About

Koffka/Phakos Design was founded in 2002 and provides complete architecture and interior design services. While our portfolio includes a variety of building types, our focus is on custom homes within the context of the region. Southern California has a rich history of residential architecture from the Spanish Colonial period, styles brought by waves of settlement from the East Coast, and the California, case study and midcentury modern movements expanding home ownership to a larger population. We honor and often restore historic structures and draw from this variety to create new places that bridge the past and present.

Our goal is to create functional, enjoyable, and beautiful places with minimal impact on the environment. Our homes are nestled in their landscaped environment, whether we are creating a protected oasis within the dense urban fabric or an estate in the hills and forests surrounding the city. This connection between the architecture and landscape, and the seamless transitions between them, allow year-round enjoyment of the mild climate of the region. With our emphasis on natural light and air as well as efficient use of space, our designs are inherently sustainable.

Collaboration is the foremost characteristic of our work style. Our design process is an ever-evolving conversation with our clients, landscape designers, engineers, city departments, and builders. We see ourselves as educators and facilitators as much as we are creators. To that end, we remain closely involved with our projects from the initial concept to the completion of the work.