New 1,946 sf 5 bedroom 3 bathroom single-family residence in Altadena, a home as part of Eaton Canyon Fire rebuild.  The home is focused around a large open plan with a folded roof that pays homage to the mountains to the north. The facade blends Hardie Plank in different patterns which breaks up the mass of the house giving the structure a dynamic, modern appearance, yet keeps costs down from geometric changes.  Windows are arranged in a carefully composed pattern, some grouped in linear sequences and others set individually, contributing to an overall rhythm that enhances the contemporary feel. The windows themselves are simple and rectilinear, with dark frames that complement the composite concrete siding, the simple windows are of typical "off the shelf" sizing, bring the budget in from custom or shaped framing.  The home conveys a modern yet warm aesthetic—rooted in clean geometry and material contrasts, softened by natural wood accents and harmonious integration with the site (the wood accents on the exterior are non combustible patterned metal). The landscaping  will be drought-tolerant and regionally adapted, featuring agaves, native grasses, and flowering plants arranged in a relaxed, organic layout. 

New two story 2,549 SF single-family residence in Altadena, a home as part of Eaton Canyon Fire rebuild.  The new home faces to the north towards the mountains and emphasizes windows and views towards the mountains.  The home is built out of Concrete Masonry Units, a way of building an incredibly strong fire resistant home without the extreme costs of completely Cast-In-Place Concrete.  The underside of the roof is clad on the exterior with metal that perfectly mimics wood, while the inside has an extension of the wood as a ceiling.  The large upper windows have roll down shutters to protect the windows.  The main Kitchen / Living Room / Dining Room is a large open plan with a tall cathedral and folded ceiling (mimicking the mountains in the distance).  Besides the CMU other fire resistant features include using mineral wool for insulation, along with intumescent vents, along with exterior sprinklers, roll down and sliding shutters, and covered gutters.  Sustainable features include a high insulation rating, hybrid HVAC systems, and radiant flooring.

New Single-Family residence in Altadena, a home as part of Eaton Canyon Fire rebuild.  1,898 sf 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence replacing 1,698 sf previous house.  Large windows in the Living Room and Kitchen allow for grand views to the mountains. The design features include a large open Kitchen/Dining/Living area with a tall cathedral ceiling with clearstories to bring in light from the east.  Wood undersides of the exterior are non combustible metal cladding, while the cathedral ceiling on the inside of the home is actual wood.  The higher-than-usual fire-resistance capabilities using Rockwool on the exterior (under the cladding and over the plywood/waterproofing) along with Intumescent vents, along with exterior sprinklers, working shutters, and covered gutters.  

New 1,793 sf 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Single-Family residence in Altadena, a home as part of Eaton Canyon Fire rebuild.   Home is an homage to midcentury modern design with tall single slope shed cathedral ceilings.  Clearstory windows bring light into the main hallway and body of the home.  Dark Hardie Plank artisan vertical cladding contrast metal cladding (with wood grain) and stucco to add warmth and texture.  The design emphasizes a strong Indoor-Outdoor connection with large windows and sliding glass doors open the interior to the surrounding landscape. A wooden deck (made of non combustible cermics) from the front entry, providing a smooth transition from indoors to outdoors.   The shed roof extends over the main entry. The higher-than-usual fire-resistance capabilities using Rockwool on the exterior (under the cladding and over the plywood/waterproofing) along with Intumescent vents, along with exterior sprinklers, working shutters, and covered gutters.

New 1,762 sf 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Single Family Single-Family residence in Altadena, a home as part of Eaton Canyon Fire rebuild.   Home is on a long and narrow lot, and designed in two strips, with the 3 bedrooms and bathrooms on one side, and an open Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen on the other side.  The open Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen have clearstory windows that bring in light the entire length from the front of the home to the back.  The cladding of the project disguise and integrate many of the fire resistant features, aka hardie plank shutters and coverings for the windows.  The higher-than-usual fire-resistance capabilities using Rockwool on the exterior (under the cladding and over the plywood/waterproofing) along with Intumescent vents, along with exterior sprinklers, working shutters, and covered gutters.

A new 500 SF ADU Altadena, a home as part of Eaton Canyon Fire rebuild.   ADU has kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom on lower level and a large sleeping loft on second floor.  ADU captures views to the mountains and features higher-than-usual fire-resistance capabilities using Rockwool on the exterior (under the cladding and over the plywood/waterproofing) along with Intumescent vents, along with exterior sprinklers, working shutters, and covered gutters.

New 1948 SF Single Family Residence, entry level includes garage, entry/genkan, gym. upper level includes laundry, half bathroom, office, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, main bedroom, with main closet and main bathroom.  The living room is also on the upper level above the garage.  Features include cathedral ceilings, and clearstory windows to bring light into the central part of the home, along with higher-than-usual fire-resistance capabilities using Rockwool on the exterior (under the cladding and over the plywood/waterproofing) along with Intumescent vents, along with exterior sprinklers, working shutters, and covered gutters.

New Single Family Residence in Altadena, part of the Eaton Canyon Fire rebuilding; a 1,700 sf 3-bedroom 2-bathroom single family residence (replacing 1,504 sf 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom) with living room, kitchen, laundry room and 470 sf attached garage.   The design is homage to Mid Century Modern Architecture found in the region with added fire resistance and insulation. Features include cathedral ceilings, and clearstory windows to bring light into the central part of the home, along with higher-than-usual fire-resistance capabilities using Rockwool on the exterior (under the cladding and over the plywood/waterproofing) along with Intumescent vents, exterior sprinklers, working shutters, and covered gutters.

This Non-Profit Headquarters is located on the Eastern edge of Rampart Village and is Los Angeles’ largest music education organization dedicated exclusively to youth from low-income families and under-resourced communities.  The headquarters will be a new 22,460 SF building (8,461 SF Office Space, 6,875 SF Rooftop Amphitheater, and 7,184 SF Parking) on a 10,4097 SF site. One of the main features of the Headquarters will be the rooftop 500 seat amphitheater which allows for views to DTLA, the mountains to the north including the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory and will be open air, dramatically reducing costs, mechanical energy, and will be shaded with both drawn horizontal curtains and Photovoltaic Panels. 

Remodel of residence on Coasta Paradisio in Sardinia originally by Architect Alberto Ponis.  An amazing 2000 square foot residence literally built into the seaside cliffs from the 1970's.  Upgrades to entire residence interior, including new layouts for kitchen, bedroom, entry sequence, new finishes, and entire renovation of flooring.  New work in bathrooms, and an entire remodel of the existing exterior barbecue area including a new pizza oven, refrigerator, sink, new quartz exterior bench and dining table.  The existing garage interior will be reworked into a studio apartment, with exploration of solar on top.  Local Architect: STUDIOTECHNICO

Project currently under construction.  Demolition of existing non-conforming residence to allow for new 2030 SqFt addition adjacent to existing 2,508 SqFt warehouse for 4,538 SqFt total. New 1260 sf Office area and stair built above existing warehouse with 2 new offices, 2 new bathrooms, breakroom, new stair in existing warehouse. New structure for second floor office to be installed in existing warehouse. In new 27 foot tall warehouse. A new 533 sf mezzanine will be built with 2 new offices and 1 new bathroom, with new stair and walkway to mezzanine. New led lighting to be installed in new areas.  Consultants: Civil Land Engineers (survey and structural), DUCO Engineering (Soils), CALTECH Mechanical (Mechanical), IDIAZ Design (electrical), JAYCOCAL Engineering (Plumbing)

Simple 320 SqFt Office/Music Studio Accessory Structure in the back yard of a Single Family Residence in Altadena, CA.  The structure has tall ceilings and a large sloping roof with "hopper" windows to vent hot air as it rises to allow for easy natural ventilation especially in the summertime.  The highly insulated and double glazing will work well when used as a Music Studio, not only for heat but for acoustics. The space has a 16'-0"x9'-0" screened porch not only as pleasant area to relax in, it also acts as simultaneously as sun shade and an area to bounce light from the south.  3 pairs of French Doors allow easy access and a seamless - inside/outside fluidity.  Everything is specified "off the shelf", literally, and is estimated to be far under $100K when complete.    Structural Engineer: LFA 

Remodel of existing 1,521 SqFt 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Single Family Residence originally building in 1950/1960.  Project includes renovation of entire house, inside and out including remodel of kitchen, bathroom, main bedroom suite, and laundry room.  Project was approved through So. Pasadena Building department in 3 months including Historic Review.  Consultants include LFA Structural Engineers.  General Contractor Out of the Wood Construction

Remodel of 1,200 SqFt single family residence to new 2,500 SqFt residence.  Work includes, new Entry, new Kitchen, new Dining Room, new Living Room, 5 new Bedrooms, 3 new Bathrooms.  Designed to incorporate an elevator easily retrofitted into existing closet area.  The project is just outside of Coastal Commission, but is very cognoscente of the existing neighborhood.  The new roof is a contemporary take on what would be a traditional gable roof typology, in that it is a sawtooth with a slightly pitched tilt.  The end result is a roof that looks traditional from most elevations but allows for long spans with a folded-plate-roof system.  

We have designed another 800 sqft ADU for Altadena, taking advantage of two provisions in code 1. It's under 800 square feet and thus will be built 4 FEET from the rear property line (circumventing the typical egregious 25-foot Altadena residential rear setback). 2. The project will also take advantage of Altadena's 30-foot height limit for Residential to capture great views to DTLA under a PV Trellis, and on a clear day allow views to the ocean from the shaded roof deck. It’s a great unit in the backyard but without losing yard, and even perhaps gaining yard with a view. 

A re-envisioning of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand on Sunset Blvd with a flagship store.  Tennant Improvement with a large vertical design elements hiding much of the mechanical and overhead equipment while simultaneously giving CBTL an updated look.   Worked on it with the CBTL design team of Brady Titus, Alex Gentile, Mark Mendoza, and Hans Milberger.   Consultants included Grimm+Chen Structural, Syska Hennesey MEP. 

Conversion of 25,000 SqFt Electrical Warehouse into a Church in Monrovia.  Work included processing of CUP Zoning Change with City of Monrovia, new  500 seat Sanctuary with ADA accessible Stage, AV control booth, Overflow Video Room, new Lobby, new Multipurpose Room, new Meeting room/Coffee Area, new Office Space, new Classroom space (including K-6), new semi-commercial Kitchen, new Restrooms, adult and K-6, new Garden area, new Entry with ADA access parking and sustainable landscaping

Remodel and addition to Pasadena Single Family Residence for a total of 5,171 SqFt of work, including new Main Suite, Kitchen, and remodel of 3 Bedrooms, Den, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, and Pool Bath.  Work also included a new rear Deck, Swimming pool, all-new landscape, and a Skybridge in the rear yard, along with a new green-roof Garage and dynamic entry Canopy in the front yard.  The canopy is a 60 feet long cantilevering steel structure clad with white translucent fabric and lit from the inside to illuminate the garden with a soft glow during the evening. Integrated into the design concept was also to develop a thorough sustainability concept for the residence that includes a Photovoltaic roof, natural ventilation; (FSC) certified sustainable harvested sources, low voc materials, and radiant cooling and heating  Consultants included Rozalyn Woods Interiors, EPT Landscape, Ining Lu Structural Engineering

A re-envisioning of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand in Century City Mall with work in a new all glass look.  When first opened the CBTL was the #5 grossing Coffee Shop in California in the network, an amazing feat for a 304 SqFt shop.   Collaborated with the CBTL design team of Brady Titus, Alex Gentile, Mark Mendoza, and Hans Milberger.   Consultants included Grimm+Chen Structural, Syska Hennesey MEP. 

Remodel of 2,841 SqFt Single Family Residence in Hillside of Pasadena, work includes remodel of Kitchen, Main Suite, Main Closet, 2 Bedrooms, Den, Bathroom, and Laundry Space.  Structural Engineer: Ining Lu