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Avatar for Ilya Engineering
Ilya Engineering
4.4(
21
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Architect

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was able to quickly grasp my design concerns and integrate them into his structural specifications. A true professional."
1449
Mr. H Aghnami Project
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RR Building Design
5.0(
27
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Franco and Rene as skilled architects. We hired them to design plans to remodel our kitchen, bathrooms, and design a new master bathroom and bedroom that we are adding to our home by converting an existing space. After meeting with them, they got a sense of our design aesthetic and the 3D renderings came out great. They were easy to work with, professional, and the work they produced was high quality. Exceptional customer service and they are very responsive. They also handled filing our permits. You will be in good hands with Franco and Rene."
2nd Story addition
New ADU
isometric
front
interior

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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G&L Design Building & Landscape Inc
4.3(
173
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing! G & L Design crew is so knowledgeable and fun to work with. They really had an insight and vision for my yard (front & back) that fit my lifestyle and personality perfectly. I love it so much. I would hire them again in a heart beat!"
West Hills
Encino Landscape project
Encino Landscape project
Porter Ranch  Landscape Hardscape project
Los Angeles Landscape and hardscape project

+96

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am a homeowner who did my own home remodeling architectural design. Even though I had architect degree, but I had never done any project in Los Angeles. As everybody knows, Building and Safety has tons of regulations to follow, which made the permitting process especially difficult. I was so lucky to work with David, my structural engineer, who is very sharp, knowledgeable and hardworking. Not only did he deliver his structural design on time but also he guided me through with all details of my architectural plan. He is very responsive and generous about sharing his knowledge. It was such a surprise when David got me the permit over the counter from the city office with only one attempt, which expedited my remodeling project timeline for at least two months. Definitely recommended!!"
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Resyst Home
4.9(
9
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We design and build Homes and buildings to preserve your life and property!\nOur designs are : Fire Resistant, Quake Resistant, Carbon Neutral, Affordable, Beautiful, Luxurious and Affordable. \nWe design Single, Multi-Family, Resort, and Commercial Properties.

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Saylor Design Studio
5.0(
5
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have worked with many designers over the years, but few with Steve talent and patience to create the perfect design for the project, very happy with all projects he has done for me."
Custom Hillside Home - Front and Rear Elevations
Plans
Custom Hillside Home - Sections
Elevation
Framing Plans

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

The biggest upside to hiring an architect is that they will ensure an efficient building process without errors. They will also ensure your home is free from structural issues and that everything is up to building code. Many permitting agencies require architects to draw construction plans and layouts before working, so hiring an architect will also ensure your project is legal. Additionally, architects help homeowners have a clear idea of their project details before the project starts. Hence, they help unify all parties on a shared vision for the project.

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

Regular meetings, reviewing drafts, and providing input on materials help align the project with your vision.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

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