Minarc is an award-winning Santa Monica–based architecture and design studio founded by Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson. Known for its innovative use of steel construction and sustainable materials, Minarc creates modern, resilient homes that respond to both environment and lifestyle.

With a focus on fire-resistant design in Southern California, the firm has spent over two decades advancing alternatives to traditional wood framing, integrating prefabrication and proprietary systems to improve efficiency and durability. Minarc’s work bridges Scandinavian minimalism with California modernism, emphasizing light, color, and a strong connection to nature.

The studio’s portfolio spans custom residences, modular housing, and award-winning hospitality projects, including the iconic ION Adventure Hotel in Iceland. Through thoughtful design and technical innovation, Minarc continues to redefine contemporary living.