--- title: "Sheriff Architecture Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sheriff-architecture-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114074888 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114074888.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sheriff Architecture Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/09e3b47e006da13e_9265-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Los Angeles, California 90045, United States" phone: "(310) 871-2833" website: http://www.garthsheriff.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 90 last_updated: 2026-10-21 --- # Sheriff Architecture Studio Original Houzz profile: [Sheriff Architecture Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sheriff-architecture-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114074888) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Long Beach, Venice, Santa Clarita, Torrance, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Gardena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Culver City, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, La Canada Flintridge, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Cedar Mill, Playa del Rey, Portland, West Slope - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Eco-friendly - Online consultation - 45 years in business A design studio dedicated to providing compelling, contemporary designs in wide-ranging styles, all existing to provide spiritually uplifting spaces in the context of supremely functional layouts and sustainable use of the planet's resources. Garth Sheriff, AIA, NCARB is the founder and principal of Sheriff Architecture Studio, the renowned Los Angeles design firm which has provided over 800 designs to a wide ranging national clientele over it’s 39-year history. Throughout his architectural career, Mr. Sheriff has provided innovative design concepts that have influenced design trends in residential, retail, and commercial arenas. His well-respected Design for Success retail strategy has attracted such clients as Cartier Jewelers and IBM Product Centers; restaurants such as The Breadwinner, Jodi Maroni’s and The Iron Chef Live; and numerous other corporations such as Fidelity Equities, Wyatt Corporation, SBS, and The McDonald Group. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Site Preparation - Construction Drawings - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Hollywood - Long Beach - Venice - Santa Clarita - Torrance - Pasadena - Santa Monica - Redondo Beach - Gardena - Rancho Palos Verdes - Culver City - West Hollywood - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - South Pasadena - Pacific Palisades - La Canada Flintridge - Hermosa Beach - El Segundo - Marina del Rey - Playa Vista - Cedar Mill - Playa del Rey - Portland - West Slope ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 500,000 Fees are always quoted as fixed fees so no hourly charges run or get out of hand! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sheriff Architecture Studio | | Address | Los Angeles, California 90045, United States | | Phone | (310) 871-2833 | | Website | http://www.garthsheriff.com | | License Number | C-7751, OR-ARI11985 | | Followers on Houzz | 90 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100021155482223 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sheriff Architecture Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sheriff-architecture-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114074888) - **Website:** http://www.garthsheriff.com - **Phone:** (310) 871-2833 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA, NCARB, ADPSR American Institute of Architects National institute AwardGE Edison National Lighting Design Award LA's "100 x 100" best architectsHome Advisor (Service Magic) 5 star ratingHome Advisor 10 Year Award - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-650873308, Dec. 2022** > Garth is such a great person to communicate with. His knowledge is deep and his aesthetics were vast. He was open and engaging and no question was too small nor big. > > Although we didn’t go a the way through with the entire process- we will pick it back up with him. **★★★★★ — groolster, March 2015** > I could not give a higher recommendation to Garth Sheriff after the wonderful experience we had in remodeling my home in Studio City. Garth brought a world of experience and expertise to every aspect of the project, from initial conversations, through drawings, designs, construction, permits, to final touches and "punch list" items. More importantly, Garth listened to and worked with all of the personal ideas that I had for the project, and then helped make them a reality. Rather than force his vision of the project on me, Garth simply offered options and ideas along the way. Many times he made suggestions that built on my own good ideas - or, in some cases, saved me from some of my bad ones! As a result, I now live in a magnificent home of which I am very proud, and in which I am happy, comfortable and satisfied. There has not been one visitor to my home who has not complimented the look, feel, and the STYLE of every aspect of the house. People often comment that when they come through my gate, they feel like they are escaping to a relaxing, hidden-away resort. This was EXACTLY the look and feel I was hoping for, and I could NOT have accomplished this without Garth Sheriff. On top of that, he is cordial, affable, punctual and very generous with his time and his knowledge. I doubt I will ever undertake another project of this magnitude in my lifetime, but if I do, Garth is the first person I would call. And I highly that recommend anyone looking for a comprehensive and frankly excellent architect should do the same. **Comment from Sheriff Architecture Studio:** > Thank you so much for the kind words. It's such a pleasure in collaboration to work with you and your wife to create a series of spaces in your home, Studio and now Beach cottage. I really value the sense of tranquility and lifestyle that we've helped to create. **★★★★★ — shashimoto, Feb. 2015** > Garth was absolutely spot on when it came to designing our home based on "how we lived." All of his talent and attention to detail from selecting light fixtures to a stainless steel beaded accent curtain made our home contemporary, but warm and inviting. Most important, he understood our aesthetic, our budget and what were "our hills to die for" when it came to making decisions. We are grateful to Garth for holding our hands through the process and just being a great gentleman to deal with. We affectionately call our home "our jewel by the sea." **Comment from Sheriff Architecture Studio:** > Your house is great and thanks for letting me be a part of our collaboration in design. So many elements of your house fit your lifestyle exactly, I am glad it has been so pleasurable and hope it will continue for many years to come. **★★★★★ — maggieding, Jan. 2015** > Great experience! I loved that he is all designing within our lifestyle. He sat with my husband for hours reviewing how we live before designing out our home. He was great with colors, details, ideas -- and always professional and easy to reach. Not only was he a great resource himself, he had people to help us too. He was a pleasure to work with. We couldn't have done our remodel without him. Thank you, Garth! **Comment from Sheriff Architecture Studio:** > It was a great experience working with you and Kevin. Your house looks beautiful! I am grateful that you keep recommending my office for your real estate clients :) **★★★★★ — Nellie Y., Dec. 2014** > Our contractor referred Sheriff Architecture Studio to us. > > From start to finish, Garth Sheriff, the architect, was professional and extremely competent. Garth nearly doubled the square footage of our house and completely redesigned the existing floor plan. Garth integrated our ideas and designed a house plan that fit our lifestyle. The floor plan of our former traditional looking home was awkward - disproportionally sized rooms and a staircase that cut into the foyer. We had an amazing view of mountains but the interior layout did not really draw this view into the house - only on the deck could you see the view. > > Garth designed a home that incorporated the “open concept” - family room and kitchen into one space, dining room and living room into another open space - yet his plan still allowed us to create separation so we could have privacy and sound buffering when needed (which is important when you have 4 kids!). He designed bedrooms and bathrooms that were proportion to each other. He brought the view into our house - so much that one doesn't even need to step outside to enjoy the view! Natural light now lights the interior. We went from a traditional looking home to a transitional one… > > Most importantly, Garth and our contractor worked well together THROUGHOUT the process, which helped ensure that designs and construction were well done. Each construction meeting was productive. Garth was an excellent sounding board, clever in his design concepts, great at problem solving and responsive. > > We highly recommend Garth for your next residential or commercial project. **Comment from Sheriff Architecture Studio:** > Thanks so much for your kind words. I enjoy that our design relationship keeps going with now the landscape and infinity edge spa-pool, a wonderful addition to your family's lifestyle. Can't wait to post pictures of the completed project. **★★★★★ — varujb, Dec. 2014** > Mr. Sheriff was the architect on this project that I built (I was the general contractor). He was very involved during the construction process providing invaluable feedback and answers to questions that inherently come up during the course of a construction project. In addition to that, I found him to be a very competent architect that tailored his design to the needs of this particular client and the challenging site he had to work with ensuring a very successful and well put together end result. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone considering a remodel or an entirely new home. Mr. Sheriff also happens to be a very good landscape designer and complements his home designs with a complete site and landscape plan. ## Selected projects - [Palos Verdes Estates Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palos-verdes-estates-residence-pj-vj~2518190) - Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA - Photos: 13 - [Manhattan Beach Hillside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manhattan-beach-hillside-residence-pj-vj~1139152) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 49 - [The Italian Job](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-italian-job-pj-vj~663225) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: The Los Angles area residence for a famous Italian restaurant entrepreneur who also maintains a home in Italy; made warm and friendly in the manner of an Italian hillside villa, to be open and inviting to family and friends. - [Southwest US Desert Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwest-us-desert-residence-pj-vj~662882) - Location: Mojave, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: A modern, desert setting was the setting for a sleek, gray stucco residence for a theatrical producer and the nation's foremost collector of op art; an architectural "sculpture" with an accompanying art gallery building to house ( part of) the art. - [Hollywood Riviera Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-riviera-residence-pj-vj~664628) - Location: Redondo Beach, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: A complete renovation and addition for a Japanese American couple with sweeping views and a new Tatami Tea Room at the key front of the residence. - [New England Vernacular Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-england-vernacular-residence-pj-vj~664615) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: A house made up of materials matching those of the great hotels of the world, and designed in the new England vernacular style of the Owner's Long Island childhood; a created "village" of shapes for the Travel Editor of CBS television. - [Malibu Hillside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malibu-hillside-residence-pj-vj~664647) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: A modern curved metal roof design for the President of the cinematic editors union overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It includes the design metaphor of a (orange stucco) pair of scissors cutting a spool of film ( curved roof and round towers). - [Mountain View Infinity Pool and Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-view-infinity-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~1276153) - Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: A contemporary pool and spa combination called a "spool" has been layered along a hillside with its overflow trough, stairs and walkway in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles. Its stark blue tile and pebble pool bottom give the impression of a pool "nestled" in the hillside. - [Ballona Wetlands Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ballona-wetlands-residence-pj-vj~664902) - Location: Marina del Rey, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: An eclectic, transitional residence, layered with a Master Suite loft, this Marina del Rey residence has modern and traditional sensibilities overlooking the protected Ballona Wetlands. - [Palos Verdes Estates Ocean View Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palos-verdes-estates-ocean-view-residence-pj-vj~803475) - Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA - Photos: 8 - [Hayworth Multi-family Residences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hayworth-multi-family-residences-pj-vj~927977) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 6 - [Wellman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wellman-residence-pj-vj~1269290) - Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - Photos: 9 - [Venice Artist Loft House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venice-artist-loft-house-pj-vj~2860885) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [La Canada Flintridge Hillside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-canada-flintridge-hillside-residence-pj-vj~803472) - Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA - Photos: 17 - [Malibu Seaside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malibu-seaside-residence-pj-vj~664602) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: A Malibu Seaside home for a renowned electrical engineer and his family with Greek ancestry; made private from the commanding hillside of Cher's Residence next door by 2 stories of translucent glass block. It opens completely to the ocean views of the other, West, side of the residence by a radiating design, so all rooms get the view.. - [Hermosa Beachfront Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hermosa-beachfront-residence-pj-vj~664656) - Location: Hermosa Beach, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: A complete remodel and design re-vision of a 1980s era house on the Pacific Ocean built for living and Southern California style entertaining; for an industry Owner who insures movies and television shows. - [Hermosa Beach Highlands Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hermosa-beach-highlands-residence-pj-vj~664909) - Location: Hermosa Beach, CA - Photos: 28 - Description: A Mexican modern design with roof decks overlooking the Pacific Ocean that reflects both the influence of my sometime project collaborator Ricardo Legorreta, FAIA and the roots of the Owner, a well known LA-area contractor whose grandfather was the Mayor of Monterey, Mexico; and thus the homage to its reddish dirt environs. - [Rhode Island vernacular Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rhode-island-vernacular-residence-pj-vj~5494172) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 4 - [Forrest Park Residence, Portland Oregon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forrest-park-residence-portland-oregon-pj-vj~7905660) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 40 - [Las Vegas residence Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/las-vegas-residence-interiors-pj-vj~7743275) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/sheriff-architecture-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114074888) ## Ideabooks - [Skyline Blvd Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149286032/list/skyline-blvd-residence) — 22 ideas - [Goodland](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114828999/list/goodland) — 2 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/garthsheriffarchitect) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I find the sectional in this photo...same color and shape** *(in Photo Questions)* A: If still available, the source was Laurel's Fine Furniture, 2606 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 310.534.5800. Thank you for your interest in our work! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-21.*