Residential Architecture in Pasadena & Surrounding Communities
Luxury Architecture From An Experienced
& Passionate Team
Nott & Associates offers architecture services of the highest quality. With a focus on large projects, our residential architecture services in Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, and La Canada are gauranteed to bring your specific vision to life, no matter the scope and complexity.
Our passionate team of architects value collaboration and transparency when designing your custom home. We will work with you every step of the way, leveraging decades of experience navigating local planning offices to ensure a seamless process from custom design to approval for construction. Our design and build approach offers a turnkey experience where upon approval of your plans, we will immediately begin construction and our team of craftsmen take over from the architects. Turning your custome home design into stunning reality.
Residential Architecture Services in Pasadena, La Canada, San Marino and South Pasadena
Residential Architecture Services
Available in Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino & La Canada
New Home Design
Designing a custom home requires more than a set of plans—it requires a clear architectural vision from the outset. Our team works closely with each client to develop a home that reflects both their lifestyle and the architectural context of the surrounding neighborhood.
We guide the process from initial concept through detailed plans and 3D renderings, allowing you to fully understand the design before construction begins. From site planning and layout to material selection and architectural detailing, every decision is made with long-term quality and livability in mind. Our custom home architecture services in Pasadena and the surrounding communities are focused on creating homes that are both timeless in design and highly functional in everyday use.
Architecture for Home Remodels
A successful whole-home remodel begins with a comprehensive architectural approach. Rather than addressing individual rooms in isolation, we rework the home as a complete system—improving layout, flow, natural light, and overall cohesion.
Our architectural design services for home remodels in Pasadena often involve structural modifications, reconfiguration of interior spaces, and refinement of architectural details to create a unified result. The goal is not simply to update a home, but to transform it into a space that feels intentional, balanced, and aligned with how our clients live.
Architectural Design for Home Additions and Expansions
Well-designed additions require careful integration with the existing structure. Our approach to home addition architecture focuses on scale, proportion, and continuity, ensuring that new spaces feel like a natural extension of the original home.
Whether designing second-story additions, expanding living areas, or creating new functional spaces, we take into account both structural requirements and architectural consistency. Our experience designing home additions in Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, and La Cañada Flintridge allows us to navigate the complexities of these projects while maintaining a cohesive design throughout.
Historicaly Sensitive Architecture Projects
Pasadena and the surrounding communities are known for their historic homes, many of which require a thoughtful and informed architectural approach. Our team has extensive experience working with historically significant properties, preserving original character while making appropriate updates for modern living.
Historic home architecture requires a detailed understanding of traditional materials, construction methods, and architectural styles. We work carefully to maintain the integrity of the original design while integrating modern systems and improvements in a way that feels seamless and respectful of the home’s history.
The Process for Custom Home Architecture
Consultation & Planning: Our skilled architects will meet with you to discuss your ideas for your project. We will give our input on what is possible within local building regulations, a likely timeline, cost estimate and custom features.
Design Period: With both you and our team on the same page, we meticulously design and plan out your project. Using CAD software to produce photorealistic renderings, we keep you in the loop every step of the way, ensuring you are completely satisfied with the design as it progresses.
Submission to City Planning & Guidance: We will walk you through the approval process, utilizing knowledge and connections built upon decades of experience in the area to get your plans approved as soon as possible.
Transition to Construction: Our passionate team of craftsman, builders and engineers will get to work turning the plans for your dream home into something real. Using only the highest quality materials and building practices to gurantee a result that is functional, beautiful, and will last a lifetime.
The Importance of Local Experience
Wilson Pool House
This stunning ADU was designed and built as an addition to a beautiful San Marino Spanish-Style home. We worked with the client to get they’re designs approved through the city and began construction. This poolhouse features a full bathroom, a large bedroom for guests, and a relaxing living room with custom features at the client’s request.
La Mirada Hacienda
This beautiful Spanish Style home in San Marino underwent a full remodel, including the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and shared spaces – bringing the home up to modern living standards while paying respect to historical details and the home’s architectural style. This San Marino remodel features luxury appliances, custom cabinetry and masonry, and is designed according to the client’s specific tastes.
Pasadena Kitchen Remodel
This Pasadena kitchen was remodeled to the highest standards of luxury and craftsmanship. From the smallest tiles and wood details to the heaviest marble slabs, this kitchen was designed and remodeled to be functional and timeless.
Hillside Estate
A stunning whole-home luxury remodel project in Pasadena, with a focus on pool-side living. This project featured a comprehensive remodel of the kitchen, bathrooms, and the rest of the interior, as well as a significant makeover to the backyard. An outdoor kitchen was constructed along with several custom features to add to the atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind Pasadena remodel.
