Design Studio
Architectural Design
Design services bring your vision to life
At Xtraunit, we build with a deep understanding of the Los Angeles landscape. Our Construction Division translates visionary plans into tangible, high-performing assets, navigating the city’s complex regulatory environment with precision and integrity. As a vertically integrated design-build firm, we are fluent in the policies shaping our city, from the 2021-2029 Housing Element and its ambitious RHNA goals to the incentives within the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP). We manage every variab from shoring and dewatering for subterranean levels to navigating LADBS plan check and LADWP power connections to deliver superior results on time and on budget, building the future of Los Angeles.
Design Studio
Architectural Design
Design services bring your vision to life
At XtraUnit, our Architectural Design services bring your vision to life with clarity, creativity, and constructibility. We design with purpose whether it's for a multi-family development, mixed-use project, or single-family remodel, our team combines functional planning, code compliance, and striking aesthetics into every set of drawings. From the earliest idea to the visual storytelling of a 3D rendering, we align design excellence with construction efficiency.
14
Years of experience
Design Studio
Conceptual Design
In the Conceptual Design phase, we take your project goals, budget, and site conditions and translate them into clear architectural concepts. This is where we test ideas, explore massing, layout options, and project feasibility all while keeping zoning, density, and community impact in focus. Deliverables may include:
- Site studies and zoning summaries
- Preliminary floor plan options
- Massing diagrams and building envelope studies
- Use & density concepts (especially for multifamily and mixed-use)
Our goal: identify the best development scenario that balances your ambitions with what’s realistically buildable.
Schematic Design
Refining the idea into structure
Schematic Design takes the selected concept and begins turning it into a workable building. We define space layouts, exterior language, access points, and the relationship between different units or program areas. At this point, we collaborate closely with structural and civil engineers to anticipate technical challenges before they cost you time or money.
What’s included:
- Scaled architectural plans and elevations
- Basic building sections
- Initial structural coordination
- Code path and fire/life safety strategies
- Preliminary material palettes (by request)
At this stage, the design becomes both inspirational and actionable, perfect for investor presentations, early contractor pricing, or city feedback.
3D Renderings
Visualize it before you build it
Our 3D renderings offer a powerful preview of your future property. Whether it’s for design refinement or project marketing, we produce detailed visuals that capture materiality, lighting, landscaping, and scale. These images help clients, cities, and stakeholders experience the design in a way that floor plans alone never could.
Options available:
- Exterior photorealistic renderings
- Interior layout & finish visualization
- Aerial views and street perspectives
- Daylight & shadow studies
- Animated walkthroughs (by request)
Seeing is believing. Great renderings bridge the gap between paper plans and built reality.
Why Choose XtraUnit for Design?
- In-house coordination between architecture and engineering
- Local expertise in Southern California zoning and permit codes
- Cost-conscious design that supports smooth construction
- Deep experience in multi-family, Apartment building and mixed-use developments
Whether you’re developing a duplex in Los Angeles or planning a 80-unit apartment complex in Orange County, our architectural design team is ready to support you from vision to RTI (Ready to Issue).
XTRAUNIT
Conceptual Design
Refining the idea into structure
In the Conceptual Design phase, we take your project goals, budget, and site conditions and translate them into clear architectural concepts. This is where we test ideas, explore massing, layout options, and project feasibility all while keeping zoning, density, and community impact in focus. Deliverables may include:
- Site studies and zoning summaries
- Preliminary floor plan options
- Massing diagrams and building envelope studies
- Use & density concepts (especially for multifamily and mixed-use)
Our goal: identify the best development scenario that balances your ambitions with what’s realistically buildable.
Design Studio
Schematic Design
Refining the idea into structure
In the Conceptual Design phase, we take your project goals, budget, and site conditions and translate them into clear architectural concepts. This is where we test ideas, explore massing, layout options, and project feasibility all while keeping zoning, density, and community impact in focus. Deliverables may include:
- Site studies and zoning summaries
- Preliminary floor plan options
- Massing diagrams and building envelope studies
- Use & density concepts (especially for multifamily and mixed-use)
Our goal: identify the best development scenario that balances your ambitions with what’s realistically buildable.
Design Studio
3D Renderings
Visualize it before you build it
Our 3D renderings offer a powerful preview of your future property. Whether it’s for design refinement or project marketing, we produce detailed visuals that capture materiality, lighting, landscaping, and scale. These images help clients, cities, and stakeholders experience the design in a way that floor plans alone never could.
Options available:
- Exterior photorealistic renderings
- Interior layout & finish visualization
- Aerial views and street perspectives
- Daylight & shadow studies
- Animated walkthroughs (by request)
Seeing is believing. Great renderings bridge the gap between paper plans and built reality.
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