What Ferrier Architecture Studio does

Ferrier Architecture Studio (FAS) is a private, for-profit architectural design practice founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. The studio operates with a small team of 1-10 employees and delivers full-service architectural design across residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, and interior projects, with a portfolio spanning high-end single-family homes (Vis-á-Vis House, W44 House A & B), urban infill housing (Ardmore Lofts), and larger multifamily developments (Fedora Apartments at 50 units, West Court Apartments at 79 units).

The firm runs BIM-enabled design workflows with VR visualization, and its work has been recognized by a 2020 AIA|LA Citation Award for the Vis-á-Vis House. Its client base includes repeat developer relationships with AddaZero Development and Urban Stearns Development, alongside other residential and commercial commissions, with one disclosed international project (PEC Cottages) in Ontario, Canada. Design direction is led by Design Director G. Graham Ferrier.

The business model is project-based fee-for-service architecture: clients engage FAS on a commission basis for design services tied to specific buildings or developments, with revenue derived from negotiated fees against construction cost or fixed project scope. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no external investors referenced, and no disclosed revenue figures; the firm operates as a boutique design studio whose principal assets are the design reputation of its namesake principal, its AIA-recognized portfolio, and its BIM/VR delivery capability.

Name

Ferrier Architecture Studio

Legal name

Ferrier Architecture Studio

Website

https://ferrierarchitecture.studio

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ferrier Architecture Studio is a Los Angeles-based boutique architecture firm (1-10 employees, founded 2010) delivering full-service design across residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality projects using BIM and VR workflows for developer and private clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Multifamily housing design
• Mixed-use development
• BIM architectural visualization

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full architectural services for residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, and interior projects. Revenue generated through project-based design fees for architecture and interior design services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ferrier Architecture Studio is a full-service architectural design practice delivering creative solutions to complex design problems across residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The studio provides end-to-end architectural and interior design services—from concept and design development through documentation—supported by a fully BIM-enabled workflow with VR visualization to ensure clarity of design intent. Projects are commissioned primarily in Los Angeles County and California, with selective work beyond.

Product overview

Ferrier Architecture Studio (FAS) is a single unified architectural practice offering full-service architectural design. The studio operates across multiple sectors including residential (single-family and multi-family), commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Technology offerings center on BIM-enabled workflows and VR visualization for design communication. Notable projects include Vis-á-Vis House (Citation Award winner 2020 AIA|LA), Fedora Apartments (50 units, completion 2025), West Court Apartments (79 units in Echo Park), Ardmore Lofts (30 units with double-height lofts), and PEC Cottages (eco-cottages in Canada). The studio is based in the Bradbury Building in DTLA, Los Angeles, with projects throughout California and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Architectural Design Full architectural design services spanning concept, design development, and documentation for residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality projects. Served to real estate developers, landowners, and commercial/hospitality clients primarily in Los Angeles County, California, with selective work beyond.
• Multifamily Residential Architectural Design Design services for multifamily housing including apartments, lofts, and mixed-use developments focused on urban intensification, live/work relationships, and density on constrained sites. Portfolio includes 30-unit Ardmore Lofts, 50-unit Fedora Apartments, and 79-unit West Court Apartments.
• Single-Family Residential Architectural Design Custom residential architecture for single-family homes, hillside houses, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and additions, designed for California's unique environment and topography.
• Commercial and Hospitality Architectural Design Architectural design services for commercial office, retail, restaurant, and hospitality venues, including ground-up and renovation work such as Jumeirah Retail Center, Hollywood Mixed Use, and Melrose Creative Office.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services delivered as part of architectural projects, including work on interior typologies such as the Park Avenue Penthouse interiors project.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JN Structural EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural engineering consultant for multiple projects including Vis-á-Vis House and Fedora Apartments. Collaborates on design development and structural solutions.
• John Labib Structural EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural engineering partner for Ardmore Lofts project in Los Angeles.
• Creative Engineering GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEP engineering consultant for Ardmore Lofts and structural/mechanical/plumbing for West Court Apartments. Provides integrated engineering solutions.
• McGrath Civil EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil engineering consultant for Fedora Apartments project.
• Noel Kleinman PhotographyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotography services for Vis-á-Vis House project, including drone photography by Jun Tang.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Frederick Fisher and Partners: LA-based architecture firm with a portfolio spanning cultural, residential, and commercial projects. Comparable to FAS in boutique size and LA design reputation.
• Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA): LA-based architecture firm specializing in multifamily housing, mixed-use, and urban infill projects. Highly comparable to FAS in typology (multifamily, hillside, mixed-use) and regional focus on Los Angeles.
• Brooks + Scarpa: LA architecture practice with deep multifamily and affordable housing portfolio, plus commercial and adaptive reuse work. Comparable to FAS in residential density and urban infill focus.
• Johnston Marklee: LA- and Houston-based architecture practice with award-winning residential and cultural projects. Comparable to FAS in boutique size, design reputation, and residential typology.
• Standard Architecture: Los Angeles architecture firm with a portfolio spanning residential, multifamily, and cultural projects. Comparable to FAS for design-led multifamily and residential commissions in LA.
• Walker Workshop: LA boutique architecture firm focused on residential and small-scale commercial projects. Comparable to FAS in size, regional focus, and design-led residential work.
• Marmol Radziner: LA-based architecture and design studio known for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Comparable to FAS in design-forward positioning and LA residential focus.
• Montalba Architects: LA-based architecture studio with residential, multifamily, and commercial work. Comparable to FAS for boutique scale and design-forward residential portfolio.
• Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Eyrc Architects: LA architecture firm with a strong residential, multifamily, and institutional portfolio. Comparable to FAS for design-led multifamily and residential work in California.
• Rios Clementi Hale Studios: LA architecture and design practice working across residential, multifamily, and urban infill projects. Comparable to FAS for multifamily/infill focus and LA footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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