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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

+5

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
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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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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Evolution Drafting
3.5(
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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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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Architects questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer's report provides a professional assessment of a property's structural condition. It typically includes an evaluation of the foundation, key structural elements like roof trusses, floor joists, studs, beams, and rafters. The report will also contain a detailed description of the engineer's findings, often supported by photographs, and provide recommendations to correct any identified issues. Depending on the scope of the inspection, it might also include an assessment of property drainage, potential issues from environmental conditions like extreme weather or tree placement, and an estimated time and cost for any recommended repairs.

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.

Hire an architect at the very beginning of your home-building process. An architect’s training and expertise can guide the process from start to finish to ensure you don’t miss or have to redo any important steps. An architect will also provide valuable input on design, materials, and other details right from the beginning.

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.

A designer is a great choice for remodeling projects that don’t require significant structural work. For remodeling that includes structural work like removing load-bearing walls, altering exterior walls, or adding on a room, an architect can design and execute the renovations while ensuring your home remains structurally sound.

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