Hastings Heights Residence
Pasadena, CA · 2026Residential · Custom Home + ADU
Design. Document.Permit. Build.
From early concepts to permit-ready drawings — design, documentation, renderings, and city coordination for homes and businesses across Southern California.
Selected Work
Residential and commercial projects.
Custom homes, ADUs, remodels, restaurants, retail, and medical office work — each taken from existing conditions through permit-ready drawings.
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A Long Beach design studio translating ideas into clear, buildable drawings — with 30+ years preparing permit-ready documents across Southern California.
Services
From concept to construction.
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Residential Design
Custom homes, additions, and remodels — from schematic design through permit-ready drawings.
- 02
Commercial Design
Tenant improvements, salon suites, restaurants, and business interiors drafted for approval.
- 03
ADU & PAADU
Site-specific ADUs and Long Beach pre-approved plans, with permitting support.
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As-Built Documentation
Matterport, GeoSLAM scanning, and existing-condition drawings before design begins.
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Construction Documents & Permits
Coordinated drawing sets, structural and Title 24 coordination, and plan check support.
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3D Modeling & Renderings
Models, renderings, and walkthrough views so you can see the project before it is built.
ADU / PAADU
Add living space, rental income, or family housing.
Site-specific ADUs, plus guidance through the City of Long Beach Pre-Approved ADU (PAADU) Program — a streamlined path from plan to permit for detached units.
- PAADU 3
- 876 sq ft · One-story
- PAADU 7
- 563 sq ft · 1 Bed / 1 Bath
Process
Six steps, one coordinated set of drawings.
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Site Analysis
Measure, photograph, and document existing conditions before a line is drawn.
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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.
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Construction Documents
Permit-ready drawing sets coordinated with structural and Title 24 consultants.
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Permitting
City review support for Long Beach and surrounding Southern California municipalities.
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Construction
Construction management and coordination through completion — when your project needs it.
Why Long Beach Designers
A local studio built for permit-ready delivery.
Who we help
- Homeowners Planning Remodels
- Property Owners Adding ADUs
- Business Owners Opening Commercial Spaces
- Families Rebuilding or Redesigning Homes
- Contractors Needing Clear Drawings
- Clients Who Need Visual Clarity
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.
Permit-Ready Construction Documents
Coordinated, code-informed drawing sets built for city submittal — clean plans, sections, and details a contractor can actually build from.
Residential & Commercial Experience
From single-family additions and custom homes to salon suites and small office tenant improvements — we speak both languages fluently.
ADU & PAADU Familiarity
Site-specific ADUs and pre-approved PAADU plans, with a clear understanding of Long Beach's streamlined ADU pathway.
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.
Practical, Buildable Design
Design decisions grounded in construction realities — cost, code, and constructability considered from the first sketch.
FAQ
Questions clients often ask.
Get in touch
Ready to move your project from concept to city approval?
Tell us about your site, your goals, and your timeline.
5252 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90805