GOLDEN STATE DESIGN & ENGINEERING
We are Architects, Structural Engineers and Civil Engineers, all in one place.
Based in Sacramento, California, we have been providing services for the residential sector throughout California for over a decade.
About us
Brief overview
Our mission is to deliver comprehensive and exceptional design and engineering services tailored to the residential sector.
Through a collaborative and client - centered approach, we strive to exceed expectations, providing costeffective, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing solutions. We are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and enhancing the well-being of communities we serve.
Partnership
GSDE & GSADU’s
Golden State ADU’s has partnered with Golden State Design & Engineering to bring forth a seamless and streamlined way for homeowners to build ADUs.
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between engineers and builders, simplifying the construction process.
What does the partnership mean for our clients?
Our clients can rest assured knowing that their project is in good hands. With the builders being the ones that designed it, there is less room for errors or discrepancies. Eliminating the back and fourth between engineering and building our clients are set on the fastest and most efficient path for bringing their ideas to life and building their dream ADU.
Combining the two firms we are able to provide a full scale service for our clients. Making sure that everything they need is in one place. We pride our selves in being the only one stop shop for building and designing ADUs in the greater Northern California area.
Full Scale service
Service areas
Architectural, Structural & Civil Engineering service areas we serve
• Alameda
• Antelope
• Arden Arcade
• Auburn
• Berkeley
• Berryessa
• Big Bend
• Bishop
• Boulder Creek
• Buena Vista
• Burlingame
• Calistoga
• Cameron Park
• Camino
• Campbell
• Capitola
• Carmichael
• Chico
• Citrus Heights
• Clayton
• Clearlake
• Colfax
• Concord
• Cool
• Cupertino
• Daly City
• Davis
• Dixon
• El Cerrito
• El Dorado Hills
• Elk Grove
• Elverta
• Emerald Hills
• Emeryville
• Fair Oaks
• Fairfield
• Folsom
• Fremont
• Glen Haven
• Granite Bay
• Grass Valley
• Hillsborough
• Howell Mountain
• Lafayette
• Lake Tahoe
• Lakeport
• Lincoln
• Loomis
• Los Altos
• Los Altos Hills
• Marysville
• Meadow Vista
• Millbrae
• Monterey
• Moraga
• Morgan Hill
• Mountain View
• Napa
• Natomas
• Newcastle
• North Auburn
• North Highlands
• North Lake Tahoe
• Novato
• Oakland
• Orangevale
• Pacifica
• Palo Alto
• Penryn
• Piedmont
• Placerville
• Pleasant Hill
• Rancho Cordova
• Rancho Murieta
• Redwood city
• Richmond
• Rio Linda
• Robertsville
• Rocklin
• Rosemont
• Roseville
• Royal Oaks
• Sacramento
• Salinas
• San Carlos
• San Francisco
• San Jose
• San Leandro
• San Luis Obispo
• San Mateo
• San Pablo
• San Rafael
• San Ramon
• Santa Clara
• Santa Cruz
• Santa Rosa
• Shingle Springs
• Silicon Valley
• Sonoma
• South Lake Tahoe
• Stanford
• Sunnyvale
• Tahoe Donner
• Temelec
• Truckee
• Vacaville
• Valle Vista
• Vallejo
• Walnut Creek
• Watsonville
• West Park
• West Sacramento
• Westborough
• Whitney
• Woodland
• Yountville
• Yuba City
Our offers
What we offer
Full Service Design
You no longer have to worry about locating and coordinating collaboration between multiple firms to complete the requirement for your project.
Maintain Schedule & Transparency
Adhering to timelines ensures that milestones are met in a timely manner and preventing delays.
Fixed Project Cost
A fixed project cost is a predetermined financial estimate established at the outset of a project, ensuring clarity and stability in budgeting.
Innovative Design
Innovative design transcends the boundaries of convention, paving the way for groundbreaking solutions.
Client Centered Approach
We allocate lots of meeting time for our client’s project so we can take the time need to understand our client needs and objectives.
Value Engineering
Make the most out of your budget with our exceptional programming approach to reduce construction cost and meet clients budget.
Our Services
What we do
Our company promotes a one stop shop approach, where we consolidate expertise through our team that is equipped with industry core competence, eliminating the need for multi-firm coordination.
Project types we do:
1. New Construction Custom Home(s)
2. ADU’s (Accessory Dwelling Units)
3. Residential Multi-Family
4. Town Homes
5. Improvement Plans
6. Land Subdivision
Architectural Design
• Cover Sheets, General Notes
• Low-Rise Mandatory Measures
• Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations
• Roof Plan, Reflective Ceiling Plan
• Window & Door Schedule
• Architectural Details
• Exterior Material Callouts, 3D Views
• Interior Section views
• Mechanical Plans, Electrical Plans
• Plumbing Plans
• Electrical Load Calculations
• Title 24 Energy Analysis Calculations
• CalCerts Certificate Registrations
• Cal-Green Plan, Solar Plan Set
• Fire Sprinkler Plan Set
• Interior Design Sheets
• Interior & Exterior 3D Rendering etc.
Engineering
Land Surveying:
• Topographic surveys
• Boundary surveys
• Construction staking
• Monumentation
• FEMA elevation certificate
Planning:
• Final parcel mapping
• Final sudivision mapping
• Lot line adjustments
• Plot plans
• Conditional use permits etc.
Civil Engineering:
• Grading plans
• Erosion control plans
• Utility plans
• Fire access plans
• Drainage plans etc.
Structural Engineering:
• Foundations plan
• Roof framing plan
• Shear wall plan
• Retrofit design
• Structural load calculations etc.
Permitting
Permitting:
• Minor Building Permit
• Addition/Alteration Building Permit
• New Construction Building Permit
• Violation Permit
• Fire Permit & Review
• Septic Permit & Site Evaluation
• Grading Permit, Tree Removal Permit
• Well Permit & Yield Testing etc.
Construction Administration:
• Cost Analysis & Contractor Hiring
• RFI (Request for information)
• Change Orders
• Special Inspections
• Site Visits
• Construction Administration
Our Process
How we work
Project Schedule Summary
• New Construction Custom Home(s) +/- 4 to 8 months
• (ADU’s) Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) +/- 2 to 3 months
• Existing Floor Plans +/- 2 to 3 months
• Commercial Project specific
• Land Development +/- 6 to 12 + months
• Major Permits 2 - 3 months
• Minor Permits 1 - 2 months
• Individual Services 2 - 6 weeks
01 05 02 06 03 07 04 08
Project On-boarding (1 week)
Design Programming (1 - 3 weeks)
Schematic Design (4 - 6 weeks)
Design Development (4 - 12 weeks)
Construction Documentation (8 - 16 weeks)
Permitting & Bidding (6 - 16 weeks)
Project Close-Out (3 days)
Construction Administration (tbc)
Our Process
How we work
01
Project On-boarding
GSDE:
• Schedule “Project On-boarding” Meeting
• Define Scope of Work & Budget
• Generate Proposal
• Request Deposit
• Complete Project Internal On-boarding Process
Client:
• Attend “Project On-boarding” Meeting
• Sign Proposal
• Submit Deposit
05
Construction Documentation
GSDE:
• Prepare Civil & Structural Engineering CD’s
• Onboard 3rd Party Consultants
• Complete Arch. Construction Docs.
• Quality Control All CD’s
• Design Review & Address Client Revisions
Client:
• Review & Approve Construction Documentation
• Provide feedback
• Administer FINAL progress payment(s)
02
Design Programming
GSDE:
• Initial Start
• Schedule Site Visit
• Complete Surveying Services
• Generate As-Built & Site Plan
• Schedule Design Programming Meeting
• Design Project Moodboard
Client:
• Provide Access to Property
• Attend “Design Programming” Meeting
• Provide Inspiring Imagery & Feedback
• Review & Approve Project Mood Board
• Administer Progress Payment(s)
06
Permitting & Bidding
GSDE:
• Compile documents for regulatory approval
• Submit project for County/City/HOA permitting
• Address requested revisions
• Maintain document control & fee schedule(s)
• Receive approved permit(s)
Client:
• Administer permit fee payments
03
Schematic Design
GSDE:
• Develop initial floor plan(s) & elevations
• Layout site & access plan
• Handsketch conceptual design(s)
• Generate 3D sketch model
• Design Review & address client revisions
Client:
• Review & approve Schematic Design opt.
• Provide feedback
• Administer progress payment(s)
07 04 08
Project Close-Out
GSDE:
• Compile approved permit(s) docs.
• Submit approved project docs. to client
• Close-out project
• Submit Project CM Bidding
Client:
• Receive approved permit docs.
• Submit “Client Feedback Survey”
• Review & Approve CM Proposal
• Start Construction
Design Development
GSDE:
• Finalize Schematic Design Concept Model
• Model (Arch., Interior, MEP, Civil, etc.)
• Design Review & Address client revisions
• Schedule 90 min. “Material Selection” Meeting
• Update Material Color board & Elevations per Selection
• Design Review & Address client revisions
• Submit for HOA/City Design Review
Client:
• Review & Approve Design Development
• Attend “Material Selection” Meeting
• Review & Approve Material Selection
• Provide Feedback
• Administer Progress Payment(s)
Construction Administration
GSDE:
• Provide post-permitting construction support
• Respond to contractors’ question(s)
• Respond to (RFI’s, Change Order, Special Inspection) request(s)
• Construction Management
• Estimating, Bidding & Takeoff
Client:
• Submit request
Our Portfolio
Past projects
