Founded by Daniel Ziese in 2008, Ziese Architecture is a Los Angeles-based firm specializing in innovative, sustainable, and alternative building techniques. Backed by hands-on construction experience, our designs merge creativity, functionality, and environmental responsibility to bring thoughtfully designed spaces to life.

With over a decade of experience, we have successfully completed projects across a variety of sectors, including residential, office spaces, hospitality, restaurants, civic developments, and industrial facilities. Our approach emphasizes sustainable design strategies while celebrating the sensory and aesthetic qualities of materials, creating environments that feel both intuitive and meaningful for their occupants.

Principal Architect, Daniel Ziese, brings a depth of understanding that is invaluable to clients seeking to realize their projects. He has 18+ years of professional practice covering hospitality, multi-family housing, mix-used development, educational facilities, retail centers, and commercial office projects. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arizona where he graduated with honors and is a recipient of the American Institute of Architects National Scholarship. Daniel is licensed to practice architecture in California and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and the United States Green Building Counsel (USGBC).