Elizabeth S.

Home Owner — Crestline, CA

Ramy epitomizes customer service, communication, knowledge, patience, and above all, an unparalleled skillset for design. It's nearly impossible to find the total package these days, but Ramy is it! We are entirely new to the home design/build process, and he has walked us through every step. We bombard him with questions, and he gets right back to us with the answers. He designed a truly beautiful home on a very challenging lot, and quite honestly he's a huge reason why we haven't decided to just throw in the towel. California State/County/City codes are dense, complex, and frustrating to navigate, and not only did we get like zero comments back on our plans from the County, but he's been super helpful translating some of the other elements that are outside of his project responsibilities. The man goes above and beyond, and we are SO grateful we found him when we did!

Kirk P.

Owner/ GC — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Easy 5 stars from me Hired Artoo Design to help with plans for a renovation project in my home. Because of the structural and electrical scope, I decided to build fully permitted and up to code. I hired Artoo twice. About 18 months ago I bought a one-time consultation. The consult fee is not cheap, but it's totally worth it. I got a full preview of everything that would be required for my project - sizing of structural members, ratings for materials, and what would (and wouldn't) fly with city inspectors. I also got a handful of solutions for things I didn't know how to handle. The meeting really streamlined my planning and thinking about design tradeoffs. The second time I hired Artoo (December) was to do the full construction plans. I met with Ramy to do an updated plan review and for him to take some measurements. I really felt like he was taking my input and we were working together on the final details. Then the quality of the drawings themselves are impeccable. In a previous life I did heavy AutoCAD drafting, so I'm very picky about drawings being accurate and complete. They were also turned around really fast. Much faster than I could have drawn in my prime. Next was probably the best part - Ramy said he would help with any notes from the city plan review process. I was worried how that would go. We had to do some revisions, but it was totally painless thanks to hiring the right company. I felt unstoppable with Ramy as a partner, and I got everything I wanted approved by the city. I'm writing this review today (August) because I had another small question about the plans, and Ramy basically answered my email immediately. Super tight customer service. I don't always have the budget or time to build things right. Artoo Design is one of those companies you should hire when quality and time is important. When you have a project that needs the best, this is the group to go to.

Mohamed E.

Owner/ GC — Riverside, CA

I cannot recommend Ramy Ibrahim highly enough. From our very first meeting through the completion of construction, he was responsive, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making the project a success. During the planning and design phase, Ramy listened carefully to what I wanted and transformed my ideas into a design that was both elegant and highly functional.  Every detail was thoughtfully considered, resulting in an ADU that not only meets our needs perfectly but also complements our existing home so seamlessly that it looks as though it has always been there--not like an addition built years later (see photo). What truly set Ramy apart was his commitment after construction began.  He remained readily available to answer my questions, resolve construction issues, and work closely with the contractor whenever needed.  His continued involvement throughout the construction process gave us tremendous confidence and helped ensure that the finished project reflected the original vision. The completed ADU exceeded our expectations in every way. Everyone who has seen it has commented on how beautiful it is and how naturally it blends with the existing house. We have received countless compliments on both the design and the craftsmanship that his plans made possible. If you are looking for an architect who combines creativity, technical expertise, exceptional responsiveness, and genuine dedication to his clients, I recommend Ramy without reservation. Working with him was one of the first and best decisions we made, and I would gladly hire him again for any future projects.

C.J.

Developer/ GC — Altadena, CA

Does our plans for Reliance Development Communicates well ! And sticks to his timelines I appreciate his promptness and how he gets out to the job site when he says he’s actually gonna go. Plans are revised corrections are done Everything moves well and he’s usually way ahead of his schedule First set is approved and permit issued today. One of the fastest permits they said! Great work Ramy! You gave us premium plans

Juan R.

Home Owner — Cortona, CA

Truly wish I could give out 10 stars instead of 5 on this review.  Mr. Ramy Ibrahim has been an absolute pleasure to work with on our ADU conversion.  Apart from being knowledgeable and highly skilled in his profession, he has gone above and beyond in responding to any of our inquiries.  As first timers, this process can be pretty daunting given the rules involved in the process of attaining a permit from the City of Corona but he ha put us at ease each step of the way.  Furthermore, he delivered a design that exceeded our expectations and would HIGHLY recommend his services.   Thank you Ramy!

Denise G.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy is the best in the business! He is honest, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I had a horrible experience with a “designer” and Ramy truly came to my rescue. He gave me great advice on designs that were more cost effective and dealt with city engineers when questions and comments came up. I highly recommend Ramy to anyone needing architectural plans.

Fred S.

Developer — Corona, CA

We had a very good experience with Ramy for doing the architectural plans for two of our units in the shopping center in Corona. He is professional and responsive to all of the comments from the City. He is very good mannered and pleasant to work with.

Miguel M.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy is more than professional! Ramy treats your project with high priority. It does not matter how many projects he may have going on he is very well time managed. Ramy makes the effort to not only give you a thorough plan, but to also clear any doubts you may have. His business operates professionally and they are well aware of all the building codes. Working with Ramy is not taking a leap of faith, it is working in the right direction to get your project moving forward and done. His prices are well worth his services. I have a project that I had to delay due to tenant eviction, but even then he still assisted me with questions that I had when I was going through my construction and inspection process after the eviction. If you need help with an ADU or with any other service he offers you are working with the right man for the JOB! It does not matter how big or small you project is, Ramy experience is of paramount and will guide you in the right direction.

Travis T.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

We had an excellent experience working with Ramy Ibrahim of Artoo Design S2dio on the design of our ADU. From the outset, Ramy took the time to truly understand our site and our motivations for the project - specifically, creating a space to care for a parent. He carefully considered the site's constraints and opportunities, along with the real-world conditions that affect construction, and never relied on a generic, cookie-cutter approach. Ramy exceeded every timeline he set. He delivered both the initial concepts and final plans faster than promised, without sacrificing quality or completeness. He's also extremely responsive and quick to answer questions, which kept the process moving and eliminated unnecessary stress. What really distinguishes Ramy is his deep understanding of the building process and its practical realities. He designs with construction in mind, thinking in standard material sizes, anticipating how contractors will build the project, and avoiding unnecessary complications. He knows how to take a project from concept through construction, not just how to produce drawings. Just as important, Ramy's experience with the City of Riverside's permitting process helped streamline approvals and avoid delays. His familiarity with local requirements and review cycles made a complex process feel far more manageable. Ramy was also generous with his time beyond the design work, offering guidance on contractors and next steps. As this was our first building project, his calm, steady presence made a real difference and gave us confidence that we were in good hands and not navigating the process alone. Beyond his technical skill, Ramy is simply a pleasure to work with - thoughtful, respectful, and genuinely invested in his clients' success.

Kintesh P.

Developer/ GC — Anaheim, CA

Great price I had the pleasure of working with Ramy from Artoo Design S2dio, Inc., and I couldn’t be happier with the results. He did a fantastic job creating my architectural plans and really took the time to understand what I needed. His years of experience were clear every step of the way—he guided me with thoughtful suggestions I wouldn’t have considered on my own, while still keeping my vision front and center. Ramy’s professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail made the whole process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for someone who combines design expertise with practical insight, I highly recommend Ramy and his team at Artoo Design S2dio. Services Site master planning, Architectural consultation, Planning & zoning approval assistance, Custom home design, Architectural engineering services, Architectural design services

Jessica C.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Ramy made our process to getting our permits approved for our ADU seamless. We met with him first and he provided us with so much information, he's very well versed in city codes (we live in Rancho Cucamonga). Once we signed the contract he had our design ready very quickly. I submitted to the city and they requested only one round of revisions! I would recommend him wholeheartedly. I'm looking forward to seeing his design come to life in the coming months. Another thing I appreciated was he was very communicative and responded promptly to questions and explained his reasonings for doing things a certain way. Which I appreciated.

Elizabeth C.

Home Owner — Norco, CA

Ramy is WONDERFUL! He helped me with my plans for an ADU in Riverside County. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, courteous and professional. He answered all my questions, and I've had a lot, he knows all the local building codes and various city officials and is highly knowledgeable in the various areas related to new builds and additions! I can't say enough kind things about him but if you're looking for an architect for your project, he won't let you down!

Lizette G.

Home Owner — Chino, CA

First of all, I want to say that the comments left on Ramy's Yelp review were right on point and utmost helpful. I was very pleased with Ramy's professionalism and responsiveness to every one of my emails, texts, and calls. I am a novice at home projects, however, Ramy explained the process to ensure I felt comfortable with this whole process and up to date has continued to support me all the way through. The plan process has been swift and quick on his end, unfortunately I could not say the same about the County but that was to be expected :(. However, Ramy's responsiveness to the County's questions have been quick and without delay, which brings me to the fact that I was more than excited when the County only had three (3) questions on the first turn around, WOW! That shows the type of service/product you are receiving from Ramy. The service he provided was exceptional and clean. I want to say to anyone that reads these reviews that if you are looking for someone to do a great job, be professional, responsive, clear, responsible, and through; Ramy is the guy for you! You will not regret hiring him and working with him. I look forward to working with Ramy in the near future for my next project. Thank you Ramy for a great job! It was a pleasure working with you.

Philip K.

Home Owner — Fontana, CA

We had a great experience working with Ramy for our home remodel. He took the time to understand our goals, offered smart and practical recommendations, and produced a very high-quality set of drawings. The turnaround time was solid and communication was effortless. We'd absolutely work with him again.

Andrea L.

Home Owner — Yorba Linda, CA

Ramy is a wonderful help in our remodel. I interviewed a few architects and Ramy was the most responsive and helpful. As someone who hasn't designed a space before, Ramy knew what would be useful and had good guidance for functionality and budget. He works extremely fast and drew up & made city revisions very quickly. I appreciate his attention to detail and highly recommend him for any design work!

Tyler R.

Home Owner — Claremont, CA

We had a great experience working with Ramy on our ADU project. From the very first interaction, he was extremely responsive and professional. When he came out to take measurements, he offered smart suggestions that made our project more cost-effective while also adding long-term value to our home. Ramy delivered the plans ahead of schedule and took the time to walk us through everything in person. The city of Claremont's permit requirements are very strict, and it was clear that Ramy knew what the city would require. When the city had requests we didn't agree with, he communicated directly with the city planner on our behalf and guided us through the process with confidence and clarity. You get what you pay for with Ramy--his work is high quality, detailed, and thoughtful. His expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism made a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We highly recommend him for any home or ADU project. He is absolutely worth it.

Su H.

Home Owner — Los Angeles, CA

If I could give 100 stars I would! Ramy has been SUCH a pleasure to work with. He is so professional, kind, thorough, and speedy!! He works around the clock and was always happy to hop on a call to explain things to us in detail. I would highly recommend him and will definitely work with him again in the future!

Janelle k.

Home Owner — Irvine, CA

I reached out to Ramy four months ago with only a dream of expanding our home to fit our growing family. Today, thanks to Ramy, I have drawings fully approved by my HOA and the city, and we are just finalizing our GC contract before we begin construction in the next month. Ramy's proposal was the highest we received, and I can confidently say it was worth every penny for the following reasons: 1. Ramy was able to come up with design solutions we couldn't have come up with ourselves. He helped us find a balance between expanding our indoor living space and preserving our backyard space to maximize functionality as well as our home value. When our HOA came back with frustrating feedback, Ramy found a way to satisfy their requests without compromising on design or square footage. 2. Ramy is extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented. More than one contractor we received bids from commented that these are the best drawings they've seen. I'm certain this is a major reason why we were able to get through the city approval process in just 1 month. 3. Ramy responded to every one of our city's comments within a day. He cares about our plans and never left us hanging, even over the weekends. 4. This is a big one. Ramy used to be a general contractor many years ago, so he designs with the construction cost and process in mind. Several contractors we talked to mentioned that architects often don't know how construction works, but none of them have had an issue with our drawings. 5. Working with our own architect gives us more control over our drawings and gives us the freedom of bidding the job out to multiple contractors (as opposed to having a contractor use their architect for the drawings, and then having no choice but to use that contractor). When we did collect bids, we found that the difference between the highest and lowest bid was astronomical. Ramy offered valuable advice on selecting contractors and has always made himself available to help answer their questions. I am so grateful to have been able to work with Ramy and I know we would not be at this point in the process without him. I am so excited to see our plans come to life.

Kale C.

Home Owner — Los Angles, CA

I had the pleasure of working with Ramy on the design of my ADU, and the experience was nothing short of outstanding. From the very beginning, Ramy demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a genuine passion for his work. He was incredibly responsive, promptly addressing my questions and concerns, no matter how small. I felt supported throughout the entire process, as Ramy made himself readily available to guide me at every step. What truly set Ramy apart was his vast knowledge and expertise in design. He took the time to deeply understand my vision and transformed my initial ideas into a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design that exceeded all my expectations. His ability to balance creativity with practicality was remarkable--ensuring that the final design not only looked stunning but also met all necessary requirements and aligned perfectly with my needs. The entire process was smooth and enjoyable, thanks to Ramy's organized approach and clear communication. He managed to make what could have been a daunting undertaking feel manageable and even exciting. Ramy's dedication to excellence and his attention to detail were evident at every stage, and I always felt I was in capable hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ramy to anyone seeking a skilled, professional, and personable architect. His passion for design and commitment to client satisfaction make him a true standout in his field. If you're considering working with him, you're in for an exceptional experience!Thank Comment Direct message

Cynthia D.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

I was recommended to get a permit from our city to convert our 1 car garage to a room and that I would need an architect. I was nervous because of the expense it would take and the time it takes for the city to approve my permit. Then I found Ramy through here and was comfortable with his reviews. I called him and he is very prompt with his response, transparent with his fees and services. He will also help you and guide you through the process. It also helps that he is familiar with a lot if the inland empire cities as he has experience with them. I highly recommend him to do your plans specially if you hate going back and forth with the city. Getting Ramy eliminated that process and extra fees you might pay due to re-evaluation. Even when you are not sure, just give him a call and ask questions.

Kimberly A.

Home Owner — Ontario, CA

Great response time, listened to our ideas and wants, had great recommendations that improved our ideas. Would highly recommend and use again.

Michael Rad.

GC/ Businees Owner — Huntington Beach, CA

Working with Ramy was a great experience! Super easy to communicate with, fast, efficient, and really knows his stuff. What I loved most was how they actually listened and brought my vision to life without overcomplicating things. If you want someone who makes the process smooth, stress-free, and delivers great results—this is the go-to guy!

Masoud R.

Business Owner — Riverside, CA

I collaborated with Ramy on a specialized Dental/Medical office project that required detailed knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design for accuracy installation of equipment at the end. He performed exceptionally well. Beyond his quick responses and necessary adjustments, Ramy truly cares about his work and is always available to provide support when needed. I will give him 10 out of 10 for customer service & promptness 10 out of 10 for quality of work I highly recommend him.

Korey JF.

GC/ Business Owner — Altadena, CA

Does our plans for Reliance Development Communicates well ! And sticks to his timelines I appreciate his promptness and how he gets out to the job site when he says he’s actually gonna go. Plans are revised corrections are done Everything moves well and he’s usually way ahead of his schedule

Xoch T.

GC/ Home Owner — Corona, CA

We highly recommend Ramy Ibrahim of Artoo Design S2dio. He is punctual, professional, and very quick to respond. We hired him last month, and when we recently needed corrections on our ADU permit, he made the updates within the same day--which truly exceeded our expectations. One thing we really appreciated is that Ramy is flexible and does his best to work around his clients' schedules. This made the process so much easier for our busy family. He's also incredibly knowledgeable about the permitting process and handled everything efficiently from start to finish. We actually met Ramy back in 2020 for a different project, and we're so glad we finally had the opportunity to work with him on our ADU. Working with him was a smooth and stress-free experience--and most importantly, you will not be disappointed. If you're looking for an experienced architect who values communication, efficiency, and professionalism, Ramy Ibrahim is the one to call.

Rosaline P.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

I started planning to build an ADU about a year ago. I extensively researched ADU requirements, design and construction. My first and perhaps my best decision so far was to select Ramy to design my first ADU. My selection was based on comparing other options and reading hundreds of reviews. Other less expensive options were available, but based on multiple reviews, they come with potential risks in terms of plan approval and added construction cost. So far, my choice paid off where my plans were approved by the City in a record time. After my permit application submittal, I received very minor comments from the City. Ramy addressed all comments, and made the required plan revisions in a couple of days. The resubmitted plans were accepted without any additional comments. I found Ramy to be very talented and highly qualified architect. I also found him to be vey patient, very humble and very respectful to my wishes. Even when I suggested the wrong approach, Ramy always listened without being dismissive, and found a gentle way to steer me to the right decision, which at the end both met my needs and yet was more efficient, more practical and much more elegant in design than my original approach. But what impressed me the most was the ease of communication with Ramy throughout the design project, and the permit application. I sent him many texts throughout the day from very early mornings to late evenings, during weekdays and weekends. There was no incident when he didn't respond, most of the time within seconds. Ramy also promised to be available to answer any questions related to his design during the construction process (I am looking forward to that and I am planning to update this review once construction is completed).

Mike P.

Business Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy was a life saver for my project. Initially, We have hired designer for my healthcare construction project and it was a big mistake. Designer (drafter - not a licensed architect) took 2 months to draft the plans and then submitted to city and city gave us 33 comments back in return. My designer took another 2 months trying to resolve and finally he gave up and we had to fire him from the job. We then hired another licensed architect and he was even worst than designer. He sat on project for 3 months without doing any work just to tell us oh i did not do anything yet but i can get started on your project. I told him - you are fired. Third time will be a charm, then i found Ramy from google listing and hired him. Ramy promised me to do finish initial architectural work in 3 weeks (he did it on time without any follow up) and then said it will take another 3 to 4 weeks for MEP (he did it on time. MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Plans including Calcs). When we submitted the plans to city - City only gave us 5 silly comments back in first round.... Second round we got 2 comments back... We just received the building permit issued yesterday 5/29/2024 to start the construction phase. Whenever we have any questions regarding projects or plans or need clarifications, I just text him and he calls me as soon as possible and resolve or help with issue. Thank you Ramy for outstanding job. 10 out of 10. Definitely recommended to anyone who is looking for solid architect who knows what he is doing.

Luis L.

Developer/ Contractor — Riverside, CA

Hiring Ramy to design and engineer my project of a new single family residence with an attached junior ADU and a detached ADU was a great decision. He is a highly attentive professional and offers practical, implementable, design advice. The drawings of the home had few revisions with the city and he responded to them very quickly. He was with me every step of the way and made the process with plan check go smoothly. The house and ADUs are extremely aesthetic and raise the neighborhoods appeal. If you're looking for white glove architectural service, this is the right person for the job. Highly recommend.

Annmarie J.

Business Owner — Corona, CA

SO!!!!! I have SO much to say and not enough space to write. Artoo Design saved my business. Before hiring Ramy I hired a company called lake view designs. The so called architect was not even licensed and is a complete fraud. He completely lied about pulling permits, paying fines, and completing tasks that I had paid him to do. His name was Mike Martinez. So be very careful who you hire. Ramy at Artoo designs pulled all my permits. Met with me numerous times at the city to get things expedited. He is the most honest, brilliant, reliable, trustworthy man in the business by far. The previous company left me in a serious bind and Artoo designs was the best choice I could have ever made for the job. I'm very grateful to have met Ramy and I recommend him to EVERYONE that needs his expertise.

Tad R.

Home Owner/ Contractor — Menifee, CA

I have been in the construction industry for 37 years and have worked with many different architects and I would say Ramy rates right at the top. Timeliness, Communication, and attention to detail was top notch. He is very thorough from the time he sits down with you to determine exactly what you're looking for to putting it on paper. He is very knowledgeable of all the building codes and what it takes to get to get you a permit. I would recommend Ramy to all of the people I know in the industry for any future work they may have.

Maggie C.

GC/ Developer — Chino Hills, CA

I worked with Ramy again this time after I purchased another vacant land. Ramy always responded to my emails and calls quickly--he's someone who's both very patient and knowledgeable, I felt I could always rely on him. He gave me good recommendations on the layout and incorporating my options. His construction plan also has limited city corrections, which saves lots of time. I highly recommend Ramy!

Julie H.

Home Owner/ Investor — Ontario, CA

I had some plans drawn up for a remodeling job in my home which needed plans. I was lucky enough to have chosen, Artoo Design S2dio Inc. Ramy Ibrahim drew up the plans which were approved by the City and I was issued my permit. Choosing this architectural firm to help me with this project was a blessing. Ramy was easy to work with, answering all questions, prompt in returning calls and giving me referrals of contractors he had worked with. Artoo Design S2dio Inc. can be reached at 714-707-1114

Tommy M.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

Ramy is THE BEST. He is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and thorough. Do not hesitate to reach out to him for any questions you might have, I cannot recommend him enough. His help in designing our ADU was stellar, and he was always available to communicate to iron out any issues with the city. THANK YOU RAMY!

Mariel J.

Home Owner/ Investor — Claremont, CA

We hired Ramy for an ADU garage conversion in Claremont. Ramy is patient, knowledgable and very quick in responding. He understood that we wanted a layout that had good flow, no wasted space and was cost effective for the build. He finished the plans in less than a month. We received very minimal questions from the City regarding the plans. They were able to approve it within 3 months. We haven't built the ADU yet and are currently looking for contractors. Even now, Ramy quickly responds with our contractor questions.

Mike K.

Business Owner — Riverside, CA

Best Architecture firm and best guy - ever. When it comes to architectural work, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing or any construction work drawing - look no further, just hire Ramy. He is genuine person and helps you through out the process, responding all your emails and texts and also calls you when you or any of your contractors needs help on the plans he did. We encountered with him for our health care facility project and he finished start to the end and got us building permit which other companies were not able to do it. We wasted so much time with 2 other firms and ended up hiring Mr Ramy and he did exactly what needed. Perfect company Perfect person Perfect price Go for it without any doubt Trust me - you will not regret Thanks RAMY FOR ALL YOUR HELP - MIKE P

Dan C.

Home Owner — Claremont, CA

We hired Ramy to draw up plans for an ADU on our property in Claremont. From the first phone call with him until the plans were approved by the City, I have been impressed by his expertise and breadth of experience. He has been quick to respond to my communications, and willing to work with us in all the details. Because he had previous experience working with the City of Claremont, he was able to provide accurate pointers and help to move us through the permit process. Overall, we have been very satisfied with his work, start to finish.

Alisa N.

Home Owner/ GC — Big Bear, CA

Ramy is an amazing architect! We used him to design a custom home we are building in Big Bear Lake. We have built many homes and we have never had our plans approved so quickly and with such little revisions needing done. Even the city said that plans getting approved so fast is unheard of. We will use Ramy for every build we do from here on out. Thanks Ramy!

Mack B.

Home Owner/ Contractor — Hemet, CA

Ramy has been extremely helpful with our house design, and build! With this being our first time building we had a lot of questions, and really needed someone to make suggestions and guide us through the build. We saved a lot of money by following Ramy's advice and he's very responsive with any questions or concerns we had. Highly recommend !

Medi S.

Home Owner/ Contractor — Hemet, CA

Ramy is a very kind, patient person. You will be lucky to work with him. I appreciate every conversation I have had with him so far. He seeks to help and make a difficult process easier.

Todd P.

Home Owner — Costa Mesa, CA

Ramy is worth every 5-star rating. We were initially cautious with all his positive raves because after interviewing 3 previous architects we were frustrated with the whole process. Ramy is truly knowledgable, quick to respond, helpful and most importantly, listens to our needs. He's not pushy or arrogant when it comes to working with us to really help us bring our stressful project to life. We're doing big home remodel with a 400 sq ft addition and so happy that our plans were approved so quickly. Everyone talks about how clean his plans are and it's true, we only had 1 minor revision on the plans. This fist half of the planning process is complete and we're so pleased to have chosen Ramy. Now on-to the construction phase. Thanks Yelpers for all your honest feedback because without you we would not have found Ramy!

Carlos G.

General COntractor — Riverside, CA

Ramy has maintained great communication throughout the design and permit process for a new build detached ADU. He maintains fast responses to my questions and his experience in dealing with the city has been a factor in this smooth process. I highly recommend his architectural design services. I'll be using Ramy and Artoo Design S2dio for my future needs.

Mazen S.

Home Owner — Lake Elsinore, CA

I met Ramy through referral from a friend. I wanted to build and ADU on my property. I interviewed a few engineers and architects to do the job, but there was no follow up on their end. I was nervous about the process and dealing with the county of Riverside and permitting a building. Ramy came out to inspect the site. I told him what I was looking to do and some reason, I felt very comfortable with him. He sent me the initial draft within three weeks. I was very impressed and extremely happy. I then approved his design with minor modifications. A month later, I got a the complete plan with the engineering ready to be submitted to the county of Riverside. After submitting there were a few obstacles to overcome like septic, water well, and location of my property. Every time I called Ramy he answered right away or called me back within a few minutes. He gave me very useful advice and always reassured me he would be there for me throughout the entire process with permits and everything. Until now I'm still in constant contact with him and he never shows any frustration. He is always very calm and helpful with all of my questions. Again this is my first time building an ADU and he is walking me through the whole process. I highly recommend him to whoever needs remodeling or new construction done on their property. He is very sincere and cares about his clients.

Loay H.

Developer — Menifee, CA

If you are looking for an Architect, look no further. Ramy with Artoo Design is by far the best architect I have worked with. The quality of his work is amazing, and his attention to detail is outstanding. He took hours out of his busy schedule to discuss my needs and what I am looking for before even collecting a penny. Ramy designed three units on my parcel and got the plans approved by the city on the first turnaround. Ramy took care of all the coordination, and he was my only contact. Ramy coordinated the Architectural, structural, and MEP plans.  Ramy was honest and straightforward with me every step of the way. Even during construction (when he is not required by our contract to help), Ramy was always available to answer the contractor's questions. I can honestly say that having Ramy on the team was the main reason the project is successful. Thank you, Ramy for all your hard work and dedication.

Nancy W.

Home Owner — Claremont, CA

All of the five star reviews are true. Ramy is a calm, cool guy who is extremely easy to work with. Not only will he come up an attractive, functional, cost-effective design, but when your municipality throws a curve ball, like a new storm water mitigation requirement, all of his experience means that he’s probably already run into this issue with a previous client and has a practical solution ready. I can’t recommend him enough.

Stephanie F.

Home Owner — Claremont, CA

Ramy was excellent to work with from start to finish. We worked with Ramy after starting the design process with a different architect and the difference was like night and day. Ramy answered our emails quickly (like almost immediately!), turned revisions around quickly, and worked with our budget to design an ADU we love. I wish every person we worked with to get our ADU built was as professional, communicative, and had customer service skills like Ramy does. We were so impressed with the process that we plan on having Ramy support us as we expand our main house in the future.

Melissa S.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

I found Remy on Google. Read all of the comments. He was fast to come and draw up the plans. He was very helpful with the city and getting my permits. Whenever I ask him a question, he always answered and helps me. I have gotten all plans approved and permits ready to go. He knows what he is doing with ADU in the city of Corona. I will definitely be hiring him again if we have another ADU.

Robert Pinedo.

Home Owner — Los Angeles, CA

This was my first time working on a construction project and working with Ramy has been a pleasure. He has been great from the start of the plans, to getting them revised, to giving more insight on the permitting process. He has been helpful and always quick to respond to my questions. A great resource of information and experience. My ADU plans were approved after quick and minimal revisions. He always sent back corrections to the county before the deadlines and made sure to communicate with me along the way. I would highly recommend working with Ramy and look forward to working with him on my future construction planning projects.

Rose C.

Home Owner — Irvine, CA

Ramy has been such a pleasure to work with.  We wanted to add about a 500 sq ft addition to our home, and with an architect being the first step, I had reached out to a couple other architects prior to meeting Ramy.  We did walk throughs with other architects, (and paid them a fee), but they didn't seem confident in the work we were doing.  (simple master bedroom addition). Ramy came to our home and spent as much time as needed to answer all the questions we had, measured the rooms, talked through what we were looking for etc. As everyone else stated, Ramy's fees were more than the other architects but you are paying for his expertise.  We wanted someone reliable, experienced and honest.  I only had to do one revision with the city, Ramy was incredibly responsive and also quick to make corrections on the plans.  We are very happy with our decision to hire Ramy to design our plans.

Mark Gantt.

Home Owner/ Contactor — Corona, CA

Ramy was excellent! Great communication and follow through. Everything was done in a timely way with plenty of opportunities to "tweak" the design. He got us the revision set done in just 4 hours, allowing us to resubmit one day after picking the plans up from the city! He is honest and friendly yet competent and detailed orientated. If you need a design Architect, don't go anywhere else

Victoria T.

Home Owner — Chino Hills, CA

We are extremely fortunate to have contacted Ramy Ibrahim to be our architect for a difficult remodeling project that we were about to undertake. Ramy was professional and courteous from the beginning. We were removing a wall that had a shear and replaced the shear in another wall to allow an open space kitchen. Ramy was conscientious and not condescending. These plans were way over our head, but he explained in layman's terms the scope of the project. We are so grateful for the good work and professionalism.

Lino M.

Home Owner — Norco, CA

Thank you for getting us through the city our plans got approved Thank you for guiding us with all the headaches with the city Very knowledgeable and professional Architect

Robert D.

Home Owner/ Contractor — Jurupa Valley, CA

It was awesome working with Artoo Design S2dio. They are very professional and very helpful, their services were great.

Rachel M.

Home Owner — Redlands, CA

Ramy did a fantastic job for me. I contacted several architects, and he was by far the one that struck me as the most trustworthy. He finishes work faster than he estimates it will take him to complete. He worked with my contractor to make sure the city approved plans. He even reached out after approval to let me know he was still available if I had any questions. He took my idea and improved it. I would recommend his services to anyone.

Melissa W.

Home Owner — Carson, CA

I recently hired Ramy to create a blueprint for a garage conversion for an ADU.  As a blueprint novice, I was intimidated by the process of working with an architect, but from the very beginning, Ramy put me at ease. He was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything to me thoroughly, in such detail and in a way that was easy to understand. What really impressed me, however, was the blueprint that Ramy created. I had a general idea of what I wanted, but he took my vision to the next level with his creative and innovative ideas. Ramy was able to transform my ideas into a beautiful and functional design that exceeded my expectations. During the initial phase of the project, Ramy was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns clearly and quickly. He was incredibly responsive and kept me informed every step of the way. He went above and beyond and I really appreciated his attention to detail. Overall, I would highly recommend Ramy Ibrahim to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated architect. His architectural expertise has made the process of working with an architect a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Thank you, Ramy, for all of your hard work and dedication to my project!

Ali R.

Home Owner/ Investor — San Francisco, CA

Wow Wow Wow that is all i can say. Ramy Ibrahim at Artoo Design S2dio is without a doubt the best  and most reliable architect that i have ever worked with. His knowledge is amazing. He is reliable, honest and most importantly extremely friendly. His response times are amazing. He answered all my questions and made sure that i was informed at all times. Look no further because nobody even comes close. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Sonya R.

Home Owner/ Investor — Corona, CA

Ramy is super easy to work with, her is very responsive and prompt. I was approved by the city of corona very quickly with the plans he designed. When I first went into the city they seen who the architect was and said oh you got a good architect, and I have to say I agree!😁

Lisa Sendor.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Artoo Design S2dio Inc. helped us above and beyond the contract, connecting us with contractor, and civil engineer, answering our questions, and was readily available throughout.

Rosy P.

Home Owner — Moreno Valley, CA

We have had a great experience with Ramy from Artoo Design S2Dio, Inc., He was very helpful and educated me through the entire process on the quality of design and process of submitting everything through the city. Once we would get a response back requesting updates or something needed to be fixed on any submittal he will be very prompt on responding and very helpful with it even on the weekends. We wouldn't have been able to do it without his help or it would have been more difficult on our end. Thank you very much for all your guidance and support on this journey of adding a detached ADU to our place. We recommend his services 100%

Tiffanni N.

Home Owner — La Puente, CA

Super awesome experience working with Ramy to help with redesigning my family's home. He is very professional, extremely knowledgable, and detail-orientated which really smoothed what was already a very stressful process. I greatly appreciate how easy it is to communicate with him. He also has checked in throughout the permitting process which was very reassuring. His work is incredible and has captured my vision and budget for my project! I'll be sure to recommend him to both friends and family and look forward in continuing to work with Ramy for any future projects. Thanks again!

Cristal C.

Home Owner — Riversdie, CA

Ramy was an absolute delight to work with. We are doing a new home construction and contacted him to help us come up with a design. We told him what we wanted for our home and weren't sure it could work with the square footage we were working with. Not only did he give us all the design elements we wanted but was also able to fit an extra half bathroom. We are so happy with our home design. He is very knowledgeable and responsive. Anytime we had questions he was always available to answer them. When we got to submitting plans to city they only had 1 correction which was something very minor. The city even complimented the design and said they've never seen plans that just needed 1 correction. He certainly made the process stress free.Thank Comment Direct message

Mona Tsiotra

Developer — Rancho CUcamonga, CA

I had a great experience using Artoo Design S2dio, especially with their reliable, timely and professional services. Ramy Ibrahim, the main architect has proven to be knowledgeable, responsible with meeting contract terms and supportive until the very last step of the project. I highly recommend using their services for any architecture project you may have, knowing that you will have a reliable, trust worthy and efficient company to back you up during the entire project. If I go back in time, I would not hesitate to choose Artoo Design S2dio.

Lu D.

Home Owner — Montclair, CA

We were very pleased with the architectural services that Ramy provided for our home remodel. He is very professional, answered all of our questions, and helped us nail down a final design idea. Our remodel consists of a room addition, which basically meant that our master bedroom is to be extended into the backyard. This will give us plenty of space in the interior for a bigger master bathroom, and a bigger kitchen. We will be removing a wall in order to open the space, and the rest is updating cabinets, and flooring. From the time Ramy came to our home to take his measurements and notes, to the time we received the final drawings for submittal to the city, was about 2 months. Once submitted to the city, it took just over 3 weeks to obtain permits. This includes a revision that needed to be made that the city requested. Ramy quickly made the requested revision, and I resubmitted to continue the processed. The city Engineer even commented that the drawings were really good. Ramy has continued to check up with us throughout the process. He's super easy going, professional, and available over the phone if you have any questions. I highly recommend him if you need architectural services. Thank you very much Ramy!!!!

Oscar P.

Home Owner — San DImas, CA

As a DIYer who has completed some smaller home remodels before, I knew I needed to find an architect for the scope of work my wife and I wanted to complete in our home. I searched online and found Ramy and ads2dio.com. I read all the reviews and looked at his site and gave him a call. From the very first time we spoke, Ramy was friendly and upfront about cost estimates. When he came to the house I explained what I was looking to do and then he spoke at length with my wife and I about how best to approach the rest of our project (load bearing shear wall removal, kitchen remodel, window replacements etc). Working with Ramy has been an absolute pleasure and we needed very minimal revisions in order to get the city permits. The GC working with me on some of the remodel even commented how well documented my plans were. Any changes or additions that I have needed, Ramy has been more than willing to help with and return them in a timely manner. If you're looking for a true professional who knows his work and is a pleasure to work with, give Ramy a call. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Wayne K.

Home Owner — Hacienda Heights, CA

Finding a good architect can be challenging since there aren't a lot of places where you can see multiple reviews. There is Houzz, but even there, they won't have a ton of options for someone local and most architects with a lot of reviews were far from where I live and are priced well above what I was willing to pay. You can also go to the AIA (American Institute of Architects) website to find someone local, but you won't get any reviews there. But they do provide a list of architects who are accredited and licensed.I hope at some point, you'll be able to find more architects and builders on Yelp, but as of now, the number of reviews are pretty limited. Anyway, finding Ramy through Yelp was a real blessing and we're glad we reached out to him. We had actually contacted him a year earlier, but decided to take a step back and interview other architects and design/build firms since our project was fairly large with an addition of over 800 sq feet and the full renovation of the existing property that included some removed walls and many other things that would require someone with this type of knowledge. From the get-go, Ramy was always patient and tried to explain things as best as he could. And as with any relationship such as this, you're bound to run into some differences, but nothing that couldn't be worked out. He has a very calming and pleasant personality and tries to make the best of every situation. But what we really liked about Ramy was that he was always easy to get a hold of and would immediately return any calls for almost anything. Just that alone brought so much peace of mind, as getting plans finalized with LA County can get daunting. We're also in the process of interviewing a couple of his recommended General Contractors and hope that one of them will work on our project. Having these recommendations is a big plus since finding a reliable GC for such a large project is also pretty daunting. You won't go wrong hiring Ramy. He's a competent architect at a very, reasonable price. So if you're looking for an architect, call him now before he gets too busy to work with you! UPDATES: LA County told me the wait for a Planning Check was 8-10 weeks and we just got ours back in 3 weeks without any changes!  It really shows what a  great architect Ramy is. Also, we're definitely going to go with one of his recommended General Contractors. We interviewed both of them, and their referrals have been glowing. We're in a tough position, but in a good way. Getting a solid and reliable General Contractor is more than half the battle, so we're so thankful for the recommendations. If you're on the fence about hiring Ramy, you should definitely move forward. You won't go wrong.

Eric C.

Developer/ Builder — Orange, CA

I'd like to share my experience as a small developer/ owner of some residential properties in Riverside & Orange counties, it's long story but worth reading, and may save you time and money in your project adventure We started 4 years ago shopping around for good team of architects and engineers to work on our projects, we picked the lowest quote from someone (apparently not licensed) but we didn't care at that time, he handled all work, wasn't that good, but for us, we didn't have experience to judge it whether good or bad package. But unfortunately we got a lot of hits by the city asking to submit plans prepared by professional architect, along with long list of comments, red lines, ...etc. seems like we didn't submit anything at all (1st lesson), when we gave it back to that drafter, he kept sleeping on it for more than 3 months with no action, then.... disappeared. (2nd lesson) which was very expensive one to learn. we have to move forward anyways, so we grabbed old list of architects, called all of them and asked everyone for his license, guess what, only 2 out of 14 have licenses!! we decided to get quote from them to complete the work, but this time we hired the most reliable one based on his references and previous work (we had to do excessive research this time) then decided to hire Ramy as the architect of record on that project, he had to charge us everything again, we don't blame him for that, and fortunately, he is very effective, responsible for his plans, and on top of all - for us - he is very trustworthy. the plans review process went very smooth, just minor comments, and we got approvals in short time. we discovered when we gave the approved plans to our contractors, they said the old plans were over designed, and they dropped their quote significant amount, so even paying more to someone professional will save you good amount of money down the road. again & again, don't waste your money with drafters (3rd lesson) We almost finished the framing of our 3rd project, not to mentioned Ramy's prompt response on our RFI, e-mails, calls, text msgs, we shower him (we are bad guys) with questions and every time he gets back to us explaining everything passionately as if it's our first question, you get what you paid for (4th lesson). Thank you, Ramy & Artoo Design for being a good helper on our projects. EC

Amy C.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Ramy designed and drew the plans for my single family home that I will begin to build very soon in Rancho Cucamonga. I have only the highest regard for Ramy for many reasons, and can sincerely and confidently recommend Artoo DesignS2dio to anyone looking for an architect in any capacity. On the technical side, I can report here that, as the plans made their way through the city and to contractors for bids, I was told over and over what a "beautiful" set of plans Ramy produced. The contractor I have chosen told me more than once, that in 40 years he had rarely seen such detailed drawings. This of course matters a great deal as the building process begins, saving time and money. On the personal side of things, Ramy goes out of his way to be available and always answers his phone, his email and text messages SO promptly. Although Ramy has expertise and knowledge I wouldn't even begin to fully comprehend, my questions were always treated with respect and patience. Finally, it's important to remark on the skill with which Ramy is able to navigate the various departments and layers of planning required by the city. I felt like this part could have been more complicated if not for Ramy's experience. Thank you to an amazing architect!

Mark A.

Home Owner — Chino Hills, CA

I had Ramy help me with design of a D-ADU. Since the very first call he has been great. The most important thing about customer service is actual service. He is so patient and really gives you details about your project. I've spent a lot of time on the phone and in person with him and he never pressures me or rushes me in the conversation. Also he answers his phone and texts in a timely manner! Try that with other architects. Any question I have he is happy to answer and he always keeps you in the loop. I will continue to give him my business because he is always a phone call away and he takes his time to give me information Im looking for. I will also reiterate that he is easy to talk to and very nice. His replies are not "one word answers". He is detailed and gives you the info you need. For people looking to do their first ADU, Artoo design is the place to go.

Raju P.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

When we began to explore constructing an ADU in our backyard, we began to search for an architect. One of the architecture firms that caught our eye was Artoo Design S2dio. It has 5 stars reviews and good testimonials. When we contacted Ramy, he visited our proposed construction site. We found him straight forward and knowledgeable. He provided the detailed document that we submitted to the city of Riverside. There were very few and minor corrections needed. He made those corrections in a timely manner and the city accepted the design after the first correction. He always answered our phone calls and provided professional suggestions. We are happy that we decided to work with him. Highly recommended.

Genaro L.

Home Owner — Chino, CA

Ramy is consummate professional. We hired him for our ADU project in chino, CA and we made the right choice. first, he completed the plans on time and on budget, second, he walked us through the Bayzantine city approval process which is no easy matter. third, he promptly returns calls and texts. We highly recommend Ramy for your next construction project.

Susan J.

Home Owner — Fullerton, CA

Ramy is beyond amazing and should be your first and only call for an architect!!! He is knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, thoughtful and inventive!! We interviewed over 5 different architects to design an ADU for our backyard and from the moment we spoke to him on the phone we knew he was the one to work with. Our ADU for our family does not look like a little granny cottage but looks like a smaller version of our home thanks to Ramy. He took all the details of our home and managed to place them in the ADU. He is everything that you read plus more ....we were skeptical at first that there were soooooo many wonderful reviews but after working with him they are very representative of him and his work. Ramy is patient with every question or concern you may have. He is responsive to all calls and emails in a VERY timely manner. Finding the right architect is hard work when you consider they need to take the idea in your mind and make it happen on paper with measurements and plans. Ramy was able to get our ideas down on paper perfectly. He made getting our city permits very easy along with providing ways to save money on construction. He found a solution for every issue we thought we had. We are so lucky to have found him and you will be lucky too.

Christopher S.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

I'm a Corona homeowner building a 500sq ft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) which is the largest project my wife and I have been engaged in as property owners. I'm an Executive in the financial services industry and would like to think that I'm adequately sophisticated with technology, project management, legal contracts and other processes. That said, this project has been daunting as an owner builder seeking approval from our HOA and permit through the city of Corona who recently changed their system and process for permit acquisition. There were a few licensed general contractors bidding on our build who affirmed how laborious the process is particularly in Corona and stated that they no longer handle permit procurement for that reason. I have a very good friend who's a builder and general contractor that I considered using for our build and who wanted us to use his architect. I preferred segregating these duties and having an architect that didn't have any other potential conflicting interests and was focused on our needs exclusively including the cost of the build. A word of caution, although my friends architect was less money and quite significantly so, there are other ways costs are driven up including the amount of lumber used which can ultimately benefit the builder and therefore I highly recommend taking more into consideration than the cost alone. Ramy designed our ADU using the least amount of lumber to lower the cost of our build. Ramy at Artoo Design S2dios was more expensive than other quotes or estimates I had received however after a few initial exchanges with Ramy I knew he was worth the premium (*I can't speak with any authority on the cost and scope of architects and therefore although Ramy was more expensive, my experience could be anecdotal and not reflect the reality). As many other reviewers have commented, I couldn't have done this project without Ramy's guidance which was beyond the scope of work we agreed to. Ramy is extremely responsive, I don't think I waited more than a few minutes without a response or phone call. He was diligent and exhaustive in his guidance and explanation throughout the process helping me navigate the sometimes complex and nuanced issues we experienced with the project and the city. Ramy took initiative to call the city for input when i was struggling with the city's system and process. He responded with corrections as the city required with exceptional speed. He went out of his way to check in with us and essentially hold our hand throughout the entire process. He provided recommendations for builders who spoke highly of his plans. The city remarked how capable of an architect he was and appreciated his efforts to reach out to them for guidance about our permit and project as it pertained to the city. Even after being paid in full, Ramy continue to add support and value to us as we get ready to break ground. He's reviewed contracts with me to ensure the scope of work included everything it should and so much more. Property owners take on a lot of responsibility with these builds even after the home is sold which is why it's critical to have the right builder and architect for your project--this isn't the area you want to cut corners. Having been through the process, I'd highly and enthusiastically recommend Ramy for projects large and small. Thank you Artoo Design S2udio and Ramy for an exceptional customer experience. I'll come back to post our project when complete.

Keith M.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy is amazing, responded and made himself available right away for consultation for a new old home we were considering purchasing. He was thorough in his consultation, went over photos and came to the house to help us investigate. He was excited about the project, but not just for himself but for us. He was honest in his appraisal so much so that he gave us excellent ideas and suggestions but also letting us know that mostly we had a great house with good bones, and didn't really need us to have him draw out conclusive detailed plans, as it was so simple, but rather save this expense by going with a reliable contractor for our immediate needs. We will use him for an architect and engineer as we want to build an additional structure adjacent to the house in the near future, and trust his eye and guidance for this more conclusive big job, but for now was very grateful to have him share his list of contractors. We will have him on call for any needs we may have and looking forward to our big project with him in the future. His confidence in this house gave us the confidence we needed to purchase, and are forever grateful!

Lennard H.

Home Owner — Fontana, CA

All i can say is Artoo is amazing. From plan completion to Fontana city approval was less than 3 weeks. Anyone who has dealt with Fontana know how much it can be a pain. That incredible turnaround was a testament to both the quality of his plans and prompt responses to inquires. He is super helpful keeps you honest with your design (and it's feasibility) and makes your ideas a reality (while keeping with current codes and statutes). Thanks again for developing this addition and i look forward to working with again in the future.

Anthony W.

Investor & Home Owner — Corona, CA

Everything you're reading that is praise of Ramy and his team is 100% true. I've worked with investors since 2017 but my first personal purchase was a SFR in Corona with a partially converted garage on the lot. I shopped around and received quotes from 4 different architects to do the work. Ramy had the best reviews but was also on the more expensive side. Once we talked and met at the site I felt good about him being the one for the job, so I moved forward. I don't regret it at all, to make a long review short Ramy was responsive with all of my questions throughout the process and got our plans approved after two rounds of revisions. The city of Corona knew who Ramy was right away and said it themselves that he's a great architect to work with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND RAMY and will be using him for all of my projects.

Ruben A.

Home Owner — Yorba Linda, CA

I have had the pleasure of working with Artoo Design S2dio. Ramy and his team worked on a project for one of my retail stores. He is the most caring, attentive and most importantly the best Architect I have ever worked with. I will work with him again with any project that requires an Architect. This is my excellent experience dealing with Ramy Quality: Very high-end Price: Very reasonable compared to others (when you shop around, make sure to compare apple to apple, he is LICENSED and TALANTED, which means a lot for us Turnaround time: his timeframe was almost less than 1/2 of others and he is very committed to his deadlines Personality: Very humble and down to earth

Greg C.

Home Owner — Walnut, CA

If you're looking for a really good and professional architect, Ramy's it. I've just started construction on a 700 sf addition that Rami help design. The first time I reached out to Rami, the responded quickly. I had an idea of what I wanted and with Ramy's help and knowledge of all the building codes, we made an addition that is going to be awesome. Every step of the way, Rami was helpful, patient, and super responsive. I felt bad at times because I wasn't responding to him as I should. As usual, working with the city, there will always be a few bumps, but Rami was on it quickly. Even today, he still helps out the contractor with questions, no problem. Ramy's a great guy and highly recommended.

Sam A.

Business Owner — Walnut, CA

Great experience using Ramy for our RCFE facility design. Excellent price, Quality , and delivered on what we asked for, and was always available for questions. Looking forward to using again on a future project. Highly recommend!

Joven A.

Home Owner — Big Bear, CA

Home construction is very stressful. Having someone like Ramy who's honest, easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, and explains things well is huge. I first consulted with Ramy a couple of years ago when I was looking to do an addition to my primary home. Recently, I reached out to Ramy once again regarding an investment property I'm looking to buy. Both times, Ramy helped me a great deal in making a decision on such a big project. I would highly recommend Ramy!

John L.

Home Owner — Yorba Linda, CA

What a great experience. We just bought a new home and I needed to know if I could remove two walls that awkwardly chopped up what would be a great dining room area. I reached out to Ramy directly on Yelp and he messaged back in less than 15 minutes. We talked a bit on the phone and came out same day to take a look and give me some insight. I wasn't at a spot where I needed formal plans drawn up and planned on doing the work myself but Ramy was still attentive and insightful and ran through multiple options with me on how to approach the project. I was super impressed with the quick response and how friendly Ramy was. If I ever need more support on a project like this he will definitely be my first call.

Grace C.

Home Owner — Fullerton, CA

Ramy prepared the design and structural engineering for our backyard renovation. He was highly recommended by our neighbor who had their absolutely beautiful ADU designed by him. Ramy came out initially for a consultation to tour our backyard and discuss the details (and unique complications) of our project. He was very knowledgeable and had a calming presence. We talked to a couple other architects but choosing Ramy was a no-brainer as he stood out in his ability to do both the design and structural engineering of the project, his knowledge of our city's building codes, his conscientiousness when looking at our project and most of all, his receptiveness to our questions. He completed our plans within the timeline provided and our plans were approved by the city with a couple minor corrections needing to be made (which Ramy got back to us within an hour). Even though his job is technically done, Ramy has graciously continued to be a resource to us whenever we have a question or need a second opinion. He is a good person who is good at what he does and I would highly recommend him.

Phil S.

Home Owner — San Dimas, CA

My wife and I just purchased a beautiful, Mid-Century home and we wanted to remodel the kitchen, bathrooms and turn one of the bedrooms into a walk in closet. We met with a couple contractors who said they could do the work, but we weren't sure about the design ideas they presented. We debated on whether or not we should spend the money to get an architect on the project, then decided we would at least meet with some. We contacted Ramy at Artoo Design S2dio based on all of the 5-Star Reviews. I spoke with Ramy and he quoted me the price for him to do the plans and, frankly, it was more than I was expecting. I told him this and he said no problem, he can just come meet with us and charge us a design consultation fee, which was very reasonable. Let me tell you, within 10 minutes of meeting with Ramy and hearing his ideas on what we should do my wife and I knew right away, he's the man! We had given him our ideas on how to remodel the kitchen, bathrooms and turning a bedroom into a closet and then he gave us his ideas. Boy, did we feel stupid! Lol. Because after hearing his ideas we realized how much BETTER they were than the previous ideas we had been presented with by other contractors and realtors. We were so impressed with his ideas that we quickly decided to also have him do the plans for the remodel. As I mentioned earlier in my review, the price he had quoted us was more than I was expecting. But after more investigation on my part, I realized his pricing was very fair. Actually, much more than fair. After two meetings with Ramy, he quickly got busy working on the plans. He knew we needed to start right away so he got them done MUCH faster than we had even expected. After we received the plans and showed them to the three contractors we were getting bids from, all three of them mentioned how detailed the plans were and they were easily able to give us bids based mainly on Ramy's plans. Oh, and one bonus for us, when we purchased the home we purchased it based on it being 2,000 square feet. However, when Ramy went through the entire house, he found us an EXTRA 400 FEET! That means our home is actually just over 2,400 square feet, not the 2,000 square feet we thought it was. That means he increased our home's value by about $200,000.00!! Now if that's not a bonus, I don't know what is!! We have now begun the remodel process and any time our contractor needs to ask a question of Ramy, Ramy always responds in a timely fashion. Hontestly, I can't say enough great things about our experience with Ramy. We have scrapped all of our original ideas and are only using his. So, if you need an architect to do plans for a new home, remodel, or you just need some ideas to get you going, Ramy is the man to call! Believe me, he's the best and you won't regret it. Thanks Ramy!!

Jeffy B.

Home Owner — Ontario, CA

Our experience with Ramy Ibrahim has been a sincere pleasure. Our Needs/Background: Wish to build a modest, detached 2/2 ADU Stay within a tight budget Unfamiliar with City Plan Check Process Eager to not get in our own way (though a work in progress) For us, building an ADU would meet our family needs and we began our project by contacting several Residential Architects in our general area (Ontario, CA). 6 firms responded with proposals, 4 walked our property. For the 2 firms that did not walk our lot, we did not review their proposals, obviously. Of the 4 that took the time during this pandemic to safely meet, Ramy stood out because he took the time to listen, provided thoughtful explanations to our questions, and offered a reasonable fee. We executed our contract with Ramy after reviewing the 4 proposals, and he delivered a timely set of design/engineering plans that will build what we need. Ramy took the time to explain the plan check process to us, so we knew what to expect, what questions to ask our City's staff and how to prepare our submission. He did not have to do that but did without us newbies having to ask. Our plans passed our City plan check process with only 1 re-submittal (minimal corrections at that). We have selected our contractor and will soon start construction. From the start of our project, Ramy demonstrated through his work that the completion of our project was important to him. He was responsive to our questions and timeline, he offered and continues provide his time and insight to help see us through our project. You get more for your money by hiring a professional and well-respected Architect like, Ramy.

Shannon O.

Home Owner — Corte Madera, CA

I CAN'T GIVE ARTOO DESIGN 5 STARS.. BECAUSE IT DESERVES A GALAXY!!!! When Ramy explained a 'cut sheet' to me (something i never heard of before) a light instantly snapped on in my brain. I got it immediately!  I remember feeling light and airy thinking here is an artist i can work with. Then, Ramy explained that I didn't need him, that I could go a much less expensive way with my project. So, why then was he calling me back? Just to help out another human soul!!! There was nothing in it for him. He had just cut himself out of a job. For one hour we talked over the phone, Ramy told me what to do. I took notes, silently marveling how, NOT ONCE, was Ramy impatient, or short with me. There are rare times in life, and this was one of them, when suddenly you love the world just because of one person doing an act of selfless kindness. I could hardly wait to write this review!

Adriana C.

Bussiness Owner — Corona, CA

Ramy was so amazing to work with! Very detailed and patient! Not to mention his communication with everyone was great and handled everything so I didn't have to stress or worry about one thing through out the whole process. I highly recommend him as an architect!

Kunyun Y.

Home Owner — Santa Ana, CA

I called ramy  for design advice. He is kind and helpful with professional advice. I definitely recommend his service.

Scott R.

Home Owner — YOrba Linda, CA

Ramy was extremely helpful with a bathroom remodel. He came up with a solution to a major problem that others could not figure out. We're very appreciative of his patience and professionalism.

David R.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Building a new house has been difficult during COVID, but by far the best part of the experience has been working with Ramy. He is a true professional and an expert at his craft. Ramy met us on our empty lot we purchased, talked with us about what we wanted in a house, guided us through tricky decisions, and designed our dream home. When he showed us the first draft of the plans, we were amazed. He knocked the design out of the park, and the changes we requested on the design were all very minor. We have had a lot of trouble dealing with our city for permits, and it seems like Ramy knows our city codes better than any other contractor we talked to and the city employees themselves. For example, the fire department said we had to move the house because we didn't have room for a "fire access road". I told Ramy and he immediately told me that the fire department was wrong because the house has sprinklers, and all new construction requires sprinklers. Turns out he was right, and the fire department accepted this explanation and gave us our permit. The first builder we talked to suggested changes to the plans, and Ramy expertly explained how that would benefit the builder but would ultimately be a bad idea. He knows the construction process extremely well and gave us tips for dealing with builders and contractors. When Ramy submitted the designs to the city, we only had to go through one round of comments, and all of the city feedback was extremely minor and was easily fixed/approved within a week or so. This probably saved us months of waiting on the city. Ramy originally didn't put in detailed electrical plans because our city didn't actually care about them for permits, which saved us time and money (you can usually just do electrical plans with your builder). However, when our builder requested detailed electrical plans, Ramy was able to make them within a couple weeks and charged us a very fair price for them on short notice. I could keep going on. Working with Ramy has been a joy and we greatly appreciate working with him!

Glen P.

Home Owner — Tustin, CA

After interviewing many architects and contractors who do plans in addition to construction, we settled on Artoo Design because of Ramy's professionalism, vision of what our house could be, and his patience. Throughout the process, our expectations have been met and often exceeded by this talented architect. Ramy has worked with us throughout the process and answered any and all questions. He gently guided us to a design that while a bit modernized and unique, still fits well within our community and gave us the design that we need to fit our growing family and its needs. While this is a big project for us - second story addition with first floor remodel - the pricing was reasonable and he was able to fit all of our needs into the design. The plans and updates were delivered when promised, if not sooner, and were well notated, which really helped us easily push through the HOA approval and city permitting. As construction is ongoing, he has continued to offer support and answer questions as they come up and his responses continue to be very timely. He has helped make this complicated process a bit easier and less stressful. I am looking forward to moving into this house once the construction is complete.

Albert B.

Home Owner — Temecula, CA

We hired Artoo Design S2dio to design out 8,000 sq ft custom house in Temecula couple of years ago, Ramy did a really great job, started from the site consultation, discussing the location, orientation, views, potentials in the site, pros and cons, and he came up with a very functional plans and stunning design that we couldn't even think about. the good thing is, he kept everything as simple and functional. no body from the other architects we had met gave us that stream of ideas and potential that we couldn't even see in our property. the permitting process went very smooth with his help and support, getting many other disciplines coordinated and handled into his plans, as he is always available for discussion and sharing thoughts, selecting materials and facilitating everything for us. can't brief the 2 years process into a short paragraph, but if you're looking for licensed architect, look no further. Ramy is the man for our coming project. Thanks Ramy for everything you've done. AB

Roger L.

Home Owner — Los Angeles, CA

Ramy is always responsive, approachable, polite, and courteous.  He is great with emails, phone calls, and in-person visits - consistent, punctual, and reliable.  Even with the city kept coming back to us with additional requests, Ramy always handled the necessary modifications well.  Upon the city planning department's approval, the city specifically took the time to commend Ramy's work by saying, "this is what a good site plan looks like."  We have also received compliments from general contractors who told us how clean/well-designed the plan looks.  In fact, he even put together a soil erosion control/grading plan (an additional request from the city) that allowed us to avoid having to hire an additional civil engineer that would have cost us additional time and money.  Ramy is definitely a pleasure to work with.

Andrew Z.

Home Owner — Los Angeles, CA

great experience using Ramy for an ADU design. Fair price, he delivered on everything we asked for, and he was very responsive and available when we had questions. Looking forward to working with him on future projects.

Linda G.

Home Owner — Orange, CA

I used Ramy for designing my ADU garage conversion and extension and he did such a great job.  He was so detailed that when I dropped the plans to the city they said that they could tell that I had hired a good architect because he was thorough and detailed.  He was able to provide me great feedback and was always super responsive whenever I had a question.  I would definitely use him again.

Michael A.

Home Owner — Whittier, CA

We really enjoyed working with Ramy. He designed plans for our home addition that were very detailed (as described by several contractors we asked for bids from). We were also pleased that the plans covered so many details that there were very minor changes required by the city to issue permits. We only needed to re-submit the plans one time (I have heard many stories of needing multiple re-submissions with other companies). Ramy was very friendly and super responsive by email or phone. We would definately recommend his architectural services. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Ramy!

Rebekah S.

Home Owner — Moreno Valley, CA

We hired Ramy to design a room and full bath addition on our house. We were very impressed with his freehand drawing of our idea as we discussed our project with him during our first consultation. He understood everything we wanted and knew exactly how to make our concept a reality. He was very knowledgeable on the permit process and inspection process once we started construction. His building plans were very well done, which made getting a permit that much easier. He has been available to our contractors during our construction and has a very quick turnaround to any emails, texts, or messages we have left him. His communication with us has been great. Our room addition has received several complements from our neighbors, telling us how well he designed a look that makes it look seamless with the rest of the properties on our street. We are happy to add our pictures to this review because that was one of the reasons, we picked Artoo Design S2dio in the first place. His reviews and his website had several before and after pictures we were impressed by. Ramy is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We highly recommend him for your next building project. He is an exceptional architect with great customer service.

Bob P.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

I am so pleased that I entrusted Ramy with the design of my Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).  I showed him some design ideas I had been working on for a small house for my mother-in-law, Nancy. When he came to visit the site, he had some marvelous suggestions for changes, including turning the ADU 90 degrees.  After his first draft design was complete, he answered questions from Nancy and me, and incorporated our ideas for change. There are a number of qualities that stand out for Ramy.  Chief among them is his integrity; I felt all along I could trust him fully, and he has not let me down. Another important quality is his willingness to see the project up to and through the permitting process.  Ramy has been a terrific ally of mine when working with the city.  He has been in touch with them personally--usually by phone--to understand their requirements and relate them to me.  He has been very patient when explaining things I did not fully understand. Another quality is his thorough knowledge about California building codes.  He was able to quickly address and fix the few upgrades the city engineers required. (Each city has its own standards beyond what California requires.) The bottom line is this: Ramy is a top-notch architect with great knowledge and integrity.  I will not hesitate to use his services in the future.

Lyvia K.

Home Owner — Newport Beach, CA

I don't usually write reviews... but Ramy was fantastic! His designs are beautiful. He is extremely professional and he was always prompt in returning texts and calls. He designed a 3 story house for me in Newport Beach. He always had time to explain and discuss things with me and he went above and beyond to help me get things done with a difficult city during covid shut downs. I would absolutely recommend him for your project! You will not regret it!

Nurjahan B.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

We want to remodel the first floor of our house, and we consulted a number of contractors and engineers before we found Ramy. We would've saved months of deliberation if we had just called him first! Just the consultation alone gave us so much value. He was so informative, helpful, and kind. I think the most important part is that we felt like we could really trust him, and that can be hard to find. With his architectural design background, he was able to look at our space from an angle that we hadn't even thought of. He's clearly great at functionalizing spaces and has a great eye for aesthetics. We now have a clear path forward, and I'm so excited about how our house will be transformed! Thank you again, Ramy.

Jordan W.

Home Owner — Lakewood, CA

Ramy did an amazing job of turning our vision into something we can build. We came in with pretty specific ideas and Ramy helped us navigate the complex state and local building codes so that we could find the perfect fit between what our vision was and what was actually legal to build. Ramy is knowledgeable, punctual and highly skilled at what he does. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to have plans drawn up for a custom or commercial build.

Camille S.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Ramy provided a 5 star experience.  His skill-set is the perfect blend of technical and artistic; he is timely and responsive.  In addition to providing the technical aspects of my design, like structural plans and calculations and responding to corrections, he was a master at capturing my vision.  I explained how I wanted to "convert" my patio space and how it would be "used" and how I wanted it to "feel", and Ramy created the perfect California Room.  I can't wait until construction is complete!

ERIC B.

Developer — Claremont, CA

Ramy is a talented designer and extremely reliable in meeting timelines for plans and corrections.   I am happy to recommend him as a designer.

Ahmed E.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Ramy provided a phenomenal experience.  He did an excellent job developing the full plans of my 1200 sq ft ADU.  He guided me to the right support services such as land surveyors and soil engineers.  He can easily envision the end product and is extremely responsive 24/7.  My project was approved by a very particular city planning and engineering team in 45 days without any revisions which is a testament to his work.  I plan to work with him again in the future.

Lawrence M.

Home Owner — Doweny, CA

Very pleased with your professionalism and your service. Made every effort to complete my tasks with the city of Downey. I will use your service in the future.

Mauricio P.

Home Owner — Duarte, CA

Ramy, has been amazing.  He designed a large remodel for me in Duarte and has been responsive and thoughtful from start to finish.  The site was complex due to previous a semi permitted enclosed space and a requirement to add a bathroom.  Ramy, identified potential solutions to permit the space while planning for minimizing cost and changes.   He even handled working through the approval process as I was not in the area.  I intend to utilize Ramy again in future developments.

Rosey Y.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

We were completely lost when it came to designing our exterior of our house. We started with some changes and then felt it wasn't fitting all to well. I called Ramy and he was very responsive and came to the rescue! Ramy provided us with ideas on how we can add to what we already had in place to make it come to live. He sat with us and drew out his vision on what changes could take place as well as provided cost effective options that could work. Ramy is very responsive and has vision that can help you get you through to the next step in your design. I highly recommend Ramy for any design needs, don't wait like we did call him before you start. :) Thank you Ramy for helping us see the vision in our home.

Tiffany W.

Home Owner — Upland, CA

Ramy is highly recommended for his incredible work and our great working relationship. He is highly professional and an expert in his field. He was always extremely patient and responded thoroughly to every question we had and never rushed us. If we didn't understand something, he provided a safe environment for us re-ask questions. Ramy is good at breaking down information that could be easily understood by anyone. He also provided the pros and cons of every decision and gave us tips on how we could save money. Lastly, he is prompt to respond and proactive in his work. You do not need to follow up with him which is incredibly important if you're already juggling many things. Ramy was the perfect fit for us and our residential remodel needs. I could not have asked for a better architect for our project.

Steve S.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

Ramy was super friendly and prompt with any questions.  Our plans passed planning without a problem.  Good to work with someone who has experience with process in Eastvale to avoid any pitfalls. Direct Message

Flash F.

Home Owner — San Francisco, CA

Ramy has been extremely helpful. I was very thankful that he tried to work through a few things with me over the phone prior to coming out, especially since it was not a remodel that I was trying to do, so much as determining whether or not my second floor could handle the weight.

John M.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This was our first time working with an architect and I couldn’t be more very happy with the outcome. I contacted Ramy and asked him to help us sketch some ideas for changes to the home plan we are considering building. We had some major issues with the plan and couldn’t develop a solution on our own. Ramy met with us and developed some excellent solutions that solved the problems we were facing. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I like to do business with people I trust and I highly recommend Ramy for any architectural services that you need.

Harbhajan M.

Home Owner — Montclair, CA

I used Ramy to do a complete remodel of my home, changing from a one-story to  two-story home.   During the design phase Ramy was receptive to input and created an environment that positive and pleasant.  While construction is almost complete, during the process Ramy was available to answer questions and made any minor changes needed quickly. Ramy was particularly helpful in dealing with the city planning department, he handled their objections and comments quickly and made the process much easier for me.   Being an engineer myself, I was impressed with the structure that Ramy designed.  I could net be happier with the design and open layout of my new home.

Mark Z.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

My wife and I used Artoo Design for our architectural plans/design , for a guest house that is currently under construction. Ramy was always professional and available for all of our questions throughout the design and plan check process. Utilizing Artoo Design has made for a smooth, stress free experience.

Kira L.

Home Owner — Fullerton, CA

I almost never write Yelp reviews, but I wanted to write one for Ramy because he was such an amazing architect to work with. Ramy helped me design a small addition on my house and was there every step of the way answering my questions. I had never gone through a home renovation before and he was incredibly patient with me and walked me through the process--not just design but finding contractors, working with the city, etc. He also advised me around cost, explaining how different options would cost me X much more. I greatly appreciated his transparency and honesty. He was always responsive via email or phone. He always got back to me the same day. You will be very well taken care of if you choose to work with Ramy and his company.

Rubie M.

Home Owner — Orange, CA

We paid Ramy to come to our new home and give us ideas. Let me tell you worth every penny hearing about what we can and can't do. Also ideas to help us see the vision. He knows code and what can pass and can't. That's huge! I highly recommend calling him if you're wanting ideas.

Peter I.

Real Estate Broker — Diamond Bar, CA

Being a Real Estate Broker, I refer clients to only people I can trust.  Ramy is definitely one of those people.  He goes the extra mile for his clients and his services are beyond awesome. Recently, one of my clients a church , bought a home which they want to convert into a senior home facility, Ramy, came to the rescue he did an awesome job with the redesign and plans. When you want the best, use Ramy.

Mixed Mutts D.

Business — Mira Loma, CA

Ramy has been amazing to work with,super responsive and informative. He got exactly what we were looking for in just one meeting and got our project completed faster than expected ;)

Eric V.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

After interviewing several architects with good reputations we selected Artoo Design S2dio. As homeowners without a background in construction we were looking for an architect who was accessible, knowledgable, and willing to advise us through the building process. Ramy was a perfect fit and an amazing architect. He was an active listener, thoughtful planner, efficient, and meticulous in his execution. We are building an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) in a city known for their lengthy and laborious review process. As a result of Ramy's attention to detail, our first review contained only minor notes that Ramy addressed within 24 hours and the plans were approved in the second round of reviews. As we move forward with construction, Ramy's continued support underscores the fact that Artoo Design S2dio was the perfect choice. Thank you Ramy!

Maggie C.

Developer — Claremont, CA

It has been a great experience working with Ramy.  We purchased a vacant land that needs a construction plan, we met with Ramy, immediately we felt he is honest, knowledgeable, easy to work with architect.  We are pleased with the construction plan, we would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great architect.

Christina P.

Home Owner — Mira Loma, CA

Ramy has been amazing to work with,super responsive and informative. He got exactly what we were looking for in just one meeting and got our project completed faster than expected ;)

Monica L.

Home Owner — Rowland heights, CA

We found Artoo Design S2dio on yelp and called Ramy, he met with us next day, we explained our desire and budget for our house major remodeling and addition, then he explored couple of ideas, one of them perfectly satisfied our wish list and in timely manner he prepared the plans, wrapped up fully detailed construction document package including architectural and engineering blueprints, electro-mechanical and energy calcs, everything submitted to the city and came back with very minor few comments, Ramy took care of it and we just got the permit issued today. We are so happy dealing with ARTOO DESIGN S2DIO. For any one looking for licensed professional architect, Ramy is very responsive, very talented, and highly recommend.

Gerardo P.

Home Owner — Fullerton, CA

Ramy is knowledgeable, honest, and easy to talk to.  He answered all my questions and explained everything to detail.  My wife and I knew what we wanted but had different thoughts about our addition and we had a hard time deciding. Ramy offered a different vision that incorporated what we both wanted.  He was able to create plans within our price range without sacrificing quality.  Even after completing the plans for our addition, Ramy offered to remain available for questions and assistance should we need it.  If you are looking for an architect, I strongly recommend Ramy.

Silas R.

Owner/ Builder — Riverside, CA

We hired Ramy to redo the layout of the first floor of our house. This was our first major home renovation and so we didn't really understand how to distinguish between what was possible, what was reasonable, and what was a completely terrible idea.  He was able to translate our vague and crazy asks into a concrete floor plan and create solutions we couldn't even begin to imagine. He also wasn't afraid to tell us straight up what wouldn't work which ultimately saved us a bunch of time.  He would clarify sometimes that what we were talking about was *possible* but that we would be better off just rebuilding the entire house. Our project was pretty intricate and involved a lot of changes to the framing of the house. Ramy provided very detail-oriented plans which were accepted at county on the first try!  This was fantastic because we had heard it's not uncommon for plans to require many rounds of changes and many months of waiting before they get approved. In summary, Ramy is very nice and very good.  We highly recommend him for your engineering/architectural needs.

Brian B.

Investor/ Developer — Phoenix, AZ

Ramy has been amazing to work with! He helped me with a full scale remodel for an investment property I purchased to flip in Claremont. The house had an awkward layout that I knew needed to be revised but was stumped on how to do it. Ramy's ideas were genius and simple at the same time. He is very patient and was great at walking me through the process from design to submittal of plans. I was confused with the permitting process so Ramy took care of the appointments with the city planning department and the plans came back approved on the first attempt! He was mindful of costs understanding my project was on a stricter budget and helped me make decisions to keep costs down. I can't wait to work with him again on the next project. I highly recommend him!

Jason B.

Home Owner — Montclair, CA

Ramy was great to work with, very responsive and his drawings have a lot of detail.    It was nice to see our future house drawn in 3D, it really help my wife and I to visualize the project.    Designing and building a house was new to us, Ramy was an excellent advisor and helped us getting started in the right direction.   He is a pleasure to work with and still available to answer any questions myself or my builder have during out build out.

R K.

Home Owner/ Builder — Hawthorne, CA

I contacted Artoo Design for guidance on a project. Ramy came out and did the field inspection. He was very thorough and understanding of the situation. His advice was spot on and I would definitely use him again. Just an outstanding person and a great engineer. Thank You!

Chris Tan.

Home Owner — Aliso Viejo, CA

Ramy has been a pleasure to work with.  Solid work, great ideas, easy to work with and responds quickly.  We had a lot of difficulty with submitting plans to the city and he was there through the whole process, making necessary changes quickly and going above and beyond.  He also did a great job turning our initial ideas into reality and improving it along the way.  Definitely recommend!

Teresa G.

Home Owner — Yorba Linda, CA

Ramy is an amazing architect that is professional and reliable!! My husband and I just bought a huge fixer upper. I needed an architect in June, because my home renovation was stopped due to no permits. I found Ramy on Yelp because I needed someone ASAP. He assured me he would help right away and help resolve our problem. He came to our home, made drawings within 3 weeks and I was able to submit plans to the city in one month. Not only did he squeeze my drawings in between jobs, but he was able to get his structural architect to work just as fast! Each time the city gave revisions, he was thorough and detailed. The city gave us three revisions because of structural details, but Ramy always advised us on what to do. His advise was always efficient and with our budget in mind! He always answered calls or emails immediately and if he was busy, he made us a priority as soon as he was done with his meetings. We received permits for our reno yesterday and he was just as happy as we were! Ramy deserves more than 5 stars and I am so thankful I was able to work with him! Thanks Ramy!

Jennifer D.

Home Owner — Yorba Linda, CA

Ramy has been amazing to work with on our addition and home remodel.   My friend found his name on Yelp and I have been so grateful ever since that we called him. It has been a long process trying to secure permits, but Ramy has been there every step of the way.  He is always quick to respond to any questions or concerns and has been patient in helping us understand what can and cannot be done.  I couldn't have asked for a more professional, honest, or harder working architect/engineer. He also recommended our contractor and we have been very happy with him so far.  I cannot recommend Ramy enough.  He is a really nice guy and a wonderful architect.  You will not go wrong if you hire him for your project.

Saj A.

Home Owner — Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Whether Ramy is the first architect you've come across or the 15th that you've decided to look into, look no further! You will not be disappointed when you partner with Ramy! As a matter of fact, if your experience is anything like mine, not only will you not be disappointed, but your expectations will be exceeded! Ramy was the first architect I contacted about a year before we decided he was the right one. And over the course of a year, we met with over a dozen. Again, please take my advice and don't waste your time interviewing multiple architects. From the first time we talked, Ramy was very polite, and attentive to our needs. I was very impressed. Ramy's level of customer service for the whole process has been nothing short of amazing. He was always available to answer questions and explain things that didn't quite make sense to me, even when I asked the same question multiple times! In addition to his unbelievable talent for design, his thoroughness in the details of his plans made the approval process with the city very smooth. Even when I had an impromptu meeting with the city, he was on standby to help me address any questions that they might have had...by the way in that meeting, what they thought Ramy missed in the plans was actually there, the city overlooked it. Just another example of his thoroughness. I've already recommended Ramy to multiple people, and absolutely recommend him to anyone who may come across his page. His prices are very reasonable, especially for what you get from Ramy. We are doing a room addition and remodel, which is a pretty big project for us and something we've never done before. Not knowing what to expect can be kind of overwhelming, but when you have an Architect like Ramy on your team, you honestly have nothing to worry about. Ramy thank you so much, you had such a big impact on this project for my family, and we couldn't be more pleased with the level of guidance and service you provided for us!

Ashley H.

Home Owner — ​La Sierra Acres, Riverside, CA

Ramy is a true professional and very talented architect.   He was able to take the vision for our house and put it to paper.  His design was thoughtful and helped maximize all of the perks of our lot, from house placement on the lot to floor plan and site lines to take full advantage of our views.  Getting plans approved through the city is an arduous process and we couldn't have made it through without him and his immense knowledge.  You can't go wrong by working with him

Andrew P.

Project Manager — ​Santa Ana, CA

Ramy was great to work with. Fast and efficient. He got everything done in a timely manner and was with us throughout the entire process. Would definitely use him again

Paul B.

Home Owner — Anaheim Hills, CA

I worked with Ramy and he did an incredible job helping my wife and I with our remodel planning. We told Ramy what we had envisioned for our remodel and he took the core elements of our vision and revised it in a way that still delivered the most important things to us while reducing our construction costs in a big way in terms of utilizing existing roof/load bearing walls in our favor. Obviously, it takes an architect and engineer to be able to help make plans come to life without breaking the bank, and that was our experience with Ramy and Artoo Design. Thank you!!

Lynn & Kirk.

Realtors — Chino Hills, CA

Well it looks like Ramy the architect at Artoo Design S2dio is already a super starred, highly rated engineer on a lot of platforms. I am here to testify to his genuine, professional and thorough character as a professional but also a person. He earns our highest marks and esteem for a second opinion consult on plans we had done with another engineer. Ramy answered the call on Saturday night and even today, on a Sunday morning (please don't call him on weekends, I am bad person!!!). Ramy has his name etched in gold in our iPhones and will call him for all future projects and refer him to anyone that asks for an architect/engineer project. Lynn & Kirk, realtors.

Michael P.

Home Owner — Los Angeles, CA

We were looking for architects when we were thinking about constructing an additional dwelling unit to our home.  We decided to go with Ramy from Artoo Design S2dio because of the great reviews and comments.  It was a pleasure dealing with Ramy, he answered all our questions, was prompt with any phone calls and emails, and was very professional. I highly recommend him for any future projects that you may consider. Thank you Ramy!

Fred R.

Developer & Realtor — Hermosa Beach, CA

I've been working in real estate for many years and I've been remodeling and build houses. I worked with a lot of architect and dealing with artoodesign was one of my best experience. They were very fast at answering any questions and taking care of modifications. I definitely recommend working with them.

Carl S.

Professional Engineer Corona, CA

I have worked with Ramy on numerous projects. He is very knowledgeable and great at what he does. Ramy has always been professional, honest and respectful, which is very important in this line of business. His architectural expertise will Take your project to the next level. If your looking for an architect for your next project I definitely recommend Ramy. You will be not be disappointed.

Jeremy C.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

Thank you Rami! Thank you for calling right away, being on time, returning my phone call immediately, being professional and creative! Also he like cats! Highly recommended and will be using on any future projects.

Jimmy H.

Realstate Investor — Irvine, CA

We are real estate investors working on multiple new builds and flips. We've had experiences with several architects, some good, few bad. But all of them significantly raised their prices due to the demand of all the housing activity. I have found Ramy's prices to be very affordable. He charges way less than others I have worked with and more importantly, does better job. He values your time, which is extremely important considering the housing costs is real estate investments, and works with me individually to answer all my questions. Make sure you involve him during your process of searching for an architect.

Laa L.

Geo-Technical Engineers — Merced, CA

We are familiar with this Firm. Have been working with them for couple of years. They are a private company with excellent services. They go out of their way to assist their clients. Ramy is Reliable and does excellent work.

Jack L.

Home Owner — Buellton, CA

Hi, if you need an architect look no further! The most important trait to have above all else in business is a pleasant personality, and Ramy has a great personality. His ability as an architect is hands down the best I have seen and his ability to deliver a timely package is great. Ramy worked on a room addition and expansion for my new home and the architectural package he delivered was top notch. Even my contractor said, it was very detailed. One suggestion I would have is to get your architect and contractor on the same page early on so everyone has the same idea. If you select Ramy, then rest assured you will get a quality package.

Oscar N.

Home Owner — Fontana, CA

I never write reviews but this one is absolutely deserved. I contacted ARTOO DESIGN S2DIO for work for our new custom home, Ramy took the time to call me back quickly and give me a thorough phone consultation. He again very quickly followed up with proposal and package for submittal, he did all his work as expected and even earlier than his time frame. Of all the people we interacted with planning for this project, NOBODY was as helpful and patient as Ramy. I absolutely would not hesitate to reach out to him should my needs ever coincide with the services he and his company provide. Thank you Ramy!!!

Kulvinder S.

Home Owner — Valle Lindo, Walnut, CA

We were really fortunate to have found Ramy to do the plans for our home addition. Not only was he able to meet the goals we had, he was able to do so without making significant alterations to the home. We were thinking initially that it would be around a 800-900 square feet addition to meet our goals of expanding a bedroom on the 2nd level, and an additional guest room on the 1st level. But Ramy with his ingenuity was able to come up with a design to meet both those goals in about a 450 square feet addition!! He met the timeline he set forward at our initial meeting, while staying in the budget we had. Approvals with the city were a breeze too. He kept us well informed during the whole process. We would absolutely recommend Ramy to anyone looking to do design/plans for their home!

Phuong T.​

Home Owner — Santa Ana, CA

Ramy and his team are very professional. They help us with remodeling and additional square ft on our home. Ramy answers my calls at any time even when he was on his vacation. I really recommend Ramy and his team to anyone who wants remodeling or additional square ft to your home. They are best at their work.   Thank you so much Ramy.

Chris V.

Home Owner — Redondo Beach, CA

My wife and I worked with Ramy to help create a plan/vision for our remodel (from a 1 story 3 bedroom / 1bath home) to essentially doubling that up and adding a floor. From the getgo, Ramy was fantastic. Attentive to details, flexible, and very easy to work with. We had minimal revisions needed from the city and our plans were quickly approved. He also provided insight into ways we could save on construction costs. Without a doubt, we would recommend Ramy to anyone looking for a reliable architect/structural engineer.

Patty R.

Home Owner — ​Yorba Linda, CA

We would like to Thank Ramy for designing, planning & completing our family room/master bath remodeling project.  Ramy did an excellent job from the start to finish.  Ramy is very attentive to detail and his communication and plans were of high standards.  His knowledge and experience in design was greatly appreciated.  Our blueprint plans went to the City with a very minor change that was taken care of by Ramy right away and resubmitted and approved with no problems.   We highly recommend Ramy in designing your remodeling and architectural project needs.

Amie K.

Developer — Corona, CA

We were in a bind and Ramy was able to help get us through the process at the city successfully! He is prompt, professional and knows his stuff. Highly recommended.

Cho C.

Home Owner — Fullerton, CA

This is a review of the services Ramy provided regarding his expertise on possible foundation issues, and load bearing wall. During our remodel project, a decision had to be made regarding a wall, as well as the foundation.  There was a crack in the foundation after older tiles were removed.  Contractor time, our time, and money was on the line once I had this issue come up.  This was right before the holiday weekend, and I sought immediate help.  Ramy quickly took the time to answer some of my questions and concerns.  After the conversation, we still wanted to make 100% sure we can continue with the project and was hoping we can wait until Ramy was available. Ramy not only made time during his vacation time to come to our home and make sure things are okay, and his professionalism is outstanding.  Knowledge is everything when it comes to these types of issues.  The fee is reasonable and comparable to most, but what cannot be matched is the knowledge of the particular situation, as well as articulating that to a novice home owner.  We are very grateful for his help, and time to make sure we can continue with the project.

Michelle P.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy has been a very patient passenger on our very long journey to build our dream house. While complications with city approvals put us on a one and a half year roller coaster before we were even able to break ground, Ramy was always patient and extremely professional. He is also incredibly responsive. His response time is almost always instantaneous; he never left us hanging. Needless to say, Ramy's talent is unquestionable. We made him a wishlist of everything we wanted, and he delivered a design that was perfection, managing to fit everything we wanted into a house on a tiny lot. So we have finally broken ground, and within a year our dream will have become a reality- thanks to Ramy! He is a highly skilled and creative architect, and we wholeheartedly recommend him.

Wimon S.

Home Owner — Buena Park, CA

There are so many architects out there but to find the one that you can feel completely confident and comfortable to work with is not easy. Ramy is very professional and patient, very patient because we had changed the plan so many times but Ramy was always there to help us with our changes. Ramy always return our call promptly which was very important for communications. Our plan have been approved and we are starting our renovation on time, thanks to Ramy.

Raul R.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

I'm glad I made the call to Ramy! I am planning to do a home remodel soon but before I can get started with the project I needed some questions answered and help with planning for my project. Ramy met with me at my home for a consultation. He was very friendly and took time to answer all of our questions. He reviewed our plans for the remodel and offered his ideas for an improved plan that not only works better but will also save us some time and money. His professionalism and vast knoledge did not disappoint. , it was a pleasure to work with Ramy and I definitely recommend you give him a call.

Clement L.

Home Owner — Monterey Park, CA

I have not retained Ramy's services yet. This review is based on my interaction based on my remodeling needs. I gave Ramy a call inquiring about a removal of a wall in my home and Ramy was a breath of fresh air compared to other structural engineering firms. He was polite and very open about providing me information about my situation and what options I may have. In the end I think he helped me make a very informed decision. His honest and open demeanor is something I find very admirable. I'm sure his customers are in good hands

Ray Q Mo.

Developer — ​Irvine, CA

Before I hired Ramy, I did my homework and interviewed 3 other architects.  I am glad I made the right decision.  Ramy offers great quality service at reasonable price.  He is always very accessible, patient and very knowledgeable.  As a homeowner/builder, I handle my own permitting with the city.  Ramy has proven to be very helpful and resourceful helping me navigate the complicated process, and he also has good recommendations for contractors and tradesmen.  I couldn't be happier with his service. I am working with him on a 2nd project; will award him a 3rd and 4th... in the next 6 months.

Laura H.

Interio Designer — ​Dana Point, CA

Coming from an Interior Design background, I have worked with many people in the industry. So when it came to remodeling my own house and adding a 200sqft extension, it was a no brainer to use Ramy. He is hands down the best Architect to work with. He is reliable, honest, quick, and extremely detailed. There is a lot of fear around hiring contractors, in the sense that people say they are great up front then suddenly disappear half way through, or start up-charging everything on you. But this is not the case AT ALL with Ramy. His word is his word and he is extremely trustworthy through the entire process and even offers to help you with any questions after his work is completed. His knowledge combined with his reliability is unmatched in this industry. You will love working with him; I highly recommend him to everyone I know.

Pedro V.

Contractor — Baldwin Park, CA

Ramy is awesome to work with.  We have been flipping houses for about 10 years now and we will definitely be using him for all of our future projects.  He is fast but detailed and when we needed changes to the blueprints he was very helpful.  I definitely recommend him for your architectural needs.

Naydia V.

Home Owner — ​Placentia, CA

After a not so great remodel project a couple years ago, I've become an even firmer believer in finding a solid architect engineer from the beginning. It saves you a lot of headache and heartache later on. Luckily we found the perfect partner in Ramy! Ramy is extremely responsive, understood our vision, had his own perspective and could provide feedback, creative in finding solutions, and experienced -- such that our plans were pretty much approved with pretty much no issue at all! And that's as good as it gets - a smooth city approval process!

Eugene L.

Home Owner — Walnut, CA

In Nov 2016, We bought a house and hired Ramy to do an extension on the back and front of my house, and relocate the stairway that feels like an "elephant in the room" as one enter the house.   Before we hired Ramy, I interviewed 2 other Architects. First architect tried to convince me it was a difficult task to relocate the stairway and suggested to me not to do it.  The 2nd Architect will do exactly as I want, but has nothing more to contribute. When we first met Ramy to explore the project, Ramy understood holistically what we were trying to accomplish.    He can envision the dream we have and the budget constraints we have to live with.  We were very impressed with his energy, positive attitude and creativity as he walked through our house and described the possibilities and suggestions to enhance the ideas we have, without breaking our budget.   One can't help but sense his love and passion for Design and Architect.   That to me explains why we feel he is outstanding in what he does. The next day, he gave me his project proposal. His fee was very reasonable and I signed the contract with him.  Since then, we have been more than pleased with Ramy's professionalism, timely and quality work.  He is always responsive and take the necessary time and steps to walk us through the "remodeling" process, and provide us many invaluable insights and ideas. There are certainly a lot of challenges in home remodeling /expansion.  We are first timer and we are very fortunately to have found Ramy through Yelp.   Ramy gave us the encouragement and guide us along the way.  Hiring Ramy as our Architect was certainly the best 1st step we took.

Raj K.

Home Owner — ​Loas Alamitos, CA

We are planning to add 2nd level addition. We interviewed many architects and finally approached Ramy by Yelp reviews. Ramy carefully listened to our requirements. Based on our requirements Ramy suggested suitable plans & drawings. Which we liked and the most important thing is he is very humble, down to earth person and he is very personable & likable, may be that's his in-built talent. He was very accommodative towards our drilling questions. What an amazing person he is. Ramy always answers phone calls, and very responsive all the times. We are happy to work with Ramy. It is very hard find people like Ramy.Thanks, Ramy!!

Megan C.

Home Owner — ​Tustin, CA

We liked Ramy from the first time we met him. He was straight forward, and honest from the get go. He has been such an asset in the remodel of our new home. We literally wouldn't be where we are without him. Ramy is always available for questions and if he misses you will respond right away. He is great at his job and really knows his stuff. We've done quite an extensive remodel and he has been with us every step of the way. He nailed our plans and when the city came back they had zero issues with the work he had done. Our contractor is also very impressed with the quality of his work and how quickly he gets things done. We enjoyed working with Ramy so much we have already recommended him to two of our family members. If sending someone to work with the people you hold dearest isn't the best review one can give, I don't know what is. Thanks Ramy you're a gem!

Sean W.

Developer & GC — Dana Point, CA

I am a builder and general contractor.  We hired Artoo to design 2 custom homes for us in Dana Point.  We needed a model quality product that set itself apart from the rest.  Ramy nailed it.  Not only was the design perfect, but as a developer costs and time are just as, if not, more important.  We put him through rigorous time constraints and he produced every time.  Also Dana Point is one of the most difficult cities to get through the planning and building department, you need to know their codes and procedures or you could lose a months time or more.  He was very educated in what was needed. We would recommend Ramy any time and will be using him again and again for future projects.

Raj P.

Developer — ​Placentia, CA

I don't normally write reviews but Remy has worked on several of our projects that were very complex and we're very important to us.  We had hired two architects  before Remi but they failed to complete the work and had no knowledge yet provided lot of hope.  Thanks we found Remi to rescue us.  He not only relied on our vision but also provided honest advise.  The advise he provides are from his decades of experience and from professional knowledge.  This was very  important because we felt we had someone to guide us in right direction.  He precisely measured, assessed and investigation properties.  He is aware of most city rules, Regulation and requirements so on the spot he would know what's possible and what's not instead of playing waiting game.  He stands by his work so if city has any feedback on plans or designs, he reviewed them at once and communicated with city inspectors and administratives.  The one other thing we thought was that he is friendly by nature.  We are happy to recommend Remy to anyone who wants right architect and designer.  We will only hire Remy whether we are constructing new home, Hotel, shopping center or office complexes.  Design and architecting is most important phase of any construction project and wrong architects only wasted our time and lengthened our project, but Remy was good guy to understand our situation and realized importance of Projects.  Word of advice from someone who went through multiple architects -- hire right architect or I guarantee the project will never complete.  Thanks to Remy for helping us out and achieve our goal.

George B.

Realtor — Chatsworth, CA

Before getting introduced to Ramy,i had spoken to 4 different designers to help me with my garage conversion project. All 4 of them couldn't design the garage i was looking for. When i hired Ramy, he knew exactly what i was looking for and immediately started the design. He was very punctual and got the job done the way i wanted to.  I couldn't have hired such an honest, professional and knowledgeable designer. Not to mention his price is very fair for the work he does.

Sasha R.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy is a Godsend, a truly gracious and knowledgeable human being who genuinely cares about his clients' best interest. He has provided us invaluable advice and assistance following the discovery of an significant, undisclosed crack in the slab of a home we recently purchased. We highly recommend him to anyone with any architectural or structural engineering needs.

William W.

GC — ​Laguna Hills, CA

Just wanted to let all know that Ramy has been a great help with our current room addition project he is very knowledgeable in his field came up with some great designs for our addition project answered all of our questions and gave us all the help we needed. Very curtius and helpful in all ways. Also helped us with the city issues and helped us uptain a permit. Great working with Ramy at Artoo Design look forward to working with Ramy again on future projects .We give thanks from all of us here at Wm.Wakefield Gen.Contracting

Joe P.

Home Owner — ​Newport Coast, CA

We are doing a home remodel and addition in Newport Beach and were referred to Ramy.  He has completed a comprehensive set of plans for submission to the city including 3D exterior visuals, notes and details.  We are going through the process of achieving final approval and Ramy has been very responsive and helpful in providing any requested details.  After trying to work with other architects in our area who were frequently unavailable or slow to respond, we found Ramy to be easier to work with.

Brian K.

Structural Engineer — ​Murrieta, CA

Great working with Ramy.  Excellent communication great design strategy.  Highly recommend.

Paul P.

Developer — Anaheim, CA

First of all ramy is very honest and friendly person to work with.he did my two home project and will be doing my third and onwards.one big relief that I don't need to look for any architect as long as ramy is there.he is very reasonable in price and easy to communicate,he listen and also advice what is best for us whether it's good for saving wise or looks and design.he also has really good knowledge about contemporary homes to Mediterranean.he also knows how most cities building and planning dept works.i would highly recommend him for any project.thank you ramy for all your hard work on my projects.

Kirsten H.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

We are in the design phase of building our new home, and Ramy has been amazing.  He has always returned my texts, calls, or emails very quickly, even during evenings and weekends.  He has been very thorough in his design process as well as managing the logistics of getting the project approved by the city.  Additionally, he is sensitive to our desires for both interesting design as well as staying within our budget. Finally, the design he came up with is terrific!  Ramy's approach is both artistic as well as practical, which is the perfect combination!

Lilia G.

Home Owner — Corona, CA

I hired Ramy to design my 6000 sq ft hill side house in Dana point, and it is a taught city standards here, but he went through it all, and he managed all phases of design and coordination between all disciplines, responding on the contractor RFIs, I already got the permits and now its under construction. I couldn't imagine its that easy process working with him, very friendly with affordable fees. He provided 3D that made it simple for us to see the final product.  Highly recommended.

John H.

Contractor — Corona, CA

We are a developer and have used Ramy for several of our design build projects.  You can count on him to have your plans ready on time and with minimal corrections.  Best of all, when you need to reach him, he always answers the phone, which carry's it's weight

Naren S.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

So glad I found this company. Ramy was fantastic! He went out of his way to meet me at my home and give us a sound plan on how to proceed with our renovation. I had several other people give us opinions, but most really had no idea. Ramy gave us an exact plan of action, and knew exactly what to do. I will definitely be recommending Artoo Design to all my family, friends, and colleagues.

Ethan D.

Developer — Long Beach, CA

I'm an architect, and a general contractor / builder. Ramy is by far the best designer I've met and worked with so far. He is personable, professional, hard working, responsive, smart and very down to earth. Although I would not want him to get too busy and popular by the help of amazing yelp reviews (I think he already is), I thought it'd be nice to share a gem with other peers and home owners. It's 11:00 pm on a Friday night and we're currently discussing about trusses.

Lan Z.

Developer — Los Angeles, CA

I just found Artoo design through yelp, Ramy helped me in a very very good way answering my questions and we just submitted the plans to the city of Moreno Valley I will recommend him and his crew for anyone has room addition or new project they are really fantastic

Helen C.

Home Owner — Irvine, CA

We hired Ramy to help us with designing a loft over an existing high ceiling and demoing a wall to open up the living space.  He is sooooo great to work with.  He does awesome work, and is always there to guide us to make cost-effective yet well-designed decisions.  He is on my speed dial for all future projects, as well as my extended family's.

Greg M.

Home Owner — ​Lake Forest, CA

Artoo Design was great to deal with.  I would recommend them to anyone.  Very knowledgeable and professional.  Ramy was always on time with his calls and plan submissions.  Even more impressive is when I turned in the design to the County of Orange, they knew his work and said he does a great job.  Sure enough my plans where nearly approved 10 days later by the county.  The only reason why they didn't was for some comments they wanted seen on the blueprints.  But as for design, structure, everything else, it was spot on!  Ramy did the corrections immediately and the county approved my plans two days later.  Ramy also tells you exactly what to submit to the county... just follow his instructions and it all turns our perfect!  Thanks again Artoo Design!

Jose R.

GC — ​Covina, CA

I've had the pleasure of working on several projects with Ramy. Being a general contractor I've experienced the work of many designers 1st hand, and Ramy brings much more to the table then an average designer. Aside from having a keen sense of creative options for maximum functionality, he also is very knowledgable and resourceful with the entire spectrum of the design/permitting process. I have referred and will continue to refer him clients in the past, and all have thanked me for his valuable input and professionalism.

Veronica J.

Home Owner — Riverside, CA

Ramy has clearly mastered his craft within his profession and I'm so glad I reached out to him. From my initial conversation regarding an inquiry about specific home plans he clearly displayed his extensive knowledge and offered an immediate resolution. Not only is he quick and responsive but he is patient in both his explanation and offering his time and services. My fiancé and I will definitely utilize Ramy again in the future!

Martin C.

GC — ​Corona, CA

If you want professionalism, integrity and an knowledgeable architect you need to call Artoo Design. Ramy and his team are great and have the patience to get the job done. I'm a General Contractor and we refer Ramy to many of my clients because we know they can get it done. Give them a call today!