Architectural Design & Engineering Services

Architectural and engineering services support the planning, design, documentation, approval, and delivery of a building project. Architecture addresses spatial organization, appearance, materials, and how people experience a place, while engineering coordination helps address technical systems and project requirements. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. provides design, permitting support, consultant coordination, and construction guidance for residential work.

An architect develops the overall design, coordinates project information, and helps align the client’s goals with site, code, material, and construction considerations. Engineers contribute specialized technical knowledge for building systems and performance. Together, the design team helps create a project that is coherent, practical, and ready to move through permitting and construction with coordinated documentation.

Engineering design services translate a project’s goals into technical solutions that support safety, performance, and construction. Depending on the project, this may involve coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, or other consultants. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. works collaboratively with consultants and contractors so technical input can be integrated with architectural design, interiors, sustainable systems, permitting, and construction guidance.

The studio designs custom single-family homes, residential buildings up to four units, new construction, remodels, renovations, additions, alterations, and interiors. It also provides historical preservation and designs custom furniture, cabinetry, and built-ins. Services can extend from individual design elements to coordinated support for a complete residential project from concept through construction completion.

Yes. Building permit procurement and permitting guidance are part of the firm’s residential services. The studio assists clients, consultants, and general contractors through the approval process, coordinates necessary project information, and remains involved across design and construction phases. The exact requirements depend on the project and governing municipality in the applicable service area.

Yes. Ortiz Mexia Projects, Inc. provides construction administration and project guidance for residential design work. The studio helps coordinate the client, consultants, municipal agencies, and contractors while supporting the transition from design and permitting into construction. This continuity helps preserve the intended architectural, interior, environmental, and craftsmanship goals as the project is implemented.

Yes. The firm has used VR immersions for client presentations and design work since 2020. Clients can experience virtual spaces at one-to-one scale or study three-dimensional models at a chosen scale. This creates a more direct way to understand spatial relationships, review design decisions, and communicate adjustments before construction begins.

Services are available by appointment in Los Angeles, California; Santa Monica and Beverly Hills; and Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, including Aspen, Snowmass, Basalt, and Carbondale. Availability varies by service and project. Prospective clients can contact the studio to discuss the property, project type, desired scope, and whether the location falls within the firm’s stated service areas.