Cost Breakdown: Architect for Interior Design Services

The cost varies according to the project scope, level of design involvement, permitting requirements, construction guidance, and whether custom furniture, cabinetry, or built-ins are included. A new home, historical remodel, and focused interior project each require different services. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. discusses the project goals and anticipated scope by appointment before defining the appropriate design engagement.

Important factors include the size and complexity of the project, whether it is new construction or a remodel, the level of architectural coordination, municipal permitting, consultant involvement, custom elements, and construction administration. Material selections and the desired degree of sustainability or technology integration can also influence the work. A clear scope helps connect design services with project priorities.

Yes. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. provides custom interior design led by Santiago Ortiz, whose background combines architecture and fine arts. The practice works on high-end residential interiors, remodels, additions, alterations, and new construction. Services can extend from individual furniture, cabinetry, and built-ins to coordinated architectural and interior design for a complete home.

Yes. Custom furniture, cabinetry, and built-ins are part of the firm’s comprehensive design practice. These elements can be developed as individual pieces or integrated into a larger residential renovation or new construction project. The design approach considers practical use, spatial relationships, environmental responsibility, occupant health, durability, and a cohesive visual language.

Yes. Building permit procurement and permitting guidance are available for eligible residential projects, including single-family homes and buildings with up to four units. The firm assists clients, consultants, and general contractors through the permitting process in its stated service areas and can remain involved from design through construction completion and Certificate of Occupancy.

Yes. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. provides historical preservation and remodeling services for single-family residences, including properties in Historical Preservation Overlay Zones. The work aims to maintain architectural integrity while integrating modern sustainable systems and technologies. The firm’s Moore Street project in the Gregory Ain Mar Vista Tract demonstrates its experience with historically sensitive residential design.

The firm serves Los Angeles, including the City of Santa Monica and City of Beverly Hills, as well as Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, including Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt, and Carbondale. Services are provided by appointment. Prospective clients can discuss their property location and project scope to determine whether the practice is a suitable fit.

An initial discussion typically clarifies the property, project goals, desired scope, existing conditions, design priorities, and the level of architectural or construction guidance needed. It can also identify whether permitting, custom cabinetry, furniture, VR visualization, or consultant coordination may be involved. These conversations help establish a practical path for defining the design engagement.