California design + permit coordination

Good projects start with clear plans.

Forma turns ADU, conversion, addition, remodel, and commercial ideas into coordinated design documents—so owners and contractors can move forward with fewer unknowns.

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Central Valley basedCalifornia service areaPermit coordinationEngineer + architect network
What we do

A sharper path to permit-ready.

We organize the early decisions that make or break a property project: feasibility, scope, drawings, agency requirements, energy documentation, and coordination with licensed professionals when required.

01

ADU plans

Detached, attached, and interior ADU design shaped around your lot, goals, and local review requirements.

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02

Conversions

Garage and existing-space conversions with measured plans, code coordination, and a practical permit path.

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03

Additions + remodels

Thoughtful residential changes with clear documentation for pricing, coordination, and review.

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Compact modern backyard home conceptCompact living / Concept 01Modern accessory dwelling unit conceptADU study / Concept 02Sample residential floor plan studyPlan study / Concept 03
Concept visualization of a compact modern backyard home
Built around the real process

Design is only useful when it moves.

A beautiful drawing is not the finish line. Forma builds the project information, consultant inputs, and jurisdiction responses into one coordinated workflow.

  • Site and project discovery
  • Concept and space planning
  • Permit drawing development
  • Title 24 and engineering coordination
  • Agency comments and revisions
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Why Forma

Less guesswork. Better decisions.

We help owners understand the work before construction pricing and help contractors receive clearer information before building begins.

01

Scope first

We identify the actual project, decision-makers, constraints, and expected deliverables before drawing.

02

One coordinated team

Forma coordinates architecture, structural engineering, energy documentation, and contractor input as the project requires.

03

Straight communication

You get plain-language updates, defined milestones, and visibility into what is needed next.

Start with clarity

Have a property in mind?

Tell us the property location, project type, and what you want the space to accomplish. We’ll review the basics and outline the right next step.

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