SPF:architects

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.

Wonder Bridge wins the 2026 International Architecture Award!Spanning the Paso Robles Highway at the eastern edge of Los...
08/26/2026

Wonder Bridge wins the 2026 International Architecture Award!

Spanning the Paso Robles Highway at the eastern edge of Lost Hills, Wonder Bridge is a sinuous pedestrian bridge connecting Lost Hills Park to the North, with a Preschool and College Prep Academy to the South.

Thank you to the Chicago Athenaeum for the recognition of our work.

Photography by Mike Kelley

A look inside the ongoing restoration of the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, bringing its iconic Art Deco in...
08/14/2026

A look inside the ongoing restoration of the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, bringing its iconic Art Deco interiors and original details back to life.

A closer look at the design of the 500-seat Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.The...
08/11/2026

A closer look at the design of the 500-seat Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

The drawings break down the theater’s layered composition, revealing how the seating bowl, stage, acoustic surfaces, and sculptural ceiling elements shape the performance environment.

Every layer, from the room’s geometry to the warm wood detailing, was designed to balance acoustics, intimacy, and visual connection, creating an immersive experience for both performers and audiences.

Harper Avenue Apartments features on designboom magazine for its bronze metal wrapping and open living spaces.Located in...
08/06/2026

Harper Avenue Apartments features on designboom magazine for its bronze metal wrapping and open living spaces.

Located in West Hollywood, the luxury apartment building transforms a compact urban site into 17 spacious residences, balancing privacy, natural light, and generous indoor-outdoor living.

We’re honored to see Mountain Residence featured in Dezeen!Originally a 1980s octagonal home, the residence was reimagin...
08/03/2026

We’re honored to see Mountain Residence featured in Dezeen!

Originally a 1980s octagonal home, the residence was reimagined by our co-founders Zoltan Pali and Judit Fekete-Pali as a contemporary live/work retreat that responds to California’s evolving wildfire conditions. The exterior is wrapped in Class A fire-resistant asphalt shingles, creating a durable, low-maintenance envelope while the interior introduces modern, light-filled spaces.

07/31/2026

Work in progress…

07/29/2026

Step inside Harper Avenue Apartments, our recently completed luxury apartments in West Hollywood.

The Harper Avenue Apartments’ bronze-clad façade is directly informed by the plan, with shifting panels articulating int...
07/24/2026

The Harper Avenue Apartments’ bronze-clad façade is directly informed by the plan, with shifting panels articulating interior programs and creating varied textures and elevations.

The project prioritizes privacy, natural light, and generous outdoor living through private ground-floor entrances, expansive decks and patios, and rooftop terraces for the penthouse residences.

You can see more of this apartment on spfa.com.

Christina Ryan Lahiff

Introducing Harper Avenue Apartments, a 17-unit luxury residential development located one block south of Sunset Bouleva...
07/21/2026

Introducing Harper Avenue Apartments, a 17-unit luxury residential development located one block south of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Brought onto the project after previous designs failed to maximize the site’s entitlement, the design increased the yield from 14 to 17 individual two-bedroom residences averaging 1,400 SF while meeting the city’s stringent planning and parking requirements.

Despite the increased density, the project prioritizes privacy, natural light, and generous outdoor living. A raised front courtyard, central open-air courtyard, corner-unit planning, private rooftop terraces for penthouses, and expansive decks and patios create a residential experience uncommon in multi-family housing. Ground-floor residences feature dedicated entrances and on-grade parking, giving them the character of single-family homes, while the remaining parking is concealed below grade.

The building’s bronze-clad façade is directly informed by the plan, using shifting panels to articulate interior programs, break down the building’s mass, and create varied textures and elevations that give each side of the building its own distinct identity.

You can see more of this apartment on spfa.com.

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8609 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA
90232

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+13105580902

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