Business Details
34 Years
experience
Hamilton Architects | Comprehensive Design Solutions
Founded in 1992, Hamilton Architects has established itself as a premier architectural firm serving residential and commercial clients. We provide comprehensive architectural services across California, Washington, and Nevada, prioritizing innovative design and meticulous attention to detail. Our expertise spans architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, with specialized focus on historic preservation and adaptive reuse. We balance aesthetic vision with technical precision, offering tailored solutions from concept to construction completion. Our team combines deep knowledge of local zoning codes with a commitment to functional, impactful spaces.We specialize in high-end residential projects, hospitality design, and civic structures while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and community impact. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless integration of planning, permitting, and construction administration. With decades of collective experience, we uphold a legacy of excellence rooted in the architectural traditions of Los Angeles. Our diverse team includes licensed professionals with international perspectives and specialized credentials. We remain dedicated to advancing architectural practice through thoughtful design and unwavering client service.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Historic Preservation
Adaptive Reuse
Master Planning
Permit Expediting
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of architectural experience in Los Angeles since 1992
- Our multidisciplinary team holds licenses in California, Washington, and Nevada
- We specialize in complex permitting with direct agency coordination experience
- Our team includes LEED accredited sustainability experts and historic preservation professionals
- We offer complete project oversight from initial concept to construction completion
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- U.S. Green Building Council (LEED AP)
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice creates functional, aesthetically refined buildings aligned with client objectives and site context. We approach each project with rigorous analysis of programmatic needs, zoning regulations, and material selections. Our team guides projects from initial concept through construction documentation, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with building codes.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in preserving historic structures while integrating modern functionality. Our services include condition assessments, material analysis, and code-compliant restoration strategies. We collaborate with preservation agencies to maintain architectural integrity while implementing seismic upgrades and accessibility improvements for contemporary use.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture extends architectural language into exterior environments. We design cohesive outdoor spaces considering spatial flow, climate conditions, and material durability. Services include hardscape design, planting plans, and sustainable water management solutions for residential, civic, and hospitality projects.
Permit Expediting
We navigate complex regulatory processes through direct coordination with Los Angeles agencies. Our services include entitlements management, zoning analysis, and SB 9 compliance documentation. We expedite approvals through established relationships with LADBS and Planning Department officials.
Construction Administration
We provide continuous project oversight during construction to maintain design intent. Our services include contractor coordination, shop drawing review, and on-site quality assurance. We ensure adherence to specifications while managing budget and schedule parameters through project completion.
People
John Hamilton
Architect
John Hamilton brings decades of architectural experience rooted in a family legacy of Los Angeles builders. Graduate of University of Southern California's architecture program with specialization in design psychology. Recognized for creating functional spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality.
Violet Malolepsza
Senior Associate
Violet Malolepsza holds an architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. She specializes in historic preservation after volunteering for community-building projects in Ghana. Combines technical expertise with community-focused design principles in all architectural work.
Joseph Cohan
Architect
Joseph Cohan is a licensed California architect with USC degree and experience managing complex government projects. He focuses on aesthetic integration across architectural, landscape, and interior design disciplines while maintaining technical rigor.
Diane Hamilton
Designer & Operations Director
Diane Hamilton graduated from College for Creative Studies with fine arts background. She specializes in residential and hospitality interior design while managing operational aspects of the firm's architectural projects.
Questions
What areas do Hamilton Architects serve?
We operate from Los Angeles and provide architectural services throughout California, Washington, and Nevada states.
What building types do you specialize in?
Our expertise covers residential projects, hospitality venues, civic structures, and adaptive reuse of historic properties.
How do you handle complex permitting processes?
Our team directly coordinates with LADBS and other agencies to streamline entitlements, health department approvals, and SB 9 compliance documentation.
What makes Hamilton Architects unique?
We combine 30+ years of LA architectural experience with multidisciplinary expertise in design, preservation, and sustainable reuse projects.
