Updated: Nov 04, 2025
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PO Box 66518, Santa Cruz, CA, 95067
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Architecture by Langston
Architecture by Langston (formerly Ewell Design Studio)
Specializing in Mixed Use, Multi-Family and 'Modern Rustic' Single Family Dwellings.
From BuildZoom: Architecture by Langston, Santa, Po Box 66518, Santa Cruz, CA (Employee: Jerrod Langston Ewell) holds a Architect license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 76 does not rank in the top 50% of California contractors.
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Phone Number: (650) 315-5763
Address: PO Box 66518, Santa Cruz, CA 95067
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Quality
76
1st percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Architecture by Langston has a BuildZoom score of 76, which places them above 1% of all contractors in the United States.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Architecture by Langston has worked on at least
8.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Architecture by Langston mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $130,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Architecture by Langston Reviews
1 out of 5 stars, based on
4
reviews
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By LucasSeptember 16, 2024Design
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By NikhilJanuary 11, 2024Bathroom remodel and other internal restructure$15,000
Langston runs a scam would be an understatement. I had experience no better than the earlier two. He started with strong professional promises, provided very prompt service until I was produced with an overpriced invoice (including some of the adhoc services that didn't require his professional help on).
Since I paid, Jerrod Ewell has been completely silent. Our permit has been pending ever since.
The only time he responded to the comments on the permit to the city in past four months, the city returned with repeat-remarks on his competency. The city proactively suggested "hiring a professional" help to resolve the comments.
Go for him only If you have free you otherwise would prefer burning.
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By Lefty L.April 20, 2022Remodel project$7,000
Same experience as Shine J. Started strong, then went dark for almost 3 months. Voice mailbox filled up, no emails answered, etc. Turned our dream into the Impossible Dream. Had to move on with another architect at extra cost. Don't know what I'm going to do about the deposit money already paid, and not returned or even justified with a proper invoice.
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By Shine J.December 4, 2021
I had a terrible experience with Mr. Langston. He never completes the work on time. He doesn’t pick the call. I paid almost all the payment. Now he is not returning my call. Stay away from him.
Building Permits by Architecture by Langston
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Existing single family dwelling: interior remodel + rear yard addition. single story 1 064 sq ft 3 bedroom 1 bathroom to become single story 1 341 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. (approved 5/9/24) rev #1: kitchen renovation new cabinets island recessed lighting enlarge kitchen by moving wall kit/garage (sub 10.14.24)
Valuation:
$224,631
Permit #:
BD-2024-292647
Status:
issued (revision pending)
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single story addition (545 sf) including master suite and kitchen; remodel (565 sf) to existing bedrooms bathrooms and dining room; (n) adu conversion (118 sf) within primary dwelling and addition (101 sf); (n) rear covered porch (272 sf)
Valuation:
$265,750
Permit #:
BD-2021-278754
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**change in scope** see resubmittal # 4 - return single family dwelling to original - eliminating legalizing of adu and deck- fire sprinklers no longer required. adu: response to inf2019-00015: rebuild 80 sq. ft. entry deck and construct new 360 sq. ft. deck 8 from grade. convert part of existing upper level to 2 bedroom 1 bathroom adu by installing kitchen to legal room above garage ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2019-00885
Status:
expired
Fee:
$7,279
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 742sqft attached adu above existing garage with access from the side yard and 50sqft balcony (2bed/1bath unit)
Valuation:
$135,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-03936
Status:
triage
Fee:
$3,685
Permit Type:
New accessory dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 1 004 sf and remodel to enlarge bedroom addition master bathroom and walk-in closet; enlarge kitchen and family room. remodel bathroom and create new laundry room. install new backyard wet bar and attached pergola. concurrent pln2022-00473
Valuation:
$757,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-01368
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,023
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Existing single family dwelling: remodel and addition. existing 2-story 1780sf 4 bed + 3 bathroom structure proposed: 2-story 2609sf 5 bedroom + 3-1/2 bathroom
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-02482
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$145
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Total 258sf addition and 250 alteration to (e) 1-story sfd: enlarge and remodel kitchen and master bedroom. interior remodel to create new master bathroom office space and reconfigure bedroom closets for bedroom 2 & 3. create outdoor cooktop and counter and new covered patio with deck. field revision5/22/2025 to correct scope of work. reduce scope to just master bedroom and bathroom o... see more
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
BD-2021-279035
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new 799 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BPA2022-01836
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Alterations to guest house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-01071
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Guest house
Building Type:
N/A
Mohamed residence: new addition of (752sqft) at the front y
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
B-BP21-0300
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,716
Permit Type:
Remodel-addition
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel - remove wall dividing bathroom - convert tub in walk-in shower - new recessed lighting - sink and toilet stay in (e) location -
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BRALT-24-0119
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,701
Permit Type:
Interior remodel
Building Type:
N/A
New residence w/basement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP16-00604
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
W/basement
Building Type:
N/A
664 sf addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD17-5882
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 3e: interior remodel of resudential unit. partially remove non load bearing wall between kitchen & dining new kitchen & laundry room cabinetry. replace wall paper & flooring. replace surface mounted lights w recessed
Valuation:
$157,500
Permit #:
202201276825
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Code enforcement: y salon and spa - remove (e) non-load bearing walls to relocate 5 pedicure sinks. addition 1 (n) hair washing sink. replace (e) led can lights and track lighting. total remodel 780sf revision #1 - number of shampoo sinks changed to (2). (iss 8/18/2022) ce2018-000748
Valuation:
$40,092
Permit #:
BD-2019-270113
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To comply with bid nov#202289993. addendum to building bpa#202112083945 revision to (e) bathrooms: refinish surfaces install new lights new plumbing fixtures & finishes
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
202205174373
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Demolish existing single family home and pool area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-00230
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Removal of residence
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling grading coastside design review permit coastal development permit exemption grading permit tree removal permit - significant coastside design review & cdx for a new 2, 085 sq/ft single-family residence & 683 sq/ft detached garage on a 6, 063 sq/ft parcel & grading permit (total of 862 cu/yds of cut & fill; includes 5 eucalyptus trees proposed for removal
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PLN2007-00440
Status:
Received
Fee:
$4,266
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Subdivision coastal development permit minor subdivision cdp & minor subdivision of a 35, 066 sq/ft parcel into 3 lots consisting of: parcel a: 10, 161 sq/ft; parcel b: 10, 131 sq/ft; parcel c: 10, 195 sq/ft; access to parcel to east is 4, 624 sq/ft (2 trees to be removed along this easement: one 14 pine & one 16 eucalyptus)
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PLN2009-00069
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$16,464
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New residence w/basement 4329sqft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-00142
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
W/basement
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | C35349 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
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| License # | 17325 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of January, 2021. Check the current license status of Architecture by Langston with the California Architect License Board
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| License # | C35349 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Atherton |
| Type | Architect, Licensed Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since June, 2017.
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76
BuildZoom Score
27
Permits
- Building permit records show that Architecture by Langston has worked on 27 permitted projects.
Architecture by Langston Employees
JE
Jerrod Langston Ewell
Architect
Langston started off with promises and delivered a good speech. Then after I paid him $5,000 I never heard from him again until I asked for a refund. Then he said "I'm available for a meeting"
Stay far away from this fraud. Here is the information to report him for when he steals from you too: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/small-claims-california
https://www.dca.ca.gov/consumers/complaints/architects.shtml
You've been warned.