FORMOA is a Los Angeles residential design studio.
We create refined homes shaped by clarity, warmth,
and buildable detail. Light, proportion, and material
do the work. Every decision is drawn
with construction in mind.
FORMOA is a Los Angeles residential
design studio. We create refined homes
shaped by clarity, warmth, and buildable
detail. Light, proportion, and material
do the work. Every decision is drawn
with construction in mind.
Modern homes carefully delivered
We design homes in Los Angeles with a clear process and serious follow through. From concept through construction, we focus on proportion, light, and details that build clean and get better with time.
The Bluffs House
The Bluffs House
2025
2024
Field House
Field House
2024
2024
Ridge House
Ridge House
2024
2024
Laurel Canyon House
Laurel Canyon House
2024
2024
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
Architectural Design
From first concepts to permit ready drawings, we design homes with clear plans, strong proportions, and details that are buildable. You will always know what we are deciding and why. The goal is a house that feels calm, intentional, and easy to live in.
Rebuilds and Major Renovations
We guide the full reset: what to keep, what to change, and how to get the most value out of the footprint. We balance lifestyle upgrades with smart construction moves so the project stays realistic. Expect a plan that feels new, but still grounded in the site and budget.
Permitting and Approvals
Permitting is where projects lose time, so we stay organized and proactive. We coordinate the documentation, respond to plan check comments, and keep the process moving with your consultants. Fewer surprises, smoother approvals.
Consultant and Builder Coordination
We lead the team across structural, MEP, landscape, lighting, and vendor packages so decisions do not stall. You get one point of contact and a coordinated set of documents. This keeps the design consistent and the build cleaner.
Materials, Detailing, and Buildability
We help you choose a palette that looks great on day one and still looks great years later. We also flag cost drivers early and guide smart tradeoffs before they become expensive. Quiet architecture is all about resolved junctions, clean transitions, and details that hold up when they get built.
Construction Support
We stay engaged during construction to protect the intent and keep decisions moving. When issues come up, we solve them fast with clear direction and updated details when needed. The finish line matters, and we stay involved to get it right.
Architectural Design
From first concepts to permit ready drawings, we design homes with clear plans, strong proportions, and details that are buildable. You will always know what we are deciding and why. The goal is a house that feels calm, intentional, and easy to live in.
Rebuilds and Major Renovations
We guide the full reset: what to keep, what to change, and how to get the most value out of the footprint. We balance lifestyle upgrades with smart construction moves so the project stays realistic. Expect a plan that feels new, but still grounded in the site and budget.
Permitting and Approvals
Permitting is where projects lose time, so we stay organized and proactive. We coordinate the documentation, respond to plan check comments, and keep the process moving with your consultants. Fewer surprises, smoother approvals.
Consultant and Builder Coordination
We lead the team across structural, MEP, landscape, lighting, and vendor packages so decisions do not stall. You get one point of contact and a coordinated set of documents. This keeps the design consistent and the build cleaner.
Materials, Detailing, and Buildability
We help you choose a palette that looks great on day one and still looks great years later. We also flag cost drivers early and guide smart tradeoffs before they become expensive. Quiet architecture is all about resolved junctions, clean transitions, and details that hold up when they get built.
Construction Support
We stay engaged during construction to protect the intent and keep decisions moving. When issues come up, we solve them fast with clear direction and updated details when needed. The finish line matters, and we stay involved to get it right.
Architectural Design
From first concepts to permit ready drawings, we design homes with clear plans, strong proportions, and details that are buildable. You will always know what we are deciding and why. The goal is a house that feels calm, intentional, and easy to live in.
Rebuilds and Major Renovations
We guide the full reset: what to keep, what to change, and how to get the most value out of the footprint. We balance lifestyle upgrades with smart construction moves so the project stays realistic. Expect a plan that feels new, but still grounded in the site and budget.
Permitting and Approvals
Permitting is where projects lose time, so we stay organized and proactive. We coordinate the documentation, respond to plan check comments, and keep the process moving with your consultants. Fewer surprises, smoother approvals.
Consultant and Builder Coordination
We lead the team across structural, MEP, landscape, lighting, and vendor packages so decisions do not stall. You get one point of contact and a coordinated set of documents. This keeps the design consistent and the build cleaner.
Materials, Detailing, and Buildability
We help you choose a palette that looks great on day one and still looks great years later. We also flag cost drivers early and guide smart tradeoffs before they become expensive. Quiet architecture is all about resolved junctions, clean transitions, and details that hold up when they get built.
Construction Support
We stay engaged during construction to protect the intent and keep decisions moving. When issues come up, we solve them fast with clear direction and updated details when needed. The finish line matters, and we stay involved to get it right.