Team Profile: Dexter Oblea, Project Manager
Each project we do simply can’t be done without Dexter. He’s a critical part of the invaluable as one of the project managers at Kurt Krueger Architects. He’s one of the unsung heroes that make our firm work and on every job he works with integrity and focuses on changing our clients’ lives for the better helping and to make their dreams come true.
Read MoreVintage Detail with Steel Windows & Doors
When working on the Compartés flagship store for Los Angeles in collaboration with Kelly Wearstler’s Interior Design Team, we were inspired by old chocolate shops of the early 20th century with their industrial and Art Deco details. We initially looked at using copper for the facade, including for the window framing and doors. We wanted the exterior to have the emerald green patina that copper takes on over time, but the cost of the material was prohibitive, so we instead decided to use steel.
Read MorePedestal Deck System for Rooftop Terrace
When you not only design homes but are also the builder, you are constantly innovating and seeking new and better ways to ensure that what you design for your clients can be built. There is a symbiosis between the two disciplines when you are Design-Build and it is the client who gets the direct benefit of this connectivity. Case in point, at the Ocean Front Walk project we had an expansive rooftop area that had the potential to be a beautiful space. We envisioned a firepit, outdoor seating, a barbeque, outdoor dining, and flexible shading.
Read MoreSmart Design for Mudslides
Part 2 of our 2-part series on Natural Disasters in Southern California and what can be done to protect your home. See part 1 of our series on how to protect yourself against wildfires.
Read MoreHouzz Recognizes Best Architects for Design
Krueger Architects is honored to be selected for the second year for the Best of Houzz Design award. Houzz® awards top design professionals these awards annually. The awards are based on an annual survey and analysis of the Houzz community of over 40 million monthly users. Less than 5% of the one million active home building, remodeling, and design industry professionals on Houzz earn a badge.
Read MoreHow to Minimize Fire Risk with Smart Design
Starting in December 2017 and continuing into 2018, the largest fire in modern California history spread through Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties–destroying more than a thousand structures located on 281,000+ acres. The threat of wildfires is scary. Concern for your family, friends, and neighbors. Concern for pets and wildlife. Concern for your home and your material possessions and all of the memories and irreplaceable items can be overwhelming. I wanted to write this blog post to pass along information for people about architectural design choices that could help to minimize fire risk.
Read MoreAlternatives to Wood Slat Shade Structures
As a design-build firm, we are constantly focused on the integrity of the materials we use as well as the sustainability and the longevity of those materials when determining what to use to achieve our design objectives because we know we have to be able to build what we’ve designed.
Read MoreRustic Elements Bring Character to Renovated Beach House
When your front yard is made of sand, you wake up each day to the sounds of waves crashing and you toast each night to the beautiful colors of the sunset over the water. Beach living is about the lifestyle and principal to that is relaxation and entertaining with family and friends.
Read MoreFire, Earth, Water and Wind
This week we are featuring some design elements of the recently completed Sunset, Pacific Palisades Project. The homeowners wanted a modern style home, but wanted it to feel warm and inviting, will using premium materials to create a sophisticated space perfect for their lifestyle.
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Custom design, residential architecture for homes in Southern California and boutique commercial projects. We offer architectural design services for new construction and restoration-renovation of historic and mid-century homes; construction management services; and architect-led, design-build services.