Architect

James F. Carlson graduated from Architectural school with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 and have been practicing architecture for over 50 years and have been licensed in California for over 42 years. 

In 2025 he will celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the formation of JF Carlson Architects, Inc.

James F. Carlson method of Operation:

The Goal is to provide his clients with a high level of Architectural Design Services at an affordable cost. He does all the design, coordination and entitlement work himself as he has no employees.

He draws by hand which is kind of old fashion but provides a design that looks conceptual and not like working drawings. He has all his consultants in place and can turn around your project as fast or faster than anyone in the business.

All his computers added drafting CAD is done on an outsource basis and his typical around is overnight or a few days for more complicated drawings.

He has designed everything from new Custom 3-story houses right on the water, to all sizes and types of additions and remodeling projects, including ADU’s, Gut Remodels, 1 and 2 Story additions home theaters etc.

He is experienced with the local and regional entitlements process and has completed over 100 houses and has worked in most of the major cities thought LA County, Orange Country and Southern California.   

He works hard to identify his clients need and wants and then develop creativity solutions, so that the final project reflects your style and taste…