Jeffrey Smalley Architect, founded in 1992, is a Los Angeles-based architectural firm that specializes in developing innovative building solutions through collaborative partnerships with clients. With a focus on blending client needs with site-specific considerations such as program requirements and economic constraints, the firm excels in creating successful architectural environments. By employing clear visual, written, and oral communications, Jeffrey Smalley Architect addresses and resolves design challenges through expressive use of materials and details, always striving for straightforward solutions.
Prior to establishing his own firm, Jeffrey Smalley gained valuable experience by apprenticing with A. Quincy Jones and working as a designer and project architect in architectural firms in Boston and Los Angeles. With a diverse portfolio that includes new homes, remodels, additions, and commercial projects in locations such as Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Cape Town, South Africa, the firm has demonstrated a commitment to creating livable and memorable spaces. Rather than imposing arbitrary styles, Jeffrey Smalley Architect maintains an open and flexible attitude that allows for the development of projects that are uniquely tailored to each client’s needs and the specific qualities of the site.
With a philosophy rooted in respect for the individual qualities of each site, including light, topography, materials, and local character, Jeffrey Smalley Architect approaches design as a process of shaping and informing unique places. The firm’s design process emphasizes the importance of understanding and responding to the context in which a project is situated, resulting in architectural solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and harmonious with their surroundings. By combining decades of experience with a commitment to excellence, Jeffrey Smalley Architect continues to deliver exceptional architectural services that exceed client expectations.