design + permits
Plan Your Architecture Project with Yifu Design Studio
our process
Yifu Design Studio is your partner in planning, designing, and permitting your architecture project. Whether you want to turn your single-family home into a duplex, add an accessory dwelling unit, or remodel the existing structure, our design process places your needs, goals, and preferences at the center, ensuring prompt and efficient project realization
STEP 1
Plan
Remote Property Assessment
We evaluate your property’s ADU potential, considering local codes, zoning, and structural factors that impact costs.
Architect Consultation
Our architect works with you to capture your vision, providing clear development options, design choices and cost estimates to streamline decision-making.
As Built Survey
A detailed survey that records your property’s existing conditions for development purposes
Contract
Complete your design choices, and YDS will issue a contract to initiate design phase.
What you get
- Property Report
- Cost Estimate
- Comprehensive Scope of Work
- ROI Analysis
STEP 2
Design
Professional Drawing
The YDS team of architects and designers create a comprehensive set of drawings to ensure your project is ready for permit application. This set includes a site plan, building plans, elevations, cross-sections, and 3D visualizations.
Documentation Review
you’ll have the opportunity to meticulously examine your ADU’s design, providing a final chance to refine and perfect it before giving your approval.
What you get
- Review Sessions
- Architectural Set
- Updated Pricing Estimate
- Updated Scope of Work
STEP 3
Permit
Straightforward Permitting Process
YDS streamlines the permit preparation by collaborating with our network of vendors including Structural and Title 24. We efficiently handle the intricacies of various municipal departments, ensuring rapid approval. Our expertise extends to complex areas like Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange, where we manage all city interactions and keep you updated through the homeowner portal and communication channels. .
Preparing for Construction
Once permitted, YDS provides you with all necessary documents to commence bidding and construction of your ADU.
What you get
- Building Permits
- Detailed, Construction-ready Drawing Set
common questions
FAQ
We are here to help you 7 days a week and respond within 24 hours. Plus, you can find most answers to your questions right on this page.
Yifu Design Studio is an architecture firm that creates distinctive spaces with inspired minimalism for residential and commercial projects. Founded by licensed master architect and USC graduate Yifu Pan, the firm specializes in design and permits for ADU and SB 9 in San Gabriel Valley and nearby counties1
We offer a range of architectural services, including ADU design and permits, Senate Bill 9 development, commercial architecture, and landscape architecture. We also provide free architect consultations, detailed zoning and code analysis, transparent project cost estimates, property value projection and ROI analysis, and more1
You can start a project with us by booking a quick call or providing us your project and contact details on our website. We will work on feasibility for your project right away at no cost to you. We will also send you a complimentary property report with valuable insights for your project. You can schedule a meeting with a YDS representative from our online calendar booking tool or provide us some information about your project idea through this form.
Our fees vary depending on the scope and complexity of your project. We will provide you with a detailed proposal and a breakdown of our fees after we review your project requirements and site conditions. We strive to offer competitive and affordable pricing for our services.
We prefer to keep our project planning and consultation services free to help more Californians get the right help to get started on projects.
Yes, it is! Thanks to the new California state laws, almost every residential property (whether single family or multifamily) can have an ADU. Plus, the cities have to approve any ADU that is up to 800 sq. ft., 4 ft. away from the property lines, and 16 ft. tall under the new California Statewide Exemption ADU rules. Some cities even allow bigger ADUs with less restrictions, but this depends on where you live. You can find more information about ADU eligibility and more zone and local code insights by requesting a complimentary property assessment or free architect consultation.
general info & inquiry
Have a Question?
It’s all starts with an idea. Or a question. Get in touch with our team. Receive feasibility studies, planning guidance, cost breakdowns, and ROI analysis at no cost.
