Safdie Rabines Architects

09/28/2026

Safdie Rabines Architects has been named to the Forbes 2026 America's Top Residential Architects and Best-in-State Residential Architects lists for our firm's commitment to architectural excellence, innovative design, and craftsmanship.

The featured project is Bay House, on San Diego's Sail Bay. The house sits along the water's edge, its L-shaped massing turned toward the bay with an all-glass facade. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open each room directly to the boardwalk, dissolving the boundary between indoor and outdoor living.

We are proud to see our work recognized. Residential design is where site, light, and daily life meet, and those same principles continue to shape how we approach every project. Thank you to our clients and collaborators for the trust that makes it possible.

Photography by Manolo Langis.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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