A Closer Look at the Latest Amendment to AB 1287: Enhancing Affordable Housing through Density Bonuses
In a significant development for affordable housing in California, a new addendum to Assembly Bill 1287 (AB 1287) was passed on October 11th, 2023. This addendum promises to bolster affordable housing initiatives by redefining the rules for density bonuses and affordable housing projects. Let’s delve into the key provisions of this updated legislation
Revolutionizing Housing Projects in Los Angeles: Exploring Modular Construction
The housing crisis in Los Angeles has been a pressing issue for years, with rising costs and a shortage of affordable housing units. To address this problem, developers are exploring innovative construction methods, with modular construction emerging as a promising solution. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of modular construction, highlig
Designing the Future: How Hybrid Work Schedules are Shaping the Modern Office and Reviving Workplace Culture
The way we work has transformed significantly in recent years, with the rise of hybrid work schedules becoming a defining trend. As employees increasingly split their time between remote and in-office work, the design of the traditional office is evolving to meet the needs of this new work landscape. In this blog post, we will […]
Designboom: Bittoni Architects’ los angeles duplex is a minimalist take on a traditional pitched-roof home
Working with a new client, LA-based practice Bittoni Architects was commissioned to approach an investment duplex property in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood with a modern, minimalist take on a traditional, picturesque home. Click HERE to read the article on Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest: Principal Mark Bittoni shares his expertise on Brutalism Architecture
Often inspiring strong emotions—both those of love and hate—brutalist architecture remains one of the most divisive architectural styles of the modern age. “The style is characterized by raw, exposed concrete and bold geometric forms,” Mark Bittoni, principal of Bittoni Architects says. “You’ve certainly seen it before in many cultural
Archinect Magazine: 22 standout residential projects honored at 2023 AIA Los Angeles Residential Architecture Award
The AIA Los Angeles chapter has announced the winners of their 2023 Residential Architecture Award. Twenty projects were recognized for the annual series ranging from affordable and supportive housing to single-family and multi-family housing. Click HERE to read the article on Archinect
Arch20: AIA Los Angeles Chapter Unveils the 2023 Residential Architecture Award Winners
The recipients of the 2023 Residential Architecture Awards presented by the AIA Los Angeles chapter have been revealed. The annual series honored twenty developments in the housing industry, including single-family and multi-family homes and affordable and hospitable accommodations. Click HERE to read the article on Arch2o
Architect Magazine: AIA|LA Reveals Winners of Its Residential Architecture Awards
The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles has announced the winners of its annual Residential Architecture Awards, recognizing 20 projects across typologies including ADUs, affordable housing, multifamily dwellings, and more. RAA recipients were celebrated at a June 29 ceremony in West Hollywood, Calif., where two other projects “that
Abbot Kinney featured in World-Architects
This small office building at 1729 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California — just a five-minute drive to Venice Beach — stands out thanks to its fluted-brick facade punctuated by a dark horizontal window along the sidewalk. Architect Mark Bittoni answered a few questions about the project. Click HERE to read the article on World-Archi
Mansion Global: Mark Bittoni shares his ideas on residential pool design
A pool is the ultimate amenity—instantly turning the backyard into your own personal retreat. And depending on the design, it can elevate your space to an inspired oasis. “A pool enhances the aesthetic appeal and visual grandeur,” said Mark Bittoni, founding principal of Bittoni Architects in Los Angeles. “Pools also provide a focal point for [&helli