California ADU Plans
Thoughtful drawing sets for detached, attached, and conversion ADUs, organized for local review.
Relevant in California
Residential drafting & permit drawings
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
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01 / What we do
Every project has its own requirements. We help turn the details into clear, coordinated plans ready for your next step.
Thoughtful drawing sets for detached, attached, and conversion ADUs, organized for local review.
Relevant in CaliforniaCoordinated architectural sheets that bring the full scope of your residential project together.
Relevant in CA · TX · FL · NC · NY · VA · WAExisting and proposed layouts that clarify how your garage becomes livable space.
Relevant in California · Texas · FloridaClear existing-condition and proposed plans for kitchens, interiors, and whole-home updates.
Relevant in CA · TX · FL · NC · NY · VA · WASite, framing, and elevation drawings that make deck construction easier to review.
Relevant in North Carolina · Virginia · WashingtonRoof, framing, foundation, and elevation details for covered or open porches.
Relevant in North Carolina · Virginia · FloridaArchitectural drawings that show how new square footage connects to what is already there.
Relevant in Texas · Florida · North Carolina · VirginiaMeasured documentation of existing spaces to give your next project a reliable starting point.
Relevant in New York · California · WashingtonOrganized, legible drawing packages prepared to support a smoother local submission.
Relevant in CA · TX · FL · NC · NY · VA · WA02 / Selected work
Eight project scenarios, from backyard ADUs to multi-unit documentation.
01 / 08Homeowner 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.
02 / 08Small developer building a residential duplex.
Scope · Complete coordinated permit package with architectural sheets and basic structural coordination notes.
Outcome · Approved on first submission.
03 / 08Homeowner 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.
04 / 08Contractor 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.
05 / 08Homeowner adding a raised rear deck.
Scope · Deck framing plan, elevation, structural notes, and site plan.
Outcome · Approved on first submission.
06 / 08Homeowner adding a covered front porch.
Scope · Porch framing and roof plan, elevations, and foundation detail.
Outcome · One revision for a roof-load note.
07 / 08Homeowner 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.
08 / 08Property 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.
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03 / Our process
A deliberate process means fewer unanswered questions, better coordination, and a package you can move forward with.
We get clear on the project, the property, and the intended submission.
We review the site information, measurements, and any available drawings.
We develop a coordinated set with the plans and details your scope calls for.
We review your feedback and refine the drawings before delivery.
You receive an organized drawing package for your next submission step.

04 / Why Awe-chitect
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.
Plans are organized to tell a clear, consistent story to the people reviewing them.
You know what information we need, what is included, and where the work stands.
We coordinate drawing scope with available jurisdiction guidance, while recognizing local rules vary.
Readable sheets, careful annotations, and a focus on what builders and reviewers need to see.
05 / Client perspectives
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The drawing set made the city feedback feel manageable instead of overwhelming.
Everything was organized in a way our team could actually work from.
The coordination notes helped us keep the duplex package moving.
The existing conditions were documented clearly for our architect's next phase.
Let's get started
Tell us what you are planning. We will help you understand the drawing scope and next steps.