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GWC Design Architects
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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Gerald knew since he was a small child that he wanted to be an architect, loved making models and designing buildings. He now has 30 years of experience with commercial and residential buildings, including over 1200 Custom Residential Single Family, Condominium and Apartment Units and over 100 Commercial, Retail, Restaurant or Office Building Projects, over 2.5 million Sq. Ft. of building area and counting. Go ahead and give him a call for your next design project !

LOMITA OFFICE BLDG.
LOMITA OFFICE BLDG.
CARMELITA RESIDENCE
CARMELITA RESIDENCE
McCARROL RESIDENCE

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pac Sands Corp
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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"We did a full remodel of our place, full new kitchen, and expanded our place into the backyard for a new master suite. Pac Sands did a really great job with our designs. Great tools that made the communication easy with the plans and changes we needed. And they handled the engineering and permitting too, which was great. Highly recommend."
6-Plex Aerial view
6-Plex Render
Carlsbad 6-Plex Axo
Response time3 days
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Evolution Drafting
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

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Recommended by19%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Designer - Building

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel exceeded our expectations, providing us with a beautiful and highly efficient space for cooking and gathering. We're thrilled with the results, as the new design seamlessly integrates style and functionality."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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APEX Drafting LLC
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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There are differences between universal design and ADA accommodations, but the outcomes are often similar. While universal design is a proactive process that takes a social justice approach to accessibility for all, ADA accommodations are focused specifically on accessibility for individuals living with disabilities. ADA accommodations often take the shape of wider doors and hallways, ramps, elevators, lower counters and sinks, and easy-to-grab door handles; universal design can include these plus emphasize better lighting, tractioned floors, and other building elements that allow all people to use buildings more comfortably.

Mid-century modern architecture was a popular home style throughout the U.S. from the 1950s to 1970s. Most homes feature a wide and symmetrical floor plan with low-sloped roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Its minimalism and balanced appearance are back on the home style scene, particularly when maximizing sunlight, airflow, and a blend with the home's natural surroundings.

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

While you will always work with a team of professionals at some point during your home build, homeowners with experience can take on some part of the process. Manage the initial brainstorm, brief writeup, and floor layout phase with minimal assistance before contacting a general contractor. And while you can purchase stock blueprints for some home designs, it's always best to speak with professionals when choosing one ideal for your property.

A cathedral ceiling is a type of vaulted ceiling with a symmetrical peak that follows the pitch of the roof. They typically peak at a height of 12 to 20 feet, although they can go higher. This dramatic height and steep peak mimic the architecture of many historic cathedrals, which is where they got their name.

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