Ataman Studio builds custom homes in Los Angeles with a complete, end-to-end process—design, permitting, budgeting, contractor coordination, and full construction oversight.
From modern infill homes to luxury creations, we deliver spaces built for long-term quality, comfort, and value.
Designed for narrow or irregular city lots, these homes maximize footprint, natural light, and privacy. We optimize layout efficiency and meet strict urban zoning limits without compromising comfort or aesthetics.
Projects on sloped sites require advanced structural engineering, retaining walls, and careful massing to capture views. Our team manages grading, geotechnical coordination, and LA hillside regulations to ensure safety and buildability.
Spacious, practical layouts with dedicated zones for kids, work, guests, and outdoor living. We prioritize storage, circulation, and future flexibility as your family’s needs evolve.
An efficient way to increase property value and functionality. We design main residences with integrated ADUs for rental income, multigenerational living, or long-term flexibility—fully compliant with California ADU rules.
We design and build custom homes across all of Los Angeles County, adapting each project to the zoning, lot conditions, and neighborhood character of its location. Our team works throughout the city, with the most active projects in the following areas:
If your neighborhood isn’t listed, we can still help—most LA lots are suitable for new construction with the right planning.
Building a home in Los Angeles isn’t just about square footage — the final cost depends heavily on your lot conditions, required engineering, and the complexity of your design. LA has some of the most varied building environments in the state, so two homes of the same size can differ in cost by hundreds of thousands depending on where and how they’re built.
Key factors that influence pricing:
From the Westside and the Valley to the South Bay and the hills above Hollywood, our team guides homeowners through every stage of the custom home-building journey. With deep experience across LA’s zoning rules, hillside regulations, plan-check requirements, and diverse neighborhood conditions, we make complex projects feel manageable and predictable.
We handle the full process—site evaluation, architectural design, structural engineering, energy compliance, permitting, contractor coordination, and construction oversight—ensuring your new home is designed beautifully and built correctly.
Let’s create a home that fits your lifestyle, maximizes your lot, and reflects the best of Southern California living.
Office: 13151 Fountain Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone: (213) 618-5456
Email: info@atamanstudio.com
Costs vary based on lot conditions, design complexity, foundation type (flat vs. hillside), and finish level. We evaluate your property to provide a realistic, project-specific range before design begins.
Both options are possible. In many cases, a full teardown is more cost-efficient than trying to build over an outdated structure. We assess structural viability during feasibility review.
Yes. Hillside construction requires deeper foundations, retaining walls, grading, and additional engineering. These projects are achievable, but the structural scope is significantly larger.
City review typically ranges from several weeks to a few months, depending on corrections, engineering complexity, and whether the project is in a hillside or fire zone.
Yes. Many homeowners choose a main home + ADU combination for added flexibility and long-term value. Both can be designed and permitted together.
Yes. Long-term rentals are permitted and in high demand due to Culver City’s proximity to studios and tech hubs. Short-term rentals (Airbnb) are restricted.
Some ADUs may require enhanced fire-resistant construction depending on location, lot line proximity, and separation from the primary home. We handle all required detailing in the plans.
