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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 rate92%
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

"Dee is fantastic! We loved the design Mike came up with for our backyard makeover. Then once construction started we realized we had made choices that needed to be changed. In every case Dee's suggestions (stucco the walls instead of paint, don't use DG next to the pool, run wood fence topper horizontally) turned out to the best. We are so glad we listened to him. Our finished backyard looks like an art installation but one where you can feel comfortable and at home. Now a year later we had them come back for a few tweaks and again Dee's suggestions were the right ones. We are happy we choose G & L and plan to use them again next year when we tackle our front yard."
West Hills
Encino Landscape project
Encino Landscape project
Porter Ranch  Landscape Hardscape project
Los Angeles Landscape and hardscape project

+96

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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ESL Designs
4.7(
33
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ArchitectDesigner - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience working with Eran. He is a professional and is an expert in his field for our specific project, he handled all the structural work for the seismic retrofit and when my architect had a melt down, he even stepped in and took on that responsibility too. He collaborated with us and we spent the time to understand our needs and where we wanted to take the project. He made our life much easier by getting the building permits and worked with the planning department and the inspectors. Invaluable. We look forward to working with him in our next phase and would recommend him for future work."
3D Design for a Remodel
New Build
Kitchen Remodel
Bedroom
Bedroom

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 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 rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Architect - Landscape

Serving Encino, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second time working with Encore Builders and they killed it once again! These guys are the best. Iâ ve been doing lots of renovations in my house over the past year. Some of the projects have taken months of planning and work but Encore Builders is always in and out. My home is on a hillside and the backyard area needed some work. Oz and Brandon put together a 3D image and we chose out the style I wanted. I was amazed. Some simple stepping stones really elevated the space. Project took two days and we didnt even notice they were here. The crews were quick but didnâ t compromise the quality of the work. You can tell they are a hardworking company. Very impressed with their work yet again. Thanks Encore Builders team!"
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Greek Revival and Federal architecture are quite similar in that they focus on symmetry and a blend of utilitarianism and opulence, but they differ in a few key areas. First, Federal architecture tends to include a brick facade, whereas Greek Revival homes more often have stucco siding, much like you’d find in Mediterranean houses. Greek Revival homes also tend to be a bit more ornate, with columns as decor, and more decorative and formal porticos.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

When conducting space planning, building codes and regulations need to be considered. As long as you are taking them into account and discussing them with the architect, you should be able to do your space planning appropriately.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

The country's most famous Neoclassical architecture appears in major government buildings and college campuses. The White House is unmistakably the most famous example, though the Capitol Building and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello are also iconic uses of the design.

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