Mindy Curtis
Architecture & Lighting Design
Hello and welcome! I'm a Los Angeles-based architect professionally licensed in California and Texas. My passion is designing beautiful, human-driven spaces with social impact and an authentically local atmosphere.
ABOUT ME
My travels around the world (42 countries and counting!) have left a lasting impression on my sense of design, and have given me the inspiration to create spaces with a real sense of human connection and local feeling.
I believe that well-designed spaces pay attention to the details, utilize the right sense of scale and place, make you feel effortlessly comfortable, and encourage natural connections between people in the space.
I believe in collaborating with my clients and adapting each project to the needs of the site and its users, which means studying what works well and iterating until we succeed.
I also speak French, Italian, and Spanish.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ARCHITECTURE
Our built world impacts our lives on the most fundamental level, shaping our experiences, influencing our interactions, and reflecting the values and aspirations of our society.
INTERIORS
Interior spaces are where we spend our days—they should be welcoming, cozy, inspiring, and imbue you with a sense of place.
LIGHT
A elegantly lit space improves your sense of well-being and productivity, by day or by night! I design for beauty, comfort, and energy efficiency.
MY PROCESS
I believe that the best designs come from an open collaboration of enthusiastic minds, and work to guide you through the design process to bring your dream into reality.
Branding & Schematic Design
Conceptualizing the overall idea, layout, and soul of a project.
Construction Documents
Drafting plans, sections, elevations, & details to realize the project.
Construction Administration
Interfacing between client & contractor to ensure the project is built as specified.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Wisdom from the masters.
Architecture is not just about building, but about creating profound beauty and lasting connections.
- Maya Lin
The dialogue between client and architect is about as intimate as any conversation you can have, because when you're talking about building a house, you're talking about dreams.
- Robert A. M. Stern
Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space.
- Zaha Hadid
CONTACT
Los Angeles, California
5031 Palomar Drive
Austin, Texas
2101 Kauffman Loop, Suite 1004
(424) 625-3642
arch@mindycurtis.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday
8 am – 3 pm (Pacific)
10 am – 5 pm (Central)
Saturday
9 am – 12 noon (Pacific)
11 am – 2 pm (Central)
Closed on Sundays
Mindy Curtis
Architecture & Lighting Design