Architectural Design Consultants in Southern California

Expert Design Guidance for Residential, Commercial &Mixed-Use Projects

At BAE Architecture + Design, we bring vision, structure, and creativity together as trusted architectural design consultants serving Southern California. Whether you're developing a modern residence, launching a commercial space, or planning a dynamic mixed-use development, our team provides the expertise and consultative support to help you realize your project’s full potential. With deep regional knowledge and a design-forward approach, we guide our clients through every phase of architectural planning and development—ensuring outcomes that are as functional as they are inspiring.

What Does an Architectural Design Consultant Do?

An architectural design consultant plays apivotal role in shaping a project’s foundation long before construction begins.At BAE Architecture + Design, our design consultants work closely with clients,developers, and stakeholders to translate ideas into actionable plans. Ourscope of involvement includes:
•     Project visioning andconceptual development
•     Feasibility studies and siteanalysis
•     Zoning and code compliancereviews
•     Spatial planning and layout optimization
•     Material selection and design detailing
•     Aesthetic integration and environmental responsiveness

As experienced architectural design consultants, BAE Architecture + Design provides this foundational guidance with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and regional context. Our team works closely with clients, developers, and other stakeholders to shape design frameworks that inform the next stages of project execution.

Our Architectural Design Consulting Services

Our design consultant team offers a wide range of architectural services that support early-stage project planning through final design development. We serve clients across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors with the following core services:

01

Feasibility Studies

We conduct site evaluations, yieldanalysis, and preliminary massing studies to assess whether your project visionaligns with the site’s potential, budget, and entitlement pathway.

02

Zoning and
Code Analysis

Understanding land use regulations is essential to project viability. Our architectural design consultants conduct detailed zoning and code reviews to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for creative entitlement strategies.

03

Space Planning
and Programming

We help you make the most of every square foot. Whether optimizing unit layouts, planning tenant improvements, or reconfiguring existing spaces, our team ensures a high-functioning, user-centered environment.

04

Conceptual and
Schematic Design

We bring your ideas to life with concept diagrams, 3D massing, and schematic plans that explore layout, scale, and visual identity—setting the tone for all future design development.

05

Design Development

Our consultants work alongside your project team to refine materials, details, elevations, and performance strategies. We ensure that every design decision aligns with your goals, budget, and long-term vision.

06

Entitlement &
Agency Coordination

BAE Architecture + Design assists with planning submittals, presentations to design review boards, and coordination with planning departments to help move your project through approval efficiently.

Residential Architectural Design Consulting

For Southern California home owners, building or renovating a home can be deeply personal and complex. Our residential design consultants are here to help you bring your vision to life—whether you're planning a custom new build, a major remodel, or an ADU(Accessory Dwelling Unit).

How We Help Residential Clients:

Our collaborative process ensures that your home is not only beautiful—but also practical, buildable, and reflective of your unique needs.

Commercial Architectural Design Consulting

BAE Architecture + Design supports businesses, institutions, and developers with comprehensive architectural consulting services that prioritize function, branding, and long-term usability. Whether you're opening a flagship retail space, designing a modern office, or reconfiguring a restaurant layout, we bring deep experience across commercial typologies.

How We Help Commercial Clients:

Our goal is to help businesses design smarter, build faster, and operate more effectively—without compromising on design integrity.

Mixed-Use & Urban Infill Design Consulting

Southern California’s dynamic urban environments demand integrated, context-sensitive design strategies. As experienced architectural design consultants, we guide developers through the challenges of mixed-use and infill projects—from early entitlements to façade articulation.

How We Help Mixed-Use Developers:

By working closely with city planners, neighborhood groups, and engineering teams, we help move complex developments from concept to reality—efficiently and effectively.

Let’s Start Designing Your Vision

Whether you’re exploring a residential build, planning a commercial redevelopment, or laying the groundwork for a complex mixed-use project, BAE Architecture + Design in Los Angeles is hereto help. As seasoned architectural design consultants based in Los Angeles, we offer the insight, creativity, and collaborative energy to bring your ideas to life.

Contact BAE Architecture + Design today to schedule a design consultation with an experienced architectural design consultant who understands Southern California’s unique opportunities and challenges.

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