Architectural Design StudioArchitectural
Design Studio

Residential design & drafting

Plans for the way you want to live.

From an early idea to a clear set of drawings, we help Southern California homeowners shape practical, personal spaces with confidence.

Based in Orange CountyResidential projectsPersonal guidance

Crafting spaces, shaping dreams.

01 Thoughtful design02 Clear drawings03 Collaborative process

What we do

Design services built around your home.

Every project begins with listening. We turn your needs, ideas, and property constraints into drawings you can understand and move forward with.

01Residential floor plan with measuring tools used for as-built documentation

As-Built Drawings

Accurate drawings of your existing home, prepared as a strong foundation for planning and permitting.

02Complete contemporary custom home exterior

Custom Home Design

Thoughtful residential concepts and plan sets shaped around your property, priorities, and daily life.

03Detached backyard accessory dwelling unit

ADU Design

Functional accessory dwelling unit plans that make smart use of space and support your project goals.

04Existing home connected to a newly framed residential addition

Remodels & Additions

Clear plans for kitchens, interiors, additions, garage conversions, and larger transformations.

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Selected work

Projects made for real life.

New Construction

New Construction — Elevation

Malibu, CA

Garage Conversion

Existing Garage Conversion to ADU

Yorba Linda, CA

New Construction

New Construction — Building Section

Malibu, CA

New Construction

New Construction — Left Elevation

Malibu, CA

Residential Addition

ADU Addition

Yorba Linda, CA

ADU

ADU

Yorba Linda, CA

Detached ADU

Detached ADU Construction

Orange, CA

New SFD Construction

New SFD Construction — Elevation

Big Bear, CA

A clear process

From first conversation to finished plans.

Joshua works directly with homeowners to understand the property, define the scope, and develop a design that feels right before the drawings are finalized.

  1. 01

    Discover

    Share your goals, location, inspiration, and current plans or photos.

  2. 02

    Design

    Explore a thoughtful direction shaped around your home and needs.

  3. 03

    Refine

    Review the proposal together and adjust the important details.

  4. 04

    Document

    Receive a coordinated drawing set prepared for the next step.

Client stories

Good design starts with trust.

Sample reviews for layout preview — replace before publishing

★★★★★

“The process felt organized from the first conversation. Every revision was explained clearly, and the final plans reflected exactly what we discussed.”

Amanda R.
★★★★★

“We needed a smarter layout for our addition, and the design made the whole home feel more connected. Communication was quick and easy.”

Daniel Kim
★★★★★

“Joshua listened carefully to what mattered to our family and turned our rough ideas into a plan we could finally picture and understand.”

Sophia Martinez
★★★★★

“The ADU layout uses the space extremely well. The drawings were detailed, clean, and much easier to review than we expected.”

Eric Thompson
★★★★★

“Our remodel had several tricky details, but each concern was handled thoughtfully. We always knew what the next step would be.”

Priya Shah
★★★★★

“Professional, responsive, and creative. The new floor plan solved problems we had lived with for years without making the design feel complicated.”

Marcus Lee
★★★★★

“The drawings were clear, the communication was consistent, and every question we had was answered without making us feel rushed.”

Jamal Washington
★★★★★

“Our small backyard required a very careful ADU layout. The final plan feels open, comfortable, and perfectly suited to the property.”

Linh Nguyen
★★★★★

“The design brought together everything we wanted while staying practical. We appreciated the attention given to the smallest details.”

Mateo Alvarez
★★★★★

“We came in with several disconnected ideas and left with one thoughtful plan that finally made sense for how our family lives.”

Aisha Patel
★★★★★

“Every part of the garage conversion was considered carefully. The proposed layout uses the available square footage beautifully.”

Olivia Chen
★★★★★

“The entire experience was straightforward and collaborative. The plans gave us confidence to move forward with our home addition.”

Noah Williams

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