Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Name: Rockefeller Kempel Architects
Address: 145 Standard Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245, United States
Telephone: +1 310-335-6000
Rating: 5

9 Reviews

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About Us

RKA are a highly skilled and talented team of architects and designers lead by architects Christopher Kempel, AIA and Rocky Rockefeller, AIA. With over seventy-five (75) years of experience between the two partners and a distinguished list of clients, design accolades and publications, few residential architecture firms compare. We’re thoughtful and careful listeners and strive to produce a highly detailed and crafted home which best empowers you to live as you've always intended to. Designing and building a home is a deeply personal experience, and we’re there with you and representing your best interests every step along the way, from beginning to end. We have excellent past and present client relationships and many repeat residential clients, which is a testament to their loyalty and level of satisfaction with our craft and services. It also reflects their appreciation of our art and confidence in the long term investment value our product brings. If you’re searching for a deeply experienced, high quality, high service architect and you’re wanting a distinguished, artful place to live, a real HOME that is above and beyond the ubiquitous "modern house,” we are your architect. Let us help you realize your dream home and make it a reality. We are featured! Check out our website, or copy and paste the links below to see what people have to say about us. Luxe: https://luxesource.com/features/article/this-oregon-weekend-home-captures-contemporary-far Southbay Magazine: http://www.oursouthbay.com/seamless-fusion/ Dwell Online: https://www.dwell.com/article/an-atypical-tree-house-d97d5623 Coastal Living: http://rockefellerpartners.com/recent-news/2017/6/7/costal-living-from-bali-to-cali

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, New Home Construction, Site Preparation, Sustainable Design, Construction Drawings, High End Custom Home Design, Full Service Construction Administration, Modern Architectural Design

Areas Served

Beverly Hills, Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, South Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Pacific Palisades, Encino, Malibu, Venice, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Brentwood, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Mandeville Canyon, Rustic Canyon, Laurel Canyon, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Benedict Canyon, Bel Air, El Segundo, Coldwater Canyon

Awards

12 person firm, 4 Licensed Architects. Recipient of AIA South Bay Honor Award for Excellence in Design, AIA South Bay Merit Award for Excellence in Design, Dream Home Awards for Best Custom Home and for Custom Contemporary Home of the Year, Ranked in CAREJ's Top Architecture Firms of 2008.

11 Projects

Rock Creek Road Residence

Business Details

Business Name

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Phone Number

+1 310-335-6000

Website

rockefellerkempel.com/

Address

145 Standard Street
El Segundo, CA 90245

Typical Job Cost

USD 1,500,000 - USD 15,000,000

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9 Reviews for Rockefeller Kempel Architects

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Jennifer & Steve Anderson

“Having built before I can say it is rare that from beginning to end of a building project one is completely happy through the entire process. Yet this was the case for me in building our home with RKA. Our home is exquisite and a work of art, yet it’s comfortable, livable and enables our family of five to live our best lives. It welcomes in the beauty of the natural surroundings and functions perfectly for our family’s needs. Chris, Rocky and their team are not only talented and deeply thoughtful designers but a joy to work with and earned our deepest trust."

10 August, 2019

Cowan Construction

I worked with Rockerfeller Partners on a large modern home in Sheridan Oregon and was extremely impressed with the overall design of the home and attention to detail to the construction drawings. Chris and Rocky were both very involved in the process and each brought their own special talents to the home with amazing professionalism. The plans are well drawn with the pertinent information that give the contractors an accurate scope of work and the proper direction to complete the work. Chris, Rocky and their employees were always available to answer any questions we had. I would highly recommend Rockerfeller Partners for your fine home! Mike Cowan Cowan Construction, LLC

23 October, 2017

Hammer & Hand

We were the builder of the Willamette Valley Estate home Rockefeller & Partners designed in Oregon's wine country. We primarily worked with Christopher Kempel, who was highly responsive throughout the process. The home was exceedingly well thought-out and we appreciated both his keen attention to detail in the plans and his eye for clean design and detailing that was enjoyable to build. The home's thoughtful placement in the landscape and striking aesthetic culminated in a project that we take great pride in having built and will remain a highlight in our portfolio for years to come.

17 July, 2017

Comment from Rockefeller Kempel Architects:

We couldn't have done it without you Steph and team! Thanks H+H. Let's do another together soon.

Willamette Valley Homeowner

When my husband and I decided to build a modern farm house in Oregon's wine country, we chose an architectural firm with deep modern roots, but also a great sense of more traditional styles. Rockefeller Partners impressed us throughout the process in several ways. First, they have a true, deep sense of aesthetics and proportion, so the size and configuration of spaces in our home feel RIGHT. Second, they educated us during the project so that we became informed participants in the design. Third, they were excellent at working with the contractor hand to realize their vision. Our home is truly a stunning masterpiece and living there as a family has been a dream come true.

5 July, 2017

Mandeville Canyon Homeownder

Rockefeller Partners built a house for us in the Mandeville Canyon area of Los Angeles. Working with them was an amazing experience from the start to finish. Not only did we learn a lot about architecture and design through the process, we ended up with an exquisite house that supports our work and home life and that has been the perfect place to raise our children. Rockefeller Partners' excels in attention to detail and commitment to understanding HOW you live--and then designing a house to make your life wonderful!

17 June, 2017Last modified:3 July, 2017

Walter Harrison

Total tear down, re-design and re-build. They were absolutely great -- on budget, on time and built a wonderful house. Chris Kempel was in charge of the project.

2 June, 2017

Jeff Thue

We absolutely love the home Chris Kempel and Rocky Rockefeller designed for us. Nine years after we moved in we are still amazed every time we walk in the door. Everyone who visits marvels at the design, and people that walk by stop and stare in admiration. I have built several houses, and know the frustration typically involved, but working with Chris and Rocky was a pleasure, from the planning stages through move-in. I never thought building a home could ever be such an exciting and pleasant experience.

31 May, 2017

Joel Fischer

We were the general contractors for a new house Rockefeller Partners designed in West Los Angeles. We found them to be highly professional, responsive, willing to explore new ideas and prepared very detailed, extensive drawings. Most of all, the project, design wise, is one of the highlights of our 30 year history. It’s won numerous awards and has held up very well over the years. It is our “go to” house when we need to show prospective clients the kind of elevated work we are capable of doing.

31 May, 2017

wilson construction

I am a custom home builder in the south bay and have worked with Rockefeller Partners on 2 amazing homes. 33rd street and 8th street in Manhattan Beach. They are extremely creative and talented. A real pleasure to work with, a very professional company. I highly recommend working with them. As a builder I know how important it is to have a competent Architecture Firm on the team. Jeff Wilson Wilson Construction

31 May, 2017

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Commented: loving the built in areaHello! Although there is a TV underneath (unsure of the size) what you see in the picture is actually a 130" projection screen. The dimensions for the custom millwork are 17' 7" x 8' 3 3/4&q...

20 September, 2018

Commented: wall finish more than paint?Hi there! You're correct! It's a Venetian Plaster finish from Il Colore, Inc.

10 September, 2018

Commented: What type of wood are the slats and how are they affixed to the posts?SS threaded studs welded to SS tube steel, then epoxy filled holes in wood slat. Clamp, cure, then move to next slat

9 July, 2018

Commented: Flooring - is it luxury vinyl?Hi Heidi! Thank you so much! These are French Oak real hardwood floors. LV Wood is who we got them from. You can find their contact info on their website: www.lvwood.com

25 May, 2018

Commented: What kind of flooring is this?Thank you! The flooring is LV Wood.

23 March, 2018

Commented: The bed?Hi Christy, thank you! I looked through our files, but couldn't find anything on the bed. All of the furniture was hand picked by the interior designer, Alana Homesley. She's amazing! You can find he...

23 January, 2018

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