As a builder and developer for over 49 years, it has been my distinct pleasure to work with Katie…read moreand Arlene and their team on a number of projects through the years. Those projects would include SFD, as well as Attached homes. They are very intuitive in their understandings of the marketplace, and working with them in a cooperative, non-ego driven atmosphere has resulted in some truly wonderful communities. Designing and then overseeing a home from design to model grand opening can be stressful for all involved; having architects and planners who are professional as well as non-egocentric is such a blessing. I have never been disappointed with their professionalism, timeliness, and work product on all the projects that I have been associated with them over the years. Their services would come with my highest, unqualified recommendation.

We worked with AMK and Katie for over a year on our house project that included remodeling our…read morekitchen, adding a "great room" (connected to the kitchen for a more "open" concept), adding a junior suite for our parents, a "California room" (outdoor patio w/hard roof), creating a laundry/storage room, and master bathroom remodel. Katie was very patient and helpful throughout the whole process, helping us choose from different layouts that maximized our space yet best fit our budget, providing all drawings and working with the city for all approvals, coordinating with structural engineering, suggesting finish materials for interior design, and working with the construction company to correctly execute the building plans. I could go on forever about how great it was to work with AMK and with Katie, who helped us create a beautiful home. Highly recommended if you have a need for design/architecture. Here are pics of the finished project, courtesy of the construction company, Majestik Construction. https://flic.kr/s/aHskD8PoHR

My wife and I purchased a home built in the '70s that was in good condition but in desperate need…read moreof a complete remodel. We had a clean, modern style in mind for our growing family and needed an architect to help us turn it into an actual design. That's where YNG Architects came into play. We selected Yenny Ng and his team for design after interviewing several other firms because during the walk-through (a) he quickly played off and expanded upon our ideas, (b) provided pragmatic insight into the implications to build and construction, and most importantly, (c) had a gentle but confident manner that matched well with our working style. We were not disappointed. Over a period of several months we went through a systematic design process. Yenny and his team listened to our design preferences and took cues from example photos of design elements we admired. He lent his expert opinion and personal perspectives to balance pragmatic build versus splurging where we wanted to splurge (bi-fold doors between the indoor and outdoor space, yay!). He and his team worked well offline where we often exchanged and updated designs by exchanging emails and annotated PDF files--this was very productive as my wife and I both have demanding careers. He and his team also helped us through the city's permitting process to get the requirements and details done; they were thoughtful and swift in responding to the city's requests. There were no surprises with the design fees.  In the end, we have a beautiful modern and functional design that fits in well with the neighborhood. Over 65% of the existing home will be remodeled and an additional 30% new living space will be added. My wife and I were very pleased with the outcome and even more excited to see this design come to life for our family. We even have a Phase II project lined up with Yenny and his team to build out the outdoor living space. We would gladly recommend YNG Architects to our friends and family. Now, this also means the construction project will be large and complex and require an experienced general contractor. We did interview other builders but chose Yenny (via YNG Construction) for similar reasons as the design--experience, pragmatism, and working style. We look forward to this next phase of our home remodel.

This is an update in response to Svitlana's reply attempting to de-legitimize my experience…read more First, to anyone reading this, everything I said is TRUE about our experience with Yenny. He runs two companies in parallel (or at least he did when we worked with him a while back), one is YNG Architects and the other is YNG Construction. Svitlana trying to act like they "don't do construction" is a disingenuous lie. Svitlana was not involved with the project years ago so she wouldn't know anything anyways. But HER OWN NAME & FACE appear on the YNG Construction website! Why is that if you "don't do construction and just do architecture"??? Svitlana, I get what you're trying to do in attempting to quell a negative review, but obviously I'm not going to reveal all my personal information. I am now going to post picture of screenshots of emails from Yenny and his staff to show Yenny's own staff sign emails with BOTH YNG Architects & YNG Construction. Your own face appears on the website. There is no Yelp page for YNG Construction and ALL of our invoices for the construction were PAID to YNG Architects anyways, so that's why I leave a review here - that's who was paid for the terrible job! So yes Svitlana, our experience was real, our pain was real, our suffering was real, the horrible experience was real and the tens of thousands we paid Yenny before you got there were ALL real. What does it say about a manager who tries to act like they "don't do contracting" work when her own boss runs the YNG Construction arm of his business and she is even listed on the construction website HERSELF?? Does that sound like a true and honest reply? Or does it sound evasive and unscrupulous? Are these the kinds of people you want to trust your HOME with? Hmmm....... EVERYBODY, go read the review below from Ashley T. She had a very similar experience to me and ironically was around the same time as our project. This is the REAL kind of result Yenny gives customers. To this date, despite being several years ago, it was STILL the worst experience we have ever had. It makes me sick to think about. Of course the new manager is trying to cover for it, but when you deal with the public and provide horrible experiences while taking tons of money from customers, people are going to share their experiences, and I have all the records. And No, I am not going to reply or engage with this company any further, but will warn others and share my experience working with Yenny the architect and project manager and construction builder and all the completely incompetent and negligent LOSERS that HE & HIS PEOPLE AT YNG ARCHITECTS hired/subcontracted to do the job. It's funny that the Ashley T. review mentioned complaining to the Board of Architects because the City Inspector recommended we do the same thing about Yenny!! Even he said the job was crap and was shaking his head!!

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.

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.

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.

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

I didn't end up hiring Jean-Prescott Studio, because their services were more than what I needed,…read morebut I wasn't sure about that until I talked to them. Their welcome kit and process was very professional. Kevin was an extremely good/clear communicator and he was not high pressure at all. If my design needs were more extensive, I most definitely would have loved to work with them.

I contacted Artin Engineering to get a consultation regarding a load bearing beam I have in my…read moregarage that is sagging. Ardy contacted me shortly after, and reviewed my photos, my inspection report, and the history of my property. He then advised me on the plan moving forward. He was very courteous, professional, and I can tell that he knows his stuff by the questions he asked and the information he shared (I am an engineer myself, but in a different field). Definitely recommend Artin Engineering!

Artin helped with the structural engineering design of my commercial building. They are…read moreprofessional and they did a great job. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for an experienced engineer.

Fast responsive service. Highly recommended for those who plan to have their dream houses designed…read more The team really know what it takes on how to fulfill the customer's satisfaction.

"Mr An has an amazing gift to transform my home from ordinary to outstanding! From design to…read moreexecution he makes it fun and even exhilarating. He works to create a plan of action with different options and varying budgets. I highly recommend FG Design Lab for your interior design project."