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Code-Compliant Drawings
Site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, code data, and project information prepared for permit review.
Tacoma based • Washington State
Commercial & residential architectural design studio.
Emerald Arch Studio provides architectural design, permit-ready drawings, and city coordination for homeowners, contractors, and business owners across Washington State. From early planning through permit approval, we stay connected, respond to review comments, coordinate revisions, and remain available during inspections and construction until the project is complete.
9+Years Experience
2–6Week Turnaround
WAPermit Support
What you get
A clean package, clear next steps, and support until approval.
We handle the technical details so you can focus on the vision. Each project is organized around the jurisdiction, project type, required sheets, and review comments.
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Fast Turnaround
Typical drawing packages are targeted for a 2–6 week turnaround depending on project size, comments, and required coordination.
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City Submittal Coordination
Support with portal uploads, plan check responses, reviewer comments, and revised drawing packages.
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Responsive Communication
Clear updates to clients, contractors, engineers, and reviewers so the project keeps moving forward.
Our Process
Simple, organized, and focused on approval.
Every project is different, but the goal is the same: create a professional drawing package and keep the client supported from beginning to approval and beyond.
Project Review
Review existing information, site conditions, client goals, and jurisdiction requirements.
Design & Drawings
Prepare clear drawings, layouts, code notes, and technical details for review.
Permit Support
Coordinate with the building department, respond to comments, and revise drawings as needed.
Build Support
Stay available during inspections and construction questions until the project is built.
Gallery
Completed work, active permit sets, and progress projects.
Explore residential and commercial projects. Each card includes a short project description and a link to view the PDF drawings.
CompletedCommercial Tenant Improvement
LA BOBA
Bubble tea shop tenant improvement inside an existing retail space in North Proctor. The permit set included floor and equipment plans, reflected ceiling plan, water supply plan, plumbing plan, occupancy information, and fixture calculations.
- Commercial tea shop conversion
- Equipment and service-area layout
- Plumbing and water-supply plan coordination
CompletedCommercial Quick-Service Restaurant
Bibim Express Restaurant
Complete commercial tenant improvement for a quick-service Korean restaurant in Federal Way. The permit package included the dining, service, and kitchen layout, equipment plan, reflected ceiling plan, water supply plan, plumbing plan, fixture calculations, and restaurant permit coordination.
- Quick-service Korean restaurant build-out
- Kitchen, service, and dining area layout
- Equipment, plumbing, water-supply, and permit drawings
CompletedCommercial Tenant Improvement
Mahrvi Trends Clothing Store
Clothing store tenant improvement at Marketplace at Factoria. The project focused on flooring, lighting, doors, displays, and non-load-bearing partition updates without structural or MEP changes.
- Mercantile occupancy code information
- Interior retail layout updates
- Permit drawings for non-structural TI scope
CompletedResidential Remodel
Garage Remodel
Conversion of an existing garage into two bedrooms and a bathroom. The scope included permit drawings for the new room layout with plumbing and electrical notes, with no structural walls removed.
- Garage-to-living-space conversion
- Two bedrooms and bathroom layout
- Permit-ready plan documentation
Permit SetAccessory Dwelling Unit
New ADU with Garage
Detached ADU permit package with garage. The set included code data, site plan, floor plan, elevations, foundation and roof framing coordination, sections, and construction details.
- ADU layout and permit drawings
- Site and impervious area coordination
- Structural engineer coordination
In ProgressNew Residential Construction
Oak Harbor Residence
New residence permit drawings for a waterfront-area property in Island County. The set included site planning, proposed floor plan, elevations, roof plan, sections, and construction details.
- New home permit drawing set
- Site, roof, elevation, and section sheets
- Garage and covered patio planning
In ProgressCommercial Restaurant TI
Emish Restaurant — Federal Way
Interior tenant improvement for an existing restaurant space. Scope included interior modifications, plumbing fixture replacement, code information, and permit revisions as shown in the drawings.
- Restaurant tenant improvement drawings
- Code and occupancy information
- Plan review response support
In ProgressCommercial Restaurant TI
Emish Restaurant — Tacoma
Tenant improvement for an existing restaurant space previously occupied by Shari’s. The permit drawings cover limited interior modifications, a new pizza oven, and related building department coordination.
- Existing restaurant use remains
- Pizza oven and interior modification drawings
- Building department submission support
Emerald Arch StudioWashington State architectural design, permit support, and framing-aware drawing coordination.
About
Purposeful design, clear documentation, and permit support.
Emerald Arch Studio is a Tacoma-based architectural design studio serving homeowners, contractors, and business owners across Washington State. We listen first, approach each project with practical design thinking, and turn complex site, code, and permit requirements into clear drawing packages for review and construction.
Our work includes architectural design, permit-ready drawings, field revisions, city review responses, and coordination with clients, contractors, engineers, and reviewers. From early planning through permit approval, we stay connected, help answer review comments, and coordinate revisions so the project keeps moving forward.
We remain available after approval when questions come up during inspections and construction, helping clients move from an idea to a built project with honesty, stewardship, and organized communication.
Client FirstWe listen carefully, explain the next step, and keep communication clear.
Permit FocusedDrawings are organized for city review, correction cycles, and approval.
Practical SolutionsWe turn project requirements into clean, buildable documentation.
Build SupportWe stay available when questions come up during inspections and construction.
Client Reviews
Trusted for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
Clients appreciate clear communication, quick follow-up with the city, and permit-focused support from drawings through approval.
★★★★★
“I hired them for my permits requirement. They are responsive and they quickly filed and followed up with city and got my approvals quickly. Highly recommend!!”Vinod B. • Commercial permit support
★★★★★
“Very professional working architect. He started the project and finished with King County permit approval with no hassle. Price also was decent and affordable compare to other architects bids.”Tiberiu F. • King County permit approval
★★★★★
“Quick to respond to phone calls. Proactive communication keep the project on schedule. I will use him again on my next project.”Heath C. • Project communication
★★★★★
“Ayoub is perfect to work with. I need drawings for my new restaurant and help with permit applications. Ayoub made the process efficient and fun with his professionalism.”Jeom Y. • Restaurant permit drawings
★★★★★
“5 Stars Absolutely Outstanding Service.”Alexandra S. • Residential drawing package
Ready to start?
Tell us what you want to build.
Send the address, photos, existing plans if available, and a short description of your project. We will review the scope and outline the next steps for drawings and permit coordination.