--- title: "Peters Architecture Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/peters-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~721874838 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721874838.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Peters Architecture Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1e93ba2a0b45441a_9004-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "23177 La Cadena Drive, Suite 101, Laguna Hills, California 92653, United States" latitude: 33.5916 longitude: -117.6985 phone: "(310) 529-0931" website: http://www.capeters.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 65 last_updated: 2026-09-15 --- # Peters Architecture Inc. > Laguna Hills Collaborative & Creative Design Firm Original Houzz profile: [Peters Architecture Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/peters-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~721874838) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Laguna Hills, CA - **Serves:** Long Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Venice, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Santa Monica, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Redondo Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Manhattan Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Hermosa Beach, Laguna Woods, Coto De Caza, Corona del Mar, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, San Joaquin Hills, Trabuco Canyon, Capistrano Beach, Costa Me, Newport Coast - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Peters Architecture is a collaborative design firm providing uniquely crafted solutions to our clients one at a time. We believe that the basis of any project begins with the cohesion of people, continues with the exchange of ideas, and ends with enduring relationships. Firmly rooted with client and architect, this collaboration may likely include landscape designers, interior designers, engineers, builders, local community members, and jurisdictions to name a few. Our practice combines the discipline of professionalism while maintaining a very human approach. We utilize leadership, clear communication, team building, environmental awareness, current technology, continuing education, and diligent follow-through to achieve and surpass expectations. A deep appreciation of the built and natural environment forms the underlay of all endeavors at Peters Architecture. Based on a firm understanding of site and the multiple layers of influence around it, from its history to its growth, from its surroundings to its soil - we strive to find a harmonious balance between our projects and the world around them. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Landscape Plans - Interior Design ### Areas Served - Long Beach - Santa Ana - Irvine - Venice - Huntington Beach - Mission Viejo - Santa Monica - Newport Beach - Lake Forest - Redondo Beach - Laguna Niguel - San Clemente - Aliso Viejo - Rancho Santa Margarita - Manhattan Beach - San Juan Capistrano - Dana Point - Laguna Hills - Ladera Ranch - Laguna Beach - Hermosa Beach - Laguna Woods - Coto De Caza - Corona del Mar - Foothill Ranch - Portola Hills - San Joaquin Hills - Trabuco Canyon - Capistrano Beach - Costa Me - Newport Coast ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 10 million $500,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Peters Architecture Inc. | | Address | 23177 La Cadena Drive, Suite 101, Laguna Hills, California 92653, United States | | Phone | (310) 529-0931 | | Website | http://www.capeters.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 65 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PetersArchitecture - Blog — www.capeters.com - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/petersarchitecture ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Peters Architecture Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/peters-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~721874838) - **Website:** http://www.capeters.com/ - **Phone:** (310) 529-0931 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed California Architect - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Adam D, July 2026** > I have been working with Austin for over 3 years. He is a great architect and person to work with. He thoroughly understands how to get complex CA coastal projects done from start to finish. The city of LA is a very difficult place to build, especially in the coastal zone. Austin continues jump the hurdles placed in front of us by the various government entities to get the job done. **★★★★★ — HU-925920232, June 2026** > Being involved in real estate development, I have worked with Austin as our lead architect over several projects spanning multiple years and have nothing but great things to say about the experiences. > > Austin has an innate sense of maximizing space and structure value - so much so that we rarely have any changes to suggest from his original unique vision. That being said, if we have ever thought of something that we might want to see in a different style, Austin is extremely flexible and receptive to hearing us and implementing our ideas. > > Austin is very driven and has always had excellent communication and turnaround times. > > It has always been a pleasure to work with Austin, and I am currently working with him on designing and building my personal residence. > > I have worked with other architects, but Austin will always be my first choice. > > He is everything that one could possibly hope for in an architect, and I give him the absolute highest recommendation. **★★★★★ — Wayne & Marlene Garrett, Dec. 2018** > Austin did a fantastic job bringing our vision to reality. He has intimate knowledge of a wide variety of architectural styles. He is patient and a pleasure to work with. He is an amazing artist providing innovative and creative use of space. We have worked with many architects over the years on various projects and Austin by far is the very best!! He is punctual with deadlines, provides rapid turn around and always polite and professional. His work is a solid 5 star! **★★★★★ — Ken Reiner, Dec. 2018** > We interviewed many architects before choosing Austin to guide us through the complete remodel of our 40-year old Nellie Gail home. He exceeded all of our expectations. His vision and cost sensitive creativity helped us to achieve our dream home. Austin is a high integrity individual and a super nice guy, he became like part of our family during the process. We highly recommend Peters Architecture. **★★★★★ — Mike Lee, Nov. 2018** > We have worked with Austin Peters on 3 competed and 2 current projects - all of them new residential construction. Austin is a true professional whose creativity, thoroughness and responsiveness have brought integrity and quality to every project we have worked together on. > > Austin is passionate and balances innovation and timeless pragmatism, which makes working with him enjoyable, smooth, and truly collaborative. > > From initial vision to meeting spatial and construction challenges, Austin brings his best - creative solutions that feel right and make sense. Additionally, his knowledge of current building codes and regulations specific to particular areas is excellent, and he uses it to navigate the permit process to maximize project potential. > > When you are selecting an architect there are certain attributes that are essential to a successful project and Austin embodies these. He listens carefully to your needs and desires and applies them thoughtfully and creatively to your design, he works quickly and is adept within the bureaucracy of the Building Department and he is present throughout the entire process and always reachable when needed. > > We can wholeheartedly recommend choosing Austin Peters as your next architect. **★★★★★ — Frank and Elizabeth Falzetta, Nov. 2018** > Austin designed our coastal contemporary home, which is currently under construction in Manhattan Beach, California. He's been an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the project. He's creative and highly skilled, but also adept at explaining things in a way that clients can understand. We found him to be very collaborative and willing to put in the extra effort to transform our hopes and ideas into a reality. We can't recommend him highly enough! **Comment from Peters Architecture Inc.:** > Thanks again Frank and Elizabeth - very much appreciated and it was also a pleasure to work with you! **★★★★★ — Stacy Straus Srour & Associates, Nov. 2018** > We have had the opportunity to work with Austin Peters, Peters Architecture, on shared projects, and very much appreciate the accessibility, dedication, creative approach to problem-solving, and overall professionalism we experience in working with Austin and his team. **Comment from Peters Architecture Inc.:** > Very much appreciated Stacy. Always a pleasure to work with you are your team! **★★★★★ — Conrad Orr, Nov. 2018** > Austin and his team are great. Very professional. My team and I have worked with Austin on quite a few projects and it has always been a pleasure. **★★★★★ — Erika Larson, Nov. 2018** > I have worked with Peters Architecture on a few new construction projects now and Austin is so talented and creative and pleasant to work with that I highly recommend using Austin on any project! EXCELLENT! **★★★★★ — Megan Walters, Sept. 2018** > We hired Austin to help us with a pretty large renovation on our home. After our initial meeting we were immediately comfortable with him. He quickly understood our vision and helped us to fine tune our ideas. Austin really helped walk us through the whole process from renderings to working with our HOA and permitting from the city. **★★★★★ — Paul Kang, Aug. 2018** > We hired Peters Architecture to help us come up some ideas for an old home we bought. Austin was responsive, helpful and creative in coming up with plans / layouts that were a great solution for our family and which transformed a cramped claustrophobia space into a great open and bright home for us. **★★★★★ — Gary Stiles, Aug. 2018** > Austin and his team are great. Very professional. I have worked with Austin for several years now on various projects and it has always been a pleasure. ## Selected projects - [Linnie Canal No. 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linnie-canal-no-2-pj-vj~3914842) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: 4,058 sq. ft. 3-story plus roof deck 4 beds, 4.5 baths with office/gym, rec room, and sauna single-family home on Linnie Canal in Venice, California. - [McCarrell Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mccarrell-ranch-pj-vj~7159168) - Location: Rolling Hills Estates, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Modern Barn House in Rolling Hills Estates Two-story single-family residence with approx 7,750 sq ft of living space - [Appleton Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/appleton-way-pj-vj~3881716) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: 5,900 sq. ft. 2-story, 5 beds, 5.5 baths plus rec room, gym, and theater single-family in Venice, California - [Linnie Canal No. 4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linnie-canal-no-4-pj-vj~7175322) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Canal-facing corner lot home with terraced decks 3-story plus roof-deck single-family home with approx.4,575 sq ft of living space. - [16th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/16th-street-pj-vj~3927631) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: 4,101 sq. ft. 3-story, 4 beds, 3.5 baths with cafe, rec room, and covered patio single-family home on the 16th Walk Street overlooking the ocean in Manhattan Beach, California. - [Howland Canal No. 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/howland-canal-no-2-pj-vj~3915020) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: 4,013 sq. ft. 3-story plus roof deck 3 beds, 4.5 baths with theater, dojo room, lounge/café, and sauna single-family on Howland Canal in Venice, California. - [Buckboard Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckboard-lane-pj-vj~6137326) - Location: Rolling Hills, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: 3,500 sq. ft. 1-story, 4 beds, 5 baths plus office and play-room single-family in a charming hilltop neighborhood in Rolling Hills, California. - [2nd Street No. 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2nd-street-no-2-pj-vj~3928005) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: 13,500 sq. ft. 2-story plus basement, 13 beds, 15 baths with 8-car garage, music room, grand room, 2-lane full-size bowling alley, game room, theater, gym, café, tennis court, basketball court, and tropical cabana and cave single-family estate in Manhattan Beach, California. - [Elena Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elena-ave-pj-vj~3926920) - Location: Redondo Beach, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: 3-unit condominium dwelling with approximately 2,650 sq. ft., 3 beds, 3.5 baths each unit in Redondo Beach, California - [Linnie Canal No. 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linnie-canal-no-1-pj-vj~3885491) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: 3,605 sq. ft. 3-story plus roof deck, 4 beds, 4.5 baths with rec room, gym, and theater single-family home on Linnie Canal in Venice, California. - [Dapple Grey Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dapple-grey-drive-pj-vj~3882106) - Location: Laguna Hills, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: 4,500 sq. ft. 2-story, 5 beds, 4 baths plus library, and gym single-family home in Nellie Gail Ranch - Laguna Hills , California. - [Alma Ave No. 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alma-ave-no-1-pj-vj~3885868) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: 5,135 sq. ft. 3-story duplex w/ 3 beds, 3.5 baths each unit in Manhattan Beach, California. - [Howland Canal No. 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/howland-canal-no-1-pj-vj~3885703) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: 3,030 sq. ft. 3-story plus roof deck, 4 beds, 4.5 baths with rec room, gym, and theater on Howland Canal in Venice, California. - [Via Arco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/via-arco-pj-vj~3886039) - Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: 6,258 sq. ft. 2-story plus mezzanine 5 beds, 7 baths with rumpus room, office and wine cellar single-family home with ocean and coastline view in Palos Verdes Estates, California. - [Horizon Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horizon-ave-pj-vj~3886553) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: 2,420 sq. ft. 2-story plus roof deck 5 beds, 3 baths single-family home by the boardwalk in Venice, California. - [Cedarbluff Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedarbluff-drive-pj-vj~3886373) - Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: 2,704 sq. ft. 2-story 3 beds, 3 baths single-family home in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. - [2nd Street No. 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2nd-street-no-1-pj-vj~3914733) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: 6,6602 sq. ft. 2-story plus basement 4 beds, 6 baths with gym, rec room/theater, café, office and reading room single-family overlooking the ocean in Manhattan Beach, California. - [Via Santa Rosa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/via-santa-rosa-pj-vj~3927008) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: 6,094 sq. ft. 1-story 5 beds, 5.5 baths with media room, office and gym single-family estate in Temecula Valley Wine Country, California. - [9th Street No. 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/9th-street-no-1-pj-vj~3914919) - Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: 6,481 sq. ft. corner lot 2-story plus basement, 5 beds, 5.5 baths with rec room, wine cellar, theater, and tiki bar single-family home in Manhattan Beach, California. - [Santa Clara Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-clara-ave-pj-vj~3928448) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: 5,228 sq. ft. 3-story, 4 beds, 5.5 baths with rec room, theater, gym, and roof deck in the Abbot Kinney neighborhood in Venice, California. [See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/peters-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~721874838) ## Ideabooks - [Appleton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31513118/list/appleton) — 4 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/curtaustinp) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-15.*