Three Ways
We Serve
Whether acquiring, creating, or maintaining — we bring architectural expertise to every stage.
Fee Structure
Commission-based. Retained search available for clients requiring dedicated acquisition support over an extended period.
Acquisition Advisory
We guide buyers through the full acquisition of architecturally significant properties — from off-market identification to due diligence, architectural assessment, and historic designation strategy. Our network spans architects, preservationists, structural engineers, and legal specialists who understand what these buildings are and what they require.
What this includes
- Source off-market properties through our proprietary network
- Architectural assessment and provenance research
- Structural and conservation due diligence
- Discrete negotiation on your behalf
- Mills Act guidance and historic designation strategy
Who this is for
Collectors, design enthusiasts, and discerning buyers who understand that the right building is not found — it is sought.
Fee Structure
Project-based. Typically 3–5% of total project cost, structured across defined phases.
Design Curation
When the home you want doesn't exist, we build it. We manage every stage of a bespoke architectural commission — from site identification and architect selection through the full design and construction process. We bring together the precise team required to realise a home that is, from the outset, a work of architecture.
What this includes
- Site identification and feasibility assessment
- Architect matching and introductions
- Design process management from concept to completion
- Builder selection and construction oversight
- Interior design coordination and furniture curation
Who this is for
Clients with a clear vision for how they want to live, who understand that the home they want simply does not yet exist.
Fee Structure
Annual retainer, scaled to the size and complexity of the portfolio.
Collection Management
Significant architecture requires continuous stewardship. For clients who hold multiple architecturally important properties, we provide a single point of contact for everything: maintenance coordination, renovation oversight, portfolio strategy, and long-term asset positioning. We think of ourselves as a curator for your built collection.
What this includes
- Maintenance coordination with specialist craftsmen
- Renovation oversight that preserves architectural intent
- Portfolio strategy and market positioning
- Insurance and estate planning coordination
- Annual condition assessments and reporting
Who this is for
Multi-property owners — whether in Los Angeles or across multiple locations — who want a single trusted contact for all of it.
Every Engagement
Begins the Same Way
We do not take on volume. Every client relationship begins with a private conversation — a genuine exchange about how you live, what you value, and where you want to go.
Introduction
A private consultation — in person or by phone — to understand what you're looking for and whether we're the right fit.
Proposal
A tailored engagement proposal outlining scope, timeline, and fee structure. No templates, no boilerplate.
Search or Build
We begin working — sourcing, curating, assessing, and advocating — with the patience and precision the work demands.
Stewardship
The transaction is never the end. Our best client relationships span decades, properties, and generations.
Ready to Begin
a Conversation?
Every engagement starts with an introduction. Tell us what you're looking for — or simply how you envision living — and we'll take it from there.