
About Us
Raymond Ybarra attended the University of Arizona, College of Architecture and has over thirty years experience with a wide range of projects in Commercial and Residential. After years of gaining experience in the supporting staff roll as Project Manager, Construction Administration and producing Construction Documents for large successful Architect firms the decision was made to build a new start and Signature Design Studio was created with the focus on Residential Design.
SDS has provided quality residential design services for various clients needs:
- custom homes
- historical renovation
- additions and remodels
- duplexes
- student housing
- GREEN alternative designs
- construction administration
- site development
Design Services provided vary since each project is different and SDS is associated with quality consultants, engineers and builders. As a team clients will receive services that will meet building codes, cost effective construction methods and complete attention from start to completion. Projects are in all shapes and sizes and with the growing need for eco-friendly concepts SDS has designed homes that are sensitive to the environment, 100% off the utility grid with clean energy building materials. All complex building sites are welcomed with their challenges and limitations whether it is site utilities, flood plain issues, grade limitations, zone and building code restrictions.
SDS is located in Tucson, Arizona and has many out of state clients and projects from coast to coast. Out of region clients are typically surprised how easy communications and the various phases proceed with ease and understanding without sacrificing quality. Contact us today and together we can share ideas and develop design concepts that will exceed your expectations.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Building Design, Custom Homes, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Pool House Design & Construction, Site Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Historical Renovation
Areas Served
Corona de Tucson, Coronado Ntl Forest, Tucson, Vail, Mt. Lemmon
Credentials
1 Houzz Award
2 Houzz Badges
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10 Reviews for Signature Design Studio, Inc.

Design Craft Co
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Raymond has been an absolute JOY to work with. He listened to our needs and designed a beautiful master suite addition to our home. Raymond has been on the job site weekly to oversee the construction and as an interior designer, I know how rare that can be for some architects. He's with us till the end and we cannot wait to see the end results!
I would absolutely recommend Raymond to anyone looking for a hardworking, fair, honest and thoughtful architect.
October 13, 2018

Lucinda Peralta
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Our home is a ranch-style house that was built in the early 1960's. When we were ready to remodel, we were looking for a design that flowed as if it were part of the original house. We wanted some upgrades and structural changes that would use the existing footprint of our house more effectively and efficiently - the enclosure of a two-car garage, a complete remodel of the kitchen, a self-contained laundry room, and the combination of our dining room and living room to form a great room/combined open space. Raymond listened to, asked questions, and worked with us to create drawings that made our vision a reality. Remodeling is a stressful process. Raymond Ybarra made this process as pleasant and smooth as possible. He showed up regularly throughout the construction process to keep tabs on the project and its progress, communicating and advocating for us, if ever the need arose. He was always knowledgeable, professional, reliable, and thorough. I would not hesitate to work with him again and I endorse him wholeheartedly and without reservation. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Raymond for our beautiful home!!!
March 19, 2018Last modified:March 21, 2018

Doyle Beckham
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My project: Three additions to my existing custom home. Scope of work includes demo, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and challenging structural design. Although I have extensive contacts in commercial design and construction, I have no references for residential design. On recommendation I contacted and subsequently hired Raymond Ybarra of Signature Design Studio, Inc. for design services for my project. From our first meeting I found Mr. Ybarra to be everything (every good thing) I had hoped for in a design professional: Knowledgeable, sensitive to schedules, responsive to my changes (yes there are always changes), and an excellent communicator with me as well as the HOA representatives, and governmental agencies.
The standard question is “can you recommend Mr. Ybarra for my project?” A better question is “would you hire Mr. Ybarra again?”. My answer is yes!
Doyle Beckham
January 17, 2018

Marc S
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Raymond was stellar to work with in designing our guesthouse and getting the plans approved by county officials. His responsiveness to our questions and communication with us and the builder throughout the project was top notch. He is a true professional, and his knowledge of architectural conception and construction standards is efficiently modern.
January 7, 2018

Wendy Rawlings
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We are so lucky to have been able to work with Raymond Ybarra on our outdoor patio remodeling project. He is extremely knowledgeable and creative and brings out the best in your ideas to create a space that is better than you could imagine. He was involved with the outcome of the design as well, and spent time visiting us and working closely with our contractor and builder. Even after the project was complete, he called to find out how we liked the space and to make sure that everything was as we had hoped it would be. He also gave us ideas to improve the inside of our house, such as adding skylights to brighten up a dark interior space, which we would not have thought of without his advice.
We would enthusiastically recommend Ramond Ybarra, Signature Design Studio, for any project requiring a creative, thoughtful and responsive design professional.
July 8, 2017

Ingeborg Silberschlag
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Raymond Ybarra designed a new, spacious bathroom for our 40+ year old home in the foothills. We love the space he created. It gives us all we wanted and updated the home. He carried the Saltillo floor and wooden beams through the addition and allowed us to mix the new with the old, a look we love. Thank you, Raymond!
July 7, 2017

Nicholas Silberschlag
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I have utilized Raymond to design 5 separate projects that have spanned for the last 12 years. Every project he did was done with the highest professionalism in a very timely fashion. I originally hired Raymond to fix a project done by another architecture firm, now I wouldn't consider using anybody else.
July 6, 2017

Shane Rogers
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Raymond took our initial home purchase and redesigned it to maximize its livability, beautifully! A VERY professional, personable interaction, visiting the ongoing project as needed and just to check in with regularity over our one month design and three month build out. He has good ideas and all the answers !



July 3, 2017

Frank Cassidy
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Raymond Ybarra of Signature Design Studio designed our beautiful master bedroom and roof deck, and we could not be more delighted with his services and with the result. Raymond patiently worked with us through our dozens of re-design ideas, and brought everything together into the perfect final design. We have been doing a lot of the construction work ourselves, and Raymond has always promptly responded to questions and provided terrific support. I highly recommend his services.
June 30, 2017

Jeanne Abrams
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Thanks to Raymond Ybarra, I am living in a home that fulfills my every need and wish. Once I purchased the ideal lot, I was not sure how to proceed or what to expect of the process, but Raymond patiently walked me through every step of the way. I found him to be highly responsive to my ideas; he has the ability to listen and look at photos I had collected of different aspects of the home and come up with wonderful spaces I didn’t know I wanted! Raymond is professional, creative, friendly, reassuring and timely. He associates with quality professionals who deliver excellent results.
My home reflects my personality and style and it is a peaceful space. I have been living in this home since July 2016 and Raymond continues to check in with me, which I find very pleasant.
With great satisfaction I can recommend Signature Design Studio for your project needs.
June 22, 2017
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Commented: the front doorsThese are custom made doors thru a local company in Tucson called Sanoran Products. A sketch and dimensions were provided and the doors were manufactured in Phoenix and delivered to the job site.
May 10, 2018
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