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Architects in Palm Desert, CA

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Elliott F. Brainard Architecture
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 October 2015
“Elliott Brainard is an exceptional Architect for Mountain Building specifically! He was an integral player in the design of our 4,300 sq ft. custom home in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He not only Listened to our wishes for building our Dream Home but was on top of and helped us thru the layout to maximize our Views. He explained all points of building in the mountains including "Snow Load, Earthquake codes, City codes, where to cut costs as needed - etc. He was always Available - complete with building a model to scale for our review. We would Highly Recommend him for anyone doing a New Build or Remodel !!!”
Steven Corley Randel, Architect
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars7 March 2013
“I engaged Steve in the summer of 2007 to draw up plans to completely re-built my living room/dining room. Design element included sloped ceilings, complete window replacement, new windows, new gas fireplace. The design was thoughtful and innovative. Steve listened to my ideas and enhanced them with his own resulting in a successful, synergistic plan. I hired Steve in 2003 to design a two story addition to my home. The plans included a landscaping, a new approach to my driveway and front door. The result is very handsome. Both project exceeded my expectations. And on both projects, Steve stepped in during construction to correct mistakes made by the builder and resolved issues with inspectors (in my favor). I would hire Steve again without question.”
Aguilar Design Group Inc
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars18 April 2017
“Ben Aguilar designed our RV building with living as a complete package. He did the entire project form "cradle to grave." The project, thanks to Ben, was a non-event for us.”
Residential Design By: Jonathan Pelezzare
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars16 November 2014
“I hired Jonathan to design my new 5000 Square Foot Home. His performance and professionalism were light years beyond excellent. He spent numerous hours with me going over every little detail on the plans. He not only completed the design plans but also coordinated with the plumbing, electrical, structural, and HVAC engineers for a complete design package. His association with the planning and building department also contributed to smooth going when having the plans approved by the City. I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone who wants a complete professionally designed plan that includes a personal touch.”
David R. Olson Architects
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars23 September 2014
“David Olson designed a home for me in Palm Springs, CA. Every step of the way he made the process successful. He worked professionally and in a timely manner. I would highly recommend becoming a client of David Olson if you want to ensure your final product is what you had strived for from the start.”
Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 February 2014
“Michael Norpell has been a fantastic person to work with. He came in to a situation with our house that had a nasty, and I mean NASTY pool in the back that had a funky 80's shape and not a lot of hope for it to look good. After surveying the property with me and looking at pictures I had pulled from many different places, he came back 2 days later with perfect drawings of a pool and the setting around it that blew me away. He "got me" in that he understood my vision but was able to take it so much further and better than I imagined. He sought out the subcontractors and supervised all of them throughout the production of the pool, making sure they all knew what the others were doing so that the timing went well. I now have a very envied pool that looks straight out of a high end resort, but at a very reasonable price. Michael also helped me indoors when I first moved in-he helped me figure out where to place a fairly extensive Folk Art collection, helped with new furniture decisions, new kitchen table, etc. His best piece is a fantastic rug he designed using FLOR-he brought a lot of pieces I had together to make a pretty good room into a WOW room. I can not say enough good things about the work that Michael Norpell does. He gets the highest score possible from both my husband and myself!!!”
JMA Architecture Inc.
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars29 June 2018
“Jim McIntosh and his firm did an outstanding job on our home in La Quinta California. It's a wonderful transitional home with an outside sitting area that is easily accessible from both the living area and the kitchen. He listened to what we needed, and his design fulfilled our wishes for our home. He was easy going, and willing to hear other ideas. We highly recommend working with him, and would do so again if we build again in the desert!”
Hundred Mile House
Architects in Palm Desert, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 November 2016
“Duane has worked with a number of my realty clients at various stages in their process, from walking a property before purchasing to discuss renovation options, to designing their dream homes on empty lots. He's a creative, collaborative architect and always a pleasure to work with.”
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Cost Range (low - high)
Percentage based, typically from 8% to 15% of the total projects construction cost.
Types of projects covered
Home Extensions, New Home Builds, House Plans, Drafting, Floor Plans and more.
Busy Months
January - August
Not Busy Months
October - December
Architect or Architectural Designer FAQs
An architect is a professional who designs and creates building plans, ensuring the building is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They collaborate with clients to understand their needs and create designs that meet their requirements. Architects also consider building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles in their designs. They may oversee the construction process to ensure it aligns with the design intent.
If you are looking at a house extension or building a new home from scratch, chances are you are going to need the help of a residential architect. They have extensive knowledge of architectural design, construction methods and building materials, not to mention a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light and flow within a property. Architects will also be far more capable of seeing the bigger picture – carefully balancing aesthetic appeal with structural safety. With their local knowledge, your 92260 architect will also often help to obtain planning permission and building regulations approval.
You can find a local architect in 92260 with Houzz in two ways:

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    • After choosing either option, you can reach out to the architects you want to discuss your project. You can request and compare quotes before hiring the right architect for you.
    After choosing a residential architect, you will usually start with a consultation to discuss the project. Preferably at your property or building site where the work will be done. Give as clear a picture as possible of the kind of home you are trying to create to your architects. Chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and feedback, together with any very specific requirements you might have. They will explain their process to you alongside any other on-site visits up to and including the build stage, depending on whether they will be involved at that stage. From there they will produce the designs and plans required for your project.
    The cost of hiring an architect in 92260 can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project, experience, reputation, and location. Architectural fees are typically structured as a percentage of the project’s total construction cost, ranging from 8% to 15%. For example, if a project has a construction cost of £500,000 and the architect’s fee is 10%, the fee would be £50,000. It’s advisable to discuss fees and payment structures with architects in 92260 during initial consultations.
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