TOLO Architecture is led by firm principals Peter Tolkin and Sarah Lorenzen. At TOLO, we believe the character of our built environment profoundly affects quality of life, so we work to respond to the demands of each project with intelligent, creative solutions, while remaining attentive to the client’s schedule and budget. Our portfolio is diverse: including art installations, single-family homes, retail and restaurants, as well as larger projects such as hotels, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments. Each design is developed in close relationship with the client, and with a careful determination of their needs and constraints. We are proud that many of our projects have been cited in publications and awarded by the AIA for their inventiveness, social vitality, and accomplished craftsmanship. Recent note-worthy work includes a fire-resistant house in Montecito, a fire rebuild in Malibu, a number of houses in Altadena, the Night Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, an art studio complex for artist Charles Gaines, and a monumental public sculpture with Gaines, titled ‘Moving Chains.’