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Aaron & Britt Glynn
Lic. #B-841188
12492 Greene Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 455-9650
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Too often designers and contractors clash over a building project’s design details. Circumnavigating this dilemma, Aaron and Britt Glynn partnered to form Glynn Designbuild, Inc. They both hold Master’s degrees in architecture and have extensive experience working on high-end residential projects. Aaron is also a licensed general contractor. You may hire them independently or collaboratively. When they work together, design and execution form an alliance that few building teams can match.
Britt and Aaron’s homes draw upon their surroundings. Says Britt: “Every site has its memory. We encourage clients to find those treasures worth preserving: an old avocado tree or the view of a hillside. Considering such elements can create a seamless relationship between a home and its environment.”
The partners create projects that are cleanly designed, but never sterile. They excel at matching architectural styles for remodels, due to their training and familiarity with historical trends. “We know when to honor the architecture and when we can deviate.”
Aaron’s education in architecture provides clients with a unique advantage. He remarks: “Many contractors build modern designs without understanding how they work. When I put the first piece of lumber down, I am already considering the finishes.”
Britt and Aaron hope to leave a legacy behind them: “It’s not about building ‘The One Great Masterpiece.’ We want to create a body of work that people will enjoy for generations.”
Tip: Don’t overbuild. Consider the scale of your property and let it dictate the size of your project.
Britt and Aaron were the perfect team to design and construct the addition we put on our Pasadena home. They were wonderfully collaborative, totally understood our needs, and guided us through the six month process. The project stayed on time and on budget. And we definitely got an end result that we couldn't be happier with. We highly recommend them!
- Joan & Tony, Pasadena
As an interior designer, I analyze the aesthetic, and Glynn Design Build makes things as aesthetically pleasing as is humanly possible. The attention to detail and the quality of their work is flawless. Britton, Aaron and their entire team are professionals through and through.
- Star Michael Design, Sherman Oaks
We bought a house in Santa Monica that we wanted to redesign in a modern style. We found Glynn Design Build in neighbor2neighbor and we had a great experience with them. We ended up needing practical work done as well since we found out that the house had a lot of problems with the electrical and plumbing. Britt was a great designer, and Aaron has a design background also so he also has an opinion and helps out with design recommendations, too. Working with the city of Santa Monica was not easy, but they took care of that well. Their pricing was on the higher end, but you get what you pay for and they definitely were not the highest bid. Hiring a general contractor would have been cheaper, but you don’t get the design qualifications like you do with a design build firm. They were always honest regarding budget and time. We love them. We have literally no complaints whatsoever. I feel lucky that we picked them.
- Margy & Daniel Blackman, Santa Monica
Britt and Aaron are amazing! I love the way they work. Another architect drew the original plans, but had I known about them before, I would have had them do it all. As builders, they have come up with great ideas to enhance the plans. They saw that our bedrooms could be extended out another 3 feet within the permit. They realized that if we changed the roof slightly we could have a good sized attic for storage. They had ideas about the windows…the list goes on and on. They aren’t just a builder that takes the plans and follows them. They’ve got brains and they use them.
- Alan Kerner, Santa Monica
Britt was my designer on our guesthouse and Aaron was the general contractor. They are now remodeling our entire house. The process has been very collaborative. I have felt very respected and guided. They have stopped me in a gentle way from making mistakes. They normally do contemporary houses, but mine is a traditional Cape Cod and they have respected that. I can’t say enough good things about them!
- Laurie M., Encino
Aaron Glynn was the contractor that I worked with on the remodel of my entire house. I felt that Aaron was a good communicator, reliable and honest. The quality of their work was high and the work was on schedule.
- M. Wali, Pacific Palisades
Working with Glynn Design Build was a true design build process where opportunities were seized upon in the moment, but once we set up a plan of action, the follow-through was excellent. Aaron was definitely a team player. We came to the table not only with some plans, but also a bunch of sketches with the direction in which I thought we wanted to head. We got the plans approved, put them aside, and embarked on designing the house. Some things were easy, but others, like the roofline, required a process. Aaron was great at communicating ideas in different modalities to make sure everyone was on the same page. That could mean drawing, or explaining in words, or holding up sticks to show how the idea would turn out. There was never a time when he lost patience or lost people in what he saw. In the end, the house doesn’t look stilted or overworked. Having a good team is critical, too, and they have great subs. The supervisor, Matt, did the perfect amount of handholding. If he didn’t know the answer to something, he’d find out, or if we had a concern, he was on it. When you are spending that much money, you want to be sure the process isn’t going to go haywire.
- Aaron & Joni Kramer, Santa Monica
Aaron Glynn was my contractor on a renovation project. He was totally ethical and aboveboard -- meticulous in financial accounting and craftsmanship. I always knew where we were in the process because of the flow chart he provided. Being a designer, he is wise in terms of construction issues and precautionary measures. I am happy to recommend him 100%.
- Sherie S., Venice
I can’t say enough good things about Britt. I looked to her for every decision in remodeling our studio. Her taste is modern and clean. She understands materials and how things need to be built. She gives great attention to detail and had a good handle on costs.
- Heather L., Marina del Rey
In our complete home renovation, Britt was unbelievable! She had great ideas, great taste, and she was very cognizant of current design trends. The work she and Aaron did maximized the space and created more access. They were on time and always available.
- Rodger Berman, West Hollywood