Apartments, ADUs and Small Lots—oh my! As a response to the state’s push to meet current housing needs, new developments are popping up across Los Angeles at an increasing rate (Reminder: Los Angeles is currently short 456,643 housing units). Many residents would like to prevent new housing developments for a few fear-based reasons—loss of neighborhood...Read More

Tracy A. Stone Architect was recently featured on a list of “Best Residential Architects in Santa Monica, California” by Home Builder Digest.  As the new year of 2020 begins, we’re especially thankful for our amazing clients and colleagues who make projects like this happen! Thanks to Home Builder Digest for showcasing why we love what...Read More

It’s Official: Tracy A. Stone Architect has a newly-licensed architect in our office! As of February 1, MacKenzie Leifeste is a licensed architect. Many friends and colleagues weren’t familiar with the process, so we thought we’d share MacKenzie’s take on the architectural licensing process and tips for any future architects-in-the-making. What It Takes We’ll let...Read More

You’re ready to start your next project. What should you do first? Whether your project is a home remodel, office renovation, or new construction, you will likely need an architect for the project.   But do I really need an architect? Although you may not “need” to hire an architect to get a permit for...Read More

In January of 2018, after 28 years of making architecture as Tracy A. Stone Architect, our New Year’s resolution was to jump into the wide world of blogging–as a way of testing out ideas, revealing our thought processes and generally improving communication with the outside world. And then, before you know it, it is May...Read More