Altadena Rebuild Coalition – Professional Directory

CHARLES BRYANT - MASBUILD DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Masbuild Design Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning architecture, interior design and planning firm, established in 1996 located in Pasadena, California. Masbuild is dedicated to high-quality full-service design solutions incorporating new construction and modification of existing structures. Project types include residential, multi-family commercial and institutional, both national and international. We are staffed with licensed, seasoned architects and interior designers with years of combined and varied experience and comprehensive backgrounds. Charles T Bryant is the principal architect at Masbuild with forty years of experience in design and construction, prior to co-founding Masbuild Design Solutions, he led the award-winning firm Charles T. Bryant & Associates. Mr. Bryant has long provided services to underserved and marginalized communities to include communities of color, senior citizens, veterans, and housing insecurity. He is also a resident of Altadena, his home is one of the many casualties of the Eaton fire and he is in the process of assisting his community in the rebuilding process.
LARRY HULEY - MASS CALI PRODUCTIONS, INC.
    GRADUATE OF CAL STATE UNIVERSITY – DOMINGUEZ HILLS Enthusiastic, seasoned professional with over twenty five years of extensive experience in the design and development of engineering and architectural projects. Member of NOMA, The National Organization of Minority Architects since 2007. Honored as member of the year in 2011 and former lead of the SoCal NOMA ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING Summer Camp. Directed the Summer Camp Program from 2011- 2019 as part of the organization’s national “Project Pipeline Initiative” to expose youth to the built environment! http://SoCalNOMA.org Contractor for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, California as a Senior Mechanical Computer Aided Design Specialist. My experience included a very successful career in the aerospace industry as a lead designer on multiple Jet Propulsion Laboratory projects including CASSINI, and the highly publicized Mars Exploration Rover.
REUBEN JACOBS - MODERN DESIGNS UNLIMITED
    After obtaining a Bachelors of Architecture from U.S.C., Reuben spent nearly 20 years working for corporate architectural and interior design firms. Through it all, Reuben primarily served as a job captain and/or CAD manager. In 2005, he stepped away from corporate employment and expanded his 10 year old CAD consulting company by taking on client commissioned residential addition projects. During that time, he has done dozens of projects that range from modest home additions to new 3,000 SF single family homes and ADU’s of all sizes. He also serves as a construction drawing consultant to a handful of architects and interior designers. MDU is powered by the Resolution Designers Forum (RDF). RDF is a consortium of seven design companies that share expertise and resources. The sole proprietors of these companies have decades of experience in diverse project types and sizes and includes an architect that is registered in California, Louisiana and Texas. Concurrently, Mr. Jacobs has taught for 30 years as a community college adjunct professor in which he teaches CAD & construction document courses in interior design & architecture departments.
MICHAEL C. POWELL - MICA HOME DESIGNS, ETC.
    Developing strong relationships with a multitude of homeowners, designers, developers, contractors and other professionals has awarded this boutique firm with a unique perspective of designing an array of different types of projects. MICA Home Designs, Etc. LLC brings many years of experience to develop original designs that are built to achieve maximum experience, knowledge of liability issues, contract negotiations, bid coordination and budget analysis helps clients achieve their goals of building their product or home within cost. MICA Home Designs, Etc. LLC. use of CAD, BIM, Adobe products and hand sketching allows him to communicate his designs to clientele with highly favorable results. Owner Michael C. Powell has been a consultant to license architects, helping them understand the personal aspects of doing single family homes. Former Director of Production for KB Home, AIA associate and founder member of Resolution Designers Forum has made Michael exceptional in service for your new home, fire restoration, ADU and remodel.
WINSTON THORNE - WINSTON THORNE ARCHITECT
    Winston Thorne is the President of an architecture and planning firm headquartered in Pasadena, serving the expanding California and Arizona markets. The firm’s services encompass a diverse range of projects, including private and multi-family residential, restaurant, laboratory, historic structures, and commercial development projects. His accolades include awards from the AIA Central Arizona Architecture Foundation, Resolution Awards with the State’s Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, and design competition accomplishments. He attended Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Architecture, where his design interests in the built environment were established. Following his curiosity about American architecture, he relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent seventeen years working on notable historic preservation and luxury condominium projects, including the tallest hotel in Arizona. He actively participated in the design community and associations and volunteered with charitable organizations. Residing in California for nearly a decade, he currently serves and facilitates various local organizations and coalitions, including his leadership position on SoCal NOMA’s Altadena Rebuild Coalition. Additionally, he holds the 2022 presidency of the American Institute of Architects Pasadena and Foothill Chapter and chairs the Mayor’s Pasadena Central Library Technical Oversight Committee. As a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Subject Matter Expert, he has also served at the state level. Notably, in 2024, he became the first Black or African American president of the American Institute of Architects California, and currently holds a position as AIA California’s Strategic Councilor.
GREGORY BRYANT - GREGORY BRYANT ARCHITECT PC
    As a native and former resident of Altadena I am well aware of its’ rich history. It has always been a unique, diverse, family oriented and close-knit community. As an experienced licensed architect It is my sincere desire to help restore the community by assisting those residents who’ve lost homes to the Eaton Fire. My firm, Gregory Bryant Architect PC, is a California corporation with 12 years of cumulative experience. The firms’ experience includes project management and design implementation for projects ranging from single & multi-family housing, medical, higher education, hospitality, retail, non-profit housing and entertainment. Project experience range is from $250K to $12M.
SUSAN NWANKPA GILLESPIE - NWANKPA DESIGN
    Nwankpa Design is a Southern California-based contemporary architecture and interior design firm focused on creating bold and elegant spaces centered around the people that inhabit them. Our comprehensive design process prioritizes communication and collaboration throughout all stages of the design and construction process. Design specialties include the architectural and interior design of residences, office spaces/headquarters, educational and industrial buildings, and restaurants.
LANCE SIMON - EGAN SIMON ARCHITECTURE
    EGAN SIMON architecture is a diverse firm of individuals with a wide range of skills including architecture, interior design, FF&E procurement and construction management. We are CA Licensed and have experience with single and multi-family homes, offices, banks, schools, light medical and restaurants.
GENELLE BROOKS-PETTY - BPC INTERIOR DESIGN
    Servicing contract and residential clients for more than 14 years, BPC Interior Design aims to do more than create beautiful spaces. We want to make sweeping gestures. Genelle Brooks-Petty is the principal designer of the LA-based studio. Through varied professional experience, she has developed a unique perspective and mission-centered design practice. The studio is focused on building community through design by preserving culture alongside thoughtful development.
CLEMENTE MACIAS - ESTUDIO CALMANANI
    Clemente is an experienced licensed Architect and certified Construction Manager with 20 years on private and public design and construction projects from planning and programming to close out and asset management. His creativity and problem solving skills complement both art/design and construction management/building. Currently he’s aiding families with the rebuild process in the Altadena area.
WEI-TSE YUAN - BURGEONING ARCHITECTS
    Burgeoning Architects | CA Lic. C-40962 | Fire rebuilds in Altadena | Residential and commercial projects | Organic, story-driven design
    • Website: https://www.burgeoningstudio.com
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Phone: (626) 267-5056
OLUWASEGUN (SEGUN) ABEGUNRIN - SAA ASSOCIATES
    In 2010, SAA Associates was established to provide professional architectural consulting services for institutional, commercial and housing projects. Our services also include, project management and community engagement. SAA Associates philosophy is based on the reality that effective "total project delivery" requires a thorough understanding of the inseparable components of a project; program/project, management, planning , design and construction. We firmly believe that our collaborative approach will effectively translate your project goals and objectives into tangible realities. I live in Altadena and was impacted by the Eaton Fire. In addition to designing my own rebuild project, we are currently assisting some home owners to design their rebuild house and guide them through the processes. SAA Associates principals have completed projects with a cumulative budget of more than $1.5 Billion to date .
ELIZABETH D'ANGELO - ZERAE DESIGN INC.
    Founder Elisabeth D'Angelo of ZeRae Design Inc., is a forward-thinking design firm dedicated to creating environments that are functional as they are inspiring. With over 18 years of experience, we transform residential, commercial, retail and landscape spaces into distinctive experiences that reflect the individuality of each client. Experienced with new construction design, remodels, landscape design, Tenant Improvements, and retail design. Blending architecture, interior design, and spatial planning, ZeRae Design Inc., approaches every project with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Whether designing modern workspaces, timeless homes, vibrant lush environments, ZeRae Design Inc. brings a refined aesthetic and a client focused process that ensures quality and cohesion from concept to completion. We are driven, passionate and have a clear creative vision, that stands at the intersection of art and architecture-redefining spaces and elevating everyday living.
MICHAEL ROBINSON - ROBI4 ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING INC.
    Robi4 Architecture & Planning Inc is a professional architecture firm with varied experience in all phases of building design including architecture, planning, construction contract administration, construction management, facilities management, master planning, site development, and feasibility study preparation.
MARCEL SNODGRASS - EVNTH
    EVNTH is a full-service architecture and design practice based in Los Angeles. EVNTH is centered on creating spaces that nourish the soul. Our primary foucs is single family residential, although we also serve commercial and hospitality clientele. We are licensed to practice architecture in the state of California, and well positioned to help those impacted by the recent fires.
REBECCA RUDOLPH - DESIGN BITCHES
    Design, Bitches is a California based one-stop-shop design firm that specializes in architecture, concept & interior design with offices in Los Angeles and San Jose (Bay Area). Led by architects Catherine Johnson and Rebecca Rudolph, our experienced team are creative thought leaders who work side-by-side with clients to exceed your expectations and bring projects to life. Each project we create is unique - crafted specifically for you. We care about heightening the everyday experience and bringing joy to everything we do. We are proud to work with a local community of fabricators, artisans and builders who help make these shared visions a reality.
MADELINE BERTHOLD - AARON BRUMER & ASSOCIATES
    I’m a residential designer at Aaron Brumer & Associates, an architecture firm with over 25 years of experience in custom home design, based in North Hollywood. Under the guidance of licensed architect Aaron Brumer, I work closely with clients to create homes that are not only beautiful and functional, but built to stand the test of time. I also assist with readiness packages and am here to support you through your next steps. Our collaborative, detail-oriented design process is tailored to your needs—focused on creating homes that are resilient, comfortable, and deeply personal. Whether you're rebuilding your existing home or starting fresh with a new design, we’re here to guide you with clarity and care. Our goal is to make the design process feel empowering—not overwhelming. Ready to explore what’s possible—let’s talk. Email [email protected] to schedule a free consultation.
KATE LYLE - LAMAR JOHNSON COLLABORATIVE
    LJC, based in Culver City, provides architectural services for non-single-family-residential projects. Kate specializes in industrial food projects.