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“Working with Minga Architects on my carport-to-garage conversion project was an excellent experience. Hugo Carrion Berru was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, offering thoughtful input on my ideas while also keeping the project realistic and achievable. He played a key role in making sure all permits were completed correctly and coordinated every prerequisite needed for the project, including the engineer and surveyor. Hugo was always prompt, professional, and responsive to any follow-up questions I had. I truly appreciated his guidance and would highly recommend Minga Architecture to anyone!”

“I worked with Hugo on a project that began when a huge maple tree fell on my house, necessitating some major repairs. From our first meeting, I felt that not only is he personable, but that we shared the values of community and equity. Over the course of the 9-month (so far) project, we have navigated complex permitting issues including replacing an existing porch on a property on a steep hill that is in an Environmentally Critical Area. Hugo helped me navigate the confusing and challenging city requirements in a way that met the City's requirements and helped to keep my project within a budget I could afford. Even more amazing, he managed to do some of the work while he was in Ecuador and still provide me with a seamless experience. I truly cannot say enough good things about my work with Minga. They are a wonderful resource to have in the community.”

“Hugo Carrion-Berru of Minga Architecture has been an absolute pleasure to work with on the renovation of our 1917 bungalow. His professionalism stood out from day one. He communicated clearly and promptly, kept us informed at every stage, was transparent regarding billing, and never left us guessing about next steps. What really impressed us was his ability to take our scattered, sometimes contradictory lists of wants, needs, and pain points and translate them into a cohesive, elegant design that actually makes sense as a whole. He has a real gift for seeing the bigger picture and finding solutions that satisfy multiple goals at once. We'd recommend Hugo without hesitation to anyone tackling a renovation, especially in an older home where unexpected issues are part of the territory.”