About Us
Founded in 2008, Atelier Voss has spent over fifteen years shaping the built environment of Southern California.
Architecture should serve the human spirit, not just the human body.
Atelier Voss was founded by Elena Voss in 2008 with a singular belief: architecture should serve the human spirit, not just the human body.
From a small studio in Silver Lake, we've grown into a team of 28 architects, designers, and creative thinkers. Our work spans residential estates in the Pacific Palisades, cultural institutions in downtown LA, and hospitality projects across the West Coast.
We approach every project as a conversation between site, structure, and soul.
Our Values
Craft
Every detail is intentional. We believe in the dignity of materials and the poetry of joinery.
Context
Great architecture listens before it speaks. We design in dialogue with landscape, light, and legacy.
Collaboration
We work alongside our clients as creative partners. Your vision is the foundation of every project.
Our Team
Elena Voss
AIA Fellow, M.Arch Harvard GSD
Marcus Chen
Pritzker Prize jury, ex-Zaha Hadid
Sofia Reyes
Specialist in sustainable design
James Whitfield
AD100 recognition
Anika Patel
15+ years construction management
Tom Brennan
Historic preservation specialist
Milestones
Founded in Silver Lake by Elena Voss with a three-person team and a vision for human-centered architecture.
Received our first AIA Award for the Silverlake Residence, a pivotal moment for the young studio.
Expanded to our current La Cienega Boulevard studio, tripling our workspace and design capacity.
Team grows to over 20 architects and designers, taking on our first hospitality and cultural projects.
Named Dezeen Awards finalist for the Ojai Wellness Retreat, gaining international recognition.
Recognized on the AD100 list, cementing our position among the world's top architecture and design firms.