding. We entered into a contract in Oct 13 2014 to have this worked performed. The TI work to perform was very basic, walls, demo, lighting, ceiling... John was aware of his obligation to also fulfill requirements from Irvine Company, ADA, and Title 24 and Peer groups. John came across as very understanding with a calm safe demeanor, as our plans moved forward I began to see details in his work performance, very poor followup, failure to grasp simple instructions. Our one mistake was signing a contract that paid John as he performed certain duties, needless to say this was a mistake; as now - since he has been paid almost in full, he now refuses to fulfill the last duties on the contract- to submit our plans unless we pay more money outside of the contract. Our original contract was $9,900 as to date we paid over $14k and almost 6 months later NO permits. In December John began to complain about not being paid enough, he started to complicate the issues of TI work often giving me reasons he could not move forward, misinformation in regards to Title 24. Our requirements were very simple, he went out of his way to complicate these issues and even had the nerve to say he would not submit our full plan that we paid for, but would submit a reduced plan for the front office- Then, expected us to pay to have the work to be done all over again, it was the same work we paid to have done in the first place, NOTHING changed. He also emailed us saying he would not submit our plans due to a moral issue, yet if we paid more money he would then submit the plan. As a professional, it was his duty to explain the procedure, and follow this TI work to its completion. He has failed on every front, using tricks and play on words to try and turn the issues back at us, instead of providing us our permit as he agreed, which by the way he says has been ready since January 2015. Why don't we have our permit then, because we refuse to pay his ransom fees! We have tried to reason and compromise with him in every way possible, since no other Architect will take on his work, and since we cannot do anything with TI without the permits, John has us in a corner and is using this to force us into paying more money. Our last hope was a negotiation in him submitting this full plan set if we remove him as architect on record - This came after he was informed we filed a complaint against him with the Architectural review board. We of course agreed given that he would guarantee us our permit, we asked him to verify for us what the plans he was submitting consisted of, HE REFUSED, telling us to look at the plans?!? We are not architects, our only choice was to get a written document of what he promised to submit, for our protection - since he has been proven untrustworthy. John also sent over a pathetic "Release of all Claims" contract, removing all responsibility for his work, guaranteeing we could not sue or he would be entitled to all attorney fees, essentially this contract would leave us impotent, especially after he submits these plans to the city- that BTW he is refusing to outline exactly what they consist of. I have filed complaints with the appropriate agencies, and legal recourse seems to be our only hope. You've been warned.