Residential Design
New homes, additions, alterations, renovations, and spaces shaped around everyday living.
- New development
- Addition & renovation
- ADU applications
Design & permit support · Southern California
Thoughtful spaces. Clear paths forward.
Integrated residential and commercial design—from first conversation to construction-ready documents and permit support.
Residential · Commercial · ADU
Concept to blueprint
Multidiscipline coordination
Permit & zoning support
What we do
One design partner, from idea to approval.
We align design intent, technical requirements, and agency review so each project can move forward with confidence.
Commercial Design
Functional, code-conscious environments for hospitality, retail, office, wellness, and medical uses.
- Tenant improvements
- Restaurant & retail
- Office & clinic
Technical Coordination
A coordinated document set bringing the core building disciplines into one clear package.
- Structural plans & calculations
- MEP plans
- Title 24 documentation
Areas of practice
Designed around people, purpose, and place.
Residential
Homes, additions, renovations, and ADUs shaped around the way you live.
Discuss a similar project
How we work
A clear process keeps good ideas moving.
Every project has its own constraints. Our process creates shared understanding early and coordinated decisions throughout.
-
Listen & assess
We meet on site, understand your priorities, and identify the conditions shaping the project.
-
Explore & align
Schematic options translate needs into an approach we can review and refine together.
-
Document & coordinate
We develop the architectural and coordinated technical documents required for the project.
-
Submit & respond
We support agency submittal, permit and zoning questions, and plan revisions through review.
ADUAccessory Dwelling Unit
More room for what comes next
Small footprint. Meaningful possibilities.
An ADU can create independent space for family, flexible living, or rental income—without purchasing new land. We help turn the opportunity into a coordinated design and application package.
New detached units
Garage conversions
Additions & conversions
The studio
Integrated thinking. Personal collaboration.
ZLU Design & Associates is an integrated design organization specializing in residential and commercial projects.
Our methodology creates continuity from concept to blueprints. By connecting design and technical consulting within one process, we bring clarity, value, and quality to each project.
ServingSouthern California
LanguagesEnglish & 中文
Start a conversation
Tell us what you’re planning.
Share the property location, project type, and what you hope to create. We’ll have a practical first conversation about the next step.
Call(909) 413-3037
Emailzludesign@gmail.com
Visit400 N Mountain Ave. Suite 216
Upland, CA 91786
Upland, CA 91786
HoursMonday–Friday · 8:30am–5pm