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
The Architect’s Newspaper: In response to L.A.’s housing crisis Bittoni Architects focuses on co-living
With rents in Los Angeles continuing to rise—including through illegal means—alternative housing typologies are gaining momentum. While Mayor Karen Bass is focusing much of her early tenure on housing, particularly for homeless Angelenos, some architects have already begun building portfolios upending traditional modes
Interior Design magazine features our Abbot Kinney project
Steps from Venice Beach on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, a pilates studio-turned-coworking space captures the spirit of its locale with a hint of global flair. Renovated by Bittoni Architects and co-designed by Talia Laconi of Carbon&Bone and Brett Nestadt of Sweetfin, the space nods to its owner’s South African roots with an earthy palette and cus
Metropolis: Is Coliving Finally Having Its Moment?
Long touted as a housing solution for young people in urban centers, interest in coliving appears to be surging with new projects in the U.S. and Europe that boast affordability and built-in community. Click HERE to read the article on Metropolis
Arch Daily: 8 Unbuilt Villas features our conceptualized Hidden Hills project
Conceptualized by Bittoni Architects, Hidden Hills informs a design dialogue between modern Scandinavian influences and the ranch history of a notorious gated community, with a purposeful intention to invoke a sense of calm. Click HERE to read the article on Arch Daily.
A Closer Look at the Latest Amendment to AB 1287: Enhancing Affordable Housing through Density Bonuses
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development and affordable housing, recent legislative changes have introduced significant opportunities for developers and communities alike. One such pivotal amendment is Assembly Bill (AB) 1287, signed into law on October 11, 2023, which enhances the State Density Bonus Law. This amendment is particularly impactful
What’s the difference between TOC and Density Bonus?
The Los Angeles Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentive Program (TOC Program) and the California Density Bonus Law are two policies designed to increase the production of affordable housing in California. Both policies incentivize developers to build affordable housing units by allowing them to exceed local zoning regulations for density an
Dezeen: Bittoni Architects designs co-living project geared toward LA newcomers
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