ABOUT BENJURO STUDIOS

Before the Build Begins, We Bring Your Vision Into Focus

OUR FOUNDER

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Blake Benjuro (Ben) Thomas

Artist, Planner, Permit Whisperer

NOT YOUR AVERAGE PROJECT MANAGER

Ben brings a unique mix of creative vision and hands-on experience to the space where design meets real-life construction.

With a BFA in Illustration and an MFA in Animation (Parsons and the Art Institute of San Francisco), Ben sees what others miss—how a space can work better, smarter, and more beautifully.

An Eagle Scout, Ben brings the same commitment, resourcefulness, and attention to detail to his work that earned him the honor. His background in the arts, including sculptural work, gives him a strong 3D intuition that translates into practical, buildable plans.

He founded Benjuro Studios with one clear goal: to help everyday homeowners gain the design clarity and permit support they need before breaking ground.

Over the past 8+ years, Ben has managed 2,000+ ADU, addition, and remodel projects—guiding clients from initial vision to plans that get approved and built. His work bridges creativity and construction, turning good ideas into structures that truly work for the people who live in them.

We’re the Pre-Build Partners Who Make Construction Clear

We don’t swing the hammer — we hand it off with confidence. Our job? Translating your ideas into clear, buildable plans your contractor can follow.

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What We Do

  • Custom blueprint & permit sets

  • Architectural sketches & 3D concepts

  • City-ready documents & fast-tracked submissions

  • Wildfire recovery planning

We turn fuzzy ideas and sticky red tape into real, reviewable, approvable plans.

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Why It Matters

  • Homeowners get clarity before construction chaos

  • Contractors build with confidence, not guesswork

  • Projects move forward faster, smoother, cheaper

We're the translation layer between what you want and what your builder actually needs.

Our Process

How your big idea becomes a plan the city approves and your builder can actually follow.

  • We kick things off with an in-depth discovery session—translating your ideas, needs, and dreams into a functional design direction. We don’t just ask what you want—we figure out what it really needs to be to pass, permit, and perform.

  • Your ideas take shape through sketches, 3D models, and blueprint-ready plans. We blend aesthetics with city code compliance to craft designs that are both stunning and submittable.

  • You walk away with a complete set of documents ready for permitting and builder hand-off. If needed, we also support you through submission, so your project doesn’t stall out at the city counter.

  • "He was a lifesaver! He walked us through the whole experience from start to finish. Construction can be scary, especially when dealing with permitting, but Benjuro made everything so much easier!"

    Rachel A. | Santa Monica, CA

  • "After our old architect left us unprepared, Ben jumped in to rescue the project. He is affordable, communicative, and delivers where other consultancies overcharge and under-deliver."

    Adil Q. | Los Angeles, CA

  • "I've kept coming back as a loyal, repeat customer. I will keep using Ben and his great team for any services I need. If you decide to hire him, you'll find yourself with a good friend."

    Kobe M. | Encino, CA

Plans Approved. Projects Unstuck.

From backyard ADUs in West LA to fire recovery rebuilds in Malibu, Benjuro Studios helps homeowners get plans approved—without the delays, the confusion, or the runaround.

You bring the vision. We’ll handle the paperwork, red tape, and plan sets your contractor can actually build from.

  • Based in West LA, serving LA County and OC

  • 8+ years managing permits, engineers, and drafts

  • 2,000+ projects completed since 2017

  • Specialists in ADUs, additions, and fire recovery planning

Let’s Talk About Your Project

No sales pitch. Just a real conversation about your project, timeline, and whether we’re the right team to help design your next space

We’ll review your property, talk through your goals, and outline the next steps—pressure-free.