Inchoate

Name: Inchoate
Address: Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Telephone: +1 310-923-8396
Rating: 5

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Why "inchoate"? | in.cho.ate \ in-koh-it \ | Inchoate comes from a Latin word for beginning. When something is inchoate, although you don’t yet understand what it is fully, you have a strong sense that it is indeed coming. It’s stronger than the wisp of an idea that never turns into anything. But it’s hard to really find the language to describe an inchoate idea. That’s the whole point: you don’t have the words for it yet! For us, inchoate means just beginning to form. You can have an inchoate feeling, like those first butterflies when you meet someone new. Or you can have an inchoate idea, like the earliest flickers of images for your masterpiece... We turn houses into homes, guiding clients through all phases of design and construction, helping with every step of the process from site analysis through schematic design and construction documents, from permitting to construction. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR. See our Portland Houzz site here: www.houzz.com/pro/inchoatearchitecture Feel free to email us at info@inchoatearchitecture.com with any question, large or small. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR. See our Portland Houzz site here: www.houzz.com/pro/inchoatearchitecture

Services Provided

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Deck Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, 3D Home Design, Remodeling

Areas Served

Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Burbank, Culver City, El Segundo, Glendale, Hawthorne, Hollywood, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, North Glendale, North Hollywood, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Universal City, Van Nuys, Venice, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Hollywood

Awards

Registered Architects in California and Oregon, LEED AP

17 Projects

This is an example of a small contemporary one-storey stucco grey house exterior in Los Angeles with a shed roof.

Vicksburg ADU

Design ideas for a small contemporary one-storey brown house exterior in Los Angeles with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Rex ADU

Design ideas for a large contemporary two-storey stucco multi-coloured house exterior in Los Angeles with a flat roof.

Benedict Canyon

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey red house exterior in Los Angeles with mixed siding and a shed roof.

Beethoven Residence

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary one-storey stucco white house exterior in Los Angeles with a hip roof and a tile roof.

Holt Residence

This is an example of a small contemporary one-storey stucco white house exterior in Los Angeles with a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Holt ADU

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Business Details

Business Name

Inchoate

Phone Number

+1 310-923-8396

Website

www.inchoatearchitecture.com

Address

Los Angeles, CA 90016

Typical Job Cost

USD 100,000 - USD 2,000,000

License Number

C29855

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102 Followers

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11 Reviews for Inchoate

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Zulema Romero

We learnt about Inchoate visiting an open house when we were looking for our current house. This house was remodeled by Inchoate and we really liked it. When we started looking for architects to do our remodeling we thought about Inchoate as the first option. Once we contacted them, and spoke with Emily and Stephanie we did not look more. We could not be happier with the job that they did for us. They presented different options to us based on what we told them we wanted. We loved all of them I must say! They are great at listening to what you want and what your style is, and really thoughtful about it. Emily and Stephanie are not only really professional about their designing job, but on the field too. They did a very exhausted follow up with the contractor company to ensure that everything was done right during the whole process. And they have been beyond helpful and available to answer all the questions and doubts we had. If we have to start over the remodeling of our house we will hire them again without doubting for a sec!!! Thanks Emily and Stephanie!! Rafa and Zule

November 25, 2019

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you so much, Rafa and Zule! We so enjoyed working with you and turning your house into a home for your growing family. We'd love to work with you again in the future too!

Tamar Meszaros

It was a pleasure to work with Stephanie and Emily. They were with us from the inception of our renovation and patiently worked through multiple drafts until we found the one that perfectly fit our vision and budget. . They helped us choose our wonderful contractors (TaylorSmith Sustainable Construction). Stephanie and Emily were very responvie via phone, email and in person. And painstakingly helped us choose everything from tile to appliances to paint color. Their knowledge, professionalism and patience were invaluable and helped us acheive our dream home. A RENOVATION CAN BE VERY STRESSFULL AND OVERWHELMING AND THEY GAVE US MUCH NEEDED HANDHOLDING AND GUIDANCE AT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. We could not more highly recommend Stephanie and her team for any size remodel and renovation.

December 2, 2018Last modified:December 2, 2018

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you! It was such a pleasure to help transform your home for your family. Emily and I are so glad that you all are enjoying it so much. We're happy to have been there to help you every step of the way, from early schematic design all the way through to construction.

Andrew Shiner

Stephanie is a wonderful architect and has great ideas. She worked very well with our contractor and inspectors and is a real pleasure to work with. I strongly recommend Stephanie as a project architect.

May 7, 2018

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you! I enjoyed working with you both also, and I hope you are really enjoying living in your new space.

sydneycapri

My wife and I had the opportunity to work with Stephanie on a recent remodel of our 1926 Spanish home. We added a 2nd story and did a complete renovation of the downstairs. This was a major project and selecting the right architect was extremely important. We sure are thankful to have made the right decision by working with Stephanie. She is a very good listener, detail orientated and was able to completely comprehend and make our vision a reality . She was awesome! She was easy to work with and she worked around our busy schedule. I would highly recommend her. My wife and I could not be happier with the outcome. -Sydney & Capri

May 31, 2016

Comment from Inchoate:

It was really wonderful to work with you two on this project. I'm so glad that you are loving your newly remodeled and expanded home!

monique_debose

Stephanie and her team are amazing! We remodeled our upstairs master bedroom and build a master bathroom. First things first, she is a master architect. I felt confident in the project from our first meeting. Stephanie really listened to what my vision was and helped guide me when I felt overwhelmed. She clearly and thoroughly walked me through the process of the entire job and made sure I understood everything. Her team was kind, warm, efficient and were great with any dealings downtown with the city. Stephanie was actively involved and available throughout the entire project and helped me filter the best general contractor for my job. In addition to being very professional, Stephanie brought her whole self to the job, which really helped me to feel safe to have exactly the dream home I wanted. A heart felt thank you to the Inchoate team.

May 25, 2016

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you! I'm so glad that we were able to help you with your project, and I'm also glad that you felt well-cared for during the process. We try our best to do exactly that!

Francesca S

Stephanie at Inchoate was a great listener who re-designed our house and paid careful attention to the unique way we live. For example, my husband loves cooking and entertaining simultaneously. She took down old walls and opened up space so the kitchen became the centerpiece of the home, flooded with cheerful natural light and lots of natural, breezy beach cross-ventilation. The design was also quite minimalistic, which means the natural beauty and lines of the space are the centerpiece. She also swapped the position of the Master Bath/bedroom and the kitchen so that the master bedroom/bathroom turned into a private area in the back of the house that didn't require new plumbing - we used the old kitchen plumbing which saved us money. Finally, Stephanie has great environmental awareness and credentials - critical to us - and she found ways to minimize our foot print and be as eco-friendly as possible in the remodel. I highly recommend Stephanie if you want a careful, considerate, classy architect to help you with your home.

August 25, 2015

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you! I'm happy I could help you to remodel what was a very backward layout into a great space for socializing and entertaining.

Bernard Chen

Inchoate did an excellent job remodeling my Venice duplex. The entire second floor unit was torn down to the studs and rebuilt. The old layout had several small, dark rooms, centered around a house that was mostly a master bedroom. Inchoate spent a lot of time understanding my lifestyle (entertaining and cooking are important) and delivered personal touches like an open kitchen and a floor plan that emphasized the light and air we get so close to the beach. By using a giant, sliding glass front door, Stephanie let us open the inside of the house to the large outside landing, making for a very big room that was partially outside. Inchoate also has a good understanding of sustainable materials. We had several conversations about windows, insulation, HVAC / air circulation / fans, etc. The bamboo floor they suggested might be more popular now, but was the first of its kind that I'd seen. The overall design process included a lot of discussions and a couple of design iterations. I appreciate the time they took to make sure I got what I wanted (even when I wasn't sure).

August 18, 2015

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you, Bernard. Your project was so rewarding to see come to life - to transform this little warren of small, dark rooms into a light, open and airy space that is the perfect place for lots of people to gather and watch you cook! I feel like we were able to not just help with your remodel, but really give you the lifestyle for which you were looking.

Marina Herman

Stephanie helped design a 1937 second floor addition - master bedroom, master bathroom and an office in Silverlake. We would not be breaking ground without her help. She has a wonderfully calm demeanor and was always reachable via phone/text/email. She listened to our needs and made great suggestions to create a more functional layout. Her experience in dealing with LA Building and Safety was critical to our job. It seemed like every red flag that came up she was able to get resolved. Stephanie has the clout to get plans approved and homeowners to the point of build, efficiently. Our family can't thank her enough for making our dream home a reality.

June 3, 2015

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you so much for your kind praise! I know you had a winding road to get there, but I am so glad to see your project under construction. I know it will be the beautiful and functional home that your family so greatly deserves, and I'm glad I was able to help make it possible.

info7199

I hired Inchoate Architecture to remodel my kitchen. Stephanie worked within the existing kitchen area but created so much more storage than there was before, including the tall pantry that I always wanted. She thoughtfully considered the function of each area and made a beautiful and convenient space that is a pleasure to work in. She chose gorgeous materials that reflect the light into the room, and I get compliments on the design and the color scheme all of the time. Stephanie took care of everything for me and led me through the whole process of design and construction. I would highly recommend her.

April 28, 2015Last modified:June 9, 2015

Comment from Inchoate:

I'm so glad you love your new kitchen. It was a pleasure working with you!

bmeichel

Stephanie worked with my husband and I on a renovation of our 1930's home. We completely gutted the first floor and Stephanie helped us create a more open concept floor plan that better utilized our space. She also helped us rework a tricky patio and a few rooms on our second floor. She was an absolute delight to work with, going above and beyond our expectations. Stephanie was always responsive to emails and phone calls. She listened to our many questions and concerns with regards to our house and came up with multiple layout designs. She also took great care when working with all the technical details and needed drawings for permits. We would definitely use her again for another project down the road!

April 27, 2015

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad I could help you with your remodel of your tricky, hillside house. You and your family were great to work with, and I hope you have many happy years ahead in your newly remodeled home.

sambieni

Stephanie designed the remodel and addition plans for my family's new home. She is extremely personable and easy to work with. From day one, she made herself very accessible by email, phone, and in-person while demonstrating a very enthusiastic and strong commitment to our project. Our project had some frustrating zoning/green coding issues and Stephanie weaved through them deftly to provide a building plan that was creative, met all of our goals, and made LA city's building folks happy. Moreover, we had a tight time-frame based on resources that she did everything in her power to achieve. We have now been living in the remodeled/renovated home for more than a year and are so happy with how it turned out. It has the space and designed that we needed given our constraints. She truly helped design us a home. We cannot recommend Stephanie enough. We would gladly work with her again. .

April 24, 2015

Comment from Inchoate:

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to work with you, and it's so rewarding to see you happy in your new home. I was so glad we were able to meet your schedule and get you into your new house on time. I would love to work with you again in the future too!

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15 Comments

Commented: is there a brand or description for those vanity cabinets?Thanks for the question, Jess. This is a custom vanity made from quarter-sawn, white oak with a clear stain. The doors are a Shaker style.

January 12, 2023

Commented: Entryway & Steps DesignThe stairs are clad in concrete tiles from Cle Tile. https://www.cletile.com

October 9, 2022

Commented: Do you know the dimensions of the wet room? Thank you!Hi! The wet room part with the tub and shower is just 5' x 6'. The whole bathroom (including the toilet area behind where the photos was taken) is 5' x 16'.

September 21, 2022

Commented: Vanity/bathroom dimensions?This vanity is about 7'-0" long, and the room is 6'-0" x 13'-8".

March 4, 2021

Commented: tilesThese are Wide Hex tiles from Heath Ceramics in Heron Blue.

February 17, 2021

Commented: Gold light fixturesHi! I'm pretty sure these lights are the Young House Love Bubble Vanity Light from Shades of Light: https://www.shadesoflight.com/products/young-house-love-bubble-vanity-light-3-light?color=Bronze+Whi...

February 2, 2021

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