“Emerging practice archemy. LA offers an outsized dedication to diversity and community, pioneering a contemporary ‘turnkey,’ design-build approach to deliver residential worlds, designed for life, to a broader public.”—DK Osseo-Assare
OFFICE archemy.LA LOCATION Hermosa Beach, California
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archemy.LA is a proudly female-owned and architect-led design and build practice that embraces diversity. Its mission is to integrate thoughtful architecture with flawless construction. The company focuses primarily on residential projects and offer a full range of architectural, interior design, and construction services. Unable to draw a clear line between where architecture ends and construction begins inspired the firm’s principal and founder Asia Zdziarskaan architect licensed in California, to start a practice that combines both. The firm values efficiency and project management and works directly with our clients and subcontractors to create a seamless experience.
Although archemy.LA was founded in 2019, it has already completed a number of successful projects. At the Squares House, the company reimagined a tired, small beach bungalow, transforming into a bright, light-filled, spacious home through both renovation and addition. The home now has vistas of the ocean from a new thirdfloor kitchen, living room, and deck. The strategic use of windows, colors, and textures—as well as the maxim of “a place for everything and everything in its place”—make the home feel much larger than its modest 1,892 square feet.
Top: Ivan Feign; Bottom: Richard Hammond
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