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Two-story white coastal home at dusk with a metal roof, lit windows, palm trees and a curved paver driveway.

Residential design & permit drawings in Naples, FLThoughtful design. Built around you.

Custom design, drafting & structural engineering for residential and commercial projects in Southwest Florida.

Established in 2013 · Residential and commercial · Southwest Florida

Designed for Florida living

From drawing to reality

Ideas, drawn and detailed for the way you live.

Pencil-style illustration of the front of the Oaks Estate Residence, produced from the project photograph.Front of the completed Oaks Estate Residence with a multi-hip tile roof and central entry.
Left: illustration produced from the completed project photograph. Right: the completed home. The illustration is not an original construction drawing.

Practical experience. Thoughtful design.

Led by Antonio Rao, RAO Designs brings a hands-on construction perspective to every project.

Living area with a sectional sofa, a wood-lined tray ceiling and sliding glass doors opening to the covered terrace and pool.

From Concept to Permit Drawings

  1. 1

    Discover

    We learn about your goals, site and vision.

  2. 2

    Design

    We develop detailed plans tailored to your needs.

  3. 3

    Refine

    We adjust and finalize every detail.

  4. 4

    Document

    You receive complete plans ready for your permit application.

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