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Standard is the Los Angeles based architecture and design partnership of architects Jeffrey Allsbrook and Silvia Kuhle. 

Standard Turns Twenty

Standard Turns Twenty

We at Standard are celebrating 20 years of design. Our first project, the Maxfield store on Robertson Boulevard, was designed 1995 and completed early 1996. Following the store we've designed James Perse's first home in the Bird Streets.

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California CATCUBE

California CATCUBE

The California Catcube is a concrete and reclaimed wood shelter, designed as a raised sleeping porch.

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Courtyard House On The Boards

Courtyard House On The Boards

White stucco, large sliding doors, travertine paving and oak siding are the materials defining this seven thousand residence with extensive basement and pool we are designing for a property in the Los Angeles Hills. 

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Jenni Kayne On The Boards

Jenni Kayne On The Boards

We are  currently designing Jenni Kayne stores for three new locations, the Lido Marina in Newport Beach, the Marin Country Mart and the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto.  The new store concept combines the Jenni Kayne collection with Jenni Kayne home.

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Trousdale Residence

Trousdale Residence

We've designed this ten thousand square feet residence in the Trousdale Estates.  All areas of the house open up to city views. The infinity pool spans across the entire back yard.

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Diagramming

Diagramming

We’re using diagrams, both, to communicate ideas to our clients as well as to illustrate new concepts we develop through competitions and design research. 

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The Sketch Gallery

The Sketch Gallery

There’s no doubt that digital design programs have transformed architecture, but it’s impossible to erase the importance of sketching. Schematic sketches are employed to spark creativity, inspire solutions and convey intent when nothing else will do.

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Paris Photo Week

Paris Photo Week

Art students from the 'HfG Offenbach' visit our office during their trip to Los Angeles with their professor and our friend Martin Liebscher.

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Setting A New Standard

Setting A New Standard

Welcome to the new-look Standard website. We rebuilt it from the ground up and introduced a stronger visual language, easier navigation and social networking protocols. 

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Prouvé Has His Day - Again

Prouvé Has His Day - Again

Maxfield, the globally renowned concept store in West Hollywood, is known as a repository of high-end fashion brands, including Rick Owens, Balmain and Celine. To that list of boldfaced names we must now add Jean Prouvé.

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