Award-Winning Custom Home Architecture Tailored to Your Vision

At Sennikoff Architects, we specialize in designing beautiful, functional, and site-responsive custom homes surrounding Southern California communities. With over 30 years of experience, we bring a high level of expertise and personal attention to every project—from new coastal homes and hillside builds to whole-home renovations and additions.

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Your Custom Home, Designed to Fit Your Life

Every family, site, and dream is unique—and your home should be too. We collaborate closely with homeowners to design custom residences that reflect your lifestyle, respond to your site conditions, and meet city planning requirements. Whether you're building from the ground up or reimagining an existing structure, we create elegant, lasting architecture with timeless appeal.

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Our Custom Home Services Include:

Feasibility & Site Analysis

• Evaluate lot conditions, zoning codes, setbacks, and development potential.

• Identify opportunities and constraints early to streamline the process.

Schematic Design & Space Planning

• Develop preliminary floor plans, 3D studies, and layout concepts.

• Design for natural light, privacy, views, and indoor-outdoor flow.

Full-Service Design Development

• Refine the architectural design with elevations, materials, and finishes.

• Coordinate with structural, civil, and MEP engineers as needed.

Permit & Construction Documents

• Prepare detailed construction drawings for permit submittal and bidding.

• Navigate the permitting process with your city or coastal commission.​

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Why Homeowners Choose Sennikoff Architects​

• Local Expertise: Decades of experience working in Long Beach, Belmont Shore, Naples Island, Seal Beach, and other coastal communities.

• Personal Attention: Work directly with Steven Sennikoff, AIA, from concept through completion.

• Award-Winning Designs: Recognized for excellence in residential design, including Best of Houzz and regional architectural honors.

• Context-Driven Design: We design homes that respect neighborhood character, view corridors, and California’s unique climate.

 

Where We Work

We proudly offer custom home architectural services in Long Beach, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, the South Bay, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Our projects range from modern ocean-view homes to traditional infill homes in historic districts.

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Start Your Dream Home Today

Thinking about building a custom home in Long Beach or Southern California? Our firm is here to guide you through every step—from initial vision to final construction. Let’s design a space that reflects who you are and how you live.