XTEN Architecture

XTEN Architecture is an award-winning architecture firm located in Los Angeles, California, with associate offices in Sissach, Switzerland. Founded in 2000 by partners Monika Häfelfinger and Austin Kelly AIA, XTEN Architecture is a full service architecture and design firm specializing in cultural buildings, office and commercial facilities and residential estates. Building designs are developed using innovative materials and sustainable technologies, and guided from schematic design through construction.

XTEN approaches architecture with an emphasis on minimalist logic, material transformation and refined detailing and craftsmanship. The architects develop strong sculptural forms and open spaces transformed by direct connections to nature.

2010 American Architecture Award, Sapphire Gallery, Chicago Athenaeum/ European Centre for Art and Architecture
2010 American Institute of Architects California Council Design Award, Sapphire Gallery, American Institute of Architects
2010 International Architecture Award, Sapphire Gallery, Chicago Athenaeum/ European Centre for Art and Architecture
2009 International Architecture Award, Openhouse, Chicago Athenaeum/European Centre for Art and Architecture
2007 IV Bienal Architecture Award, Openhouse, Bienal Miami + Beach
2007 AIA/LA Design Award, Openhouse, American Institute of Architects
2007 Ten to Watch, California Home+Design Magazine
2006 AIA/NextLA Design Award, Diamondhouse, American Institute of Architects
2006 New Architecture LA Exhibit, A+D Architecture and Design Museum
2005 House of the Month, Vhouse, Architectural Record
2004 Emerging Architect, Architectural Record

2011 Topanga Canyon Residences Masterplan, Topanga Canyon, California
2011 Luzern Stadtarchiv Wettbewerb, Luzern, Switzerland
2011 Manhattan Beach Residence, Manhattan Beach, California
2010 Bel Air Estate, Bel Air, California
2010 Muscat Villa, Muscat, Oman
2010 Doheny Residence, Beverly Hills, California
2010 Brentwood Residence, Brentwood, California
2009 Summit Drive Residence, Beverly Hills, California
2009 Za'abeel Park Observation Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2009 COOP Zentrum, Sissach, Switzerland
2009 Madison Club Residence, Palm Springs, California
2008 Sapphire Gallery, Encino, California
2008 Diamondhouse, Santa Monica Canyon, California
2008 Casa Blanca, Hollywood Hills, California
2008 Macapa Residence, Hollywood Hills, California
2007 Openhouse, Hollywood Hills, California
2007 Himmelrain Park Condominiums, Sissach, Switzerland
2007 Surfhouse, Hermosa Beach, California
2006 FordChing Showroom, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
2006 Silverspur Office Building, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
2006 Canyon House, Beverly Hills, California
2005 Schoenberg Park Wettbewerb, Bern, Switzerland
2004 Mhouse/ Art Studio, Venice Beach, California
2004 Haupstrasse 61/63, Sissach, Switzerland
2003 Vista Haven Residence, Sherman Oaks, California
2002 Seepark Bahnhof SBB Wettbewerb, Liestal, Switzerland
2002 Vhouse, Sherman Oaks, California