At BAE Architecture + Design, we create homes that feel effortless to live in and inspiring to come home to. As a residential architect studio based in Los Angeles and serving Southern California, we specialize in high-end residential architecture—from ground-up custom homes to transformative home additions and meticulously planned ADUs. Our approach blends design excellence with rigorous technical execution, navigating local codes, hillside and coastal considerations, and wildfire-WUI requirements while keeping your vision front and center.
Southern California is a patchwork of microclimates, hillsides, coastal zones, wildfire WUI areas, and neighborhood design review boards. Our residential architects pair design vision with deep familiarity across Los Angeles and the broader region—navigating zoning, setbacks, height limits, and coastal or hillside overlays while optimizing light, privacy, and indoor-outdoor flow. Through our comprehensive architectural design services, we design homes that feel effortless to live in and effortless to maintain, with details and materials selected for longevity, sustainability, and refined aesthetics. Southern California is a uniquely complex environment for development—tight sites, seismic and life‑safety standards, energy codes, and fast‑moving markets. As experienced commercial architects, we orchestrate the entire process so you can focus on running your business. We coordinate agencies and consultants, anticipate entitlement and permitting pathways, and structure decisions around schedule, cost, and risk from day one.
We deliver a comprehensive, start-to-finish service model so you have a single accountable partner from concept through construction:
Site analysis, code and zoning research, utilities review, and high-level budget/ROI studies to confirm what’s possible before you invest.
Multiple plan and massing options to test program, orientation, views, and circulation for the best fit with your lifestyle.
3D modeling, elevations, and material palettes aligning performance, maintenance, and visual intent—hallmarks of high end residential architecture.
Coordination with planning, plan check, and special jurisdictions.
Detailed drawings and specifications that set your builder up for success and protect schedule and budget.
Bid packaging, scope leveling, and recommendations to help you choose the right GC and contract structure.
Submittal review, site visits, RFIs, and punch list to maintain design quality and address issues promptly.
Cabinetry, lighting, kitchens and baths, and seamless indoor–outdoor connections with your landscape team.
Title 24 compliance, energy modeling guidance, PV readiness, passive strategies, and healthy material selection.
For ground-up homes, we unite architecture, interiors, and site to create a cohesive, livable whole. Our residential architects tailor floor plans around daily rituals—morning coffee zones, work-from-home nooks, secondary suites for guests or multigenerational living —and choreograph daylight, privacy, and views. We’re experienced with complex sites (hillside, narrow lots, coastal) and use smart structure, water management, and envelope strategies to ensure the design’s elegance is matched by performance.
When you love your neighborhood but your home no longer fits, we unlock new possibilities with seamless additions and transformative remodels. We resolve circulation bottlenecks, re-zone social and private spaces, and update kitchens, baths, and primary suites with a consistent aesthetic language. Our team ensures structural integration, exterior continuity, and thoughtful detailing—so the addition looks like it always belonged. Expect a balance of timeline, budget, and design rigor characteristic of high end residential architecture.
ADUs are one of the smartest ways to add value and flexibility—whether for family, aging in place, guests, or rental income. We design detached, attached, and garage-conversion ADUs that feel generous on small footprints through efficient planning, storage solutions, and indoor-outdoor living. Our residential architect team optimizes privacy between the main home and ADU, aligns entries and glazing for comfort, and manages utility and code coordination to streamline approvals.
Southern California’s regulatory environment is complex; our team guides you through it. We design to CAL Green and Title 24, and advise on electrification, heat-pump HVAC, high-performance glazing, solar readiness, water-wise fixtures, and drought-tolerant landscapes. For coastal or hillside sites, we anticipate geotechnical, fire-resistance, and environmental review needs. Sustainable choices are integrated—not bolted on—so your home is efficient, comfortable, and future-ready.
High end residential architecture is more than finishes—it’s how a home performs over decades. We specify durable, low-maintenance materials and assemblies, prioritize thermal comfort and acoustics, and integrate shading, ventilation, and water strategies suited to Southern California’s climate. The result is a refined, healthy home that’s efficient to operate and a pleasure to live in.
Curious how our approach translates across different styles and sites? Visit our Portfolio page to explore completed homes, additions, and ADUs across Los Angeles and greater Southern California. You’ll find case studies that highlight design intent, plan efficiency, detailing, and performance—useful if you’re comparing strategies for your own project.
If you’re planning a new custom home, a thoughtful addition, or an ADU that elevates your property, BAE Architecture + Design is ready to help. As Los Angeles–based residential architects specializing in high end residential architecture, we guide you from first ideas through permits and construction, ensuring design integrity and a smooth process at every step. Contact BAE Architecture + Design in Los Angeles to start planning your residential project today—we’d love to learn about your goals and begin shaping a home you’ll love living in for years to come.
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