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5,474 Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles

It is often said when you're building a house, you’re building a dream. An architect or master of building design can make your dream house a reality. Architects can help you design and redesign spaces of your home or focus on helping you build your own house from the ground up. Architectural firms have extensive knowledge of architectural design and building materials, and a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light, and flow within a property. As you search through architects and building designers in Los Angeles, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • Manhattan Modern
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    38 Reviews

    We know we could not be in better hands. We HIGHLY recommend Laney LA to anyone in need of architectural servi... – Peir Serota

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    Click to callHermosa Beach, California, United States
  • Venice Bungalow
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    Los Angeles City's Finest Architecture Studio

    Weather Projects is an architecture studio founded in 2013 by Shannon Han and Hunter Knight. Based in Los Angeles,...

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  • Front Facade and Yard with Brick-Paved Walkways
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    8 Reviews

    Tim Barber Ltd. is a traditional architecture firm based in Los Angeles and specializes in bespoke residential des...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
  • 302 Orchid
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    Orange County's Collaborative Architect & Expert in Innovative Designs

    Orange County Architect Mark Teale designs custom homes and renovations in and around Newport Beach and Corona Del...

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  • Bowling Green Residence
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    15 Reviews

    Hsu McCullough is a full service architecture firm specializing in custom home design rooted in comfort. Led by p...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    21 Reviews

    Santa Barbara’s Award-Winning Green Architects Best of Houzz x4

    I love their design ideas, their drawings are incredibly detailed and they are a delight to work with. – brian3078

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    As a registered California architect with a Master's Degree in architecture, David combines his East coast educati...

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    Click to callManhattan Beach, California, United States
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    South Bay's Leading Architecture Studio

    We work close in collaboration with homeowners to reach their ultimate goal of making reasonable choices for bette...

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    34 Reviews

    KIYOHARA MOFFITT was founded in 1987 by Ko Kiyohara, AIA and Gina G. Moffitt, AIA, LEED AP, to provide quality arc...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    Orange County Premier Architecture Firm | Best of Houzz!

    Novum Architecture is a licensed architecture firm offering expertise in modern and traditional style, single & mu...

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    94 Reviews

    We're Experts in design, committed to crafting a home that fits your wishes, needs and style. We're extremely orga...

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    Click to callLong Beach, California, United States
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    Los Angeles's Experienced & Trusted Architectural and Design Firm

    GWC Design Architects works tirelessly to create the home you have always wanted. When working with us, we plan as...

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    Los Angeles & Orange County's Most Recognized Design-Build Firm

    We are consistently reaching for sublime perfection. We’ve assembled a team of passionate, accomplished & tireless...

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    22 Reviews

    We are a full service architecture and interior design firm specializing in sustainable solutions for single-famil...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    Los Angeles Sustainable, Design-Focused Architectural Studio

    W3 Architects is a small boutique firm offering a very personal, hands-on experience designing highly client-drive...

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    2 Reviews

    Long Beach's Experienced Residential Architect

    Ernesto Lopez is a registered architect in California & Arizona. He has worked on projects throughout all phases o...

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    14 Reviews

    Bunch Design is a practice that creates high-quality modern design for projects big and small. With a Japanese aes...

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    los Angeles, California, United States
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    San Diego & Orange County's Foremost Architectural Design Studio

    Moises Villegas has over 20 years experience creating and designing spaces and structures for better living, worki...

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    6 Reviews

    Los Angeles Based Professional Architect

    Dean Larkin, AIA, has been described as the quintessential Los Angeles architect. Dean’s projects celebrate the ba...

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    AAHA Studio (formerly HH Design) is a concierge style, full-service, family run Architecture and Interior Design S...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    Highly Functional & Individually Designed Spaces in Orange County

    Jeffrey V Riggs Architect Inc. includes a multi-disciplinary team of architectural professionals who offer experti...

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    7 Reviews

    Orange County's Full-Scope Architectural Studio

    We are a full service architecture firm specializing in residential projects of all types, including single family...

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    8 Reviews

    We are a midsized West Los Angeles Architecture, Interiors, and Restaurant Design firm with construction managemen...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    6 Reviews

    Santa Barbara Award Winning Architect

    KARI ARCHITECTS, established in 1991, is an architectural firm dedicated to the highest quality of residential des...

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    4 Reviews

    Burdge & Associates Architects, Inc. (BAA) is an international architectural, planning and consulting firm based i...

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    Click to callMalibu, California, United States
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    Innovative, Creative Architectural & Interior Design Services in LA

    SLAG provides architectural & interior design services with a commitment to innovative, creative design solutions...

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    15 Reviews

    The partnership of Lewis / Schoeplein Architects was founded on the belief that good design is paramount to a succ...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    The South Bay's Most Personalized & Innovative Design Studio

    Founded in Los Angeles, MUL-MAC specialize in architecture and interior design. The company prides itself on build...

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    30 Reviews

    The work of ANX begins with a fundamental optimism with regard to the continued value and impact that design and a...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    Award-Winning Architectural Design in Orange County – 4x Best of Houzz

    d’Arcy and Associates Architecture, Inc. is a full service, recognized Southern California based, architectural fi...

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    MAKE was started as a Client focused design practice, working closely with our Clients to help define their needs...

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    Click to callLos Angeles, California, United States
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    Orange County's Innovative Architect & Design Firm

    Decades of experience and an ever-growing passion for improving our communities in a manner that exudes profession...

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    27 Reviews

    My husband and I are lucky to have found Wendy to help us with our bathroom remodel. We wanted a design in kee... – Amy Futa

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    Click to callPasadena, California, United States
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    42 Reviews

    Orange County's Experienced Building Designer Best of Houzz 2018

    Mark works with his clients to develop unique home designs that meet the requirements of a building site, as well...

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Featured Reviews for Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles

Weather Projects
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
15 June 2017
“We had a fantastic time working with Hunter and Shannon. They completely reimagined our home into something we absolutely love. They're great sense of style and esthetic along with being incredibly fun to work put us at ease during the entire project. I could not recommend working with them more!”
Teale Architecture
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
11 February 2016
“Mark Teale is one of the easiest architects to work with in the area! You will not find a better architect or architecture firm that will listen to your ideas and thoughts and illustrate it the way you didn't know you wanted it. They listen, suggest and create your masterpiece just for you. I am asked constantly about who I would recommend to draw up plans and the answer is ALWAYS Mark Teale! You won't go wrong here.”
Thompson Naylor Architects Inc
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
10 June 2012
“Dennis Thompson worked closely with us to design a new home on our land, after our house was destroyed by a wildfire. He was sensitive and cognizant of the emotional factors going into the design process, given our circumstances. Dennis took us through the entire process, from design concept through City approval, from choosing a contractor through managing on-site building issues. Ultimately, we ended up with a beautiful, energy efficient home.”
LMDesign & Associates
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
21 August 2019
“My husband and I have used LMD for our last 3 projects. Luis is a brilliant architect. He is intuitive, listens and creatively blends the clients needs and desires with his own vision for the project. We live in a beach area of Los Angeles where the lots are tiny and expensive. Luis finds a way to create incredible interior and exterior spaces within a small footprint. We love Luis!!”
Novum Architecture
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
9 December 2014
“Novum has helped me with two different home renovation projects. Alberto was great to work with. He had great ideas, and was professional every step of the way.”
OCTOBER 5 Fine Home Builders
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
10 July 2015
“Our extraordinary custom home, designed and reconstructed by October 5 Fine Home Builders is undeniably a work of art. October 5 offers superior design and execution, where form and function converge. Ryan, the project superintendent, attends to every detail with an eye for quality and perfection. Their open-floor plan design blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, light abounds in every room, yet the space remains purposely private and intimate. Originally constructed in 1953, our home had not undergone any remodeling or updating. During construction, the house was all but demolished - leaving only the rough framing and portions of the exterior stucco and siding. Earthquake updates, 200 amp electrical service, beefed-up insulation, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, smooth drywall, wide-plank flooring, bathrooms, kitchen, and dual-glazed windows supported the bulk of the project, which lasted 4 ½ months. With clean contemporary lines, the modern floor plan, great for entertaining, offers a celebrated life-style. What a beautiful and relaxing way to enjoy life! We say, “Call October 5 to celebrate your next project.””
W3 Architects
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
5 July 2017
“I can't recommend this firm enough. I loved working with them! They surpassed my expectations for the job in design and function, which was not easy considering it was a remodel/tear down of a 1920's courtyard apartment house. They turned it into a warm, modern, chic place with dynamic lines. I constantly have people walking into my courtyard to get a better look at the place. I met Warren Wagner eight years before my project on an architectural tour and kept his card on my desk until I finally had a property to build on. He was my first and only phone call. He and his partner Deva are not only brilliant architects but were so helpful through all my trials and tribulations with the city. They were right there for me, holding my hand. Since the completion of my house they have been hired by two other people I know.”
ELdesign
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
24 June 2019
“Hired Ernesto and provided excellent service. Very prompt and was very happy with he’s work. Would definitely recommend him to friends and family.”
Dean Larkin Design
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
1 December 2017
“We have loved working with Dean on two remodeling projects. Dean was great to work with because he brought his architectural talent and creativity to the table while also listening to our wants and needs -- and even though we were one of his smallest projects, Dean gave us his full attention, which we really appreciated. He did a beautiful job modernizing our mid-century modern home while also preserving its original character. He then turned what I fondly used to refer as "the shed" behind our house into a a great studio / gym.”
Barlow Architecture Studio
Architects and Building Designers in Los Angeles
27 July 2017
“Chris provided the architecture services for my house remodel. He was very prompt throughout the entire process and made sure that all details were on point. We had a number of requests for him and he made everything go smoothly. The project is now done and it exceeded our expectations. We were confident it would turn out well as he was the director. I would gladly refer to him anyone needing quality architectural designs. His ideas were remarkable.”
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How do I find the best Los Angeles architect for my home design or renovation project?


When building or renovating your home, you don't simply hire an architect or building designer — you build a relationship with them. Be sure you chose a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Architecture is an incredibly technical profession and one where getting things wrong can literally put lives at risk, so ensure you hire a professional with a valid license or an architectural firm to maintain high quality and standards. Your next consideration will be architectural style. Some residential architects specialise in designing traditional homes or farmhouses, others in designing modern replicas of traditional homes. While a few have a knack for imagining bolder, more futuristic architectural design in Los Angeles that incorporates the latest technology.

Once you have frozen on the architect or building designer, chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and any other specific requirements you might have. Ask them to walk you through the process, including the number of architectural design consultations, site visits and what they will be delivering and when, e.g. feasibility study, a technical drawing, tender package and/or planning application drawings. Also, get a sense of whether they are a good listener, collaborator, and problem solver. Finally, be sure to find out what the architect needs from you,deeds, rights of way, deposit, staged payments and so on.

How much does hiring an architect in Los Angeles cost?


Home construction and renovation often have a preset budget and hence it is important to understand how much architects charge. While there is no set payment structure, independent architects may charge differently from architectural firms. Architects sometimes choose to calculate their fees on the basis of a per square foot rate. In rare cases, especially with smaller projects, Los Angeles architects may choose to ask their clients for a fixed fee. Make sure the total figure and payment schedule is agreed as part of your contract, particularly if you are trying to accurately estimate the cost of building a house.


Questions to ask prospective Los Angeles architects:


  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • Who will be working on my project? (This is very important if you hire an architectural firm)
  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Can you handle my special requests?
  • What is your experience with similar projects/ architectural design and style?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and other subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?
  • What will I need to provide?

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