--- title: "JWT Associates — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jwt-associates-pfvwus-pf~1736484840 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1736484840.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "JWT Associates" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/81c3f6900fd36757_9927-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Sherman Oaks, California 91423, United States" latitude: 34.1526 longitude: -118.4322 phone: "(310) 800-2930" website: http://www.jefftroyer.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 609 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # JWT Associates Original Houzz profile: [JWT Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jwt-associates-pfvwus-pf~1736484840) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Sherman Oaks, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Burbank, Santa Monica, North Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, Studio City, Tarzana, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Valley Village - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Welcome to JWT Associates, a residential design firm based in Los Angeles. Our mission is to fulfill our clients’ dreams, and to make the process enjoyable. We begin each project not by dictating how we work, but rather by asking what you want to achieve and working together to make it happen. At JWT, we believe in respecting the past while creating homes for the future. When renovating or adding on to an existing home, our goal is to seamlessly integrate old and new. ### Services Provided - Home Additions - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Hollywood - Burbank - Santa Monica - North Hollywood - Woodland Hills - Encino - Sherman Oaks - Culver City - Studio City - Tarzana - West Hollywood - Beverly Hills - Pacific Palisades - Valley Village ### Typical Job Cost $600,000 - 2,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | JWT Associates | | Address | Sherman Oaks, California 91423, United States | | Phone | (310) 800-2930 | | Website | http://www.jefftroyer.com | | Followers on Houzz | 609 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/JWT-Associates/284230144921808 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-troyer/5/74/6a1/ - Blog — www.jefftroyer.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [JWT Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jwt-associates-pfvwus-pf~1736484840) - **Website:** http://www.jefftroyer.com - **Phone:** (310) 800-2930 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Registered Architect - NCARB Certified - Member, American Institute of Architects - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2021), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Los Angeles](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-los-angeles-pfvwus-pf~1829789113) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — ericsc, Feb. 2016** > A good architect should be inspired, consistent, thoughtful, helpful, and aware of the bottom line. Jeff Troyer checks off all of these boxes. He was a steady hand, working with my wife and I on the plans for our home for over a year (we had small children, it took us time), and then on the renovation for our home for another year. Jeff was able to see around corners, meaning that he was able to figure out problems before they became apparent to us and was really great as a mediator between us and our contractor. We've not heard from other friends of any other architect/firm that is as involved as JWT Associates. Jeff was with us every step of the way, from the design process, to reviewing bids, interviewing potential contractors, weekly site visits, to picking tile, paint, drawers pulls and lighting fixtures. We gladly give him our highest recommendation. JWT Associates improved our home tremendously, and kept out budget from spiraling out of of control in the process. -Eric & Lucy Schmidt, Los Angeles, CA **★★★★★ — Small Fries Inc., Oct. 2015** > Mr. Troyer completed a large project at our school over the summer that everyone involved was thrilled with! His level of professionalism and eye for a well-designed, clean aesthetic were appreciated as our school grounds were transformed from old blacktop to a gorgeous, park-like atmosphere for the students. Thank you! **★★★★★ — benweb3000, May 2015** > Our kitchen was quarter of a century tired. We hired JWT Assocaites after seeing Jeff transform a neighbor's home. Their kitchen became our dream kitchen. Two requests: no structural changes and we keep our wall-size cork board. Jeff honored our input - never tried to convince us otherwise. My husband and I fell in love with a floor pattern of reclaimed marble because it had a soul. Jeff brought in his trusted contractor. The room was gutted in a day. We started at the bottom and worked up. Jeff created height by taking cabinets to ceiling. He created space by substituting a few cabinets with a built-in desk and decorative shelving. Lastly, he designed a handsome table to replace our old heavy island. Instant airiness. A corny existing garden window got the Heave Ho. Jeff crafted a simple casement window in keeping with our Spanish architecture. The new kitchen feels like we're floating on a cloud. It looks bigger. We definitely gained more storage space. That fact mystifies me. Jeff weaves fun with seriousness. He makes his clients feel smart. He's good-humored about fielding curve balls. He's a great hand-holder. Proof of a breezy, creative spirit who loves what he does The renovation exceeded our expeditions. Thank you, Jeff. **★★★★★ — parima, May 2015** > My husband and I were fortunate enough to coincidentally come across this company while browsing Houzz.com. I was impressed with the latest remodel completed by Jeff Troyer and how he had maintained the charm and integrity of the house but provided the owners with the space they needed. We were interested in remodeling our three bedroom Spanish style house. After our first meeting with Jeff, we were impressed with Jeff's creativity and respect for authenticity of design, as well as how forthright he was in answering our questions. > > Jeff's design for the remodel of our house was excellent. It was innovative and visionary. Jeff is very skilled at making efficient use of space in his designs. This was a complex project. We added a room and a bathroom and completely re-designed the back of the house, remodeling two existing rooms, a bathroom, and the kitchen and mud room in the process. Jeff listened to our thoughts, ideas and concerns and made the design fit our life and our needs. We gained a brand new home with more space, but maintained the charm of the original style. Throughout the remodeling, Jeff went above and beyond his scope of work to make sure everything was running smoothly and to make this remodel easy for us. He maintained open communication with us and was quick to return calls and emails and to address our concerns. We could not be happier with the finished house. As for the cost, Jeff projected the budget very closely and helped us find more cost efficient options where needed. There were no surprises. > > I highly recommend JWT Associates. Jeff Troyer is an incredibly talented architect, not to mention a great guy, and it was truly a pleasure to work with him. > > \*\* Pictures of the project to come. **★★★★★ — hkretschmar, June 2014** > We hired JWT Associates to completely remodel our four bedroom, four bathroom house. Jeff was a joy to work with from start to finish and we couldn’t be happier with our new home. He asked questions, listened to our ideas and expertly integrated our vision with his. It’s rare to find people who are both visionary as well as detail oriented but Jeff excels in both areas. Throughout the process, he was extremely responsive, a great communicator, and most importantly, an excellent problem solver. He tackled numerous and sometimes complicated design problems with creativity, professionalism, and humor. > > Most of all, Jeff is a great guy and we loved getting to know him. We hired him without reservation because we knew we had found someone special, but it was while working with him that we came to appreciate just how remarkable he really is. We would recommend Jeff to anyone, and would love the opportunity to work with him again. **★★★★★ — harlyn1, Feb. 2014** > Brilliant! Jeff is a master at his craft and has the unique ability to transform your vision into a reality. His talent, professionalism and integrity combined with his calm demeanor and friendliness make for a positive and enjoyable experience. We could not recommend someone more highly. **★★★★★ — ktcarbone, Jan. 2014** > We hired JWT Associates to be our architect on a kitchen project. What we got was someone with an eye on our bottom line as well as fine details of design that could not have dreamed of. Jeff Troyer reimagined our home without adding square footage. Our California cottage is now 100% more functional and it's beautiful. We had guests for the holidays who could not (1) believe it was the same house and (2) couldn't believe we hadn't added space. He stayed true to the history of our home but made it more inviting, improved flow and gave us the entertaining space we yearned for. I would highly recommend Jeff and JWT Associates. They have incredible vision and integrity. **★★★★★ — mnmhwood, Jan. 2014** > Jeff is remarkable. We contacted him 5 months prior to the birth of our first child with a big job - a remodel of nearly the entire upstairs of our Hollywood Hills home - all before the baby came. He was attentive, resourceful, creatively solved tricky problems with our home layout, managed a fair amount of bureaucracy (the project required multiple permits and our home is in a historical preservation zone) and was an absolute pleasure throughout. The project was significant and involved fully remodeling 3 bathrooms, 4 closets, two hallways and a balcony. He served as the architect, general designer and tile designer on the project. Nearly everyone who visits our home effusively praises the work that he and our contractor did, noting how seamlessly it integrates with the original spirit of the home. We enjoyed working with (and getting to know) Jeff so much that we recently hired him again to design a new kitchen, rear entry and powder room. The designs are fantastic and we're excited to start the job. ## Selected projects - [Westchester Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westchester-residence-pj-vj~3903851) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: This is the full remodel of a 1951 mid-century modern home in Los Angeles. A narrow living room, dining room, and den were combined and enlarged to create a new foyer and spacious great room open to the backyard. We custom designed a 25-foot wide set of telescoping doors with a flush indoor-outdoor transition. A 1980's kitchen remodel (complete with dropped ceiling) was removed to create a new vaulted kitchen open to the great room. Phase two involved all of the exterior hardscape and landscape.… - [Lake View Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-view-residence-pj-vj~2367982) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: This is the full remodel of a 1936 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. A small kitchen, breakfast room, and dining room were combined to create a large family kitchen that is open to the sunken living room. An enclosed back porch was transformed into a bedroom, accessible through a new library. The bathrooms were all remodeled in the original style of the house. The floors were refinished, and most of the windows were replaced to match originals. The homeowners were passionate about retaining the… - [Canyon Oak](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canyon-oak-pj-vj~1061447) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: This is a full remodel/ addition to a home built in 1938 in The Oaks, an historic Los Angeles neighborhood. The original front facade remains entirely intact. The interior was reconfigured and modernized, while staying true to the spirit of the original house. As the house was taken apart, every item removed was tagged and kept for reuse. Most of the original windows remain, but the few that were removed are now in new locations- one providing light into the powder room, another placed between t… - [M-G Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/m-g-residence-pj-vj~487772) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: This is the remodel/ addition of a 1940's home in Los Angeles. The existing home had a beautiful front elevation, but the interior was a series of dark, choppy spaces with small windows. My clients bought the home for the large, private backyard and pool, and wanted easy access to the exterior from any room. Telescoping French doors were added in each major space, as well as a new outdoor pergola for shade. The new addition houses the dining room, kitchen, guest bedroom, pool bath, and a new sec… - [Whitley Heights Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitley-heights-kitchen-pj-vj~644715) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: This is a kitchen and exterior remodel of an historic home in the Hollywood Hills. A small kitchen and breakfast room were combined to create this bright, open kitchen. An adjacent laundry room was converted to a rear foyer, so homeowners and their guests can easily get from kitchen to the back yard dining area. The laundry was relocated to a closet under the stairs. The kitchen floor is antique cement tile from France. The island top is reclaimed wood with a wax finish. Countertops are Carrera… - [Encino Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/encino-ranch-pj-vj~952573) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: This is the interior/ exterior remodel of a 1930s estate in Encino. We took what was a very narrow and empty backyard and created several spaces for entertaining, including an outdoor pizza oven and bocce court. Inside the house, the family room and second story loft were remodeled. - [Whitley Heights Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitley-heights-master-bathroom-pj-vj~263433) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: This project was the complete remodel of the master bedroom suite and two guest bathrooms in an historic Hollywood Hills home. An outdated bath and enclosed porch were combined to create a large and light-filled master bathroom with separate shower and tub. A private balcony with French doors was added next to the tub to take advantage of the California weather. His-and-her dressing rooms were reconfigured and outfitted with custom cabinetry. A child’s bath and guest bath were remodeled as well. - [Kelton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kelton-residence-pj-vj~463069) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: This is the remodel of a 1930s bungalow in Westwood CA. We started by relocating the kitchen to the former dining room, and then made a few small moves to the floor plan which transformed the home's flow. The end result is open and bright. All photos by Lee Manning Photography. - [Grace Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grace-kitchen-pj-vj~1185523) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: This is a full kitchen remodel in a 1930's Spanish style home in the Hollywood Hills. The previous kitchen was very dark with outdated cabinetry. We opened up the layout and replaced the island with an open leg table custom designed for the space. Several archways were added to complement the Spanish architecture. The countertops are soapstone and the backsplash tile is a handpainted ceramic from Italy. The backsplash in the laundry and bookshelf area is a complimentary orange subway tile. The f… - [Beverly Ridge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beverly-ridge-residence-pj-vj~263205) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: This project was a full remodel and second story addition to a single-story modern home built in 1959. A major goal was better site integration, achieved through the use of stone, synthetic wood siding and stucco- all materials which satisfy the LA high-fire zone requirements. - [Kingswood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingswood-residence-pj-vj~55133) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - [Edgemont Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgemont-residence-pj-vj~263292) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - [Sherman Oaks Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherman-oaks-residence-pj-vj~263329) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: This is the full renovation of a modern house built in 1959. Limestone floors and maple and teak wood are used throughout to create a home that is modern and warm. Great care was taken to seamlessly integrate an environmentally friendly HVAC system into the home. The landscaping was replaced with drought tolerant species that blend into the surrounding hills. - [Warbler Way Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warbler-way-residence-pj-vj~263424) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: The client’s wish list included a dining area, firepit, BBQ, 6-person spa, seating area and outdoor shower in a 15′-0″ x 32′-0″ backyard. Our solution was an ironwood deck and “fire wall”, with a cast-in-place outdoor kitchen separating deck from spa & seating area. After a successful backyard renovation, we were hired to redesign the kitchen, master bathroom and front yard pool. [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jwt-associates-pfvwus-pf~1736484840) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*