--- title: "SweisKloss — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sweiskloss-pfvwus-pf~662750468 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662750468.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: SweisKloss category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4ac39eb50fbae34e_7720-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1424 4th Street, Suite 501, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States" latitude: 34.0176 longitude: -118.4907 phone: "(310) 394-6460" website: http://www.sweiskloss.com rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 519 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # SweisKloss > Los Angeles Architect & Design-Build Firm > 4x Best of Houzz Winner! Original Houzz profile: [SweisKloss](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sweiskloss-pfvwus-pf~662750468) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Santa Monica, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, Universal City, Santa Monica, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, Studio City, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Century City, Playa del Rey, Toluca Lake - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Eco-friendly - Woman owned Based in Santa Monica, California, we’re a full-service boutique firm specializing in building design, interior design and construction. Since we believe that every project, site and person is unique and deserving of our utmost attention, each step of the design + construct process is thoughtfully examined and artfully executed to celebrate the individuality of our clients. This holistic approach, in which we all work synergistically from conception through completion, allows every project to achieve its true potential. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Architectural Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Multigenerational Homes - House Plans - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Home Restoration - Universal Design - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Space Planning - Lighting Design - Historic Building Conservation - Site Planning - Construction - Construction Management - Custom Homes - Design Build - Interior Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Hollywood - Venice - Universal City - Santa Monica - Encino - Sherman Oaks - Culver City - Studio City - West Hollywood - Manhattan Beach - Beverly Hills - Pacific Palisades - Marina del Rey - Playa Vista - Century City - Playa del Rey - Toluca Lake ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - $11,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | SweisKloss | | Address | 1424 4th Street, Suite 501, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States | | Phone | (310) 394-6460 | | Website | http://www.sweiskloss.com | | License Number | 766542 | | Followers on Houzz | 519 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sweiskloss/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/18498434 - Blog — sweiskloss.com ## Offers We Are Still Here For You! _Call Us Today About Your Project_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [SweisKloss](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sweiskloss-pfvwus-pf~662750468) - **Website:** http://www.sweiskloss.com - **Phone:** (310) 394-6460 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2015 Top 15 Architects in Los Angeles - 2015 Dwell on Design Home Tour - 2015 Santa Monica Conservancy Preservation Award - 2014 Outstanding Arts Instructor Award - UCLA Extension Department of the Arts - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Paola Rodriguez, Dec. 2017** > We worked with Synthesis for 2 years on an extensive home remodel and they did an amazing job. Abeer was thoughtful, creative, and attentive. She did an excellent job of marrying her extensive experience and sensibility with our requests and input to find the best of both worlds. Also, the whole Synthesis team, from beginning to end, was so professional and conscientious. I highly recommend using Synthesis Inc. for your project. **Comment from SweisKloss:** > Thank you Paola, it was pleasure to work with you and your family to create your new home. **★★★★★ — Jonathan Conant, Dec. 2017** > Abeer was not only timely and expert in her execution and presentation of documents; she went the extra mile and became first the liaison and then ambassador for the project. The team at Synthesis made achieving our goals so manageable in fact, it was a no brainer to award them the turnkey management, permitting, oversight, design of key structural elements and the full scope of general contracting for the school's installation. Under Abeer's direction, we successfully completed permitting in record time. Having addressed our many challenges with her calm, experienced and friendly approach I am pleased to recommend Abeer and her team. They have set the standard for future hires by outdoing our expectations. With great respect and appreciation for a job well done. **★★★★★ — ecocentrix landscape architecture, Aug. 2017** > I am writing to share over due praise for Abeer Sweis and her Team at Synthesis. I've had the pleasure of having collaborated on several projects (ours is a Landscape Architectural firm) and have enjoyed each opportunity thoroughly. > > Abeer and her Team are inspired designers, thoughtful in their approaches, responsive to Client needs, are welcoming collaborators, and all while develop with great clarity an overarching project vision. They lead a clear process for Clients and allied design collaborators alike, no matter whether from the design or build side of their business. > > We look forward to continued project successes with Synthesis! **Comment from SweisKloss:** > Thank you John! It is a pleasure working with you as well. I look forward to our next project together. **★★★★★ — Terri Lubaroff, Dec. 2014** > Synthesis is currently redoing 2 of my bathrooms, including a master bath, and an addition of a laundry room/pantry at my house. The entire team at Synthesis is an absolute pleasure to work with. From concept to design to construction bidding, their communication and understanding of my needs and desires has been consummately professional and timely. They have terrific ideas within my budget, and are really a pleasure to work with! In fact, their work has given me the confidence to ask them to do further, longer-term planning on my house. I would recommend Synthesis to anyone looking for a team that can get things done, keep you in the loop, and come up with amazing, creative ideas to improve your space. **★★★★★ — terencedavis21, Dec. 2014** > It has been my experience that Synthesis projects require the detail and finish that are both challenging and rewarding to everyone involved when completed. From conception to completion Jeff and Abeer are readily available (weekends included) to answer project related questions and are receptive to input from the various trades. Abby is detail oriented and strives for perfection, her final "Punch List" will usually rival the projects initial construction schedule. If individual commitment to a group effort makes a company work, I think Synthesis' project portfolio attests to their success. > > T. Davis **★★★★★ — Jimarmor, Dec. 2014** > Synthesis, Inc. was a pleasure to work with! They understand and anticipate the questions. This was a complete Home restoration, and renovation taken down to the studs. The front was completely changed from entry and elevator while the back kitchen-great room were moved out to the west and south. We now have a modern, up to date, home with an indoor and outdoor feel. **★★★★★ — barbrastover, Nov. 2014** > Abeer was hired by my buyer. Synthesis came in and remodeled buyers home. This company is very professional and works well with others. They made a big difference. Very knowledgeable! I will highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Bill Rayman, Nov. 2014** > I'm a mortgage broker in Los Angeles. During the past several years I've referred Synthesis to many clients. Some used Synthesis for remodeling and additions, others needed complete design and construction from ground up. In every case, my clients reported nothing but happy and glowing experiences. They consistently reported that Synthesis was professional, knowledgeable, flexible and timely, excellent communicators at all phases, with a warm personal presence to boot. In addition to doing actual plans and construction, Abeer Sweis, the owner, has helped many of my clients who were considering buying a particular property. She's visited properties with them to review what work and costs they could anticipate. She was graciously available on short notice, including weekends. Recently, she found a plot of land for my client who she knew was looking. Truly, she goes beyond the normal call of duty. **★★★★★ — 4nikkicook, Nov. 2014** > Professional, friendly. Extremely customer service oriented. Yes, you are buying a service - and how refreshing to have a company who listens and has the talent and skill to make your vision a reality. We took our home down to the frame of a single family home and rebuilt a second story home that is perfect for our family of four. I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed working with Synthesis. If I had the money, I'd add on more! **★★★★★ — RPB Hotel Corp, Nov. 2014** > I purchased a home in Los Angeles without knowing who or how to renovate my rather complicated project. > I interviewed several design build firms and I found Sysnthesis to be the most competent and assured in their presentation versus the competition. > They have continued to impress me with their abaility to listen to my desires, while also preventing me from making some silly choices for myself in the design. > I feel that I could not have made a better choice. **★★★★★ — vuk15vuk, Nov. 2014** > Abeer, Jeff and their team did an amazing job expanding and renovating our mid-century modern architectural home. The design process was a true partnership--Abeer listened to our needs and incorporated our preferences, while executing an incredible architectural vision for our home. We enjoyed the process very much. Jeff did an exceptional job leading the construction process. Every detail was addressed and the end product is truly amazing. Every aspect of our new home meets our needs, both in terms of form and function. We highly recommend Synthesis and would hire them again without reservation. **★★★★★ — hdomenick, Nov. 2014** > I can not say enough about how enjoyable working with Synthesis was for me and my family. This was the fourth major home remodel I have done with three different architect/contractors at two different houses, so I definitely had a basis for comparison and this was easily the most positive experience of all. > > Working with Abeer, Jeff and the rest of their team was a joy from beginning to end. They were creative, practical, responsive and thoroughly professional at all stages from planning to completion and follow-up. > > My children and I lived in the house while it was being completely remodeled (the kitchen and all three baths were completely redone and most of the rest of the house was demolished to the studs) and everyone went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. I know we must have been underfoot but no one on the job ever made us feel like we were in the way. > > I highly recommend this company and these people without reservation. ## Selected projects - [West Hollywood Hills Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-hollywood-hills-renovation-pj-vj~3358833) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 22 - [Santa Monica Frederick Monhoff Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-frederick-monhoff-renovation-pj-vj~899579) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Selected for the 2015 Dwell on Design Home Tour - May 23 2015 Winner of the 2015 Santa Monica Conservancy Award : Renovation - [Sunset Park New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-park-new-build-pj-vj~7382147) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Bel Air Estate Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bel-air-estate-renovation-pj-vj~2889013) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: Paul Williams Estate Renovation - [Mar Vista Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mar-vista-modern-pj-vj~5991056) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - [Contemporary Kitchen Los Angeles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-los-angeles-pj-vj~62982) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: The space was completely opened up to create a great room. The large kitchen includes a 12' long island. Since, everyone always wants to gather in the kitchen, we gave them plenty of room to do so. The kitchen was designed with horizontal walnut cabinets and a subtle Caesarstone counter top. - [Mediterranean Outdoor Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-outdoor-retreat-pj-vj~730584) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - [Santa Monica Contemporary Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-contemporary-remodel-pj-vj~730640) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Completed: Summer 2014 This Santa Monica home remodel was designed for an artist. We used clean lines and included warm walnut cabinetry to contrast with the lighter walls and floors. Photos by: Douglas Hill Photography - [Craftsman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-kitchen-pj-vj~63007) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Craftsman Kitchen Remodel - [Residential Spanish Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-spanish-remodel-pj-vj~63012) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 12 - [Brentwood Condo Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brentwood-condo-remodel-pj-vj~1063883) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - [Ojai Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ojai-residence-pj-vj~1082391) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 16 - [Contemporary Spanish House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-spanish-house-remodel-pj-vj~63000) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Contemporary Spanish Remodel - [Residential Culver City Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-culver-city-remodel-pj-vj~62925) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 15 - [Santa Monica Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-home-renovation-pj-vj~63300) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 5 - [Ladera Heights Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ladera-heights-renovation-pj-vj~63292) - Location: Ladera Heights, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Ladera Heights Kitchen and Bath Remodel - [Bentley Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bentley-custom-home-pj-vj~792654) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: This is a new two story custom single family residence in Westwood. It is currently under construction, photos can be seen on our blog. - [Bungalow Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bungalow-renovation-pj-vj~63129) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Bungalow Renovation - [Westridge Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westridge-renovation-pj-vj~63263) - Location: Valencia, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Westridge Renovation - [Contemporary Condo Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-condo-renovation-pj-vj~63024) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Contemporary Condo Renovation [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/sweiskloss-pfvwus-pf~662750468) ## Ideabooks - [KUHL RESIDENCE INSPIRATION](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149257332/list/kuhl-residence-inspiration) — 117 ideas - [Lighting - Commercial](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171177456/list/lighting-commercial) — 1 idea - [Hart - AC](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162965312/list/hart-ac) — 64 ideas - [Unique and outside the box](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165723088/list/unique-and-outside-the-box) — 1 idea - [2515 California Ave](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99221532/list/2515-california-ave) — 18 ideas - [Mountain Oak](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144241404/list/mountain-oak) — 5 ideas - [temp](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146334532/list/temp) — 4 ideas - [SK slab/tile inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131448831/list/sk-slab-tile-inspiration) — 49 ideas - [Reardon inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137481488/list/reardon-inspiration) — 13 ideas - [Castlewoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139485674/list/castlewoods) — 1 idea - [Weiser](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110614119/list/weiser) — 9 ideas - [Stair Screens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129721151/list/stair-screens) — 7 ideas - [Anderson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128020042/list/anderson) — 4 ideas - [Dubelko](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126325145/list/dubelko) — 1 idea - [H&A Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126209143/list/h-a-home) — 7 ideas - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71000823/list/furniture) — 45 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80700127/list/wish-list) — 11 ideas - [RIVAS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60101175/list/rivas) — 54 ideas - [vukadinovich](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107794044/list/vukadinovich) — 3 ideas - [Sunderland](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102454025/list/sunderland) — 2 ideas [See all 41 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sweiskloss) ## Community Q&A **Q: what’s the flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* What’s the floor made from. A: These are porcelain limestone tiles in 24x24. **Q: what is the range hood here?** *(in Photo Questions)* I’m looking for a range hood that sits about 27” from cooktop in an 8’ ceiling kitchen. A: sometimes if its an issue - you can have them trim down the shroud and duct to fit- it depends if you have a really good contractor on the job. **Q: beautiful job with the book matching!** *(in Photo Questions)* It’s so nice when the cabinet maker takes the time to make sure the cabinets are perfectly bookmatched! Beautiful! A: Thank you. These are actually sequence matched. **Q: Love the cylindrical lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Link to the lights? Also is this a steel beam pergola fabrication or aluminum? A: Sorry that link was for the sconces in front. These are the ones in this photo: https://www.progress.lightingnewyork.com/product/progress-cylinder-outdoor-wall-lighting-p5674-31.html **Q: what model is the shower?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the design. What is the model of the shower? A: Thanks, Do you mean the shower head and trim? **Q: Cabinet** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the cabinet a custom build or can one be purchased? Dimensions? A: It was custom built. It’s 10’ long. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*