Design & Construction Documents
One key advantage of working with Durant is having architectural design and construction expertise working together under one roof. Our in-house design team creates thoughtful, detailed construction documents with a clear understanding of how those ideas will ultimately be executed in the field.
This integrated approach strengthens communication between the design and construction teams, allows details to be considered earlier in the process, and helps maintain the original design intent throughout construction. With expertise spanning both drafting and hands-on building, our team brings a practical understanding of construction to every set of plans we produce.
Interior Design
Durant offers full-service interior design to create a seamless experience from the earliest architectural concepts through the finishing details of a home. Working alongside our architects, construction team, and clients, our interior design services bring thoughtful consideration to the materials, finishes, fixtures, and furnishings that ultimately shape how a space looks, feels, and functions.
Services can be tailored to the needs of each project and may include interior concept development, space planning, material and finish selections, plumbing and lighting fixtures, cabinetry and millwork details, paint and wall treatments, furnishings, window coverings, and final styling.
By integrating interior design into the larger design-build process, decisions can be made collaboratively and with a clear understanding of both the design intent and the realities of construction. The result is a more cohesive process — and a home that feels considered from the architecture down to the smallest detail.
Residential Remodels and Additions
Custom residential construction has been at the heart of Durant for more than 40 years. From thoughtful additions to extensive whole-home renovations, our team brings decades of experience, skilled craftsmanship, and careful attention to detail to every project.
Our superintendents, craftspeople, and construction team work diligently to maintain clean, safe, and well-managed job sites throughout the building process. When renovating an occupied home, we take particular care to protect our clients’ property, minimize disruption, and implement thoughtful dust-control and site-protection measures. We understand that we are working not only on a house, but in someone’s home, and we approach that responsibility with respect.
Ground-Up Custom Homes
Building a home from the ground up is a rare opportunity to create something entirely your own. Durant guides clients through that process from early planning and design through permitting, construction, material selections, and completion.
Whether the home is designed by our in-house team or construction documents are provided by an outside architect, Durant can manage the permitting process, develop detailed cost estimates, coordinate construction and subcontractors, assist with material and finish selections, and oversee the many details required to bring a custom home to life.
Our integrated approach gives clients a knowledgeable partner throughout the process, helping make an inherently complex undertaking feel organized, collaborative, and rewarding from start to finish.
Commercial Construction
Durant brings the same attention to craftsmanship, organization, and detail found in our residential work to commercial construction and tenant improvements. Our experience spans a diverse range of commercial environments, from professional offices and specialized facilities to manufacturing and other custom spaces.
With both design and construction capabilities in-house, our team can support commercial projects from early planning and documentation through permitting and construction. Whether adapting an existing space or building something entirely new, we approach each project with practical problem-solving, clear communication, and a commitment to quality.
Custom Fabrication
Sometimes the right solution simply doesn't exist off the shelf. Durant's in-house capabilities allow us to design, engineer, and fabricate one-of-a-kind elements tailored specifically to a project — from custom furniture and architectural millwork to ornamental iron, stainless steel, and specialty architectural features.
Working alongside our design and drafting team, our craftspeople can develop highly precise custom pieces using traditional fabrication methods as well as water-jet and plasma-cut technologies. The result is an opportunity to create details that are not only functional and beautifully made, but entirely unique to the home and the people who live there.
Historical Restoration
Southern California's rich architectural history is reflected in an extraordinary range of residential styles, and preserving that character requires both knowledge and care. Durant has extensive experience working with historic and period homes, thoughtfully balancing preservation with the needs of modern living.
From architectural design and permitting through construction and material selection, our team works to understand the original language of each home and preserve the details that make it distinctive. Whether restoring original elements, recreating period-appropriate details, or sensitively introducing modern systems and amenities, our goal is to ensure that a home's history remains visible and meaningful for generations to come.