ALABAMA
Christopher Architecture & Interiors
Known for: Luxury, high-end design, specializing in custom residential and boutique commercial projects, as well as estate and land planning. The firm specializes in one-of a-kind, “snowflake”-like projects, influenced by topography and contextual vernacular. Highlight: A Luxe magazine regional award for a Birmingham kitchen design. In the works: Projects in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tuxedo Park, New York, Lexington, Kentucky, and Alys Beach, Florida. Birmingham christopherai.com
CALIFORNIA
KAA Design
Known for: Advancing the California lifestyle through contemporary architecture for more than 30 years. Highlight: Luxe RED and AIA Merit Awards. Highlight: Grant Kirkpatrick inducted as AIA Fellow. Highlight: Coverage in Traditional Home, Interiors, Luxe, and AD France. In the works: Residential projects in Barbuda, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and Dubai, with coastal residences in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Manhattan Beach, and Malibu. Los Angeles kaadesigngroup.com
Landry Design Group
Known for: A balance of classical and modern projects. Highlight: Three Gold Nugget Awards, one Gold and one Silver Award from NAHB’s The Nationals. Highlight: Four Platinum BALA (Best in American Living) Awards, a WOW special award for the Contrasting Guest House, and one RED Award from Luxe magazine for a “wow-factor” room. In the works: Four projects in Malibu, a remodel in the Tampa Bay area, and a new beachfront home in Naples, Florida. Los Angeles landrydesigngroup.com
McClean Design
Known for: Warm, contemporary residences that focus on a direct connection to nature and the environment by eliminating barriers between indoors and out. Highlight: Majority of new 2021 projects are out-of-state and abroad. Highlight: Luxe RED and AIA Awards. In the works: New projects in Florida, Colorado, Nevada, and the Turks and Caicos, with continuing progress on others in California, Canada, and Thailand. Orange mccleandesign.com
Marmol Radziner
Known for: A warm, modern style of design that emphasizes the relationship between architecture and nature. Highlight: New homes completed in Malibu and on Kauai. Highlight: Architect of the Four Seasons Resort in Cayo Largo, Puerto Rico. In the works: Homes in Montecito, Dana Point, Santa Cruz, Lake Tahoe, Westport, and Cabo San Lucas. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York marmol-radziner.com
Burdge Architects
A diverse series of architectural styles. California’s first carbon neutral home at Marisol Estates in Malibu. With Sunset magazine, created the 2021 & 2022 Idea House. Doug Burdge and partner Nate Garnero took the prestigious Award for “2021 Best Home Office Design” Three boutique hotels between Malibu and
