--- title: "Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ultra-unit-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~1006806041 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006806041.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f1d36142016f0f54_2055-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1327 loma ave, Long beach, California 90804, United States" latitude: 33.7857 longitude: -118.1357 phone: "(562) 997-0971" website: http://www.ultra-unit.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 139 last_updated: 2026-08-31 --- # Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio Original Houzz profile: [Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ultra-unit-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~1006806041) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Long beach, CA - **Serves:** Long Beach, Seal Beach, Manhattan Beach, Rossmoor, Torrance, Signal Hill, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan beach, Redondo Beach - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Ultra-Unit Architectural Architectural Studio is a boutique, leading edge Architectural - Design/Build firm. We focus on a small number of projects and pride ourselves on doing them very well. We develop a collaborative relationship with our clients, use advanced construction technologies, and do architecture in the manner that it was done historically - as Master-Craftsman. This makes us “ultra” qualified because we not only Design at an award winning level, but we can also accurately assess construction related costs and implications. We are a small award winning premier Architectural firm that constructs what we design because we have found its the only way to assure the quality we demand in our projects. We are hands on. We create solutions through innovative problem solving, integrated construction services, and sometimes just thumping a nail into a piece of wood. Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio is team comprised of professionals in the office and extends to the engineers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors in the field. Our team shares a vision for creating the extraordinary... efficiently. Team leader Cameron Crockett AIA, LEED is both a California licensed contractor (\#959011) and licensed architect (\#31503) with over 25 years experience in single family residential, multifamily residential, commercial and retail, historic rehabilitation, structural analysis and repair for both remodels and new construction. Our office is in one of the former bakery warehouse buildings at 1327 Loma Avenue - near the corner of Redondo and Anaheim. We are as “local” as it gets - both my employees and I live right here in Long Beach. ### Services Provided - Architecture - Construction - Remodel - Design-Build - Design - Plans - Cost estimation - Interior Design - General Contractor - Residential Construction - New house construction - Kitchen Design - Custom construction - Home builder ### Areas Served - Long Beach - Seal Beach - Manhattan Beach - Rossmoor - Torrance - Signal Hill - Hermosa Beach - Los Angeles - Manhattan beach - Redondo Beach ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio | | Address | 1327 loma ave, Long beach, California 90804, United States | | Phone | (562) 997-0971 | | Website | http://www.ultra-unit.com | | License Number | Arch 31503,Contractor 959011 | | Followers on Houzz | 139 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ultra-Unit Architectural Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ultra-unit-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~1006806041) - **Website:** http://www.ultra-unit.com - **Phone:** (562) 997-0971 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of American Institute of Architects - Long Beach/ South bay chapter AIA Presidential Award - Los Angeles chapter AIA Theoretical Merit Award - Orange County chapter AIA Citation Award - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Waconah Construction, Sept. 2016** > I am a general contractor and met Cameron on a job in Cheviot Hills where he was the architect. The client knows exactly what they want and pushes to get their design through. Cameron has been VERY aggressive in helping realize the vision of the client while gently nudging him away from areas that will be a nightmare. > > It is rare to have an architect that thinks from a builder's perspective. He knows how to design for reality, not for paper, so when we have questions, he has answers. His plans are very detailed as well, so there are no surprises or change orders later, which makes everyone look better. > > Now, when I have clients that don't have an architect, I send them to Ultra Unit. **★★★★★ — gregemmerson, July 2014** > We have been working with Cameron on a project and have been very impressed with his enthusiasm, creativity and his patience as we go through the process. Having an older house, he's very conscious about remaining true to the original design while making it more user friendly for us. He's also happy to work within our budget, which was important to us. It's been a great experience and we thoroughly recommend Cameron and Ultra-Unit **★★★★★ — olasbug, July 2014** > We were very pleased with our experience with Ultra-Unit and Berenice. Berenice was very professional, polite, and a pleasure to work with. She not only provided us with excellent drawings for our home renovation, but she had great suggestions on how we could improve our space. > > We are now working on our 3rd project and each one we have used Ultra-Unit/Berenice. We updated a bathroom, kitchen/front of house, and Master bedroom/bath. The initial stages included an 'As-is drawing' that was completed exceptionally fast and accurately. Following those drawings were design comps and ultimately the plans for construction. Berenice listened closely to what we wanted and also provided suggestions on things we had over looked. So far our entire house has practically been updated and we love every inch. > > We have had no problems with the drawings, approvals by the city, etc. In addition, if our contractor had any questions, they were able to get answers in a quick and timely manner. I highly recommend them for any project whether residential or commercial. **★★★★★ — camillejcastillo, July 2014** > We hired Cameron, Architect in January 2013 to help us transform one story home into a 2 story home. Cameron met us several times and spent several hours to discuss what we wanted, what we needed and what we can afford. We wanted so much and he worked with us to scale down to our budget and also ensured we got what we needed. We ended up with 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bathrooms. It is important in the architectural drawing stage to get everything you want on paper to avoid having to change during the building process. > > I worked with his contractor Fernando Adame who started building for us in April 2013. Fernando is a very honest person who you need to have while working on a huge project. I am very thankful to have worked with someone as patient and knowledgable as him. He cares about his work and the crew he had with him were all very nice and trustworthy type of people. I couldn't have imagined working with someone else during our huge project. **★★★★★ — dcho23, July 2014** > Ultra Unit is a very professional and customer service oriented firm. They are easy to work with and provide clear and detailed drawings. I would highly recommend any engineering firm to work with Ultra Unit! > David Choi, SE > Principal > Castillo Engineering, Inc. **★★★★★ — lamperelli, Feb. 2014** > I had a very small lot near the water with a deteriorating house on it in Connecticut. I had a terrible time trying to get plans approved through the local zoning board and after three years contacted Mr. Crockett out of desperation. I was amazed that he researched the zoning rules of the town, completely redid the plans for the house and, taking advantage of the rules actually designed a house with more footage than the one that the zoning board rejected. He interviewed the three construction companies I had chosen to bid on the house and recommended one which turned out to be excellent. The contractor and Mr. Crockett worked extremely well together and Cameron kept me informed and involved throughout the process.He actually flew in twice from California during critical moments in the construction process to make sure the plans were being adhered to and today the house is perceived as one of the best designed in my beach community. Mr. Crockett did an exceptional job under difficult circumstances and showed an empathy for the problems in designing a home in very restrictive circumstances. ## Selected projects - [Martin studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martin-studio-pj-vj~131691) - Location: Long Beach, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: 1920's gas station remodel and the second floor addition of a 500sq. ft. studio as part of the conversion of this historic building into a residence. - [Castillo Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/castillo-residence-pj-vj~560783) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - Description: Second floor addition to an existing one story house. - [Skeeter Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skeeter-residence-pj-vj~217326) - Location: Long Beach, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Building a guesthouse addition on a restrictive site and budget is always difficult not only due to the usual zoning restrictions but also because of the need to give homage to the main residence. So is the case with this project. The existing house is a 1920’s style Spanish bungalow with traditional covered porches and thick stucco arched columns. My intentions were to adapt this styling and not supplant the existing but rather to enhance and even punctuate many of the features I find character… - [Long Beach Succulent Fence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-beach-succulent-fence-pj-vj~460135) - Location: Long Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Redwood with Ipe wood planter inlays house succulent planters. The fence allows for greater privacy to the yard as well as facilitating an operable gate for occasional use. - [Waterscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterscape-pj-vj~217287) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-pj-vj~217303) - Location: Costa Mesa, CA - Photos: 8 - [Lyman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lyman-residence-pj-vj~217295) - Location: Rossmoor, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Architectural services for this project included the update and expansion of this classic ’60’s Rossmoor residence. Design focused on making the interior feel less cluttered and more expansive by removing the majority of the interior walls around the living area and vaulting the ceiling. Scope included relocation and updating of the kitchen, development of built-ins, coffered ceiling, 400 sq. ft. front yard addition and thematic update of the exterior. 2932 Silverwood Rossmoor, CA. - [Lamperelli Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lamperelli-residence-pj-vj~217278) - Location: Mystic, CT - Photos: 13 - Description: This house was designed to fit on an extremely small footprint of only 25’-0” x 35’-0” where an existing house had once stood. The solution was produced by incorporating a cellar at the lower level for a total of three floors and featuring a stair element embedded in an architectural light house tower / ‘windows loft’. Window locations throughout the house are placed in order to frame very narrow and specific ocean views. The kitchen, living room and dining area are created as a single open and… - [Koh Residence Second Floor Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/koh-residence-second-floor-addition-pj-vj~217152) - Location: Hermosa Beach, CA - Photos: 30 - Description: We were able to design and build this house for David and Jenny Koh in Hermossa Beach. Jenny insisted on an open plan that maximized their new found view facilitated by the addition of this second floor and we did everything possible to make an amazing ocean view open up to the entire house. Originally the residence was a small three bedroom, two bath with a pitched roof. When we added the second floor we moved all of the more public spaces (living room, dining room, kitchen) to the second floor… - [Kanno Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kanno-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~217182) - Location: Long Beach, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: Kitchen remodel featuring reclaimed warehouse door used for a pantry, walnut bucherblock countertops, chalkboard, white bisque tile backsplash, farm sink, and solid walnut flooring. - [Eucalyptus Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eucalyptus-dining-room-pj-vj~217230) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Candelabra, Onyx shelf, glass tile, fabric laminated glass, china storage, dining room, tin ceiling, wrought iron light fixtures, custom dining room table, table made from door, faux leather wall finish - [Small Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-projects-pj-vj~217320) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [terra shelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terra-shelves-pj-vj~217266) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Weatherby Residence in Seal Beach / Rossmoor Ca.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weatherby-residence-in-seal-beach-rossmoor-ca-pj-vj~131408) - Location: Rossmoor / Seal Beach, CA - Photos: 33 - Description: Remodel of 1960's residence - [Baldwin Hills European Style Shower / Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baldwin-hills-european-style-shower-bath-pj-vj~131393) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/ultra-unit-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~1006806041) ## Ideabooks - [Guest Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152577199/list/guest-bathroom) — 9 ideas - [Our Patio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122718092/list/our-patio) — 7 ideas - [Wilshire Condo interior ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10527971/list/wilshire-condo-interior-ideas) — 21 ideas - [Lees kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10527915/list/lees-kitchen) — 3 ideas - [skylight](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10527934/list/skylight) — 3 ideas - [marble ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10527853/list/marble-ideas) — 1 idea - [Tuscan Styling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6630212/list/tuscan-styling) — 14 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/camvirtual) ## Community Q&A **Q: Could you please give the reference for the skylight? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This was not a purchased product - sorry. **Q: What color is that?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is that color? A: This is a custom mixed stucco color. All I have do identify it is my stucco companies mix number **Q: Blue paint** *(in Photo Questions)* Does the blue on the walls deepen near the ceiling or is that just the light pray tell? What is the name of that paint shade? Thanks. A: thats a nice idea but to tell you the truth its the original cove ceiling that this room started with. I stopped the ceiling short in order to avoid a difficult detail in this area. But a gradation......hmmmm... **Q: Where can I get these shelves from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I get these shelves from? A: please call me and we can discuss :) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-31.*