Jorge is so talented! He created an entire landscape design to re-do my backyard including all the…read moreappropriate plants. The mockup drawing he provided made the visualization come to life. So pleased!

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Jorge Engel in a professional as well as work…read moresetting. His vision, expertise, finesse and attention to detail are what separate him from many in his field. He has a genuine capacity to truly listen to the client and to transcribe an idea into a vision. He is a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him to anyone interested in any sort of remodel or new build.

We bought a house that needed an entire overhaul, which meant tearing down all interior walls and…read morestarting from scratch. The layout of this house made it difficult, but we love the location. Mark was recommended to us and I can not believe how he designed this beautiful Oasis in the middle of Bay Park and transformed our 90 year old house in a modern, beachy, cosy, contemporary master piece. We couldn't be happier going with Mark. He took his time to sit down with us, explaining us the process, drafting a couple layouts that were revised a few times. Mark does not only design beautiful houses, he also understands the permitting process and ensures a smooth construction phase. I highly recommend working with Mark for any home project!

We just finished a project which was carefully designed and planned out By the team at Oasis. we…read moreworked hand in hand with Mark and Eric who were easy to get a hold of, and very helpful to resolve any questions that we had, which is very important when it comes to getting the project built without delays. They are patient and kind to work with, our client had them redesign the project a few times, but the end result was Her dream house, built, and she is very happy with the end result! I would highly recommend Mark and Eric, and look forward to future successful projects with them.

Scott Grunst is our architect for our custom home build in Poway. He is not only incredible at…read morewhat he does, but he is very reasonable, friendly and professional..... and he puts up with my constant changes, questions and emails - with a smile on his face :) I could not recommend Scott more! Will post pictures once our house is built, so you can see his amazing design work. A+++++

Peter is fantastic! Great work, conscientious and timely. Highly recommend! He's very reasonable in…read morecost and has attention to detail.

They were great to work with! Very responsive in our service requests for a full home remodel,…read moresetting up our initial meetings, were able to lay out the plans for our remodel, provided a timeline that they kept, and the work was high quality. Not to mention they walked us through our options, provided advice, were able to showcase their portfolio of work, which helped us choose them right away, plus were very competitive on pricing. I would highly recommend them for any general contracting or home remodeling in San Diego!

Hauck Architecture is absolutely the go-to firm for breweries and restaurants! I've had the honor…read moreof photographing several of their projects in San Diego and can attest to their high level of work and experience. They are also a great company to work with!!

Not a good experience in a multi-year, multi-mistake journey for a ground-up commercial…read moreundertaking. Mistakes on his plan cost us thousands of dollars in construction change orders & costs of delays. I recommend to shop around.

Working with Traci at Arise Interiors was hands-down the best decision and the best money we spent…read moreon our project. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Traci and her team went above and beyond. We did a major renovation: a primary bedroom and bathroom addition, a full kitchen remodel, a full bathroom remodel, and updates throughout the rest of our home. Traci was referred by our general contractor, and while my husband was initially skeptical about hiring a designer, he quickly became a believer. By the end, he said it was one of the smartest choices we made. Traci's talent goes far beyond traditional interior design. She created all our floor plan options and brought thoughtful space planning and design insight to every part of the project. She guided us through countless decisions, big and small, always offering a clear point of view while empowering us to make the final calls. Her ability to explain the "why" behind each option, and her wealth of experience, made every choice easier and more informed. Another bonus was that Traci had worked with our general contractor many times before, and their seamless communication made things so much smoother. I never had to be the go-between--they handled things fluidly, and I always felt informed and supported. We were working within a tight budget, but Traci helped us make decisions that stayed within our means without compromising on quality or style. The final result looks and feels beautiful -nothing about it says "budget-conscious," even though we were. Traci was also an incredible advocate for us during the process. She's meticulous, communicative, and unafraid to speak up when something's not right. There were a few instances where I would have let things slide just to avoid being a burden, but Traci held vendors and trades accountable and made sure things were done properly. She doesn't expect perfection (she understands the realities of construction) but she absolutely demands quality and follows through to make sure the vision is executed. Even after the project wrapped, she stayed involved, helping us source budget-friendly window coverings, following up on small details with vendors, and making sure every last thing felt complete. It's clear she genuinely cares, not just about the project, but about her clients. We've now touched every surface in our home, so we don't have any more projects on the horizon, but if we did, there's no question - we'd work with Traci again in a heartbeat. I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a thoughtful, talented, and truly dedicated designer. She's simply AMAZING.

Joe and Traci steered us in the right direction for our outdoor landscaping project. They were…read moreresponsive and available every step of the way. Our house has transformed from the biggest eyesore on the block to the house with the best curb appeal.

I have a simple single family home near Windansea beach. It was built in the early 90's, and has…read morerequired, up to now, very little maintenance. But it needs some work now. I visited Mark Bucon's office, as I walk by nearly every day, thinking as long as I was going to fix the broken things, maybe I could improve some things that are outdated, or that were designed inefficiently to begin with. I made a career in commercial real estate development, and felt confident of my ability to assess the needs of updating my home myself. However, very quickly, evaluating my own home became overwhelming. I knew I needed a second set of eyes. Mark has a real eye for detail. With my permission, and total disclosure of his fees, etc.... he measured up my house, shot grades, all that kind of groundwork that is needed to make smart decisions regarding building changes. Just having that information alone kept me from making expensive mistakes. After that groudwork was done, he, again with my permission and knowledge of his costs, drew up some easy to read concept designs to address all of the broken things, and various ideas to update the look and functionality of the property, and didn't waste time designing things outside my budget. He has tremendous knowledge of the suitability of the materials that will endure in the environment they'll be built in (here a marine environment). He has an excellent eye for what will look and function well, as well as just being practical. He never tried to upsell me, or marry me to any particular product or contractor, or anything like that... just design ideas and options. I was also able to get a handle on the costs for the various options... very helpful in prioritizing what will likely be a multi year project; one thing at a time, as I am working with a small budget for an expensive neighborhood I do not want to leave. Before calling Mark, I did call other architects and contractors prominent in the area, who all left me feeling a little abused. Like they did to my neighbor... just drew up some outlandish plan covering every square inch of their property.. costing millions to build, and charging my neighbor a lot doing so... Neighbor ended up just moving. In addition to being a damn good designer and architect, Mark was just friendly and low, low pressure. He came out to my home several times to dig around himself looking for details on the foundation, the property line markers, stuff in the crawlspace, condition of the roof, etc... Normally, I would have been asked to find that information out on my own and deliver it to him, which is costly and problematic. So now, I have solid ideas, options, information on costs and materials, and time to decide what to do while looking for the funds to renovate. Bottom line, Mark approached this project with a holistic, "multi-generational" view. His best idea, although the most expensive, would allow my family, my grown children, and their families to live at the property after I'm gone (or, even if I am here). Mark lives in the area, and knows the rules as well as anyone I've spoken with. It's nice to know I can house my whole family if times get rough (I didn't think that would be possible before). And, probably the most important point, if you are still reading this novella, Mark won the trust of my highly skeptical wife, who generally distrusts anyone proclaiming to be able to help with renovation of the house... That is her purview, and she is protective as hell... it's one reason maintenance is deferred... She would just chase away the people I would hire to fix even the simplest thing. When the time comes for actual drawings, I will absolutely stick with Mark. He knows the staff at the City.. he knows the rules, he is a good advocate, and has given me a lot of peace of mind that I won't screw this project up, like I have seen in so many other renovation projects. I highly recommend Mark Bucon, well above the other local arrogant professionals who really do just want to draw up a random set of plans for an overbuilt project, charge you $30k, and not even bothering to ask what you really want, which in my case, is to live here comfortably and affordably for decades to come.... everyone else wanted to look at what I can do to improve the property and sell it for a big profit... they didn't understand that is not what I am seeking.. Mark did. Thank you Mark Bucon!

Mark was fantastic at giving me some initial information and assistance as I am looking at doing a…read moreCustom Home. I have not started the project yet, but Mark invested the time to provide assistance and his expertise as he met with me and my General Contractor. Very professional.

I hired Jimmy with CitiZen to help me with an add-on/remodel and let me tell ya - amazing! I…read morecouldn't be happier. I was in one of those 'hurry up and wait' situations and he waited patiently for our city approvals, then stepped on the gas the moment we needed him to draw everything up. He literally had our elaborate designs done perfectly in just 2 days. No revisions needed at all! He was a kick to work with (what a happy and fun person - wow!), was speedy, and billed very fairly. I highly recommend CitiZen to anyone looking for a great designer. I have worked with others and the experience was nothing like this. Save your money from over-billing and save your heart from the stress of the run around. This truly was a ZEN experience....

My husband and I needed help with the design of the home we recently purchased. We found Jimmy…read moreSullivan at CitiZen and couldn't be happier. He helped us redo our kitchen tile, select paint colors for the entire house, select furniture, change out light fixtures, etc. We love Jimmy's sense of modern, yet warm and functional, style. Not to mention, he is very affordable, is respectful of budget constraints, and is just generally a nice guy.