KAA Design

Poetry in motion. Set against the more masculine elements of the home, this unique undulating sun shade brings a level of privacy and femininity to the architecture. Published: 2019 @archdigest Builder: @minardosgroup : @rogerdaviesphotography ... #architecture #architecturalphotography #interiordesign #interiors #landscape #landscapearchitecture #design #houseoftheday #indooroutdoor #modern #contemporary #wood #japanese #screen #courtyard #courtyardgarden #garden #boardformedconcrete #details #inspiration #poetry #styling #beachhouse #house #organic #california #lifestyle #nature #beautiful #beauty

We are proud to announce that Partner and Principal, Duan Tran has been selected to be part of a distinguished panel of international design leaders that will participate as jurors for the 2021 Dezeen Awards. Spanning across several categories, Dezeen Awards are the benchmark for international design excellence and the ultimate accolade for architects and designers everywhere. #news #dezeen #dezeenawards #dezeenmagazine #design #designjury #award #awards #excellence #international #leaders #designer #congratulations #announcement #leadership #architect #aia #architecture #designleadership #design #collaborators #community #excellence #inthenews #talent #people #awardwinning #process #juror #dedication #grateful #gratitude

Rising out of a berm of sea grasses, this residence is situated on a highly desirable corner walkstreet lot in Manhattan Beach. Inspiration for its design was drawn from coastal Scandinavian villages, as well as domestic coastal architecture. The board-formed concrete bases are reminiscent of seaside bulkheads and piers and the two pavilions that atop them are finished in painted shiplap siding. Bronze doors, windows, and structural details, along with stained cedar trim comp...lete the material palette. A series of operable wood and bronze louvers provide flexibility for privacy and sun control on all levels. All in all, the resulting design is an elegant and pragmatic solution to a series of important counterpoints including views and privacy, seaside elements and maintenance, and function and beauty. Discover more about this project and others on our website - https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/17th-and-the-strand/

KAA Design's Founding Partner and Principal, Grant C. Kirkpatrick, was recently elevated to the College of Fellows within the American Institute of Architects. Architects who have made significant contributions to the profession and society and who exemplify architectural excellence can become a member of the AIA College of Fellows. This is the AIA’s highest membership honor and is given to honor exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.

KAA Design is Hiring! We're looking for talented individuals to come join our award winning team. For more info please check out our careers page! http://kaadesigngroup.com/careers/

KAA Design is a proud supporter of Artworxla and would like to invite you to join us for an evening of wine in fundraising support for the arts. Grab a glass and join host Grant & Shaya Kirkpatrick virtually on March 17th as you enjoy wine, charcuterie as well as a look into the amazing work of Artworxla and their students. The Kirkpatrick's are donating wine from their boutique vineyard, William Robert Estate Wines, located in Paso Robles, CA. Hope to see you there! More information in how you can enjoy and join in support can be found on our website: https://kaadesigngroup.com/ev/artworxla-wine-tasting-mixer/

KAA Design invites you to take a moment to listen to our very own Michael McGowan, KAA Design Senior Landscape Architect, as he speaks to the dynamic and ever changing playing field of the Landscape Architect in a recent interview with Urban Bonfire in their latest Fireside Chat podcast. More info and links to the podcast via our press page https://kaadesigngroup.com/press/the-fireside-chat-podcast/

KAA Design is pleased to announce the ascension of Meghan Beckmann, AIA to our new position of Director of Design Technology. In the creation of this firm role, we are affirming our ongoing commitment to nurture our maturing design technology platform as an indispensable component of the firm. And with a specific focus on our collaborators, our community, our talent, and especially our clients, we look forward to evolving our firm in a way that continues to support both the process of design, as well as propel our ability to consistently deliver award winning work today and into the future.

KAA Design has been featured on the 2021 LUXE Gold List https://issuu.com/luxemagazine/docs/nat_lx58_digital

Thank you New York Times for featuring Balboa and Aspen in The Fix. - Find out more about our work and see the press on our website - https://kaadesigngroup.com/press/new-york-times/

LEVITATE. If whimsy taps our funny bones, levitation taps our souls. We want to feel grounded in our homes - sheltered, safe, and comfortable. But we also want our homes to inspire us, to help us rise above the everyday. Architecture can literally and figuratively elevate us, lifting our spirits and allowing us to momentarily defy gravity. - Photo Credit: Manolo Langis

CRAFT. We often work with craftspeople to create the defining layers of a home, inside and out. A true artisan strives not only for beauty, but for longevity too. Handmade elements in our homes ground us as they balance the equal and opposite desire for our spirits to soar. - Photo Credit: @manololangis

Nestled in the snow-covered valley of Aspen, Colorado is KAA’s latest renovation project. In its former life, this warm modern home was an uninspiring 1980’s duplex that presented unique challenges and exciting design opportunities. - A contemporary, yet regionally appropriate, new material palette truly transformed the renovation. A combination of metal, board-formed concrete, stone, and cedar compliment the picturesque locale and support the modern aesthetic, all while maintaining an inviting warmth for this vacation residence.

KAA Design would like to recognize and congratulate our very own Bradley Cooper on his recent promotion to Project Manager! Thank you for your hard work and contributions, Bradley! Congratulations once again!

Our Tree House has been featured in Interior Design Homes! From the blend of nature to the strikingly modern contours of the home, we viewed the entire site as a canvas for the house and for an indoor-outdoor environment." Thank you to Interior Design Magazine for showcasing this beautiful fortress, and thank you to our Interior Designer, Pamela Smith for helping us design a beautiful home, inside and out! Find out more about this project and see the press on our website - https://kaadesigngroup.com/press/interiors-design-homes/

Big news: We are proud to be among the winners of the 2020 Luxe Interiors + Design RED Awards. Responding to the homeowners’ longstanding connection to the site, this kitchen draws inspiration from the surrounding array of trees, which are easily visible through translucent floor-to-ceiling glass panels. See our winning project for best Kitchen in collaboration with Interior Designer Pamela Smith at luxeredawards.com.... Find out more about this project and see the press on our website - https://kaadesigngroup.com//luxe-interiors-designs-2020-r/

Our home located in the "Sand Streets" of Manhattan Beach has been showcased in this months issue of Ocean Home Magazine. Read all about how this unconventional residence embraces a natural architectural balance of Southern Africa and blends Southern California's soft rustic modern to create a timeless authentic architecture. Find out more about this project and a link to the article on our website. https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/sandstreets/

We are proud to share that our project "17th & The Strand" has been featured in this months issue of Ocean Home Magazine. Read more about our inspiration and fusion of Southern California living with Scandinavian coastal architecture starting on page 46. More about this project along with a link to the article can be found via our website. https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/17th-and-the-strand/... https://digital.oceanhomemag.com//ocean-home-august-septem

KAA Design would like to welcome our new staff and summer interns. Juan and Maddy join us as Designers Keilan joins as a Landscape Project Coordinator Alex and Frances join us as our Summer Interns... We're excited to have them join our team and cant wait to collaborate great ideas with them!

We've Moved! As of July 1st, our new address is 12921 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90066.

KAA Design Associate and Senior Landscape Architect, Michael McGowan, gives his scoop on LA's best gardening shops in this article from Architectural Digest. Find out more via the link below: https://www.architecturaldigest.com//these-are-designers-f

As part of the A+D Museum team here in Los Angeles, KAA Design Partner Duan Tran shares some of the museums efforts to reorganize and prioritize their outreach as a means of reaching a wider, and increasingly inclusive audience. Read more about their progress from the link below: https://kaadesigngroup.com/press/ad-museum/

Time Flies. Last year, Partner Duan Tran, was part of a fantastic panel of design professionals at the WestEdge Design Fair discussing "Blurring the Lines Between Indoor and Outdoor Living". Listen to their conversation in this episode of "Convo By Design" via the podcast link below: https://podcasts.apple.com//blurring-lines-be/id937267494... #KAADesign #WestEdgeDesignFair

Its not the Empire State Building but these guys are out on a limb on one of our latest Strand Homes in the South Bay

We're Hiring! KAA Design Landscape Studio is looking for a talented landscape designer to join our team as a project coordinator! For more information, please visit the job posting on the careers section of our website - https://kaadesigngroup.com/careers/