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