TOP LOS ANGELES
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT
EXPERT IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND AGEING IN PLACE
IN LOS ANGELES
INTERESTED IN BUILDING A GRANNY FLAT ON YOUR PROPERTY?
If you want to add a second residential unit on your property or have questions about an existing granny flat on your property, click the button to book a call with me.
GREEN HOME REMODELING
Whatever your reasons are for remodeling, it makes good sense to make it green. The rewards of green remodeling are real. Green home remodeling emphasizes quality construction, beauty, comfort, and health—the health of people as well as the health of the planet.
Green home remodeling also emphasizes savings— less money spent on energy and water, fewer building materials winding up in landfills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and quality construction for a longer lasting home that’s less expensive to maintain. I love creating environmentally sound “passive house” homes, yet well-crafted designs and solutions that address all of my clients’ various needs.
If you’re interested in a stunning and also sustainable home, let’s talk! Contact me to discuss your needs. Or you can download this free guide: Guide to Green Remodeling
“Don’t move – IMPROVE!”
Every Single Project Is It’s Own Living System
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Once your project gets all necessary approvals by the City agencies, and it is time to enter the construction phase, your architect is then well positioned to supervise the contractors to ensure that everything has been built according to the approved design – up to the very small finishing detail.
A serene and orderly home is critical for the health, safety, and wellbeing of today’s homeowners!
Let sDs – Sharkov Design Studio L.L.C. serve you during the construction process to:
Help you in your selection process of a contractor
Evaluate work for design compliance (including specified materials)
Supervise contractors during construction phases and approve contractor requests for payment
Work with the contractor on necessary design adjustments
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OR ON GETTING CITY APPROVALS?
If you want clarity about the process for getting City approvals on your project or about the construction process, click the button to book a call with me.
TESTIMONIALS
“Elizabeth is a very thorough Architect/Designer and has great taste! I have worked with her on many local remodels in the LA area and she is such a pleasant and talented person to work with as well as kind with her clients! I would recommend her to anyone.”
— Tina Hovsepian
“Elizabeth helped with the redesign of my corporate office space. She did an amazing job redesigning the layout and redecorating with current pieces of furniture as well as new pieces.
The end result truly improved the flow, the space perception (feels bigger), the functionality and the overall look. She is really a pleasure to work with, I definitely recommend her.”
— Fabiana G.
“Elizabeth took our vision and brought it to reality. She kept us informed every step of the way; we were partners in collaboration. Elizabeth respected our budget and was able to produce a quality building without sacrificing design. I highly recommend her and her expertise.”
— Nancy Rosen
View more testimonials: sharkovdesignstudio.com/testimonials
sDs – Sharkov Design Studio, L.L.C. of Los Angeles
Awarded Best of Houzz 2023
The annual people’s choice award recognizes professionals among the Houzz community
who stand out in both talent and customer service
Los Angeles
Press Release
February 15, 2023
sDs – Sharkov Design Studio, L.L.C.of Los Angeles has won a “Best of Houzz” award for Customer Service, on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals.
The 34-year-old Architecture Design Firm was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
Best of Houzz awards are given annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2022. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award.
“Best of Houzz 2023” badges appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help the more than 65 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts on Houzz to identify popular and top-rated home professionals for their projects.
"We are thrilled to highlight incredibly talented and customer-driven pros from the Houzz community through the Best of Houzz awards," said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. "At Houzz, we strive to support professionals from building their brands and attracting clients, to managing their business efficiently and profitably, and collaborating with clients. The Best of Houzz awards provide a distinctive mark of credibility for homeowners looking for pros on Houzz. We congratulate all the winners for everything they’ve accomplished in 2022 and look forward to seeing their work and positive reviews in the year ahead."
You can see more of sDs – Sharkov Design Studio, L.L.C. work on Houzz at https://www.houzz.com/pro/ebougartsharkov5/__public
sDs - Sharkov Design Studio, L.L.C. was established in Los Angeles in 1990 as a full-scale design and consulting firm specializing in Custom Residential Design, Small-Scale Commercial Design and Interiors.
THE sDs PROCESS
My job is to turn your ideas and aspirations into imaginative, workable solutions – and it’s what I love to do. When you contact me, we will run through a “reality check” with you on the phone to establish the approximate size of the project to make sure I can help you.
My ultimate goal is to help you achieve ELEGANT and HARMONEOUS environment for yourself!
If that conversation is positive, we arrange to meet to discuss what you and any others involved (often your family) want to achieve both now, and in the future. We’ll walk around your building or plot, talk about your own ideas, and often come up with some that you may not have thought of.
We approach the project t
ogether
I’m Elizabeth Bougart-Sharkov, Intl. Assoc. AIA, the Principal at sDs – Sharkov Design Studio L.L.C. I view my client as an equal partner during every step of the design process. From initial design consultation through design development, construction drawings and completion of construction, my clients are active participants in the creative process of achieving productive and less stressful lifestyle.
I’m highly sought after for my proven skills to create environmentally sound “passive house” homes, yet well-crafted designs and solutions that address all my clients’ various needs.
Sensitivity to the site, coupled with close attention to the smallest details throughout design and realization, are sDs – Sharkov Design Studio’s strengths. That’s how my clients’ expectations are met and exceeded.
Warm Modernism
The project begins with a sketch. Together you and I will discuss the design challenges and the potential of your property. Then you will arrive at a vision for the project that imagines the possibilities within the boundaries of time and affordability.
Because every assignment is unique, working together you will find the way forward via a “road map” that will take you through all phases of your project’s design and construction.
Sharkov Design Studio has developed a philosophy I call “Warm Modernism.”
Whether it is Custom Residential, Small Scale Commercial or Interiors work, Sharkov Design Studio blends timeless aesthetics with an innovative approach to modern design.
DO YOU NEED A FEASIBILITY STUDY?
I’ve created a guide to help you discover the benefits and value of a feasibility study. It will allow you to start an exploration design to precisely understand what the City's requirements are and what the potential roadblocks are.
A feasibility study will give you:
Findings and recommendations
A plan to move forward
A timeline and orientation of cost