Basement Conversion Professionals in Oak View, CA

“I interviewed a number of architects and talked to a couple of references before selecting David Ferrin and Arketype Architects for my rather different project, that of building a two story home on top of an existing stone warehouse, providing three floors plus roof-deck in a tight urban setting. Before I selected him, I was impressed with his "can-do" attitude and examples of some of his thinking outside-the-box. The design work I saw was classy and much of it different. His use of materials tends towards the green but when price becomes an issue, he will demur or come up with an alternative. David is quietly spoken and his demeanor is thoughtful, low-key and confident. The project is still 12 months away from completion (I'm writing this in May 2015 ) so it isn't possible to give you final comment but to this point I have been VERY happy with his work. He is quick to effect changes and is very thorough with his plans, attention to detail (according to several other architects and planners) being well above what is normally produced. I swear this attention to detail is what allowed our plans to get through to permitting in so few hearings.”

“Kent was a great listener, followed through, and was available as the project progressed. Highly recommend him for his professional approach, attention to detail and anticipating our needs.”

“Sol Haus Design has created a beautiful, custom tiny house design for me. Now the project moves to the build phase. Looking forward to living tiny.”

“I contacted Carawan Architecture to see if there was anyway to transform my tract house with a poor floorplan and a small kitchen into something more suitable for entertaining. Dee provided me with over 10 detailed options, from the simple, low budget not involving moving walls to the grander scheme of moving walls out in two directions. Her plan was so lovely, I had to go for the grander one, adding a foyer, dining room and enlarging my kitchen into a gourmet kitchen. I am so pleased I did. She integrated the existing structure into the new and people seeing my place for the first time don't believe it's an addition. She added details that transformed even the original rooms into something that felt customized - she curved entryways, making arches to give the place a cozy feel. She listened to what I liked and her design reflected my taste as well as her ideas. I still thrill at my wonderfully transformed house! Check out my before and after kitchen photos.”

“Dennis Thompson worked closely with us to design a new home on our land, after our house was destroyed by a wildfire. He was sensitive and cognizant of the emotional factors going into the design process, given our circumstances. Dennis took us through the entire process, from design concept through City approval, from choosing a contractor through managing on-site building issues. Ultimately, we ended up with a beautiful, energy efficient home.”

“Ellen has helped me on two projects and is about to start a third. She is creative, thorough and patient.”

“We hired dkn studio to redesign the entire downstairs of our townhouse in Santa Monica. Deb reconfigured the space and helped us figure out exactly what our needs were (with 2 young kids!) and how we used the space. The level of professionalism, responsiveness, and honesty was something my husband and I have rarely encountered in our various home-renovation projects. Deb is a brilliant designer, with a vision for the big picture and meticulous attention to detail.”

“The crew at Kerrie Kelly Design Lab loves the team at AB Design Studio! Innovative, friendly and professional, Clay specifically has assisted with interior design education and assistance with our out of town clients. We appreciate the team's helpfulness and aesthetic.”