--- title: "Carawan Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/carawan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1166059173 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1166059173.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Carawan Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/83c397ee0fd3d5c0_5534-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Ventura, California 93001, United States" latitude: 34.3308 longitude: -119.3584 phone: "(805) 628-3458" website: http://www.carawanarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 followers: 96 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Carawan Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Carawan Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/carawan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1166059173) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Ventura, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Montecito, San Fernando Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Drawing on extensive and varied experience, Carawan Architecture creates a balanced synthesis of program, budget and sustainable-design strategies for each residential project. Whether it is an estate in Beverly Hills or a cottage nestled in the hills of Ojai or Ventura, style and design are based on the individuality of the client, the unique attributes of the site and historically appropriate detailing. Call us now for a review of your project. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Ventura - Santa Barbara - Beverly Hills - Malibu - Montecito - San Fernando Valley ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Carawan Architecture | | Address | Ventura, California 93001, United States | | Phone | (805) 628-3458 | | Website | http://www.carawanarchitecture.com | | Followers on Houzz | 96 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Carawan Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/carawan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1166059173) - **Website:** http://www.carawanarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (805) 628-3458 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — User, July 2013** > Dee Carawan acted as our architect on a tricky and extensive remodel, in which we added about 25% to our home's square footage and completely rebuilt the front. She was responsive and flexible. Excellent work. **★★★★★ — playful5, July 2013** > Dee Carawan is a very professional and thoughtful architect. Taking care to address our specific needs, she was able to walk us through the design process. Our kitchen remodel required moving a load bearing wall and a "flip" of the floor plan. We were very happy with what she designed. **★★★★★ — Barbara Grushow Designs Inc., June 2013** > Dee Carawan is one of my "go-to" architects for many of the remodeling projects I have worked on. Her classic designs lend themselves well to any style. She has great sensibilities and has a tremendous eye for design. She does exceptionally beautiful hand renderings. My clients are always very happy for her design work as well as her pleasing personality. **★★★★★ — johnkresge, June 2013** > I bought a modest 1970s house on the ocean that was haphazardly situated without regard to the available ocean and mountain views. Working with Carawan Architecture, the house was transformed into an open plan home with spectacular views in all directions. Dee spent a lot of time understanding the view amenities and the opportunities for increasing window area and light. She paid close attention to my love of craftsman details and recommended materials and spaces that have a casual elegance; appropriate for my coastal lifestyle. I love it! > > Part of the reason for undertaking such a large remodel was that I wanted to create an attractive home to be offered on international home exchanges. I have now listed my home and happily received dozens of enquires. My first two exchanges will take place this summer. > > Carawan Architecture did a great job of listening and making suggestions that stretched my preliminary ideas into something much better. Overall, permitting and construction went smoothly; while I acted as project manager, it was only made possible by the excellent drawings provided by Dee and her ongoing support throughout the project. **★★★★★ — feiners01, June 2013** > I contacted Carawan Architecture to see if there was anyway to transform my tract house with a poor floorplan and a small kitchen into something more suitable for entertaining. Dee provided me with over 10 detailed options, from the simple, low budget not involving moving walls to the grander scheme of moving walls out in two directions. Her plan was so lovely, I had to go for the grander one, adding a foyer, dining room and enlarging my kitchen into a gourmet kitchen. I am so pleased I did. She integrated the existing structure into the new and people seeing my place for the first time don't believe it's an addition. She added details that transformed even the original rooms into something that felt customized - she curved entryways, making arches to give the place a cozy feel. She listened to what I liked and her design reflected my taste as well as her ideas. I still thrill at my wonderfully transformed house! > > Check out my before and after kitchen photos. ## Selected projects - [Meditteranean Estate, Brentwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meditteranean-estate-brentwood-pj-vj~248114) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Located in Brentwood, Los Angeles, this estate was designed for a couple that entertained on a large scale. Designed while I was a Project Architect and Designer at Hablinski Architecture, Bill Hablinski developed the floor plans and then I took over and completed the exteriors and interiors of the project. - [Malibu](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malibu-pj-vj~5026811) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Spanish Estate, Beverly Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-estate-beverly-hills-pj-vj~248116) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Beach Cottage Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~247622) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Tuscan Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-villa-pj-vj~440821) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Calabasas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calabasas-pj-vj~5027247) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Before & Afters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-afters-pj-vj~264449) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Craftsman Remodel, Ventura](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-remodel-ventura-pj-vj~248131) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/carawan-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1166059173) ## Ideabooks - [Modern Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11893185/list/modern-kitchens) — 6 ideas - [Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32793764/list/garden) — 2 ideas - [Barn doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25407809/list/barn-doors) — 1 idea - [Fiber cement siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14766378/list/fiber-cement-siding) — 1 idea - [Doors and Windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11893296/list/doors-and-windows) — 3 ideas - [Banquets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11893426/list/banquets) — 4 ideas - [Fireplaces-Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6885166/list/fireplaces-kitchen) — 1 idea [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dcarawan) ## Community Q&A **Q: David Cooprider** *(in Photo Questions)* are the tall column trees sky rocket juniper? A: Sorry, I don't know. The Landscape Architect was EDSA **Q: Trees** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind of trees are those? A: Multi trunk olive trees. Gorgeous, aren't they?! **Q: What is the** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your question.....what were you asking? **Q: What Kind of House color is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I would call it ocher. It's commonly used in Italianate architecture. **Q: Hedge** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of hedge is this? A: Boxwood. Isn't it beautiful ? **Q: Bar Pass-through window** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what window/door manufacturer was used for the bar pass-through. We are doing a similar design for our lakehouse and are trying to source the window. This one is great! Thanks! A: This was a custom window built to suit this particular configuration. It is a company in Los Angeles and I can give you their name if you are in my area (give me some time though, I'm on vacation). I would google Custom Windows and see what companies are in your area. This window hung from a tract and there was no tract below. This is fine if there is a large overhang and you don't have to worry about the elements. Hope this helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*