Safdie Rabines Architects

Safdie Rabines Architects Specializing in site-specific, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable architecture

Established by husband and wife Taal Safdie and Ricardo Rabines, Safdie Rabines Architects strives for design solutions that are sensitive to the natural and built context of each project while responding to the specific needs of its clients. The firm’s wide range of experience includes the design of residential and institutional buildings, bridge and infrastructure projects, and large urban maste

r plans. In 2010, Safdie Rabines added an interiors department, SRI, to the practice. Under the leadership of Michele Arnold-Kush, SRI provides creative planning and technical construction knowledge for institutional tenant improvements, restaurants, medical and industrial facilities, and California State and GSA projects. Safdie Rabines Architects is a full-service firm experienced in all phases of programming, design, and construction. Their award-winning work has been featured in numerous national and international publications. Recently completed projects include the Court of Sciences Student Center at UCLA, the Structural and Materials Engineering Building at UCSD, the Mercado del Barrio in San Diego, and the Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge in downtown San Diego. The office is currently working on La Jolla Country Day Student Center in La Jolla, El Centro Family Courthouse in El Centro, The Quad Student Housing Project in San Marcos, California, and pedestrian bridges in Doha Qatar.

Another year, another SRA Golf Day! The team hit the course at Mission Bay for a day of big swings, friendly competition...
09/04/2026

Another year, another SRA Golf Day! The team hit the course at Mission Bay for a day of big swings, friendly competition, and plenty of fun along the way. ⛳

08/27/2026
Summer travel, through the lens of an architect. Looking back at the last few months, here’s a snapshot of where the SRA...
08/27/2026

Summer travel, through the lens of an architect. Looking back at the last few months, here’s a snapshot of where the SRA team has been, from left to right: Canada; Canada (plus a local resident); Scotland, UK; London, UK; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Rome, Italy; Orvieto, Italy; Northern California; Bilbao, Spain; and Montana.

Recently, we celebrated a major milestone at the CSUSM Discovery Hall & Wellness Center in North City with the topping o...
08/20/2026

Recently, we celebrated a major milestone at the CSUSM Discovery Hall & Wellness Center in North City with the topping out of its 11-story concrete structure.

Located within North City in San Marcos, the 310,000-square-foot development will bring together student housing, wellness, recreation, and community spaces, including study lounges, game rooms, outdoor terraces, athletic courts, a rooftop soccer pitch, multipurpose rooms, and dedicated wellness resources.

The topping out marks the completion of the building’s primary concrete structure and reflects the collaboration of our partners, Sea Breeze Properties, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), and Turner Construction. It is exciting to see the project take shape and move closer to becoming a vibrant part of student life at CSUSM.

The project is also an important piece of the North City Master Plan, a vision that has been evolving since 2007. Seeing this building rise within the larger district brings that long-term vision one step closer to reality.

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting AIA San Diego’s Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Committee for an ...
08/18/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting AIA San Diego’s Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Committee for an intimate tour of a recently completed private custom renovation in Encinitas.

Thank you to AIA San Diego and everyone who joined us for an evening of conversation, architecture, and an inside look at the project. We’re grateful to the homeowners for opening their doors and making the tour possible.

For the third-consecutive year, Safdie Rabines Architects has been recognized by San Diego Magazine as the City's Best A...
08/14/2026

For the third-consecutive year, Safdie Rabines Architects has been recognized by San Diego Magazine as the City's Best Architecture Firm. Thank you to our team, clients, and collaborators who continue to make this achievement possible.

A detail from a private residence by Safdie Rabines Architects, where layered forms shape the experience of the home.
08/12/2026

A detail from a private residence by Safdie Rabines Architects, where layered forms shape the experience of the home.

08/12/2026
08/12/2026
It was a pleasure to host yesterday's Principals Roundtable at Safdie Rabines Architects. Thank you to SMPS San Diego fo...
08/06/2026

It was a pleasure to host yesterday's Principals Roundtable at Safdie Rabines Architects. Thank you to SMPS San Diego for bringing AEC professionals together, and to Cook + Schmid for leading a thoughtful discussion on the importance of meaningful community engagement in shaping successful projects.

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San Diego, CA

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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+16192976153

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