Summit Architecture + Design, LLC is a boutique architecture and interiors design studio founded by Anna Kissell, AIA, based in Manhattan Beach, CA. With a Master in Architecture from Boston Architectural College and a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Maryland, Anna brings a wealth of experience from her time at The Rockport Company, Reebok International, and an award-winning architecture firm in Boston, MA. The studio’s approach combines regional design with international influences to deliver bespoke design solutions tailored to clients’ goals, site, context, program, and budget.
At Summit Architecture + Design, the creative design process is a fusion of hand-crafted exploration and digital technology, resulting in innovative and unique architectural solutions. Anna’s passion for experiencing different cultures, climates, landscapes, and architecture informs the studio’s deep appreciation for regional variation and adaptation. The team at Summit is inspired by ambitious clients with challenging goals, and their portfolio includes projects for renowned brands such as Lululemon, Sonos, California Closets, and the Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement.
With licenses in Colorado and Maryland, Summit Architecture + Design is dedicated to collaborating with clients on projects that push the boundaries of design. Anna’s background in designing and executing physical environments globally, coupled with her love for skiing, hiking, travel, painting, and building, shapes the studio’s philosophy of creating meaningful and impactful architectural experiences that resonate with clients and communities alike.