--- title: "Licensed Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/licensed-architect-pfvwus-pf~722684106 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~722684106.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Licensed Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9bc3079f0496f414_9441-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Bakersfield, California 93312, United States" phone: "(661) 889-3620" website: http://www.LicensedARCH.com rating: 4.5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 7 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Licensed Architect Original Houzz profile: [Licensed Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/licensed-architect-pfvwus-pf~722684106) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Bakersfield, CA - **Serves:** City of Bakersfield, County of Kern - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2021–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz Full service architectural design services. Licensed in California. Fully fluent in Spanish. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Space Planning - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Custom Home - Residential/ Commercial ### Areas Served - City of Bakersfield - County of Kern ### Typical Job Cost Contact me for a no-obligation free estimate tailored to your specific project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Licensed Architect | | Address | Bakersfield, California 93312, United States | | Phone | (661) 889-3620 | | Website | http://www.LicensedARCH.com | | License Number | C29328 | | Followers on Houzz | 7 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — @LicensedARCH - Blog — www.LicensedARCH.COM ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Licensed Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/licensed-architect-pfvwus-pf~722684106) - **Website:** http://www.LicensedARCH.com - **Phone:** (661) 889-3620 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2021–2024), 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: 4.5 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 45.0 - Communication: 45.0 - Value: 45.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-415478372, Aug. 2023** > I really was impressed by Miguel's professionalism and talent. I definitely will be using him again! He was promt and fair. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you for the review, John. I’m glad we were able to get your project through the County of San Bernardino Building Department successfully. It was a pleasure to work with you! > Miguel **★★★★★ — HU-185416945, Aug. 2023** > Miguel was helpful in helping us decide on what we want in a cabana. He completes the drawings in a timely manner and always answer our calls when we had questions. When we needed him to call the city he did without hesitation. I would definitely use Miguel on any future projects. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you for the kind review, Victor! > It was a real pleasure working with you. > It was a lot of fun helping you design your project. > Hope you have a lot of fun with your family and enjoy your brand new entertaining and working areas! > Miguel **★★★★★ — HU-556638020, May 2023** > Miguel is a very nice person to work with. He is a very knowledgeable architect. He gives good suggestions on my project and quickly responds whenever I have questions. I highly recommend him if you need architectural help in your project. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you for the kind words, Amy. > It is was my pleasure discussing your project with you. > As always, feel free to contact me any time you have a new project or have any questions about building design or the permitting process. > Regards! > Miguel **★★★★★ — Roberto Yanez, March 2023** > Mi esposa y yo quedamos muy contentos con su trabajo, k con mucho gusto lo recomendamos, un Arquitecto muy responsable con su trabajo.. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Roberto y Griselda, > Muchas gracias por la recomendación y por su confianza en mis servicios. > Fue un placer asistirles con su proyecto. > ¡Buena suerte con la construcción de su vivienda y que la disfruten mucho! > Cordialmente, > Miguel **★★★★★ — HU-325877918, Feb. 2023** > Miguel Castellanos es un profesional en lo que hace,ya que siempre está dispuesto a ayudarte en cualquier detalle que necesites,muy buen trabajo,costos considerables y como su cliente se los recomiendo completamente. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > !Muchas gracias, Humberto! > Un placer ayudarle con su proyecto. > Thank you, Humberto! > It was a pleasure assisting you with your project. **★★★★★ — Binh Khuu, Feb. 2023** > Miguel helped us took take care all necessary detailed paperwork and communications from County officials (A to Z) while we attempted to obtain the building permit for a DYI steel residential building in a quick expedited manner. Prompt follow-up support after a permit issue is on par above the rest of his competitors in the Bakersfield region. Miguel is just a phone call away and is readily to provide his expertise service in architectural planning. I wouldn’t hesitate to do business with him again in the near future. Highly recommended architect for any new construction project. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you, Binh! > I am really glad we got your project resolved and were able to get the construction process going. > Miguel **★ — Emanuele Laveneziana, Aug. 2021** > Unfortunately my second experience with Miguel castellano was not good , after $2000 deposit and 4 months of wait still nothing , no plans. > I complained and I got $1000 refunded and lost the rest . > Would not use him again. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > It is very sad to see a disappointed client... > I mentioned to the client, during our last conversation, that schematic design was approved which resulted in the amount withheld. There was a deposit and, as mentioned earlier, plans were developed and approved by the client. Progress payment was provided for further development of the plans, at which time, it was mentioned that completion of the next phase would take some time to complete. There were multiple site visits and iterations of the plans - well in excess of a regular project - with significant scope, program and layout changes. This complicated and delayed completion of the schematic package but, nevertheless, the schematic package was completed and approved. A request to revise the plans, yet again, was brought up. I agreed to proceed with further revisions and development of the plans for the additional revisions. I offered to postpone receipt a second payment since I knew and mentioned my unavailability to complete the next plan phase for a long while but the client insisted on payment. After what, I admit, was a long while (approximately 2 months) of no progress, the client offered to look for a different architect and requested partial reimbursement of payment. I apologized for the inconvenience and refunded payment for the incomplete portion of the work. The client complained and requested full reimbursement but I explained that approved schematic design had been completed and approved and I would not be able to comply. It should be noted that a previous attempt to provide plans for the same project had already been attempted. Multiple site visits for measuring took place and progress plans were completed and approved, however, the client insisted the building footprint be expanded to an area encroaching the property setback. I indicated I could not, knowingly, provide plans with a footprint encroaching the property setback line and the client opted to try and procure plans to his satisfaction from a different designer and attempt approval - in hopes that the plans would be approved anyway (as he was confident no objection would likely be raised by the reviewing agency and no complaints raised by the neighboring property owner). At that time, though I had already spent a significant amount of time and effort in the plan layout and had obtained approval of a preliminary layout, I agreed to refund the payment received to date in full - I was not interested in risking submission of plans only to be told of the encroachment issue and have to fully revise plans in order to comply with regulations. I only accepted to help the client with the same project a second time after he had profusely assured me that he would not insist on attempting the encroaching footprint anymore. > I must admit that the client was never late in payment and was always courteous in our dealings. I should also say that I successfully completed another set of plans for another remodel project for him without issue. It was only after I was not able to complete the project as quickly as he desired that the process fell apart, though I had warned him of the possibility of the process taking a long time as a result of my limited availability. > I would not completely discourage another designer from pursuing a project with him, provided the designer makes provisions for compensation based on time spent (on a per-hour basis). Client will tend to change his mind about the scope and request long calls, site visits and discussions which are difficult to assess for a lump sum fee estimate. > In the end, I wish the client success in his project as it seemed very important to him. > Sincerely, > Miguel **★★★★★ — Jose Campos, May 2021** > Exelente arquitecto, mantiene buena comunicación con su cliente y hace un buen trabajo aparte hace el trabajo rápido y bien **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you, Jose! - I'm glad you were satisfied with my services. > !Muchas gracias, Jose! - !Me alegra que mis servicios le hayan sido satisfactorios! **★★★★ — Hector Del Toro, July 2020** > Miguel was outstanding to work with and very communicative. He helped me every step of the way and was able to answer all of my questions. He is very professional and completed the work in a timely manner, including some revisions that had to be made to the original plans because they didn’t meet code. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you, Hector! - I was very happy to work with you and to see the end result of your project! **★★★★★ — Rene Herrera, May 2020** > We hired Miguel Castillanos to design and draw up plans for our outdoor kitchen. Miguel did a wonderful job and got everything approved by the city. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and nailed it. We will be using Miguel again in our next project for a pergola. Thank you Miguel!! **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you, Rene! It was a pleasure working with you and helping you in your project! **★★★★★ — Cristobal cortes, Feb. 2020** > Miguel was recommended to me as I was in hurry to find a architect, as soon as I got in contact with him he came into my Bussiness and gave me a honest opinion in the project, he was efficient and communicative to get the job done in a short time. definitely I'll recommend him if you looking for someone honest, efficient and professional. not only he did the plans but was in contact with me all the way till the project was complete with all inspections. **Comment from Licensed Architect:** > Thank you, Cristo! - Your project turned out great and you were a great client! > !Muchas gracias! - !Fue un placer trabajar con usted y muy satisfactorio ver como quedo su proyecto! ## Selected projects - [Hicks - Desh Family Cabana and Shop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hicks-desh-family-cabana-and-shop-pj-vj~7279427) - Location: Bakersfield, CA - Photos: 4 - [Del Toro Family Patio Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-toro-family-patio-addition-pj-vj~6321295) - Location: Bakersfield, California - Photos: 2 - Description: The existing residence roof line was low so the attachment of the added flat roof over the existing plate line made for a stable connection while increasing the head clearance under the patio, resulting in an economical approach with little disturbance of the existing roof and wall weatherproofing systems. - [Herrera Family Trellis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/herrera-family-trellis-pj-vj~6321286) - Location: Bakersfield, California - Photos: 3 - Description: An open trellis was a great amenity for this courtyard in need of shade. The style compliments the look of the existing residence. - [Herrera Family Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/herrera-family-patio-pj-vj~5968138) - Location: Bakersfield, California - Photos: 8 - Description: Challenges included working with limited space and respecting setbacks as well as designing in harmony with the existing home and pool style. [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/licensed-architect-pfvwus-pf~722684106) ## Ideabooks - [Miguel Castellanos, AIA, LEED AP's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/38993816/list/miguel-castellanos-aia-leed-ap-s-ideas) — 5 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/licensedarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: barn door- questions** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand? Dimensions? Where is it form? A: Also, is it available as a Revit family? **Q: What kind of vines are these?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I also think it's Bougainvillea. I've seen in orange as well. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*