UNFOLDING LINES ARCHITECTURE

A comfortable home isn't just about heating and air conditioning. Discover how proper insulation can help regulate indoor temperatures, improve energy efficiency, and make older homes more comfortable throughout the year.

From the Getty Center to Griffith Observatory and the coastal landscapes of Los Angeles, explore three favorite places through an architect's perspective on design, nature, and the experience of place.

Just as a tree needs strong roots, a successful building project needs thoughtful planning. Discover why the earliest stages of design help establish direction, reduce uncertainty, and create a stronger foundation for everything that follows.

Every successful building project begins with understanding what's possible. Learn how the architectural pre-design process helps clarify goals, evaluate site conditions, identify constraints, and establish a practical direction before detailed design begins.

Architecture is more than buildings. Through Anthology, I share perspectives on architecture, design, and culture, exploring how the spaces we create shape the way we live and connect with the world around us.

Architects do much more than create drawings and obtain permits. Discover how their expertise in planning, problem-solving, and design helps homeowners make informed decisions and build spaces that truly work for them.

Before planning an addition, renovation, or new building, it's important to understand what your property allows. Learn how zoning regulations affect land use, setbacks, building size, and other development possibilities—and why researching them early can help avoid costly surprises.

Every meaningful project begins with a vision. Explore how visualizing your goals, defining success, and creating a thoughtful plan can bring clarity and direction to new beginnings, whether in architecture or everyday life.

2020 was a year of unexpected challenges, meaningful milestones, and new beginnings. A personal reflection on resilience, continuous learning, and the experiences that shaped the beginning of Unfolding Lines Architecture.

Space planner, engineer, drafter, contractor, architect, interior designer, decorator, designer, building designer. So many terms! I just want a simple permit drawing! Who should I call?

A big shift just happened in Los Angeles planning policy, and it opens the door to more creative, sustainable, and community‑focused projects. The new Adaptive Reuse Ordinance expands what’s possible with existing buildings citywide. Here’s a simple guide to what’s new and how it could shape the future of housing in LA.

“Imagine a cake, " she elaborated. It has different layers inside, covered with frosting and decorations on the outside. Looking at it from

Five Reasons to Start a Project with an Architect - Architects help you determine the three "whats": what you need, what you want, and...

3 monsters in your house Happy almost Halloween! As everyone is getting ready for costumes and scary monsters, we developed a blog post...

5 guidelines for a more inclusive house Hello, and thank you for joining me on our first blog entry of October. We may think about...

Hello, and thank you for joining me. Today I want to share a topic at the core of our practice: Evolving in place. If you try to google...

I learned to drive in a very different world. It was not that long ago, I think, but things have changed. When I started driving, my...

::Things to consider for the short and long term spatial needs:: Happy Valentine’s day, President’s day and 3-day weekend for some people around the country! Valentine’s day comes to remind us about love. Love for our families, ourselves, friends, significant others, etc. The last year has brought many extreme situations; some people are sheltering at home and hanging out 24/7 with family and loved ones while others experience some isolation. In either situation, we have seen