Historic Buildings

Historic buildings and their varied styles are a defining part of Southern California's architectural identity, from Adobe, Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, Byzantine-Revival, Art Deco, Mediterranean, Mid-Century Modern, and more—all were constructed with materials and methods requiring specialized understanding and unique code approaches for their continued use. 

Our team understands unreinforced masonry, adobe brick, early reinforced concrete, heavy timber, Neutra-era light framing, and many other archaic materials and methods. We utilize the California Historical Building Code and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. We partner closely with preservation architects, cultural resource specialists, conservators, contractors, and public agencies to find solutions that meet modern performance expectations while preserving defining historic features—often through subtle, minimally visible interventions. 

Our portfolio reflects the full breadth of Southern California's historic fabric, including iconic civic landmarks, adapted cultural institutions, theaters, landmark hotels, and cherished private residences by architects like Neutra, Byers, and Heineman & Heineman. This work has been recognized by the California Preservation Foundation and the Los Angeles Conservancy.