--- title: "Vessel Studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vessel-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114578732 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114578732.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Vessel Studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2aa33b920ce721f7_3614-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Los Angeles, California 90066, United States" latitude: 34.003 longitude: -118.4298 phone: "(917) 331-0237" website: http://vessel-studio.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 18 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Vessel Studio Original Houzz profile: [Vessel Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vessel-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114578732) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, San Francisco, Venice, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, West Hills, Tarzana, Calabasas, Pacific Palisades, Agoura, Agoura Hills, Truckee, Oak Park, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Topanga, California, Mammoth, New York City, Playa del Rey - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Award winning - Published nationally - High-end Established by Shawn David Brown in 2002, Vessel Studio is a multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice with a refined modernist sensibility. The name originated from the premise that the Architect is the vessel that transports ideas from concept to reality and that Architecture becomes the vessel from which we perceive our environment. Each project embodies a unique character defined by the surrounding context, environment and most importantly, the client. Shawn David Brown graduated from Virginia Tech in 1997 and Cornell University in 2005. He has worked for numerous prestigious architecture firms in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles where he has led design projects from conception to completion. Past accolades include the winning entry for an International Bamboo Design competition, winning entry for the Yeosu Big "O" International Design Competition and several awards and publications for projects in North Carolina, California, New York and Pennsylvania. His work has been published in countless periodicals and books including Digital Architecture, Interior Design, City Magazine, Trends and Frame. In addition to Vessel Studio, Shawn has also taught Architectural Design at Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University. Shawn is licensed to practice Architecture in California and New York and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - San Francisco - Venice - Santa Monica - Woodland Hills - Encino - Sherman Oaks - West Hills - Tarzana - Calabasas - Pacific Palisades - Agoura - Agoura Hills - Truckee - Oak Park - Malibu - Marina del Rey - Topanga - California - Mammoth - New York City - Playa del Rey ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 10 million Ranging from additions, remodels and ADU at the lower end to multi million dollar modern estates, the costs can range dramatically. Typical costs/sf range between $500-2000/sf depending on the clients program, site and needs ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Vessel Studio | | Address | Los Angeles, California 90066, United States | | Phone | (917) 331-0237 | | Website | http://vessel-studio.com | | License Number | CA 37882 | | Followers on Houzz | 18 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.vessel-studio.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Vessel Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vessel-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114578732) - **Website:** http://vessel-studio.com - **Phone:** (917) 331-0237 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA\|LA Best Large scale single family residence - Honor Award 2019 - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2025), for 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) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 46.0 ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Tori Shivanandan, Oct. 2024** > Shawn at Vessel Studio led the renovation of our 40,000 sq ft corporate headquarters in El Segundo, CA. It is a mixed-use office and R&D facility, for which we had a number of specific and unique requirements. Shawn did an excellent job of creating a flexible, functional, and beautiful space. It is a great environment for our team and always gets compliments from visitors. **★★★★★ — KM, March 2022** > When we were looking for referrals to architects, we were struck by how our friend who hired Shawn was really enjoying the process. So we hired Shawn to add a bathroom and bedroom to our house and and an ADU in the back. We got so much more than we could have imagined. Shawn's concepts were more ambitious, comfortable and space efficient than what we were originally envisioning. They embodied a range of lifestyles that pushed us to reflect on what kind of future we wanted for ourselves. He's had a lot of experience working with high end homes, so his aesthetic is refined and he has a vast vocabulary of architectural materials, vendors and techniques. He took time to understand our goals and requests and we had fun collaborating with him. During the construction phase, he held our contractor to high standards. shouldering a productive tension on our behalf. Now we live in beautiful dream home and get regular complements from friends and people passing by. Shawn is a super talented, collaborative, and detail oriented architect. In addition, he's very communicative, responsive and not at all flakey. With our project, he had a vision, but more importantly, wanted us to be happy in the end. If you're considering a project with modern sensibilities, I would definitely recommend him and his studio. **★★★★★ — Douglas Erenberg, March 2022** > Shawn has helped me over several years on multiple projects involving my personal residence and some of my industrial properties. From conceptualizations to fully permitted build-outs, he has been personally hands-on every step of the way. Including coordinating with outside engineers and contractors and building department planners and inspectors. Whatever the finished project entailed, I have been more than extremely happy with the results. Even more important: Shawn listened to my needs, my visions, and my budgets. He is a fine young man who also happens to be a very talented professional. I look forward to our next project! **★★★★★ — Casa Blanc™, LLC, Aug. 2020** > One of the best architects we've had the pleasure of working with! From start to finish, Shawn is involved with every aspect of the project from small details to large. He oversees everything and does a phenomenal job of executing his vision. ## Selected projects - [Malibu - La Costa Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malibu-la-costa-residence-pj-vj~6597249) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: 3 story single family residence to begin construction later this year. - [Greenleaf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenleaf-pj-vj~6869085) - Location: Topanga, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Inspired by European minimalists Vincent Van Duysen and Axel Vervoordt as well as the Japanese aesthetic concept of "WabiSabi", we transformed the home by emphasizing simple, honest and elegant materials that beg to be touched. Understated, warm and inviting, the open living space flows effortlessly between interior and exterior; between public and private while fully engaging the beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains surrounding the property. - [Asheville Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asheville-residence-pj-vj~6869089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This hilltop residence, located at the edge of a wooded knoll in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has expansive southern and western views. Approaching through the woods, one arrives at a one-story facade of corten steel framed by wood. A hint of the views is provided through the glass door, but it is not until entry that the full impact of the hilltop views can be experienced. The south and west glass walls open to rolling farmland below and the mountains beyond. The entry level serve… - [Mandeville Canyon Hillside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandeville-canyon-hillside-retreat-pj-vj~7116704) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - [Brentwood Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brentwood-guest-house-pj-vj~6869080) - Location: Brentwood, CA - Photos: 3 - [Pennsylvania Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pennsylvania-lake-house-pj-vj~6869206) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Venice Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venice-beach-residence-pj-vj~6337562) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - [Kelton Art Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kelton-art-studio-pj-vj~5726163) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/vessel-studio-pfvwus-pf~2114578732) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*