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02 / 07—Residential Design & Drafting
Architectural Design & Drafting
Good design begins with how you want to use your space. We work with you to develop the layout, explore design options, and refine the details before turning your ideas into coordinated drawings. Whether you’re building new, adding space, or rethinking an existing plan, our design and drafting team helps move your project from concept toward builder and permit review.
FROM IDEA TO A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN
See your design take shape.
Refine the details.
Review materials, proportions, and exterior views before plans are finalized.
Picture the result.
See a photorealistic vision of the finished building and its surroundings.
Illustrative design sequence showing one concept through three stages.
Start Your ProjectWhat you get
From your ideas to detailed plans.
Whether you’re a homeowner developing ideas or a builder working from existing plans, we help turn your sketches and drawings into coordinated plans for your residential project.
Floor plans
Room layouts, dimensions, wall locations, and door and window openings.
Elevations & building sections
Exterior views and sections showing building heights, roof shapes, and construction assemblies.
Site & zoning review
Review of setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, and other requirements that affect the proposed layout.
Structural coordination
Design drawings coordinated with foundation, floor, roof, and framing requirements.
Design visualization
3D views can be included to review exterior forms and layout decisions before final drawings.
Plan-review revisions
Responses and drawing revisions for building-department comments, as defined in your proposal.
How it works
Your home design, step by step.
Getting our support is easy. Share what you have in mind, and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Share your ideas
Tell us what you want to create and share any sketches, inspiration, or existing plans you have.
Plan the next steps together
We walk you through the proposed scope, drawings, fee, and timeline, answer your questions, and agree on a plan together.
Bring the plans together
We develop the drawings and coordinate the engineering and 3D views included in your project.
Get your plan set
Receive drawings for your builder and permit review, with revisions and support as agreed.
Design & drafting questions
Before youplan.
How to get started, what your plans include, and what to prepare for permit review.
Project types
Design & drafting for your residential project
From new homes and ADUs to additions and remodels, we create detailed drawings tailored to your project and local permit requirements.
New Homes
Floor plans, elevations, and construction details for your new home.
- Custom homes
- Builder plans
ADUs & Basements
Plans to turn backyard buildings, garages, or basements into living space.
- Backyard ADUs
- Garage conversions
- Basements
Home Additions
Drawings that connect new rooms and second stories to your existing home.
- Room additions
- Second stories
Renovations & Remodels
Existing and proposed plans for new layouts, openings, and interior changes.
- Kitchen remodels
- Open-plan layouts
Garages & Workshops
Building plans and coordinated engineering for garages and personal workshops.
- Detached garages
- Workshops
- Pole barns
Decks & Porches
Framing, footing, and connection drawings for decks and covered outdoor spaces.
- Decks
- Covered porches
Who we serve
Built for homeowners and builders.
We work with homeowners, builders, and designers on new homes, additions, remodels, and accessory buildings.
Tell us what you're building.
We prepare floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details for new homes, additions, and ADUs. Our design and engineering teams coordinate the drawings so the building layout and structure work together.
Start Your ProjectRequest a project quote
Tell us what you want to build.
Share the property address, describe the work, and attach any plans or photos you have. We'll review the information and confirm the services, deliverables, and schedule.