Commercial Space Development2024 · Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Salon Suites
Commercial salon suite planning and documentation for a beauty-service environment — private suites, efficient circulation, and permit-ready drawings.
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Residential & Commercial Design in Long Beach
Design.Document.Permit.Build.
From early concepts to permit-ready drawings, Long Beach Designers helps homeowners, property owners, and businesses move through design, documentation, renderings, and city coordination with clarity.
— Our Studio
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Designers is a residential and commercial design studio translating concepts into clear, buildable drawings — with 25+ years of experience preparing permit-ready construction documents across Southern California.
25+
Years of experience
Permit-ready
Drawing sets
Residential
& commercial work
Concept → Permit
End-to-end delivery
Services
Everything you need from concept to construction.
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Residential Design
Custom homes, additions, and remodels — schematic design through permit-ready construction documents.
02 / 06
Commercial Design
Office tenant improvements, salon suites, and business interiors designed and drafted for approval.
03 / 06
ADU Design
Site-specific ADUs and PAADU pre-approved plans with permitting support for Long Beach property owners.
04 / 06
Construction Documents
Detailed drawing sets and city submittal packages ready for permit review and construction pricing.
05 / 06
3D Modeling & Renderings
Mass models, digital walkthroughs, and rendered visuals so you can see the project before construction.
06 / 06
Permit & Construction Support
Guidance through Long Beach and surrounding municipalities — plus construction management when you need it.
What You Get
Clear drawings, coordinated documents, and visuals that help move your project forward.
Every project is different, but the goal is the same: give clients clear, buildable, permit-ready documentation that helps move the project from early ideas to city review, contractor pricing, and construction coordination.
01 / 09
Site Measuring & Existing Conditions
We document the existing site, take measurements, review current conditions, and create the foundation for accurate design work.
02 / 09
As-Built Drawings
Existing floor plans and site information are translated into clear drawings that help guide the design and permitting process.
03 / 09
Floor Plans, Elevations & Sections
Proposed layouts, exterior elevations, and building sections help define the design, scale, circulation, and overall project direction.
04 / 09
Construction Documents
Permit-ready drawing sets are prepared for city review, consultant coordination, contractor pricing, and construction planning.
05 / 09
3D Modeling & Renderings
Digital models and renderings help clients understand the proposed design before construction begins.
06 / 09
ADU & PAADU Support
We help property owners understand ADU options, pre-approved plan opportunities, site conditions, and documentation needs.
07 / 09
Structural Coordination
When required, we coordinate with structural professionals to support framing, foundation, load path, and plan review requirements.
08 / 09
Title 24 & Energy Coordination
We coordinate Title 24 energy documentation when required for permit approval.
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City Submittal & Plan Check Support
We support the permit review process by coordinating drawings, revisions, and standard plan check responses.
Need help understanding what your project requires?
Start Your Project— ADU / PAADU Program
Add living space, rental income, or family housing — with a permit-ready ADU.
We design site-specific ADUs and guide homeowners through the City of Long Beach Pre-Approved ADU (PAADU) Program — a streamlined path from plan to permit for detached backyard units.
Plan · PAADU 3
876 sq ft
One-story detached
Plan · PAADU 7
563 sq ft
1 Bed · 1 Bath
Process
Six steps. One coordinated set of drawings.
Every project is a conversation between site, code, and client. Here's how we move from a first walk-through to a stamped permit.
- 01
Site Analysis
Measure, photograph, and document existing conditions before a line is drawn.
- 02
Schematic Design
Sketches, diagrams, and massing options that shape the project's direction.
- 03
Design Development
Refined drawings, 3D models, and renderings — design is an iterative process.
- 04
Construction Documents
Permit-ready drawing sets coordinated with structural and Title 24 consultants.
- 05
Permitting
City review support for Long Beach and surrounding Southern California municipalities.
- 06
Construction
Construction management and coordination through completion — when your project needs it.
Selected Work
Selected work from the studio.
A cross-section of residential, commercial, and ADU projects taken from concept through permit-ready drawings.
Residential · Custom Home + ADU2026 · Pasadena, CA
Hastings Heights Residence
Modern French custom residence and ADU concept — architectural design, structural coordination, 3D visualization, and permit-ready documentation.
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Residential Remodel & Addition2024 · Long Beach, CA
Chestnut Residence
Residential remodel and addition with as-built documentation, design development, construction documents, structural coordination, Title 24 coordination, and exterior visualization.
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Residential Design · Custom Home + ADU2026 · Pasadena, CA
Hastings Heights Residence II
Construction Coming Soon
Custom Pasadena residence and ADU with architectural design, structural coordination, renderings, and permit-ready documentation.
View Project— How We Work
From site walk-through to stamped permit — one coordinated workflow.
- 01
Site
Existing conditions, zoning, and setbacks.
- 02
Concept
Schematic sketches and massing options.
- 03
Drawings
Coordinated construction documents.
- 04
Permit
City submittal and plan check support.
- 05
Construction
Optional CM through completion.
Why Long Beach Designers
A local design studio built for permit-ready delivery.
We help homeowners, property owners, and businesses across Southern California move confidently from idea to city approval.
01
Local Long Beach Permitting
We work directly with the City of Long Beach and surrounding Southern California jurisdictions — from zoning checks and setbacks to plan check corrections.
02
Permit-Ready Construction Documents
Coordinated, code-informed drawing sets built for city submittal — clean plans, sections, and details a contractor can actually build from.
03
Residential & Commercial Experience
From single-family additions and custom homes to salon suites and small office tenant improvements — we speak both languages fluently.
04
ADU & PAADU Familiarity
Site-specific ADUs and pre-approved PAADU plans, with a clear understanding of Long Beach's streamlined ADU pathway.
05
Concept-to-Approval Process
One coordinated team from site walk-through to permit stamp — schematic design, CDs, 3D visualization, and city submittal under one roof.
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Practical, Buildable Design
Design decisions grounded in construction realities — cost, code, and constructability considered from the first sketch.
Who We Help
Design and documentation support for homeowners, property owners, and businesses.
Long Beach Designers works with clients at different stages of the design process — from early ideas and existing conditions to permit-ready drawings, visualizations, and city coordination.
01
Homeowners Planning Remodels
For homeowners reworking layouts, expanding living areas, updating curb appeal, or preparing drawings for city review.
02
Property Owners Adding ADUs
For owners looking to add rental potential, family housing, guest space, or flexible backyard living through ADUs and PAADU options.
03
Business Owners Opening Commercial Spaces
For businesses planning tenant improvements, salon suites, office layouts, commercial interiors, and city submittal packages.
04
Families Rebuilding or Redesigning Homes
For clients moving from existing site conditions to new residential concepts, renderings, construction documents, and permit coordination.
05
Contractors Needing Clear Drawings
For builders and contractors who need organized plans, details, coordination, and documentation to support pricing and construction.
06
Clients Who Need Visual Clarity
For clients who want 3D models, renderings, and walkthrough views to better understand the project before construction begins.
FAQ
Questions clients often ask.
Whether you are planning a remodel, ADU, commercial space, or custom home, these are some of the most common questions clients ask before starting a project.
— Get in touch
Ready to move your project from concept to city approval?
Tell us about your site, your goals, and your timeline. We'll walk you through what a permit-ready set looks like for your project.
Long Beach Designers
5252 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90805
Long Beach, CA 90805