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Residential drafting & permit drawings

Permit-ready plans.
Less guesswork.

Architectural drawings for the home projects you are ready to move forward. From ADUs and remodels to additions and full permit sets, we make the drawing process clear and considered.

Serving homeowners, contractors & small developers across the US

$693BU.S. architecture & design market · industry context
$518BProjected 2026 homeowner remodeling spend · industry context
1,100%Increase in ADU permits since 2015 · industry context

Industry figures supplied for this draft; source and methodology should be verified before publication. These are not agency performance claims.

01 / What we do

The right drawings for the job ahead.

Every project has its own requirements. We help turn the details into clear, coordinated plans ready for your next step.

01

California ADU Plans

Thoughtful drawing sets for detached, attached, and conversion ADUs, organized for local review.

Relevant in California
02

Full Permit Sets

Coordinated architectural sheets that bring the full scope of your residential project together.

Relevant in CA · TX · FL · NC · NY · VA · WA
03

Garage Conversion Plans

Existing and proposed layouts that clarify how your garage becomes livable space.

Relevant in California · Texas · Florida
04

Remodel Drawings

Clear existing-condition and proposed plans for kitchens, interiors, and whole-home updates.

Relevant in CA · TX · FL · NC · NY · VA · WA
05

Deck Permit Plans

Site, framing, and elevation drawings that make deck construction easier to review.

Relevant in North Carolina · Virginia · Washington
06

Porch Permit Drawings

Roof, framing, foundation, and elevation details for covered or open porches.

Relevant in North Carolina · Virginia · Florida
07

House Addition Plans

Architectural drawings that show how new square footage connects to what is already there.

Relevant in Texas · Florida · North Carolina · Virginia
08

As-Built Drawings

Measured documentation of existing spaces to give your next project a reliable starting point.

Relevant in New York · California · Washington
09

Permit Submission Packages

Organized, legible drawing packages prepared to support a smoother local submission.

Relevant in CA · TX · FL · NC · NY · VA · WA

02 / Selected work

A closer look at the work.

Eight project scenarios, from backyard ADUs to multi-unit documentation.

Illustrative residential architecture imagery for California ADU Permit Set01 / 08
Sacramento, CAADU Permit Set

California ADU Permit Set

Homeowner converting backyard space into a detached ADU.

Scope · Site plan, floor plan, elevations, sections, and Title 24 basics.

Outcome · Approved after one round of city comments.

14 sheets3 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for Full Permit Set for New Duplex02 / 08
Austin, TXNew Duplex

Full Permit Set for New Duplex

Small developer building a residential duplex.

Scope · Complete coordinated permit package with architectural sheets and basic structural coordination notes.

Outcome · Approved on first submission.

22 sheets5 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for Garage-to-ADU Conversion03 / 08
Los Angeles, CAGarage Conversion

Garage-to-ADU Conversion

Homeowner converting an attached garage into a rentable ADU unit.

Scope · Existing conditions survey, proposed floor plan, elevations, and permit set.

Outcome · One revision round for egress window clarification.

12 sheets3 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for Whole-Home Remodel Drawings04 / 08
Charlotte, NCWhole-Home Remodel

Whole-Home Remodel Drawings

Contractor updating a 1990s home with a kitchen expansion and interior reconfiguration.

Scope · Existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, and remodel notes.

Outcome · Approved on first submission.

10 sheets2 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for Deck Permit Plans05 / 08
Tampa, FLDeck

Deck Permit Plans

Homeowner adding a raised rear deck.

Scope · Deck framing plan, elevation, structural notes, and site plan.

Outcome · Approved on first submission.

6 sheets1.5 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for Covered Porch Addition06 / 08
Raleigh, NCCovered Porch

Covered Porch Addition

Homeowner adding a covered front porch.

Scope · Porch framing and roof plan, elevations, and foundation detail.

Outcome · One revision for a roof-load note.

7 sheets2 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for Two-Story Rear Addition07 / 08
Houston, TXHouse Addition

Two-Story Rear Addition

Homeowner adding a rear bedroom and bath across two stories.

Scope · Existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, sections, and framing notes.

Outcome · Approved after one round of comments.

16 sheets4 weeks turnaround
Illustrative residential architecture imagery for As-Built Documentation Package08 / 08
Brooklyn, NYAs-Built

As-Built Documentation Package

Property manager documenting a multi-unit building ahead of renovation.

Scope · Measured floor plans, elevations, and existing conditions report.

Outcome · Delivered for architect handoff; no permit submission required.

18 sheets3 weeks turnaround

Photography is illustrative stock imagery and does not depict the specific example projects.

03 / Our process

Clarity at every stage of the drawing set.

A deliberate process means fewer unanswered questions, better coordination, and a package you can move forward with.

01

Discovery & Requirements

We get clear on the project, the property, and the intended submission.

02

Existing Conditions Review

We review the site information, measurements, and any available drawings.

03

Drafting & Drawing Set

We develop a coordinated set with the plans and details your scope calls for.

04

Client Revisions

We review your feedback and refine the drawings before delivery.

05

Permit-Ready Delivery

You receive an organized drawing package for your next submission step.

Professional reviewing architectural drawings at a desk
From first sketch to final set

04 / Why Awe-chitect

Good plans make room for progress.

Permit submissions are detailed by nature. Our job is to make the drawing side of the process more understandable, more organized, and easier to act on.

What to expect. We do not provide engineering stamps or seals, guarantee permit approval, or replace a licensed local design professional where required. We prepare thorough, coordinated drawing sets that support your submission.

Built around the submission

Plans are organized to tell a clear, consistent story to the people reviewing them.

Clear communication, start to finish

You know what information we need, what is included, and where the work stands.

Attention to local requirements

We coordinate drawing scope with available jurisdiction guidance, while recognizing local rules vary.

Practical drawings for real projects

Readable sheets, careful annotations, and a focus on what builders and reviewers need to see.

05 / Client perspectives

The difference is in the details.

Illustrative testimonial copy for portfolio layout. These are not verified client reviews.

The drawing set made the city feedback feel manageable instead of overwhelming.
Homeowner voice · Sacramento ADU
Everything was organized in a way our team could actually work from.
Contractor voice · Charlotte remodel
The coordination notes helped us keep the duplex package moving.
Developer voice · Austin duplex
The existing conditions were documented clearly for our architect's next phase.
Property manager voice · Brooklyn as-built

Let's get started

Ready to get your project permit-ready?

Tell us what you are planning. We will help you understand the drawing scope and next steps.