Desert-modern house with deep overhangs at golden hour

Palm Desert, California

Architecture shaped by shade, stone and the long afternoon.

The practice

A small studio, fixed fees, no surprises.

Palo Vista Architects has designed houses, studios and small civic buildings across the Coachella Valley since 2009. Every service we offer is priced up front — choose the phases you need, add them to your cart and pay securely online.

01

Listen

We walk the site, read the code and learn how you actually live.

02

Draw

Options in plan and massing, priced honestly before we go further.

03

Detail

Permit-ready documents your builder can price without guessing.

04

Build

Site visits and RFI responses until the last light is switched on.

Popular services

All 12 services

Consulting

Site & Feasibility Study

Zoning review, setback analysis and a build-potential report for your parcel.

$1,450.75

per site

Design

Concept Design Package

Massing studies, floor plan options and a written design narrative.

$3,875.50

per project

Design

Schematic Design

Refined plans, elevations and sections at 1/8" scale, ready for pricing.

$6,240.25

per project

Design

Design Development

Materials, assemblies and detail coordination with your engineers.

$9,310.40

per project

Documentation

Construction Documents

Full permit-ready drawing set with schedules and specifications.

$12,680.90

per project

Documentation

Permit Expediting

Submittal, plan-check responses and agency follow-up until approval.

$2,115.60

per submittal