there.
places to stay.
there. is a design and consulting studio dedicated to creating balance and synergy between people and their environment.
we combine innovative technology and age-old sustainable practices to develop buildings that act as productive and beneficial participants in the ecosystems we live in.
our thoughtful, inventive and resource-conscious designs create graceful, functional spaces that make room for what really matters so people can be at home on our planet.
a special note - January 2025
Our hearts and minds are with the people, land and places
affected by the recent fires in our hometown of Los Angeles.
A few days into the fires, we are sitting here still in disbelief and grieving
with our many friends, family and clients
about all that's been lost.
But we are also trying to make sense of it all.
For anyone who deals with creating living spaces for humans, this is, and must be,
an existential moment.
The way the fire tore through our neighborhoods was both a complete rebuke
of many of the established ways of building -
and an opportunity to do things radically different moving forward.
To this end, we are teaming up
with trusted teachers, designers, contractors, and environmental experts
to learn as much as we can from this tragedy.
We will continue to build on our set of best practices
for construction, site design, landscaping and ecosystem integration
so we can create even more resilient places for all in the future.
to join us, please connect with us:
hello@there.studio
our projects
3 Goat Ranch
Perched on the edge of Goat Mountain near Landers, CA, this two-structure compound serves as residence and retreat.
The high-efficiency envelope, a compact geometry and precisely placed windows that capture carefully selected views ensure optimal performance and comfort in the Souther California high desert.
Misty Mountains Farm
The residential buildings of this small agroforestry farm are partially set into the hillside and designed to optimize passive solar heating and cooling in the harshest climate zone in California.
On-site solar generation and extensive grey water usage further enhance this project's impact on its environment.
Alta Modular Homes
Desigend for construction with B.Public Prefab's* high-efficiency wall and roof panels, 2 base modules were developed and combined with custom shade structures to create 4 distinctly different homes on a 5 acre site.
Meticulous site design and construcion staging ensured that all 57 Joshua trees on site were left undisturbed by the project.
Galvin EnerPHIt Remodel
An extensive energy retrofit and several spatial modifications took this 1950's home from cookie cutter to cutting edge.
Superior airtightness, added insulation and heat recovery ventilation prepare this building to become one of the first PassivHaus EnerPHIt* certified homes in California
Iliff Poolside Compound
This family compound in Los Angeles brings three generations back together under two roofs:
A poolside cottage, converted from the existing garage, and a resourceful remodel of the main house makes room for a family of 5 while adding only 128 SF of footprint.
Chapala Residence
This high-end residence in the Pacific Palisades was meant to feel like it's "always been there".
In a modern take on the Hacienda style, the building wraps around a courtyard that optimizes natural cooling and ventilation and lets living spaces flow to the outdoors.
Circadian Homes
This prototype home makes life's cycles of water, energy, food and time into an interactive experience for its occupants .
All functions become aethetic elements in the space that show how the house collects, reuses and treats all of its water, generates heating and cooling and produces food in multiple places in and around the structure.
Ellenda ADU
This "creative surgery project" turned a partial basement into a playful, light flooded studio. Several custom built-ins conceal the complicated geometry of the existing former crawlspace and make optimal use of the 548 SF footprint.
A new balcony for the unit above and several terraced exterior patios and planter beds anchor the home in its hillside garden.
KitchenPOD
Recipient of the USGBC California's 2024 Environmental Justice Project Grant, the KitchenPOD supports the operations of RootDown LA, a local nonprofit, by bringing culinary programming to the George Washington Carver Middle School Garden in South Los Angeles.
An annually renewed layer of straw insulation, solar power and passive ventilation make this container space a living part of the garden ecosystem.
Environmental Charter High School
This "sustainable campus" masterplan for ECHS's first home in Lawndale turned a bleak campus into a thriving natural space and showcases the successful charter school's model, helping it expand to 3 additional locations in greater Los Angeles.
Biscuit Company Lofts
The conversion of the historic Nabisco Cracker factory in 2005 helped spearhead the revival of southern downtown Los Angeles and created 104 live-work lofts in today's industrial Arts district.
Culver Crossing Office Campus
This adaptive re-use effort in Culver City turned 150,000 SF of former warehouses into office and retail spaces. The careful and measured modifications reveal the beauty of the existing spaces and create a sense of permanence in a rapidly evolving part of the city.
how can we help you?
Do you have a building project in mind?
Whether you are thinking of a new build, remodel, addition, energy upgrade or master plan for your site or community -
we can help you get there.
Telephone: 310.985.2254
E-mail: hello@there.studio
Address: 13421 Beach Avenue, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
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