The 10 Best Venice, CA Architects

At the beginning of every project, we examine the physiology of each potential building site for design options that exploit the full potential of the setting itself, and then examine the cultural context within which the building will exist. We search for opportunities to express, and facilitate, the rare human experience where form does actually meld with function and setting. Throughout... (more)

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TIERRA SOL Y MAR, INC. WAS FORMED IN 1994 BY THREE UCLA ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL CLASSMATES: VICTORIA YUST, IAN MCILVAINE, AND AIDAN BIRD. (AIDAN BIRD LEFT THE FIRM IN 2000 TO MOVE NORTH.) THEIR FIRST PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN AND BUILD A STRAW BALE PAVILION FOR THE YUBA SUTTER COUNTY FAIR. SINCE THEN, THE FIRM HAS GONE ON TO DESIGN SEVERAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, A THREE STORY... (more)

Notable project: (Bldg-alter/repair. 15123 W Sherman Way, 33, Van Nuys, CA, 91405). Convert (e) rec. room & (e) exercise room at 1st floor of (e) 31 unit apt. to increase the # of units to 33 units, <<per za-2013-0813-zv 2-moderate income units must be provided>> planning authorization: a. conversion of community and recreation rooms to two (2) dwelling units for an existing apartment building,... (more)

Notable project: (Bldg-alter/repair. 1017 N Lachman Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272). Convert existing rear patio (opened on one side) to expand living room. convert a portion of the existing front porch (open one one side) to expand entryway. replace all doors and windows same size and same location. 2 doors to replace window in front of single family dwelling. replace siding in the front of... (more)

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 2317 S Clark Ave, Venice, CA, 90291). Major remodeling consists of removing more than 50% exterior walls and complete removal rebuild interior walls new 10.5 x 11 patio cover in rear irregular shape 150 sf ground floor extention 1600 sf new 2nd floor and 1587 sf roofdeck

Notable project: (Bldg-alter/repair. 827 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA, 90005). Remodel (e) 8 unit apartment bldg; replace windows (no change in width of opening in exterior wall) replace handrail for stairs re roorf remodel kitchens and replace two skylights. no change to the building area and floor layouts

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 656 E San Juan Ave, Venice, CA, 90291). Major structural remodel of (e) single family dwelling and addition 3-story addition. work resulting in 3-story single family dwelling w/att garage and roof deck. fully sprinklered with nfpa-13d

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 714 N Brooktree Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272). Enclose and convert por of ex attach 2-car carport (13'6"x20'6") to media room. addition new attach 2-car carport (22'6"x20'6"). reduce size of ex master bedroom to create hallway to media room and convert master bedroom to guest bedroom w closet. remodel and enlarge ex kitchen area. new irr shaped addition @... (more)

Notable project: (Bldg-alter/repair. 1601 N Roscomare Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90077). Addition of 45'-0 x 15'-0 irregular shape 2nd floor open roof deck over 1st story portion of the (e) 2- story s.f.d. and addition of spiral exterior stairs at side of the dwelling. comply with department order effective date 08/26/2014. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date. all permits shall be for the... (more)

Notable project: (Bldg-alter/repair. 2776 N Carmar Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90046). Remodel to include replace 15 windows inc triple sliding glass door with new header.one skylight.remodel bedroom closets.replace kitchen counter.add storage/mechanical rooms in garage.inc electrical/paint/new floors/replace one garage door/drywall garage

Notable project: (Bldg-alter/repair. 2762 S Westgate Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90064). Supplemetnal permit to 14014-10000-04537 to remove ceiling joists and drywall in dining room to create vaulted ceiling. see comments

Notable project: (Bldg-new. 410 W Sherman Cir, Venice, CA, 90291). New 2-story (with basement) single family dwelling ( 77 x 26 ) area of habitable space = 2, 428 sf area of deck = 308 sf; area of garage = 448.5 sf combine elctrical plumbing and hvac with this permit this permit is part one of two permits part 2 is permit is for indoor swimming pool

Notable project: (Add/altc. 31416 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91361). Install new ada shower and toilet stalls at 1st floor install new bicycle racks and 8'high fence enclosure/replace existing wrought iron guard rail w/cables//remove existing carpet and polish existing concrete

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 130 E Breeze Ave, Venice, CA, 90291). Proposed to construct an irregular-shaped 23'-9 x 34'-0 2-story addittion to (e) single family dwelling consisting of a garage (partially covers one car) bedroom laundry room study room and porch. also work includes interior remodel of kitchen and bathroom. related elec/plumbing/hvac

Notable project: (Bldg-new. 8556 S Emerson Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90045). Small lot subdivision pursuant to tentative tract map no. 70296-sl. a certificate of occupancy (temporary or final) shall not be issued until after the final map has been recorded. unit 12

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 5573 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016). Two story addition and remodeling to an existing take out restaurant with on grade parking. first floor addition consists of office walk-in refrigerator and ada restrooms 2nd floor addition consists of office and restroom for owner's use

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 837 E Flower Ave, Venice, CA, 90291). Remodel interior enclose 5'x10 front porch and addition 4'x27 on west side (n) mud room/bathrooms and bedrooms extension addition 19.5 x 42.5 irregular shape 2nd floor for (n) bedrooms

Notable project: (Bldg-addition. 2313 S Clement Ave, Venice, CA, 90291). Supplemental to 1) enlarge & adjust alcove to align with existing conforming west wall to addition half bathroom 2) enlarge opening at ne corner wall & addition guardrail 3) provide additional structural connection details 4) revise structural inventory (see comments)