At PlantekWest our motto is simple: “It’s Your Project, let’s make it happen.”
Our talented and attentive team asks questions – and we listen to your answers. Your dreams, needs and goals guide our ideas and solutions from the initial concepts to the ribbon cutting. We get to know you and establish a comfortable working relationship – fostering mutual respect and open and honest communication. While our professionals bring a wealth of design experience to the table, we don’t bring preconceived ideas about what’s right for you. From new construction to renovation and remodeling, our experience is vast and varied.
Our combined experience and personal attention make what could be an overwhelming process enjoyable and rewarding.
PlantekWest was founded on the theory of collaboration: collaboration with clients, contractors, tradespeople, consultants, vendors, building officials and public agencies.
Once your project begins, we keep the conversation flowing with frequent communication – discussing evolving needs and offering design alternatives. Throughout the design and construction process, we make your job easier by serving as your representative to contractors, city and state code officials, and other consultants. This level of attention to detail and quality relationships based on established and earned trust is what distinguishes us and keeps clients coming back.
Is our passion and expertise at PlantekWest. It’s the art of crafting one-of-a-kind solutions that perfectly align with your unique vision and preferences.
Is the cornerstone of our approach at PlantekWest. It’s about meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking to ensure every element serves a purpose.
Smartly executed design is at the heart of what we do at PlantekWest. It’s about turning thoughtful planning into reality with our precision and unparalleled expertise.
We offer a combined design experience of 70 years in the Southern California market. Our wealth of experience includes developing hillside projects, obtaining approvals from the local jurisdictions such as Mullholland Scenic Corridor and the Coastal Commission.
Each member of our team brings a set of unique and exceptional skills to your project. Our designers have extensive experience with a wide array of project types ranging from multi-million-dollar projects to smaller tenant finishes. Whether it’s new construction, renovation or remodel, our professionals understand the intricacies and specific characteristics that each type of structure demands. As with all of our projects, PlantekWest will approach yours with an innovative eye, integration of technology, preservation of existing elements when desired, and attention to sustainability.
As a young girl growing up in the vibrant landscapes of Peru, I was gifted with a unique perspective that would shape the course of my life. My father, a visionary developer and contractor, opened the door to the fascinating world of architecture and construction for me. It was a world where empty lots held the promise of becoming single-family homes, multifamily dwellings, or bustling commercial structures.
In those early years, I often accompanied my father to his construction sites, watching in awe as skilled workers transformed the raw elements of steel, rebar, and concrete into habitable spaces. I marveled at the intricate dance of builders, each move calculated and purposeful, as structures rose from the ground, seemingly defying gravity itself.
My father’s knack for turning these once-neglected properties into valuable assets wasn’t just a livelihood; it was a testament to his vision, determination, and the immense potential that lay hidden within the world of construction. Witnessing the transformation of those lots into thriving real estate ventures left an indelible mark on me.
As the years passed, and I reached the crossroads of choosing my own path, there was no question in my mind. Architecture and construction were the natural choices. I yearned to be a part of the process that breathed life into architectural blueprints, to shape spaces that weren’t just functional but also beautiful, and to carry forward the legacy of my father.
My journey into the realm of architecture and construction has been guided by the profound lessons learned amidst those Peruvian construction sites. It’s a journey fueled by a passion for transforming ideas into reality, of turning dreams into tangible, enduring structures. Today, as I embark on each new project, I do so with the same sense of wonder and determination I felt as a young girl in Peru, knowing that every building we create has the potential to be both a testament to our craft and a valuable asset for its owners.
Octavio is an accomplished architect with a diverse background and a passion for residential design, particularly hillside homes. He earned his degree in Architecture from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and began his career in hotel design with Hirsh Bedner in America.
In the 80s, Octavio embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by establishing his own architectural practice. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive experience in various design projects, ranging from yacht design and hospitality buildings to high-end hillside residences and award-winning furniture design.
Octavio’s specialty and true passion lie in designing residential buildings, especially hillside homes. He thrives on the creative process and enjoys collaborating with homeowners to bring their visions to life. Octavio values the flexibility and freedom that working with homeowners provides, allowing for a collaborative effort where clients actively participate in the design process.
One of Octavio’s key principles is to ensure that clients feel confident in the design of their homes before moving forward with the project. He believes in taking the necessary time to create dream homes and guarantee client satisfaction upon project completion.
Octavio’s motto is, “Good work takes time, excellent work takes experience and attention to detail.”