Testimonials What Our Clients Have To Say

“Ken is absolutely amazing to work with. He is a complete professional, always quick to turn around plan check comments and looking for the best way to optimize a set of plans. His efficiency and attention to detail make the process easy, and easy in this business is a blessing!”

“Toblesky-Green Architects are my go-to. Kens leadership and willing to collaborate and integrate with his fellow consultants goes a long way to complete the project documents in an expedient and accurate manner.”

“From the outset of our relationship, we found Ken to be a straight shooter and an honest professional. He’s a friendly, reliable and accessible communicator and an incredibly talented architect.”

“Ken has been my go to architect both professionally and for my personal residences in excess of twenty years. In a production home building environment, plans which are well thought out and have ease of constructability are key to protecting margins. His plans were always the best received by all the subcontractors and always sold extremely well to the buying public. Ken has utilized all the grueling meetings with my design team professionals to hone his skills in how to best create a home that hits many constituents. His ease in dealing with many personalities has allowed him to pivot and be wildly successful in the custom home environment. He designed my personal residence in Thousand Oaks over a decade ago. We get asked all the time if there are elements we would change if we could do it all over again. The answer is a resounding NO ! He listened to our every desire and incorporated all those wish lists into our dream home. Based on that experience, we have retained Ken to design our now forever home in the Reno/Tahoe area. He obtained his Nevada license without hesitation and we started the process. His ability to work with two strong personalities ( my wife and i ) to come up with a design that again hit all our desires is exactly why we wanted Ken and only Ken to design our new home. He is super easy to work with and has a great personality without a massive ego. Every lot is different and has unique characteristics that Ken can embrace and use his creativity to solve. It has been really fun designing our forever home with Ken and I can’t think of anyone i would rather use. He puts his clients first which can be a unique characteristic in the architecture field. Look for pictures in the future of our home and if you are in the Reno/Tahoe area and in need of a fantastic architect, Ken is your man.”

“In a large and complex project, Ken was our most trusted and responsive partner. His designs were elegant, beautiful and responsive to multiple inputs that at times took both a patient and guiding hand. He was very efficient, fair, sensible and knowledgeable; his follow up was excellent. Overall, he was an outstanding partner for project.”

“Ken has been very instrumental in getting us to our current stage of us submitting actual plans for our addition to our home. We had been contemplating whether or not to tackle our project and had talked to numerous contractors, all of which never learned how to return a phone call or how to do what they say they were going to do. Time passed by us and 1-1/2 years later we decided to take another swing at it. We searched for an architect first this time and found Ken Toblesky after finding his positive reviews online. I called him and he was very upfront with me from our first call and explained the process and what to expect along the way which was a breath of fresh air. He has been the shining light in this for my wife and I and has guided us through the confusing and complex process. He has even brought in different people for us to talk to and get a better understanding of where we stand and what options are available to us. If I needed to know his opinion, I asked and he gave me the real answer, whether it be good or bad, and I truly appreciate that. If I could save money he let us know and if we needed to spend money he told us that upfront as well. If you are looking for an architect who pays attention to details, assists in the process, and walks with you through the maze of your project, your search is over, call Ken today!”

“As a builders, I don’t look just for talent, experience, or even cost-effectiveness in my transactions. I look for people who listen, care about my project, understand my vision, and help me achieve it. in fact, my transactions are not transitions, they are intended as long-term relations.

Ken proved himself to be the right consultant for my projects. He has found the “Genius of And”* between professionalism and flexibility, a talent that is hard to come by in artists and architects.

if you’re a hands-off client and need his creativity and leadership, he’s the right person. if you have your ideas and need someone to listen to you and appreciate your vision and add expert value, again he is the right Architect for you.

*Quoting Jim Collins, ‘Built to Last’ “

“Ken Toblesky is an excellent architect that surpassed all of our expectations. His design creativity, excellent communicative skills, fair pricing, and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients are just a few of his qualities. We will use Ken again on future projects and highly recommend him for others as well.”

“We are in the process of building an ADU unit in Moreno Valley and after working with an architect who left us in the lurch, Ken has restored our faith in humanity! He is open and responsive to our ideas and concerns. He problems solves on our behalf and then presents us with a range of solutions. He has helped to navigate the city approval process and find reputable engineers and surveyors.

While we have not finished our project yet, we feel very fortunate to have worked with such an amazing professional so far. We cannot wait to see our vision completed right before our eyes.”

“TGA’s creativity and close attention to every minute detail is clear in our product. Our project was very challenging due to dated approvals and restrictions. Ken and his team worked extremely hard and brought our product up to date which made us very successful. Final product speaks for itself because of the passion Ken placed in the design, beautiful homes and most importantly very happy residents.”

“My husband and I hired Toblesky-Green Architects to design an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU ) in front of our home including remodeling plans for the current kitchen and living room and an addition of a powder room and laundry area in our existing garage.

Ken Toblesky was terrific to work with! He patiently collaborated with us to transform our requirements and wish list into an inspired and detailed specification. He was flexible and easygoing and built great rapport with us.

Ken’s fees are fairly priced, and I also know he did work beyond his billable hours on his own time to ensure a successful project. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs, even calling and going to the city multiple times to make sure everything was according to code when we were out of the country during the planning phase.

If you are looking for a skilled architect with an eye for style that wows, look no further. Ken’s vision and creativity resulted in an exceptional design that surpassed our expectations.

We are 100% satisfied working with Ken Toblesky of Toblesky-Green Architects, and I would recommend him to others looking for architecture services!”

“As an in house interior designer for Nicholson Companies, I have had the pleasure of working with Ken Toblesky on a few projects together. While he takes his work seriously he does not take himself too seriously, which in the building industry can be a breath of fresh air. He is responsive, great at collaborating and working through solutions to meet the needs of our clients, all while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure and design. I would recommend Ken to anyone looking for a quality architect that can provide you with modern designs and solutions.”

“Ken has designed four houses for us over the years. He is honest, creative and easy to work with. We have worked with other architects in the past and will never again. My wife and I recommend him highly.”

“I’ve used Ken Toblesky for two of my personal residential projects (one a remodel and the other a spec home) and Ken has done work for other family members of mine. His ability to walk his clients through the entire design process is next to none. I would recommend Ken for any design projects you have, no matter the scope!”

“Ken is a most reliable architect. You can build what he designs and what he designs can fit in your budget and it looks good and lives well. We have had few problems with plan check and none with subcontractor changes. We recently completed a job from him that had no RFIs. He makes his schedules.”

“Ken is the main reason I have not lost my mind during our home renovation and second story addition. Not only was he amazing at designing exactly what he had in mind, but was very helpful and easy to talk to about the project. He had a lot of great suggestions and in the redesign of our home and served as a consultant throughout the entire process. Ken goes the extra mile and was such a joy to work with!”

“I had the pleasure of working with Ken Toblesky on a residential project in Newport Beach. He was talented, professional and a great asset to the project. The home turned out beautifully and I look forward to working with him again on future jobs!”

“Patricia and I would like to thank Toblesky Green Architects. 4 words come to mind when I speak of Ken Toblesky: Honest, Efficient, Dynamic, Flexible. These are the reasons we hired Ken and he delivered on all fronts. In our project, he was tasked with developing an efficient, open, light floor plan that could be built under a “limited” “Newport Beach” budget. To his credit, he came up with a fantastic design that was efficient / cost effective to build. He is extremely professional flexible and designed multiple home layouts, each better than the last. I can’t wait to see the final product. His partner Steve was extremely efficient, never missed a deadline, and completely nailed the plan check process. I’d recommend using TGA to anyone looking to build ground up.”

“Dear Ken, 

As we wrap up the years long renovation of the Tuttle-Click Capistrano Ford project I wanted to thank you and Steve Green for your incredible support and professionalism. Having spent over 40 years in the consultants. Toblesky/Green is among the most competent and responsive of the groups. I appreciate your problem solving approach and positive attitude. It is a pleasure to work with you.”

“We recently completed a second story addition/home remodel. Ken Toblesky and the Toblesky Green Architects came out and consulted with us and in the end created a wonderfully seamless plan for our new addition We get many compliments from family and friends, and even people passing by on both the interior and exterior of our new home . We have nothing but great things to say about the way Ken worked with us in creating something far better than what we ourselves could have imagined. We are grateful to Ken and his team for the awesome job they did and the very personable way he has with his customers. Thanks Ken the boys love their new “man cave” and we love the great new look of our house. Its fantastic! With kind regards,”

“To Whom It May Concern:

I have been the Division President for the Greater Los Angeles/Ventura/Central California Regions of Trimark Pacific Homes for the past eight years. In this capacity, I have full profit and loss responsibility and am accountable for the performance of my Division in all aspects of our business.

In regard to our primary home building business and the execution of an active operating company, costs are always paramount concern. Balancing those costs against the perceived and often real perception of what those costs generate in terms of value to our home buying customer is critical. Beyond the acquisition of the land, the next most critical element in my decision tree is the selection of an architect who has the same thought process as me on product development.

Ken Toblesky has been a strong contributor to this effort. His architectural plans are well thought out meeting both the delicate balance of a more demanding customer, Trimark, and the end user, the home buyer. Over the years, Ken has designed many projects for me including multiple complex attached product as well as distinctive single family residences spanning many individual communities. In addition, his schedules are always reliable.

Ken is never bashful about pointing out flaws in a particular direction we may be heading down as it related to product development. He often gives solid and coherent reasons for his opinions which carry significant weight with me. More often than not, Ken’s ideas are what rule the day. He is credible. 

I have found it particularly enjoyable working with Ken because he is always exceptionally well prepared and has a keen eye towards costs while keeping his architectural intent in tact. His meetings while always serious and business like, have an under current of fun which is what we are in the business to do beyond making a profit.

I cannot recommend an architect more highly than Ken Toblesky. His solid work ethic and consistently high quality work product are what make Southern California home building exciting.

I am happy to provide more information on Ken should you wish to contact me directly.

Regards”

“To Whom It May Concern:

Ken Toblesky provided architectural services for a room addition for our house in Yorba Linda in early 2018. This included expansion of an existing bedroom, a new bathroom and a large family room, totaling 500 square feet. I found Ken to be a competent, skilled architect whose plans were complete and required very few changes during plan check. Ken was extremely helpful and guided us through the design process. Ken exercised financial stewardship on our behalf, providing cost effective design options. Lastly, Ken was extremely communicative and engaged throughout the entire job, responding to calls and questions in a timely manner. I enjoyed our business relationship, would utilize Ken’s services again without hesitation and would further recommend Ken without equivocation. Happy to respond to specific questions.”

“To Whom It May Concern,

Over the past six years I have worked together with Ken on a number of Multi-family and Single-family projects in the Southern California Region. Ken’s attention to details and responsiveness makes our work as the engineers much easier. Ken’s attention to details and responsiveness makes our work as the engineers much easier. Ken’s ability to identify potential problems early in the process and provide clear and constructive directions to resolve these issues is one of many traits that sets him apart from the other architects. With the time sensitive nature of our business, we need team members that are solution oriented, schedule conscious and goal driven. This is what we get with Ken.”

“Subject: Thank you

We would like to thank Toblesky-Green Architects for their excellent work on our house plans. You were able to complete the plans for our large custom home remodel project for the City approval process on time and on budget.

We found specifically that Ken Toblesky’s knowledge and experience of custom home building architecture and his professional approach to the project a key reason as to why we were approved at the City of Newport Beach very quickly. According to the City, “the plans were very good, detailed and easy to understand, we wish all of them could be this way.”

Toblesky-Green worked very well with the structural engineering firm plus the general and sub contractors in order to deliver a well documented quality set of plans. We appreciated the attention to detail and quick resolutions to design challenges and issues that occur in any project of this size. We would recommend Toblesky-Green for any facet of a custom home project that your architectural skills can be applied.

Thanks to Toblesky-Green for delivering a quality product. Please do not hesitate to call us for a reference. We are very satisfied. Sincerely,”

“To Whom It May Concern:

William Lyon Homes has utilized the architectural services of Mr. Ken Toblesky for the last 15 years. We could not have been more pleased with his work product. William Lyon Homes works with several different architectural firms. Ken has raised the bar for all the others.

Ken has figured out how to balance cutting edge innovation with value oriented management demands. He exemplifies the characteristics of integrity, cooperation and perseverance.

I look forward to working with Ken as opportunities present and our collaborative efforts require.

Should you wish to discuss Ken’s experience, talent, or other qualities I would be enjoy the opportunity. I can be reached at 949-476-5467″

“To Whom It May Concern:

I’ve worked with Ken Toblesky with different builders. Ken has always been extremely knowledgeable in areas of mechanical, electrical and plumbing. He has been easy to work with and gets the job done. I highly recommend Ken.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call. Sincerely,”

“To Whom It May Concern

I have personally worked with Ken Toblesky, in his capacity as an architect at Dennis J. Flynn Architects, Inc., for the past fourteen years. Ken has been a valuable member of our teams both at The Presley Companies and at William Lyon Homes, Ken has demonstrated an excellent ability to communicate and work with all members of our staff, is a very talented architect and has been invaluable in dealing with all the various governmental agencies.

My experience with Ken not only includes those in my capacity as President of The Presley Companies and William Lyon Homes, but also on a personal level. Ken designed not only my personal residence in Big Canyon, Newport Beach, California, but also the remodels of three of my children’s homes and our beach house.

Ken is an outstanding individual with impeccable character, and I am confident he would be a valuable addition to anyone’s team. I would look forward to working with Ken in the future.

If you have any questions please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,”

Tuttle-Click Ford Lincoln Irvine & Tuttle-Click’s Capistrano Ford – We would characterize our experience with Toblesky Green Architects as a very positive one. They have been extremely innovative while facilitation an inclusive multi-year process that took us from small, dingy, cramped and outdated facilities to spacious, bright and employee/customer friendly dealerships.

Toblesky Green Architects has an approach that I believe people will find very rare and refreshing these days. Their service included quick turnaround times, late hours and weekends when needed. We appreciated how professionally they handled even the most difficult of situations and conversations. In addition, they have a good working relationship with the City Planning Department.”

” I am writing this letter to recommend the services of Toblesky Green Architects. During the past five years our company has been working with Ken Toblesky on numerous different kinds of commercial and residential projects. The company offers high quality services. We can say that we have always been satisfied by their work.

One of the projects that we worked on pointed out the concern for quality and attention to detail that we as property managers sometimes overlook. However, Toblesky Green Architects creatively gives great direction and cost effective advice for our business parks and residential properties.

I strongly recommend the services of Toblesky Green Architects and I am looking forward to working with the company again for future commercial and residential architectural needs.

Sincerely,”