I've been working with Matt since 2022 on multiple residential improvement projects, and he has…read morebeen excellent throughout the entire process. From the very first project, I felt confident in his work -- especially when the City reviewer commented on how clean and well-prepared the plans were. Matt is knowledgeable, responsive, and generous with his time. He takes the time to explain the process, answer questions, and help work through challenges as they come up. We had a few construction changes along the way, and I really appreciated his guidance in developing practical solutions that kept things moving forward. With inspections and permitting becoming more demanding, it has been extremely helpful to have someone like Matt involved. He is a great communicator, easy to work with, and clearly takes pride in the quality of his work. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing drafting or residential design support.

This company are complete rock stars at the design and permitting process. They are a great value…read moreand have so much knowledge on the permitting process. We have been involved in a complex mixed use redevelopment and Balance Dynamic has been with us for the 18 months it's taken for various permits. Their dedication and flexibility have been lifesavers. Nothing phases them and they know exactly how to work through the city's permitting system. Designs are top notch, communication is great, and they are extremely professional.

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nearly every day, thinking as long as I was going to fix the broken things, maybe I could improve some things that are outdated, or that were designed inefficiently to begin with.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.

Hi Doug, I hope that…read moreall is well. I've been admiring your designs and work for quite some time. Feel free to reach out to me if you ever have an ORCO Block questions, or request. Hennesys Hernandez Architectural Sales 760-799-4925 hennesys.hernandez@orco.com

I wanted to remodel my home but found "design build" type companies lacking in any real depth of…read morearchitecture and art history. I'm a bit of an academic type and a history buff and wanted to work with someone with similar interest and knowledge who could not just help me bring my ideas into reality, but could introduce me to new ones as well. Douglas exceeded my expectations!! He made a fixed price for what he called the "Design Phase" and then proceeded to take took me through as many ideas and versions of plans that I could ever have dream of, and then some!! He was extremely sensitive to not just functional things like sizes of rooms and circulation, but also had a great sense of natural lighting, proportions and architectural style. Working with Douglas was a pleasure. He was patient, generous with his time, and together we came up with a plan that I'm very proud of. Of course doing a remodel can be scary, but I was so confident with our final design that bringing it into reality was actually fun and exciting!!! I can truly say that, if you want to work with a highly skilled, creative, patient and generous architect, choose Doug Simon Architecture!!

Patterson Engineering, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with HLLK Architects on several…read moreprojects. They are professional, have high work ethic and are overall a pleasure to work with.

We are so grateful to Lindsay and the team at HLLK architects for their work on our home addition…read moreproject. They helped provide an incredible design and drawings, and every little detail came out absolutely gorgeous! Their knowledge of the permit process was extremely beneficial to us as well, since this was our first time needing to go through the city. They were in constant communication with our contractor and made regular check ins to ensure every detail was being carried out in the way that we had hoped. In addition to their architectural knowledge, they acted as advocates for us to get the project moving along and completed within a reasonable time frame. We definitely recommend Lindsay and her team for any of your project needs!

Chris Varond has been great helping us with the architectural plans and modifications of our house…read more We will be adding a room inside our house and Chris is the architect that created the house's blue prints as well as the newly modifications. Chris is been easy to work with, he came over to see the space very fast, he listened to what I/we had in mind and made lots of useful suggestions that helped with the functionality of the space. Chris made it easy enough for me and my husband to understand and visualize all the architectural detailing. When the plan was 90% complete he walked us through all the drawings, that way, when we had to go in front of the HOA, we knew what we were talking about and the project was successfully approved in the same meeting. Chris was very professional and helpful with any problems or questions we had. I would recommend him to any of my friends. Affordable, prompt, and professional.

We wanted to remodel our two bathrooms so we hired a crew to help with it. At the time we did not…read morerealize that the remodel required a building permit. To our surprise half way through the construction we received a citation from the City. The City required us to hire an Architect to draw the plans and submit a non-conformance drawing for a plan check and a building permit. We hired Chris Varond of Varond Design Group who is a local architect to do the drawings for us. Since we had to go through the submittal process for the bathroom remodel we decided to change the look of our 60 year old house exterior to a more modern and up-to-date look. Chris guided us through different options for the new design which included a new covered entrance. The whole design process with Chris was painless and pleasant. The plans/drawings he provided were very detailed and thorough. We received the City's sign-off and the building permit speedily and without any hitches. Our house looks great and now has a very inviting entrance. We are so happy we hired Chris and realize now that we should have hired him in the first place we would have saved time and money. We highly recommend him. David J.

I highly recommend NJ Design &build The quality of their…read morework is impressive, just look at the beautiful finishing, attention to detail, and thoughtful design. I definitely recommend scheduling a consultation with them. They will listen to your ideas, guide you through your options, and be a great help in bringing your vision to life.

I looked for a structural engineer for over two months. Interviewing and talking to over 6…read morestructural engineers. I became very frustrated and then I was referred to Moe and his team at NJ Design and Build. It was the BEST decision I made through this entire new construction project. MOST IMPORTANT - they do everything under one roof so if any situation arises they don't blame another company. Their knowledge, expertise, communication, quick responses, attention to detail, and professionalism was beyond what I expected. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable with structural engineering but they are familiar with the entire process start to finish with architects all the way to how the city works. I wish I could give them 10 stars. I highly highly recommend this company and would use them for any future projects I have.

After I discovered some construction defects in my master bathroom, I contacted Mike Howard to help…read moreme redesign the room. We scheduled a consultation and Mike came up with the design of my dream. We went shopping to the tile store and picked out fixtures. Since the HOA was in charge of the contractors there were many delays and Mike was there when I needed him to answer any questions they had. I wasn't happy with the work they were doing and asked Mike for someone to do the tile work. I met Matt Johnson, Kustom Kreations Tile and Stone. The best contractor I ever hired. Mike, listened to what style I liked and put it down on paper. The project was stressful but Mike was always there to support me.

I hired mike for a consultation. He gave me some great ideas and suggestions and showed me how I…read morecould turn my "cookie cutter" condo into a space with architectural interest and individuality. I have been implementing many of his ideas and have been happy with the results thus far. I strongly recommend Mike for your future design projects. You won't be disappointed. Thanks again Mike!

T7 Architecture was great to work with! Their architectural style was very compatible with…read moreours--contemporary with lots of clean lines and natural materials. We always enjoyed our meetings with them. They got excited about our ideas and inspirational pictures and designed spaces that reflected what we needed and wanted. They are also practical and let us know if something we liked might push the cost of our project up a lot. They have a strong understanding of building codes, and work very well with City staff. They also worked really well with our contractor, who appreciated that their plans were implementable. We found T7's services to be a great value and are very happy with how our addition turned out!

T7 was amazing to work with! Andrew Crocker and his team worked with us to make our house exactly…read morehow we envisioned. They are very responsive and helped throughout the project when we had questions. Highly recommended!