SPF:architects

SPF:a is an award-winning architecture firm specializing in the design of cultural buildings, civic works, and creative residential structures.

SPF:a is an industrious group of designers, thinkers, and humanists. Our practice is anchored in a rigorous pragmatic, holistic philosophy. We uncover truths, pursue the unexplored, and challenge conventions in architectural and urban organization; we speak the language of our builders and engineers, and we have a strong culture of critique and communication. We want to make things to perform bett

er, to look better, and to awaken their environment. And so we give care to our clients’ goals and investments and endeavor to balance them with our pursuit to enhance the human experience and our communities. We are an award-winning, 30-person practice specializing in cultural institutions, civic projects, and purposeful architectural works that touch both the private and public spirit.

06/16/2026

Like the body of a musical instrument, the Soundscape atrium at the heart of the plan serves as the project’s central gathering space, connecting every floor through sight, sound, and movement.

06/12/2026

Moments on Nightingale..

Featuring our project A Bronze House on Nightingale, a private home wrapped in bronze and tucked high above the Sunset Strip of Los Angeles.

06/09/2026

Framing has completed at Anderson Residence, one of our fire-resistant rebuilds in the Pacific Palisades!

The home balances resilience and legacy with modern form, light-filled spaces, and expansive views of the Pacific.

You can see more of the home here: https://www.spfa.com/work/anderson-residence

06/03/2026

client meetings

05/27/2026

Light and space.

A severely limited material palette and hard geometric framing express Double Stick’s minimalist aspirations, resulting in a home that is at once a Zen fortress and a Brutalist cottage—enclosed, yet deeply connected to the land and climate it occupies.

Zoltan E. Pali, FAIA Architect Modern Home Design Los Angeles

05/21/2026

a quick study model timelapse

laser-cut architectural study model by spf:architects in Los Angeles

05/15/2026

Mountain Residence’s exterior underwent a dramatic transformation, reimagining the original hillside home into a fire-resistant retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains.

The home has a strengthened relationship with nature and is now coated in highly textured, black asphalt shingles that change color in the sunlight.

05/13/2026

A major renovation transformed Mountain Residence into a fire-resistant retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains. The redesigned interiors balance warmth and modern living through natural materials, open, and light-filled spaces.

05/06/2026

Double Stick Residence features a façade of bronze anodized aluminum panels bonded using high-performance double-sided structural tape rather than traditional mechanical fasteners.

Adapted from aerospace technology and developed in collaboration with 3M, the system was rigorously reviewed and validated for architectural use, allowing for a precise, seamless exterior while marking one of the first residential applications of its kind.

04/30/2026

At the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex, performance extends beyond the court and pool.

Solar tubes bring daylight deep into the interiors, natural ventilation reduces reliance on mechanical systems, and a rooftop solar array helps power daily operations.

The result is bright, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces for students and world-class athletes.

You can see more of the project on our website.

Address

8609 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA
90232

Telephone

+13105580902

Website

http://spfa.com/

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