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What we do

 

Architecture & Design (And Construction Administration, Too!)

 

We don’t just design and build beautiful buildings: we expedite the permitting process, achieve a high level of detail, project manage, coordinate construction, reach across disciplines, engineer solutions, and do the impossible to make your project come alive.

You hire us at the beginning of the acquisition process for your new home, development, or commercial property. We can bring in our own General Contractor – or you can hire your own! We stick with you until the project is built and the ribbon is cut.

Our Vision

 

Achieving the Impossible

 

We aspire to build beautiful spaces that in turn foster creativity and collaboration. Just a glimpse of what our team can do for you: city and county reviews for new construction, expedited permits, licensed architects, interior designers, contractor-negotiation, cost & fee estimation, permit and review approval, planning commission presentations, and construction administration. We get projects built with proven results, aligning with your budgetary goals and deadlines.

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About The Studio.

With over 10 years of architecture experience, Brian Rivera formed a studio after working with private clients in New York City.  As work took off, the Studio expanded to Florida, Arizona, Texas, and California, bringing together a talented team of Contractors, Licensed Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, and Visionaries working together to bring quality work for our clients. Brian now lives in Los Angeles and directly services Santa Barbara, Ventura County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs.

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Brian Rivera

Founder, Designer

Our tenet is quality. We’re committed to the work it takes to bring elevated projects into life.

Our brand is beautiful buildings. We are intentional and pragmatic with our design process, and our dogma is functional aesthetic. Our style is modern contemporary.

Our fees are contract based, and typically 7-10% of construction budget.

The Team:

Ana Maria Reyes, Registered Architect – New York, NY

Ekaterina Svensson, Partner – Santa Barbara, CA

Jazmine Marte, Project Manager – Denver, CO

Anica Lompre, Interior Designer – Los Angeles, CA

Omar Badran, Project Designer – New Haven, CT

Lailey Khatibloo, Project Designer – New York, NY

Daniel Strickland, Development – Houston, TX

Awards & Press

 

Archinect

Umbrella Installation at the Young Artists Initiative Academy

 

Archinect

Tatel Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton

 

Miami Beach Urban Studios – LEADS/Mentorship

MBUS Leads Program Mentor 2019-2024

 

AIA New York Mentorship

AIANY Mentor for Yale University Master’s Thesis Students 2022-2024