Our Studio

Bittoni Architects is a Los Angeles–based architecture studio committed to building with clarity, care, and vision.

Since 2005, we’ve designed homes and spaces that respond to the evolving character of the city — from private residences and adaptive reuse to multifamily and infill projects that balance personal needs with collective context. We believe great design begins with listening — understanding a client’s goals, a site’s potential, and the constraints that shape every project. Our process distills these elements into architecture that feels both thoughtful and inevitable.

Design Values

At Bittoni Architects, we believe architecture is deeply personal. It’s not just about walls, windows, or finishes — it’s about how a space holds your life. The way light moves through it in the morning. How a room becomes a gathering place. How a building connects to its setting — the city, the street, the hillside, and the people within.

Every project begins with listening — to you, to your needs, and to the unique story of your site. Each design decision grows from your goals, the realities of the place, and the opportunities revealed by context — urban, cultural, and environmental.

We’re known for thoughtful, modern architecture that balances clarity with depth. But more importantly, we’re known for guiding clients through complexity — with honesty, care, and experience. We value beauty, but never at the expense of livability, performance, or purpose.

Our role is part designer, part collaborator, and part guide. We’re here to ask the right questions, bring calm to the process, and create something lasting — something that reflects not only where you live or work, but who you are and what you value.

Our Process

Our process begins with a simple premise: thoughtful architecture grows from a clear understanding of context, constraints, and goals. From the first conversation, we work closely with clients to align design ambition with project realities. We integrate code, budget, and constructibility early in the design phase — streamlining approvals, reducing surprises, and keeping every decision intentional. Using BIM and VR, we study space, light, and materiality in real time, giving clients clarity and confidence from concept through construction. Each project brings its own set of challenges. We see those not as obstacles, but as creative opportunities. Our role is to navigate complexity with precision and imagination — delivering work that feels both responsive and enduring.

Our team brings together architects, designers, and collaborators united by a shared commitment to design excellence and execution. We approach every project with clarity and coordination — adding value at each stage, from the first sketch to the final detail. Together, we ensure that every work is as thoughtful in its delivery as it is in its design.

Together, we ensure that every work is as thoughtful in its delivery as it is in its design.

Our Studio - Bittoni Architects in Los Angeles

Mark Bittoni, AIA

Founder, Principal

Our studio in Los Angeles blends creativity and collaboration to design spaces that inspire.

Jonathan Burton

Studio Director

Core Principals

All of our work is grounded in a set of principles that guide everything we do. They serve as our foundation — clarifying our purpose and reminding both our team and our collaborators of who we are and what we stand for.

Produce Meaning

We design with purpose — creating architecture that resonates beyond form or function. Every project strives to express something lasting about people, place, and time.

Relentless Curiosity

We ask questions. We study, observe, and explore. Curiosity drives discovery, and discovery drives design.

Pervasive Creativity

Creativity isn’t a phase; it’s a mindset. From concept to construction, we look for unexpected solutions that bring clarity, depth, and delight to every project.

Building Integrity

We build what we believe in — architecture grounded in craft, performance, and honesty. Integrity guides both our process and the spaces we leave behind.

Collaboration

Great work is never created in isolation. We build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and communities — turning shared ideas into enduring architecture.