Conservation & Sustainability in Bathroom Design

January 31, 2012

Introduction by Biglin Architectural Group As architects, we consider sustainability and conservation of resources when designing and building new homes from the ground up and when making upgrades to existing structures. From maximizing the availability of natural light to taking advantage of the natural slope of a building site for heat retention and availability of [...]

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Principal Architect Brian Biglin Receives Two AIA Awards

January 23, 2012

AIA Recognizes Brian Biglin for Sunset Residence & Beverly Estates at the 25th Annual Installation and Design Awards On Saturday, January 22nd, 2012, Principal Architect Brian Biglin received Citation Awards for Residential Design from the AIA for two of his works: Sunset Residence & Beverly Estates. As quoted by the AIA, “The Citation Award recognizes [...]

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Brands Turn to Pinterest to Collect & Share Design Inspiration

January 16, 2012

Looking for design inspiration? Look no further than Pinterest. In case you’re not yet familiar, Pinterest is a blossoming new social platform that allows people to categorize and share (aka: pin) images that they like; be it from their own photo gallery or from a website that they were browsing. Initially intended for personal use, [...]

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Biglin Architectural Group Gives Back

December 28, 2011

As another year comes to a close, we like to take the time to reflect and be thankful for the opportunities that have come our way but we also like to give back. We’re particularly proud to have been a part of three organizations in the Los Angeles community that provide tremendous services to those [...]

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The Bathtub Renaisance

December 21, 2011
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Transforming a Bathroom into a Sanctuary The bathroom is an essential part of any home. It can be practical in its function or it can become a center for relaxation and comfort. The right bathtub transforms a master bath into a sanctuary. Luxury bathtubs are no longer constrained to certain materials or shapes – each [...]

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Biglin Architectural Group Property Featured on NBC Today Show Segment

November 30, 2011

NBC’s Today Show segment, “Sales of Mega-Mansions on the Rise,” features Architect Brian Biglin’s Le Palais des Anges in Beverly Hills. This recent story on NBC’s Today Show explores the high-end real estate market. While the pricing of “Mega-Mansions” has not been completely untouched by the housing crisis facing the nation, this segment explores the [...]

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New Project Renderings: Beverly Estates Residence

November 29, 2011
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Architectural Drawings of Private Beverly Estates Residence Now Available in Project Design Gallery The Beverly Estates Residence is one of the latest  projects of Biglin Architectural group and is currently under construction. Principal Architect, Brian Biglin gives an overview of the concept and vision for the home: The Beverly Estates Residence explores the concept of [...]

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Staff Profile: Ben Ballentine, Designer & Project Manager

November 9, 2011
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Like many members of the Biglin Architectural Group team, Ben Ballentine discovered at a young age that he wanted to be an architect. He grew up in a family with passion for architecture and roots in the real estate industry, touring countless homes with his parents. “I’ve never so much been the salesman,” says Ballentine, [...]

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Staff Profile: Paul Packman, Sr. Architect

October 14, 2011
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Senior Architect at Biglin Architectural Group Since 2010 Having grown up with a builder for a father, Paul has always been interested in the trades. “He taught me many trades,” Paul says about his father, “but also, he taught me to continue my education and pursue what I had a passion for.” While attending the [...]

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Experiencing Qatar: The Four Seasons Doha

September 30, 2011
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The Ultimate Combination of Architecture & Hospitality In April 2005, doors opened to a new oasis in the hot desert sun of Qatar. The white stone towers of the Four Seasons Doha sit sharply along the white sand beaches along the Arabian Gulf. Designed by the Architects of Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, and Stewart in the [...]

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