ADU Design & Architecture
Custom ADU plans and architectural design tailored to your property and Los Angeles zoning requirements — from initial concept to permit-ready drawings.
About Our Team
In-House Architectural Designers in Los Angeles
We specialize exclusively in accessory dwelling units. Since 2009, our design team has drafted plans for over 200 custom units, including ground-up builds and garage conversions.
An ADU design requires precise planning to maximize functionality within zoning limits. Instead of relying on a generic third-party architect, we optimize your specific footprint. We handle the 3D design, Title 24 engineering, and city approvals in-house, delivering a fully compliant plan set without unnecessary delays.
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What We Do
ADU Services from a Los Angeles Design-Build Team
From feasibility through final inspection, one ADU builder handles your full scope so timelines and costs stay clear.
Plan your project with dedicated ADU builders Los Angeles homeowners trust for faster approvals, buildability, and rental value.
ADU Plans & Design
Our team acts as the expert ADU contractor Los Angeles cities work with daily, handling all submissions and correction responses.
ADU Permits & Approvals
Explore a ground-up detached ADU build as an alternative for maximum privacy, custom layouts, and dedicated space.
Detached ADU Construction
Turn your existing garage footprint into a modern, fully compliant legal rental unit without expanding your home's exterior.
Garage to ADU Conversion
Discover how a Junior ADU can fit seamlessly within your home's existing walls, creating independent living space.
Junior ADU (JADU)
In-House Architecture, with No Third-Party Architects
Our designers and architects work on ADUs exclusively. Every floor plan, elevation, and set of permit drawings comes from our in-house team, which means faster revisions, tighter coordination with permitting, and zero handoff delays.
- Site feasibility review before any design work begins
- 3D renderings so you see the finished ADU before breaking ground
- Designs optimized for LADBS and LA County plan check approval
- In-house team handles corrections and resubmissions directly
- Architectural plans coordinated with structural engineering in-house
- Design to permit handoff in days instead of weeks
Design Process
How We Design Your Los Angeles ADU
We translate your vision and site conditions into a fully compliant, permit-ready architectural design package.
Feasibility
We review your property's zoning rules, utility access, and setbacks to establish the maximum buildable footprint.
Conceptual Layouts
We create preliminary floor plans and 3D exterior renderings, collaborating with you to optimize layout and flow.
Engineering
Our in-house team develops detailed structural framing plans and performs California Title 24 energy calculations.
Final Review
We package the complete architectural drawings, construction details, and zoning forms for city submittal.
Get a Free Estimate for ADU Plans & Design
Tell us about your property and your goals. We'll review your site and provide a detailed cost and timeline estimate at no charge, with no obligation.
- Property feasibility review at no cost
- Realistic cost range based on your specific lot
- Estimated timeline from design through occupancy
- Response within 1 business day
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Common Questions
ADU Plans & Design: Frequently Asked Questions
What Los Angeles homeowners ask most before starting an ADU project.
Do I need a separate architect to design my ADU?
What does ADU design include?
How long does ADU design take?
Can I customize the design, or do I have to use a pre-designed model?
What is a 3D rendering and do I need one?
Does your ADU design team understand Los Angeles zoning rules?
Need help planning your ADU project?
Talk with an ADU specialistCities, Models & Projects
Discover where we build, which ADU models fit this service, and completed projects from our portfolio.
ADU Builder in Los Angeles
Licensed ADU Contractor in Los Angeles
ADU Builder in Culver City
Serving Culver City
ADU Builder in Pasadena
Licensed ADU Contractor in Pasadena
ADU Builder in West Hollywood
Licensed ADU Contractor in West Hollywood
ADU Builder in Torrance
Serving Torrance
ADU Builder in Woodland Hills
Serving Woodland Hills
ADU Builder in Burbank
Licensed ADU Contractor in Burbank
ADU Builder in Glendale
Serving Glendale
ADU Builder in Encino
Serving Encino
ADU Builder in Long Beach
Serving Long Beach
ADU Builder in Venice
Serving Venice
ADU Builder in El Segundo
Serving El Segundo
ADU Builder in Sherman Oaks
Serving Sherman Oaks
ADU Builder in Santa Monica
Serving Santa Monica
ADU Builder in Studio City
Serving Studio City
2 Bed 750
Two private bedrooms, maximum rental income, and genuine multigenerational living space.
1 Bed 500
A complete one-bedroom ADU in 500 sq ft, designed to be private, efficient, and built for strong LA rental demand.
Studio 400
A compact, high-efficiency studio designed to maximize rental yield on any LA lot.
Want to See What Your ADU Could Look Like?
Our interactive configurator lets you choose type, size, finishes, and exterior style, showing you matching floor plans with a live budget estimate.
Ready to Design Your ADU?
Get a free consultation with our design team.