Very knowledgeable across the full process from design to construction and permitting. Super…read moredependable, responsive, and easy to work with. Nefer took feedback seriously and applied it thoughtfully, which really showed in the final result. His designs always prioritize the needs while still being creative and well-executed. Would absolutely recommend.

Ari is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend him as an architect…read morefor your next build!

Ari was great, a rare breath of fresh air in construction. Good communication, reasonable prices,…read moreand great openness to changing things even when it wasn't in their advantage. would recommend!

Great value and great work. Really good after sale support as well. Be worked with me and the city…read moreto get requested corrections and answer question after submission. Made my project a lot easier.

I can't recommend Ben enough for any architectural needs, especially if you're navigating the…read morecomplex permit process in Malibu. From the very beginning, Ben has been incredibly professional, attentive, and proactive. What truly sets him apart, however, is his genuine heart and empathy for his clients. My mother's business had to be put on hold during this process, which was an unexpected and stressful time for our family. Ben didn't just treat us like another project; he truly understood our situation. He worked tirelessly to resubmit plans and handle corrections as fast as possible because he genuinely wanted my mom to be able to get back to work and reopen her shop. It's rare to find someone who takes your personal success so personally. Beyond his expertise, Ben's pricing is very reasonable and fair, he is not overpriced at all, which is hard to find in this area. He was also incredibly helpful and understanding by allowing us to pay in installments while the business was closed. This financial flexibility was a lifesaver for us and showed his true character as someone who wants to help, not just make a profit. If you want an architect who is highly skilled, honest, and truly cares about your family and business, Ben is the one to call. We are so grateful for everything he's done. Thank you Ben!

I've had the pleasure of working with Venn Studio on multiple projects, and they consistently…read moredeliver at the highest level. As a Landscape Architect, collaboration is everything--and their team makes that process seamless. They're thoughtful, highly professional, and bring a level of design excellence that really elevates each project. Their architecture is exceptional, and it shows in every detail. I always look forward to working with them.

Choosing Venn Studio led by Gabbi Sun as our Architect and Interior Designer of our custom home in…read moreManhattan Beach was a no brainer. From the outset, her aesthetic vision and design instincts were perfectly aligned with ours. She listened to our wants and needs and translated them into an architectural gem. The interplay of natural light and air flowing through each space creates an open, inviting atmosphere where function is balanced by understated elegance. During the construction phase, Gabbi was consistently available to address issues that arose and problem solved them to make sure that every detail looked intentional. She guided us through all the material finishing choices and her recommendations were always superb and mindful of the budget. Even her plant selections for the landscaping completed the look of tranquility and simplicity. Now, years later, we appreciate what has become a timeless sanctuary. Looking back, we couldn't imagine the going through the arduous construction process and getting the exceptional result without Gabbi's expert direction and guidance. See https://www.vennstudiola.com/projects/keogh-residence for photos.

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!

If you are looking for an honest and reliable architect, I STRONGLY recommend Zaven and his…read morecompany. 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.

Zaven and Angel were a great team to work with! We needed a full set of plans for our house in the…read moreHollywood 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.

I've had the pleasure of hiring AxEs Construction Planning and Design for my home expansion. Rose…read moreand Armond handled architectural and engineering design including paperwork, permits, payment arrangements, etc.. They came up with a very creative approach with respect to architectural drawing. Everything was handled professionally and in a timely manner. I appreciated the follow ups and candid suggestions based on our needs. I was also delighted how seamless my experience was throughout the process and how quickly we were able to get to permit approval. The cost was a great value given our overall experience with this company. I truly appreciate Axes help with my project and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for this type of work.

If you are considering ADU or Remodel AxEs is the team that will bring your vision to life…read more We had them design our ADU in 2021. We recently reached out to them for our home remodel. The team is professional, they listen to our ideas, preference, and budget We are very satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend AxEs team to anyone considering a Remodel or ADU

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