--- title: "Rockefeller Partners Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rockefeller-partners-architects-pfvwus-pf~469768549 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~469768549.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Rockefeller Partners Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bdc3450d0f7cf0ef_1477-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "145 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, United States" latitude: 33.9243 longitude: -118.4119 phone: "(310) 335-6000" website: https://www.rparchitects.la/ rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 1302 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # Rockefeller Partners Architects Original Houzz profile: [Rockefeller Partners Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rockefeller-partners-architects-pfvwus-pf~469768549) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Hollywood, Long Beach, Venice, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Brentwood, Encino, Rancho Palos Verdes, Culver City, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Westwood, Benedict Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, Mandeville Canyon, Mar Vista, Rustic Canyon, West Los Angeles - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2023), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves From award-winning, custom homes to press-worthy, adaptive re-use projects, we’re detail-obsessed architects with a commitment to excellence. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Historic Building Conservation - Site Preparation - Construction Drawings - Full Service Construction Administration - High End Custom Home Design - Modern Architectural Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Hollywood - Long Beach - Venice - Pasadena - Santa Monica - Redondo Beach - Brentwood - Encino - Rancho Palos Verdes - Culver City - West Hollywood - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - South Pasadena - Pacific Palisades - Hermosa Beach - El Segundo - Malibu - Marina del Rey - Westwood - Benedict Canyon - Coldwater Canyon - Hollywood Hills - Laurel Canyon - Mandeville Canyon - Mar Vista - Rustic Canyon - West Los Angeles ### Typical Job Cost $1.5 million - 15 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Rockefeller Partners Architects | | Address | 145 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, United States | | Phone | (310) 335-6000 | | Website | https://www.rparchitects.la/ | | Followers on Houzz | 1302 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/rockefellerkempel - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockefeller-kempel-architects - Blog — www.rockefellerkempel.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Rockefeller Partners Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rockefeller-partners-architects-pfvwus-pf~469768549) - **Website:** https://www.rparchitects.la/ - **Phone:** (310) 335-6000 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 10-person firm, 5 Licensed Architects. Recipient of AIA South Bay Honor Award for Excellence in Design, AIA South Bay Merit Award for Excellence in Design, Dream Home Awards for Best Custom Home and for Custom Contemporary Home of the Year, Ranked in CAREJ's Top Architecture Firms of 2008. - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2013–2023), for Design. **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) - [AIA Long Beach / South Bay](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-long-beach-south-bay-pfvwus-pf~1922306802) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Jennifer & Steve Anderson, Aug. 2019** > “Having built before I can say it is rare that from beginning to end of a building project one is completely happy through the entire process. Yet this was the case for me in building our home with RKA. Our home is exquisite and a work of art, yet it’s comfortable, livable and enables our family of five to live our best lives. It welcomes in the beauty of the natural surroundings and functions perfectly for our family’s needs. Chris, Rocky and their team are not only talented and deeply thoughtful designers but a joy to work with and earned our deepest trust." **★★★★★ — Cowan Construction, Oct. 2017** > I worked with Rockerfeller Partners on a large modern home in Sheridan Oregon and was extremely impressed with the overall design of the home and attention to detail to the construction drawings. Chris and Rocky were both very involved in the process and each brought their own special talents to the home with amazing professionalism. The plans are well drawn with the pertinent information that give the contractors an accurate scope of work and the proper direction to complete the work. Chris, Rocky and their employees were always available to answer any questions we had. I would highly recommend Rockerfeller Partners for your fine home! > Mike Cowan > Cowan Construction, LLC **★★★★★ — Hammer & Hand, July 2017** > We were the builder of the Willamette Valley Estate home Rockefeller & Partners designed in Oregon's wine country. We primarily worked with Christopher Kempel, who was highly responsive throughout the process. The home was exceedingly well thought-out and we appreciated both his keen attention to detail in the plans and his eye for clean design and detailing that was enjoyable to build. The home's thoughtful placement in the landscape and striking aesthetic culminated in a project that we take great pride in having built and will remain a highlight in our portfolio for years to come. **Comment from Rockefeller Partners Architects:** > We couldn't have done it without you Steph and team! Thanks H+H. Let's do another together soon. **★★★★★ — Willamette Valley Homeowner, July 2017** > When my husband and I decided to build a modern farm house in Oregon's wine country, we chose an architectural firm with deep modern roots, but also a great sense of more traditional styles. Rockefeller Partners impressed us throughout the process in several ways. First, they have a true, deep sense of aesthetics and proportion, so the size and configuration of spaces in our home feel RIGHT. Second, they educated us during the project so that we became informed participants in the design. Third, they were excellent at working with the contractor hand to realize their vision. Our home is truly a stunning masterpiece and living there as a family has been a dream come true. **★★★★★ — Mandeville Canyon Homeownder, June 2017** > Rockefeller Partners built a house for us in the Mandeville Canyon area of Los Angeles. Working with them was an amazing experience from the start to finish. Not only did we learn a lot about architecture and design through the process, we ended up with an exquisite house that supports our work and home life and that has been the perfect place to raise our children. Rockefeller Partners' excels in attention to detail and commitment to understanding HOW you live--and then designing a house to make your life wonderful! **★★★★★ — Walter Harrison, June 2017** > Total tear down, re-design and re-build. They were absolutely great -- on budget, on time and built a wonderful house. Chris Kempel was in charge of the project. **★★★★★ — Jeff Thue, May 2017** > We absolutely love the home Chris Kempel and Rocky Rockefeller designed for us. Nine years after we moved in we are still amazed every time we walk in the door. Everyone who visits marvels at the design, and people that walk by stop and stare in admiration. I have built several houses, and know the frustration typically involved, but working with Chris and Rocky was a pleasure, from the planning stages through move-in. I never thought building a home could ever be such an exciting and pleasant experience. **★★★★★ — Joel Fischer, May 2017** > We were the general contractors for a new house Rockefeller Partners designed in West Los Angeles. We found them to be highly professional, responsive, willing to explore new ideas and prepared very detailed, extensive drawings. Most of all, the project, design wise, is one of the highlights of our 30 year history. It’s won numerous awards and has held up very well over the years. It is our “go to” house when we need to show prospective clients the kind of elevated work we are capable of doing. **★★★★★ — wilson construction, May 2017** > I am a custom home builder in the south bay and have worked with Rockefeller Partners on 2 amazing homes. 33rd street and 8th street in Manhattan Beach. They are extremely creative and talented. A real pleasure to work with, a very professional company. > I highly recommend working with them. As a builder I know how important it is to have a competent Architecture Firm on the team. > Jeff Wilson > Wilson Construction ## Selected projects - [Rock Creek Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rock-creek-road-residence-pj-vj~6734537) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - Description: Located in the Willamette Valley on approximately 30 acres of forest and rolling green hills, this Oregon estate is both a reflection of its owner’s Southern California heritage, and thoughtful integration into its Pacific Northwest landscape. The home’s massing is purposefully organized to take advantage of the picturesque site. It’s stretched and shaped to maximize views toward the surrounding forest in one direction and layered valley views in the other. The main and secondary wings are conne… - [Encino Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/encino-hills-residence-pj-vj~5521461) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: The Encino Hills residence is the story of a classic 1960’s California tract home reimagined to a two-story modern gem with heart and purposeful flow. We reconfigured the original 2,900 sq. ft. compartmentalized space into an open floor plan where each room on the bottom level, while connected, has its own character drawing attention to use and delineation through a combination of both varied floor materials and unique ceiling volumes. The homeowners desired an entertaining space for the weekly… - [Willamette Valley Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willamette-valley-residence-pj-vj~2592926) - Location: Sheridan, OR - Photos: 47 - Description: Drawing from the heritage of a traditional farmhouse, this 7,200 sf modern residence expresses the beauty of a home both classic and contemporary, orthodox and original. Located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon on 83 acres of rolling green hills, this residence takes full advantage of the unending expanses of mountain ranges beyond. The residence is a fine balance between modern and traditional architecture, bringing contemporary elements and amenities to a rustic farmhouse style. Combining th… - [Mandeville Canyon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mandeville-canyon-residence-pj-vj~44242) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 34 - Description: Winner of the 2009 Gold Nugget Awards, Outstanding Custom Home 7,500+ SF Winner of the 2009 Dream Home Awards, Custom Contemporary Home of the Year Featured for Hidden Kitchen Storage on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83025847/list/cuisine-cachez-ces-rangements-que-nous-ne-saurions-voir This custom residence is inspired as much by its unique setting as the client’s lifestyle. Due to the irregular shape of the site, which includes a small grove of eucalyptus and pine trees, only one of th… - [33rd Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/33rd-street-residence-pj-vj~43476) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 23 - Description: Winner of 2010 Dream Home Awards, Best Custom Home 3,500-5,500 sf. Featured in Stairway to Style: Great Ways to Update Your Railings and Stairs on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68082247/list/stairway-to-style-great-ways-to-update-your-railings-and-stairs Also featured in the following on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71484687/list/turning-scrap-metal-into-gold-the-dazzling-designs-of-tom-dixon https://goo.gl/em6n7o Located off a walk street with views of the Pacific Ocean and M… - [Banyan Drive Treehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/banyan-drive-treehouse-pj-vj~44258) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: Winner of the AIA Long Beach / South Bay Merit Award for Excellence in Design. Featured in the following on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68295816/list/kleine-fluchten-31-coole-outdoor-duschen-zum-abkuehlen https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66797316/list/insolite-13-douches-exterieures-etonnantes-pour-se-rafraichir-cet-ete https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72923384/list/12-refreshing-ideas-for-outdoor-showers Part office/studio, part recreational getaway, this unique project is located at t… - [940 E 2nd Street Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/940-e-2nd-street-lofts-pj-vj~50057) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 33 - Description: Located in the rejuvenated Arts District at the eastern edge of Downtown Los Angeles, the warehouse at 940 East 2nd St was built to store sugar beets by The Spreckels Brothers in 1906. Un-maintained and underutilized for many decades, the decision was made to salvage the existing URM brick building, rather than demolish it. The resulting design effort preserves the historic façade while re-imagining the interior as 38 live-work townhome lofts. While vehicle parking is difficult in Downtown, the… - [Chalon Road Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chalon-road-residence-pj-vj~50058) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: This residence is derived from a clear and simple concept that draws its inspiration from the unique site, consisting of dense canopy and unencumbered views of the surrounding canyons. Like the site, the house is composed of two distinct and equally appealing parts – private and public - that are defined by a thick interior wall running physically and figuratively through the length of the house and beyond. The landscape is also defined by the wall: wild and natural, reflecting the surrounding c… - [Manhattan Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manhattan-avenue-residence-pj-vj~2478045) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Inserted into a densely developed, beach front community, on a modest lot, this house takes full advantage of the natural light, views and breezes that are unique to the coastal environment of Southern California. Working within a simple rectangle, we were able to utilize the maximum allowable building envelope. This is an exercise in articulation, in joinery, and in the making of a building by exploring its component parts. The main loft space, located at the upper level is wrapped with windows… - [Rustic Canyon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-canyon-residence-pj-vj~2709425) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 24 - [8th Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/8th-street-residence-pj-vj~2709461) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Inspired by the rough, tactile charm of shoreline shacks, our client commissioned us to reinterpret a “modern beach home.” Consequently, the design draws its personality from the site’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean and prominent position on the corner of a Manhattan Beach walk-street. A centrally located courtyard garden heightens the classic indoor-outdoor connection to the communal spaces of the first floor and brings warmth and light to the bedrooms and office on the floor above. A gentle w… [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rockefeller-partners-architects-pfvwus-pf~469768549) ## Ideabooks - [Featured on Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85633332/list/featured-on-houzz) — 11 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rockefellerpartnersarchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: loving the built in area** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what size is the tv and also the total length dimensions of the cabinetry? Thank you! A: Hello! Although there is a TV underneath (unsure of the size) what you see in the picture is actually a 130" projection screen. The dimensions for the custom millwork are 17' 7" x 8' 3 3/4". Hope that helps! **Q: wall finish more than paint?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me something about the wall finish? Looks more than just paint finish. A: Hi there! You're correct! It's a Venetian Plaster finish from Il Colore, Inc. **Q: What type of wood are the slats and how are they affixed to the posts?** *(in Photo Questions)* I don't see where the slats are affixed to the steel poles. Are they screwed from the wood side or the steel side? A: SS threaded studs welded to SS tube steel, then epoxy filled holes in wood slat. Clamp, cure, then move to next slat **Q: Flooring - is it luxury vinyl?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful job! Are the floors LV, meaning luxury vinyl? If so, could you share brand and color? I'm in Oregon as well. Thank you. A: Hi Heidi! Thank you so much! These are French Oak real hardwood floors. LV Wood is who we got them from. You can find their contact info on their website: www.lvwood.com **Q: What kind of flooring is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love everything about this house. A: Thank you! The flooring is LV Wood. **Q: The bed?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me mfg details on the bed? Gorgeous design! A: Hi Christy, thank you! I looked through our files, but couldn't find anything on the bed. All of the furniture was hand picked by the interior designer, Alana Homesley. She's amazing! You can find her info and check out more of her work here: http://www.alanahomesley.com/ --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*