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Featured Reviews for Architects in Costa Mesa, CA

Moussa Construction & Engineering
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 December 2023
“So professional and on top of their work thank you so much for a stress free result you guys are the best”
Woolbert Designs
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars31 October 2017
“Craig Woolbert was very professional. He helped us design and refine our thoughts on a kitchen remodel/addition over several weeks to start the project. He helped with City Planning coordination also. Clearly, he knew the processes required and met all guidelines and schedules. Craig willingly revised drawings many times to include or change our thoughts or requirements as we proceeded. He helped during the project also by meeting with us or our contractor as needed. When the project was completed, Craig provided a completely updated set of drawings incorporating contractor and our changes that happened along the way. He was easy and friendly to work with, and we would (and have) recommended him to other homeowners considering remodels.”
XAG Designs
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars31 December 2020
“Our 100 year old barn burnt down in June 2019. XAG Designs was recommended to us by another architect. Denise listened to us and understood our desire to make the new structure look just like the old one. She assisted every step of the way. We can't say enough good things about XAG Designs. We know our new barn will last another 100 years!”
UR Buildings Consulting Engineers
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 June 2021
“UR Buildings was highly recommended to us by one of our friends, We were lucky that we have them done our kitchen remodeling and removing bearing wall, the great thing that they get the permit very fast in the first submission. Thanks Gus and Rahelah for you fast and effective work. Highly recommended”
Jeannette Architects
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 June 2012
“My wife and I hired Jeannette Architects to assist us with a major remodel (interior/exterior) of our 3,500 sq. ft. ranch style home in Newport Beach. The task: incorporate warm contemporary design into our 1970's "woody cabin." As a real estate developer and because it's our third major house remodel there were many design elements we knew we wanted but many more that we needed help with. As capable as Jeff (Jeannette) is with his design sense, we believe that it's his ability to listen to his clients, understand client goals, how we will live in the space and how that fits into our budget is what sets Jeff apart from other architects. The Jeannette team met aggressive time constraints, produced a thorough set of construction documents, were always quick to provide clarification and answers to our questions and were great resources for product and material options and information. True professionals that we would use again and confidently refer to others. Our project is nearing completion and I can't wait to share photos.”
David Michael Designs
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 March 2013
“I have worked with David Michael Designs on numerous occasions for the past 4 years and find them to be, frankly, the best in their field at what they do. Always professional and knowledgeable, never failed to do an excellent job. Andy.”
Ian Harrison Architect
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars28 July 2015
“Ian is so creative, resourceful, flexible and ingenious. We could not have created such a fantastic home were it not for his artful design and efficient use of limited space. He is amazing!”
Teale Architecture
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 February 2016
“Mark Teale is one of the easiest architects to work with in the area! You will not find a better architect or architecture firm that will listen to your ideas and thoughts and illustrate it the way you didn't know you wanted it. They listen, suggest and create your masterpiece just for you. I am asked constantly about who I would recommend to draw up plans and the answer is ALWAYS Mark Teale! You won't go wrong here.”
JF Carlson Architects Inc.
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars15 May 2015
“Jim did a great job walking us through the design process and then executed as promised. We had preliminary sketches to review within a week and had preliminary CAD drawings shortly after. Jim also took care of the drawing reviews and permitting process with the city. When he was done all we had to do was select a contractor and we were on our way. We highly recommend using Jim. He is Honest, hard working and in addition to getting us through the permit process, he helped with construction support to address unanticipated issues that came up in the middle of construction. Excellent Architect!”
Novum Architecture
Architects in Costa Mesa, CA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 December 2014
“Novum has helped me with two different home renovation projects. Alberto was great to work with. He had great ideas, and was professional every step of the way.”
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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.
The most popular Architectural Services in Costa Mesa are:
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  1. Can you provide examples of your previous work and client references?
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  3. Are there other expenditures that I might have missed and how can I sensibly cut those costs?
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  5. What is your fee structure and payment schedule?
  6. How do you handle project changes or unexpected issues?
  7. Do you have experience with sustainable design practices?
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A well-chosen architect can design a home that is specifically tailored to your family's lifestyle. Highly competent and professionally-trained designers, many architects in Costa Mesa, CA also use sustainable design principles to maximise the site and materials used, so your home uses less energy and saves you money in the long term.

If your renovation is more than a simple benchtop replacement or roof re-tiling job, then it may be time to find an architect in Costa Mesa, CA who can manage your project from start to finish. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, the scope can span from planning sustainable design into your renovations, to selecting furniture and even interior finishes.

How do I find the right architect for my home design project?


An architect is often the first person you hire for your project. Before taking steps to find an architect in Costa Mesa, CA, ask yourself what you want to achieve from your renovation or home construction. Do you want to improve the liveability and sustainability of your home, or simply expand? What style of architecture do you prefer? Once you have established your motivation, research architects that have completed similar house designs in your Costa Mesa locale and within a comparable budget to yours.

Undergoing renovations, house extensions or building a new home entirely can be stressful. For this reason, it’s important that you and your chosen architect get along and share the same values, especially if you require an architect to help you refine your brief. To establish this rapport, you may need to meet several times with the architects on your shortlist before making a final decision on who you hire. The relationship you have with your architect is very personal, and will involve discussions of your habits, hobbies and tastes, so you want to ensure you have picked someone you feel comfortable in sharing this information with.

Most importantly, you need to trust that your architect will manage your home improvement or house design within budget, while working with site constraints, and coordinating the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

Ideally, your Costa Mesa, CA architect will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Your architect may be needed to select and hire California subcontractors (e.g. builders, engineers and landscape architects) just as they may need to negotiate contracts with stakeholders. A good client-architect relationship will ensure they are your biggest advocate along the way during construction.

Finally, remember that the most well-known or established architect may not provide the right architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project.

Questions to ask prospective residential architects in Costa Mesa, CA:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • What types of renderings (3-D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include?
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (The architect's personal style could interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a project manager and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Do you foresee any complications with this project?

    Find residential architects on Houzz. To find the best Costa Mesa, CA architect for your home design project, narrow your search to find professionals in Costa Mesa, CA. Then browse their latest projects and read reviews. You can also look through photos of projects to find an interior architect or designer who has worked on a project similar to yours.