--- title: "Bertram Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bertram-architects-pfvwus-pf~721500402 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721500402.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bertram Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f4c3e6d5062a3d32_8760-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "673 N. Berendo St., Los Angeles, California 90004, United States" latitude: 34.0762 longitude: -118.3029 phone: "(323) 644-1174" website: http://bertramarchitects.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 300 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # Bertram Architects Original Houzz profile: [Bertram Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bertram-architects-pfvwus-pf~721500402) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Bel Air, Brentwood Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, Glendale, Pasadena, Van Nuys, East Los Angeles, Burbank, Universal City, Sherman Oaks, Altadena, Culver City, Studio City, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Hancock Park, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Bertram Architects’ residential work brings the sensibilities of California’s modernist heritage into the present. Our portfolio balances evocative new designs with sensitive adjustments to mid-century homes by architects such as Richard Neutra and Craig Ellwood. The backbone of our work is a consistent architectural expression that can be precisely tailored to clients’ needs while always retaining its core character: lucid, decisively modern, and rooted in Southern California. This consistency allows us to focus on developing strong and specific solutions, rather than pursuing novelty. We’re committed to an architecture of calm, livable spaces, both interior and exterior. Within these spaces, bespoke cabinetry, wood paneling, and built-in fittings reconcile modern simplicity with comfort and familiarity. John Bertram received his Master of Architecture degree from Yale School of Architecture. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Bathroom Design - Home Restoration ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Bel Air - Brentwood Los Angeles - Hollywood - Venice - Glendale - Pasadena - Van Nuys - East Los Angeles - Burbank - Universal City - Sherman Oaks - Altadena - Culver City - Studio City - Beverly Hills - South Pasadena - Pacific Palisades - Hancock Park - Silver Lake - Toluca Lake ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bertram Architects | | Address | 673 N. Berendo St., Los Angeles, California 90004, United States | | Phone | (323) 644-1174 | | Website | http://bertramarchitects.com | | License Number | C29063 | | Followers on Houzz | 300 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bertram Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bertram-architects-pfvwus-pf~721500402) - **Website:** http://bertramarchitects.com - **Phone:** (323) 644-1174 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Design. ## Selected projects - [LOOKOUT RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lookout-residence-pj-vj~15291) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 30 - [GREEN OAK WRITER'S STUDIO](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-oak-writer-s-studio-pj-vj~15287) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 18 - [HAMMERMAN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hammerman-pj-vj~6315932) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 20 - [WILKINS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilkins-pj-vj~6315946) - Location: South Pasadena, CA - Photos: 11 - [LIME ORCHARD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lime-orchard-pj-vj~6053799) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 19 - [OAKLEY RESIDENCE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakley-residence-pj-vj~15294) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 44 - [SAN RAFAEL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-rafael-pj-vj~2310235) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 12 - [WONDERLAND](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wonderland-pj-vj~2825655) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 23 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bertram-architects-pfvwus-pf~721500402) ## Community Q&A **Q: Grass options** *(in Photo Questions)* We love this design but our groundsman in France is apprehensive the pool will become easily contaminated with grass cuttings when the grass is mowed. Also, is there a potential mud creation problems with children's wet feet trampling all around the pool? We look forward to your responses. Dominic and Jo A: Hi Dominic and Jo - The owner has not spoken of any issues with the grass. Really the big problem they had was with an out-of-frame pine tree that was dropping needles everywhere. And given that the grass is well cared for here, mud has not been an issue. We also made sure that the pool coping sloped away from the water to eliminate any run-off from entering the pool. Clearly your groundsman will need to exercise care when mowing, but I don't think it will be too big a deal. Hope this helps. Eliot Mitchell **Q: Kitchen help** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the outlets and switches ? A: Outlets are in the surface of the countertop at the perimeter and in some of the fixed panels at the island. Switches are on the wall out of the frame. - Eliot **Q: What color diamond brite did you use in the pool?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's just regular white plaster with California sunshine! - Eliot **Q: Silver gate's material?** *(in Photo Questions)* what's the material of this silver gate? Stainless steel or Chrome,? A: Hi Lena - The door is made of stainless steel laminated to MDF. -Eliot **Q: The flooring is beautiful! Is it treated wood? Love the mix of wood and silver metal shower. Nice look.** *(in Photo Questions)* The flooring is beautiful! Is it treated wood? Love the mix of wood and silver metal shower. Nice look. A: The floor and the rainscreen are both ipe. Originally our client was going to let them "gray out" in the california sun but has since changed is mind and is going to oil them so that they maintain the rich color you see here. **Q: Hello, FABULOUS Design!! I am a kitchen designer and I have a client (that I am actually meeting with today) looking for a similar window design for her kitchen. Would you tell me who the window manufacturer is and does the counter top extend into the bottom of the window, or butt to it? Thank you! Susan Lund Spacial Design www.spacialdesign.com** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, FABULOUS Design!! I am a kitchen designer and I have a client (that I am actually meeting with today) looking for a similar window design for her kitchen. Would you tell me who the window manufacturer is and does the counter top extend into the bottom of the window, or butt to it? Thank you! Susan Lund Spacial Design www.spacialdesign.com A: Hi Susanlund - Thanks for the kind words. We actually used fleetwood sliding doors for this appliction, the Norwood 3070EX. The countertop and the exterior sill are level with each other, but separated by the required width of the recessed track. It's easier to see on the photo I've attached. Hope this helps. -Eliot --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*