ABOUT HCW STUDIO
Remodeling &
New Construction
Built around trust, taste, and execution. HCW Studio helps Los Angeles homeowners transform their homes with a thoughtful process and beautiful results.
LED BY EXPERIENCE, BUILT ON TRUST
Our Approach. Our Promise.
HCW Studio brings together complementary strengths in business, design, operations, and project execution.
We combine strategic leadership, architectural insight, anamid hands-on remodeling experience to deliver a
thoughtful, organized, and transparent process so you feel confident every step of the way.
We believe homeowners deserve more than a beautiful finished space.
They deserve a process they can understand, trust, and feel confident in.
Walter Lopes
CO-FOUNDER
Walter brings a proven background in building and scaling companies where clear communication, coordination, and accountability are essential to success.
He leads with a belief that the client experience matters just as much as the finished result, making sure every project feels organized, transparent, and genuinely supported from start to finish.
Cecilia Palacios
CO-FOUNDER
Cecilia combines an architectural background with financial discipline to guide every project with creativity, structure, and budget awareness.
She understands how spaces are built, what quality looks like, and what things should realistically cost, helping clients bring their vision to life with clarity and confidence.
A MORE THOUGHTFUL WAY TO REMODEL
Design, Planning, and Execution
Working Together
Remodeling is complex. It involves design decisions, budgets, materials, schedules, vendors, construction details, and constant communication. Without the right structure, the process can quickly feel overwhelming. HCW Studio was built to bring more clarity to that experience.
We listen carefully before recommending solutions.
We help organize the scope, priorities, and design direction.
We guide material and finish selections with the full home in mind.
We coordinate details so the process feels clearer and more manageable.
We focus on creating spaces that are beautiful, practical, and built for real life.
A HOME SHOULD FEEL LIKE IT WAS DESIGNED AROUND YOU
Homes That Reflect
How You Live
Your home is more than a project. It’s where your family gathers, where daily routines unfold, and where memories are made. We listen carefully, understand what matters most, and guide the project with care so you feel supported, informed, and excited, not overwhelmed.
Beautiful Homes Begin With Thoughtful Decisions
Every home has its own rhythm, challenges, and opportunities. Our job is to listen carefully, understand what matters most, and guide the project with care.
Trust the Process. Love the Result.
HCW Studio combines the credibility of experienced operators, the clarity of a thoughtful process, and the emotional understanding that a home should
feel personal.
Serving Homeowners Across Greater Los Angeles
HCW Studio works with homeowners throughout Greater Los Angeles.