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Appleton Partners LLP – was established by Marc Appleton in 1976, and has offices in Santa Monica and Santa Barbara, California. We have designed over 700 projects and specialize in the planning, design, and landscaping of custom residential, institutional and commercial projects for both private and public clients. Our projects include additions, restorations and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings as well as new construction. We have been extensively published in major design periodicals and have won numerous awards and competitions. Design is a collaborative process with our clients, inspired by their specific desires, needs, program, and budget. The location, environment, and siting of each project strongly influence this process, and a harmonious relationship between the buildings and landscape is always an essential concern.
Whether contemporary or traditional in style, our architecture strives for an appreciation of place and time. The work is diverse and eclectic, and we reject the idea that a successful design practice needs to be “branded” or have a consistent signature style, or that architecture always has to shout.
Leadership
Senior Management
The Team

Jean-Guy Dube

Frank Berzai

Brian Speyerer

Thomas Sekula

Maja Jonson

Steve Aldana

Christopher Seo

Nell Bornhorst

Alex Behnke

Behrokh Govari

Stephanie Manson-Hing

Kayla Macias

Nicholis Sheley
Clients

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Recognition
National & Regional
Awards
2020
Luxe Interiors
Honoree -The Gold List
2018
Luxe Interiors
Rebuilding Montecito Award
2016
Architectural Digest
AD Top 100 Architects & Designers Award
2014
Design Leadership Network
Design Leadership Award
2012
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art 2012
The Arthur Ross Awards, Board of Directors Honor
2012
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
2011
Pacific Design Center, Westweek 2011
Star of Design Award, Lifetime Achievement
2010
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
2007
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
2005
Pacific Design Center, Westweek 2005
Star of Design Award, Architecture
2004
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
2003
National Association of Industrial & Office Properties
Southern California Wine & Spirits Nevada Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
Honor Award
2002
The Classicist
10th Anniversary Edition
2002
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
2000
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
1995
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
1991-1992
Sunset Western Home Award Waingrow Residence
Brentwood, California
Merit Award
Honor Award
1991
University of California
White Mountain Research Station
Crooked Creek Facility
Bishop, California
Honor Award
1991
Architectural Digest
AD top 100 Architects & Designers
1990
Pacific Coast Builders Conference
Ocean Park Cooperative Housing
Santa Monica, California
Merit Award
1990
City of Whittier
Downtown Housing
Revitalization Plan Competition
First Prize
1982
California Building Officials
Boyd Street Place
Los Angeles, California
Award for Excellence
1975
Coast Magazine Competition
“What to do with Alcatraz Island”
San Francisco, California
First Prize
AIA California
Council Award
1991
Ocean Park Housing Cooperative
Santa Monica, California
Urban Design Award
AIA Los Angeles
Chapter Awards
1989
Edwards Residence and Studio Santa Monica, California
Merit Award
1985
Day Residence
Los Angeles, California
Merit Award
1984
Boyd Street Place
Los Angeles, California
Citation
1984
Gene Burton, Inc.
Pasadena, California
Citation
1983
Boyd Street Place
Los Angeles, California
President’s Award
Local
Awards & Prizes
1990
Los Angeles Conservancy
Southern View Limited Project
Los Angeles, California
Preservation Award
1984
County of Santa Barbara Arts Commission
Eucalyptus Lane Beach Access
Montecito, California
First Prize
1983
City of Los Angeles
Boyd Street Place
Los Angeles, California
Special Recognition Certificate
1983
Pasadena Beautiful Foundation
Gene Burton, Inc.
Pasadena, California
Annual Award
1982
Los Angeles Downtown Breakfast Club
Boyd Street Place
Los Angeles, California
Rose Award
Special
Exhibitions
2000
Exhibition: George Washington Smith – “Florestal”
Santa Barbara, California
1999
In Your Space: Public Art in
Santa Barbara, California
1985-1999
Eucalyptus Lane Beach Access
Santa Barbara, California
1995
Alumni Exhibition
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
1990
Art in the Public Interest, 1988-1990
County of Santa Barbara Arts Commission
Santa Barbara, California
1984
L.A. Architecture:
Restoration, Renovation and Re-Use
The Art Store Gallery
Los Angeles, California
1978
Mingei International:
Folk Toys of the World
University Town Center
La Jolla, California

Employment
Our firm seeks qualified architects and designers who are committed to excellence and who have an understanding of classical and traditional design. We offer a great working environment, excellent benefits, and a competitive salary for the right candidate.
Unsolicited applications including a portfolio and a resume in .pdf format (no larger than 8 Mb) can be submitted to: info@appleton-architects.com subject line: ‘Job Application’