Eschewing the simple geometrical uniformity of modern architecture, Dean Larkin's modern architecture firm in Los Angeles strives for a multi-layered complexity that is both effortless and elegant. Dean's background in traditional architecture, which requires historical accuracy and getting the detail precisely right, gives him an edge over his peers and affects his overall approach.
His work distinguishes itself as a fusion of mid-century modern and out-of-the-box aesthetics; a look that has made Dean Larkin Design one of the leading high-profile architectural firms in Twenty-First Century Los Angeles. Dean Larkin, AIA, established Dean Larkin Design in Los Angeles in 1999.
His work distinguishes itself as a fusion of mid-century modern and out-of-the-box aesthetics; a look that has made Dean Larkin Design one of the leading high-profile architectural firms in Twenty-First Century Los Angeles. Dean Larkin, AIA, established Dean Larkin Design in Los Angeles in 1999.
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One of Dean Larkin's essential tenets is that every contemporary residential design project is a nexus between two forces: the site and the client. As a modern residential architect, Dean's designs embrace the client's chosen location and unlocks its innate potential to inform and enhance the home's architecture.
As one of the first employees of Landry Design Group, Dean Larkin's background in classic design and architecture is extensive. From Italian to English, Spanish to Neo-classical Larkin has done it all. Larkin kids, "If you cut me open, I'm an architect all the way through, " and his love of architecturally significant classical design is reflected in the select projects he takes on.
As a commercial architect firm in Los Angeles, much of Dean Larkin Design's success with clients can be credited to the team-like approach he uses in the office. Rather than taking a more traditional and hierarchical approach, Larkin says he runs a democratic office, where he and his team collaborate to produce the best designs for the client's commercial needs.
Dean Larkin, AIA has been described as the quintessential Los Angeles based state of the art luxury indoor/outdoor contemporary architect. A native of Los Angeles, Dean says that Architecture chose him in the sense that it's both a passion and a career.
His range and variety of projects are diverse with a focus on spectacular private residences in California's best and most affluent neighborhoods; striving for projects that evoke the unique climate, attitude and lifestyle of Southern California.Since graduating from the University of Southern California's respected School of Architecture, Dean had the honor of being the first employee of Richard Landry, founder of Landry Design Group.
His range and variety of projects are diverse with a focus on spectacular private residences in California's best and most affluent neighborhoods; striving for projects that evoke the unique climate, attitude and lifestyle of Southern California.Since graduating from the University of Southern California's respected School of Architecture, Dean had the honor of being the first employee of Richard Landry, founder of Landry Design Group.
