This page presents 62 residential architecture firms active in Los Angeles, with 148 published projects spanning from 1952 to 2025. The work featured here reflects a range of styles, with a strong emphasis on modern and contemporary designs, along with some minimalist and traditional examples. Projects are distributed across notable neighborhoods and nearby towns, including Venice, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Manhattan Beach, Sherman Oaks, and Malibu. Example firms included in the directory are Ehrlich Architects, Harrison Design Associates, Marmol Radziner Architecture, Sparano Mooney Architecture, and Assembledge Architects.
Ehrlich Architects
Harrison Design Associates
Marmol Radziner Architecture
Sparano Mooney Architecture
Assembledge Architects
BA Collective
Bestor Architecture
bruce norelius studio
CHU+GOODING Architects
Johnston Marklee
Lazar Design/Build
MAKE Architecture
Anonymous Architects
Brooks + Scarpa Architects
Bruce Bolander Architect
Burdge & Associates Architects, Inc.
Callas Shortridge Architects
Carson Architects
Griffin Enright Architects
Hayne Architects
LeTourneau Architecture
Michael Maltzan Architecture
Nwankpa Design
ras-a, inc.| Project | Architect fee | Share of construction |
|---|---|---|
| New custom home, 3,000 SF | $64,000 – $181,000 | 5–14% |
| Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF | $49,000 – $151,000 | 7–22% |
| Addition, 600 SF | $20,000 – $59,000 | 7–21% |
| ADU or guest house, 700 SF | $19,500 – $58,000 | 6–18% |
Local architect wages from BLS (May 2025); new-home construction runs about $190 per SF in this part of the country (Census). Consultants such as structural engineers are extra. Full breakdown of architect fees in Los Angeles → · Cost out your own project
For a 3,000 SF custom new home in the Los Angeles area, full architectural services typically run $64,000 – $181,000, about 5–14% of construction cost. A 2,000 SF whole-house renovation typically runs $49,000 – $151,000. Estimates come from the Architects List cost tool, built on local BLS wage data and Census construction costs; engineers and other consultants are billed separately.
There are 62 residential architecture firms listed for Los Angeles, and 61 of these are based within the city.
Modern design is predominant, appearing in 92% of tagged projects. Contemporary, minimalist, and traditional styles are also present, featuring in 48%, 22%, and 10% of projects, respectively.
The median construction cost for a new home in the Los Angeles area is $190 per square foot, based on the Pacific census division data from the US Census Survey of Construction for 2026.
To select a residential architect in Los Angeles, review individual firm portfolios, focusing on styles, project locations, and experience relevant to your needs.
Santa Monica 6 / Venice 4 / Beverly Hills 4 / Malibu 3 / Manhattan Beach 3 / Pacific Palisades 2 / Carmel 2 / Laguna Beach 2