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!

Working with Miguel of Glilsamex was like working with a close friend. His service is very…read morepersonalized with respect to what their clients want. Miguel was able to envision and plan out what you are thinking but not able to draw out yourself. Miguel has unique and creative ideas to enhance your project/design and is also diplomatic and persistent with obtaining permits and plan approval. He is always in communication in keeping you abreast of the progress with the City Planning. Miguel also coordinates with others involved in the plans, regarding engineers, building contractors, landscape designers, etc. From the design to coordination with the city and pulling permits he takes care of the process, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Miguel and his company. Terri Scott Pasadena CA

Miguel expertise guided us through the process and everything ran smoothly, we were able to comply…read morewith city clearances and obtain our permits in a timely manner, bureaucracy was tough but Miguel was knowledgeable and committed.

Ognayan Design was awesome to work with! We've done several projects with them (SFD, SB9 duplex,…read moreand ADU) and they handled everything from start to finish -- design, plans, and permits. They really know what they're doing and were always quick to answer questions or make updates when needed. Super smooth process overall. Would absolutely use them again and recommend them to anyone starting a residential project.

I got a project with Ognayan Design, the way my project was taking care of I could not be more…read moresatisfied. Very reliable, fast responsive, I was updated on the project details, and I got valuable tips from my architect, good communication. After everything been said, I got a new project that I'm working on with Ognayan Design. 5 Stars Guaranteed!!!

We hired Eshed Architect for our ground up ADU and it was a great experience. It was not that…read moresimple of a project and there are considerable structural considerations, as well as architectural design and Dani was excellent at all angles. He also worked with us on the design of the project. He also was a very astute with permitting which is a vital part of the building process and not every architect understands it or how to work with the city. We were able to do much of the planning over zoom and it was a relaxed environment to work in.  Dani is very welcoming and on the video meetings was very good at communicating. Highly recommend!

I worked with Larry for my living room and kitchen remodel and extension. He was very professional…read moreand responsive throughout the process. He helped us with all the planning as well as giving suggestions to help us save some money. Very highly recommended.

Larry is highly professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. He provided detailed,…read moreaccurate, and up-to-date plans for our project, delivering everything on schedule. Throughout the process, he was responsive, patient, and took the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly. His expertise and commitment to quality gave us confidence every step of the way. We would gladly work with Larry again and highly recommend him for any architectural or design project.

I've had the pleasure of consulting Daniel on a few home projects and was amazed at his knowledge…read moreand creativity. I thought he only did commercial properties but realized he know a lot about California bungalow/craftsman style homes. He listened and understood my goals, and came up with creative ideas to work with my plans, environment, and budget. I only recently found out that they worked on a favorite restaurant of mine, Kasih in little Tokyo - great design and use of space. If I have any home projects in the future, I'm coming back

Not from Los Angeles, but needed a company to handle all the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and…read moreelectrical engineering to get city permits. Called and interviewed many design firms and architects through Yelp, settled for Zeise. Just get them on the phone after you call other architects. Very professional and experienced. Lease bills add up and I didn't want to deal with the down time from mistakes. Been on that road and just wanted to hire someone that would just handle business like a pro. Tip* If you are looking for a licensed architect to draw up plans, call at least 10. I usually call 3 and settle for one but this niche has too many inexperienced players. Make sure there is no open clauses that bind you into extra payments. If there is an open clauses verify the amount before you sign the contract. Seems like most companies in Los Angeles like to hike the price up with these open contracts.

Working with Richard and his team was great. Our main contact on our project was Ara, who has an…read moreeccentric demeanor that I can imagine rubbing some folks the wrong way - but he is exactly who we wanted even if we didn't know it. He brings more to the table than simply moving things around in your home, he brings a sense of design and livability and a wealth of experience. He is unafraid to question your intentions and ideas and challenge what you had in mind, which is what I want from an expert - not simply a yes-man. When our ideas were good, he would relent, when they were bad, he'd present better ones. It was more like a collaboration than a mere "service" and we came away with a much better project for having wrestled through the process together. Also, he and Richard are something like a duo-vaudeville act when they're together. It's pretty funny. We worked through the pandemic, we drastically changed direction mid-design, we worked on-site and remotely, our permits were acquired with ease, and we finished on budget and on time. What more can you ask for?

We were desperate for some guidance regarding a possible project and Richard not only took the call…read moreand gave us some of his valuable time and insight but was open to further inquiries. Very accessible, knowledgeable, and warm!

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!