Custom Home Design in Los Angeles
Create your architectural masterpiece in the City of Angels. We specialize in Spanish Colonial, Mid-Century Modern, and Contemporary custom home designs for LA’s most coveted neighborhoods, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Hancock Park, and Westwood.
Los Angeles’ Most Prestigious Neighborhoods
From the Pacific coastline to historic enclaves, we’ve designed custom homes across Los Angeles’ most exclusive communities. Our expertise spans diverse zoning requirements and architectural traditions.
Brentwood
Westside LA
Hillside estates and canyon retreats featuring Mid-Century Modern to Spanish Revival designs. We navigate Brentwood’s unique setback and grading requirements.
Pacific Palisades
Coastal Luxury
Ocean-view mansions and coastal contemporary estates. Our expertise includes Coastal Commission requirements and hillside construction regulations.
Hancock Park
Historic LA
Turn-of-the-century mansions on tree-lined boulevards. We specialize in HPOZ requirements while creating homes that honor the neighborhood’s historic character.
Westwood
Historic LA
Sophisticated residences blending academic vibrancy with upscale living. We design homes that maximize lot potential in this sought-after Westside corridor.
We also serve Cheviot Hills, Century City, Mar Vista, Venice, Santa Monica adjacent, and all custom home projects throughout Los Angeles County.
Why Build Custom in Los Angeles?
In a city defined by architectural innovation—from the Case Study Houses to contemporary masterpieces—a custom home is the ultimate expression of the Los Angeles lifestyle.
Embrace LA’s Design Legacy
Los Angeles is the birthplace of Mid-Century Modern and continues to define architectural innovation. A custom design allows you to contribute to this legacy—whether through authentic period restoration or cutting-edge contemporary vision.
Maximize Indoor-Outdoor Living
LA’s Mediterranean climate demands designs that blur interior and exterior boundaries. Custom architecture creates California Rooms, pocket door systems, and seamless outdoor living spaces that standard homes simply cannot deliver.
Capture Million-Dollar Views
From Pacific sunsets to Downtown skylines, Los Angeles lots offer extraordinary views—but only if your home is designed to capture them. Custom design positions every window, deck, and living space to maximize your property’s visual assets.
Why Los Angeles Homeowners Choose Us
Building in Los Angeles means navigating LADBS, HPOZ districts, hillside ordinances, and diverse neighborhood requirements. We’ve mastered these complexities over 10+ years of dedicated service across LA County.
LADBS & EPIC-LA Expertise
We navigate the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety permit process daily. From ZIMAS zoning verification to EPIC-LA submissions, we know how to get your plans approved efficiently and avoid costly plan-check corrections.
Hillside Ordinance Specialists
Many LA’s most desirable lots are in hillside areas with strict grading limits, setback requirements, and height restrictions. We design homes that maximize buildable area while fully complying with the Baseline Hillside Ordinance.
Design-Only Independence
We don’t build—by choice. This means your designs serve your interests exclusively, not a construction profit margin. You receive detailed, bid-ready plans that any qualified Los Angeles contractor can execute competitively.
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Your Path to a Custom LA Home
A streamlined process refined over 10+ years of creating custom homes across Los Angeles’ most demanding neighborhoods
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Schedule Your Free Consultation
Share your vision, property details, and goals. We’ll assess your lot’s potential, verify ZIMAS zoning, and discuss how to navigate LA’s permit requirements.
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Concept Development
We create initial designs that embrace LA’s architectural traditions while meeting your modern lifestyle needs—with your input and feedback at every stage.
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Site & Style Adaptation
We refine the design to maximize your lot’s unique features—views, topography, orientation—while ensuring compliance with all LA zoning and building codes.
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LADBS Permit Processing
We handle all EPIC-LA submissions, plan-check corrections, and required inspections—managing the entire permit process until your plans are approved.
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Construction-Ready Delivery
You receive complete architectural plans with all LADBS permits approved, ready for your chosen builder to bring your Los Angeles dream home to life.
Begin your custom home design journey with us, where trust, clarity, and expert craftsmanship lead every step of the way.
We Are LOS ANGELES Custom Home Architects Who Focus Exclusively on Design
This isn’t a limitation—it’s your advantage. By focusing exclusively on design and permitting, we deliver plans that are more detailed, more creative, and more likely to sail through LADBS approval the first time.
Your plans aren’t optimized for a contractor’s profit margin—they’re optimized for your dream home. Take them to any LA builder and get competitive bids.
Los Angeles Design Expertise
From iconic Mid-Century Modern to sustainable contemporary, we design across all styles that define Los Angeles’ architectural landscape
Spanish Colonial Revival
Spanish Colonial
Red-tile roofs, stucco walls, wrought-iron details, and courtyard living honoring LA’s 1920s heritage.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Clean lines, walls of glass, flat roofs, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow inspired by the Case Study Houses.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Cutting-edge design with sustainable features, smart home integration, and dramatic architectural statements.
Mediterranean Revival
Mediterranean
Terracotta details, symmetrical facades, and lush courtyards reflecting Southern California’s resort heritage.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Rustic warmth meets contemporary clean lines with board-and-batten siding and open floor plans.
Transitional
Transitional
The best of both worlds: traditional LA charm with modern open floor plans and sustainable amenities.
*Our clients value their privacy. Images represent design styles, not specific projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom home design in Los Angeles, California
What is the timeline for custom home permits in Los Angeles?
A standard LADBS plan-check for straightforward designs takes 4-8 weeks. Projects involving hillside grading, HPOZ historic districts, or coastal regulations may extend to 3-6 months. We navigate the EPIC-LA system efficiently and provide detailed timelines during your free consultation based on your specific property and project scope.
What permits do I need for a custom home in Los Angeles?
Custom homes in Los Angeles require building permits, plus separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. If reshaping the site, you’ll need grading permits, and sometimes demolition permits for existing structures. We handle all LADBS submissions through the EPIC-LA and BSOP systems as part of our comprehensive service.
How much do permits cost for a custom home in Los Angeles?
LADBS permit fees are calculated on the projected valuation of the work and vary by project. Industry best practice is to budget 10-20% of construction costs for permits, plan-check corrections, and related approvals. We provide detailed fee estimates during the consultation phase.
What architectural styles are most popular in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is renowned for Spanish Colonial Revival, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, and Mediterranean Revival styles. Current trends emphasize indoor-outdoor living, sustainable construction, and smart home technology. We specialize in all styles and help you select the perfect aesthetic for your neighborhood and lifestyle.
What is the Baseline Hillside Ordinance and does it affect my project?
The Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO) regulates the scale, mass, and height of homes in LA’s hillside areas. If your property is in a designated hillside zone, the BHO limits grading quantities, building height, and lot coverage. Our designs are optimized to maximize buildable area while fully complying with BHO requirements.
What if my property is in an HPOZ (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone)?
Properties in HPOZ districts like Hancock Park require additional design review to ensure compatibility with historic neighborhood character. We specialize in HPOZ projects and know how to create designs that satisfy preservation requirements while meeting your modern living needs.
Why don’t you offer construction services in Los Angeles?
Our design-only focus is intentional and benefits you directly. Without construction profits to protect, our plans are optimized purely for your vision and budget. You receive detailed, bid-ready plans that you can take to any qualified LA contractor for competitive pricing—typically saving clients 10-20% on construction costs.
Which Los Angeles neighborhoods do you serve?
We serve all of Los Angeles County, with deep expertise in Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Hancock Park, Westwood, Cheviot Hills, Century City, Mar Vista, Venice, and Santa Monica adjacent areas. Our 10+ years of local experience means we understand the specific zoning, permit requirements, and architectural character of each neighborhood.
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What Los Angeles Homeowners Say
Real experiences from clients who trusted us with their Los Angeles custom home projects
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Jean-Prescott Studio listened, translated our ideas into options, and handled the maze of LA approvals without drama. Weekly updates, clear next steps, and no surprises, easily the best design experience we’ve had in Los Angeles.
Daniel K. – Beverly Hills
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Transparent, responsive, and deadline-driven. Jean-Prescott set expectations early, coordinated smoothly with our builder, and kept the design phase on schedule with professional, proactive communication.
Ethan C. – Brentwood
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From the first 3D concepts to the finished construction set, everything was meticulous—details, budgets, and choices were clearly explained. We always knew where we stood and felt supported at every decision.
Sophia N. – Santa Monica
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