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A History Of Inspiring Design

AXIS Architecture + Design is an award-winning full-service international architecture and design firm. Although an all-industry firm, AXIS offers particular expertise in hospitality design, hotel architecture, hospitality facility renovations, multi-family residential architectural design, adaptive reuse architectural conversions, and affordable housing community design.

With our headquarters founded in San Francisco in 2001, and offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, AXIS is able to deliver accessible and responsive expertise across the continent, helping developers increase investor value through inspiring spaces and unforgettable experiences.

Guided by the human experience

Our Vision

“Shape the best in humans to shape the best human experiences.”

 

Dedicated to Empowering our Clients

Our Mission

“To collaboratively deliver unforgettable architectural design and innovative technical solutions for America’s intrepid multifamily residential, hospitality, and affordable housing development leaders.”

Designers of award-winning guest experiences

Hospitality & Hotels

With a mission to create unforgettable guest experiences with every project, AXIS Architecture + Design are award winning hospitality, resort, and hotel architectural designers.

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Courtyard Santa Monica Hotel Design

Santa Monica

Hotel Paseo Boutique Hotel Design

Palm Desert

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa Hotel Renovation

Napa

AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay Hotel Design

Los Angeles

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Enriching communities, one design at a time

Multifamily & Mixed-Use

More than simply designers of multi-family residential developments, at AXIS Architecture + Design we pride ourselves on being award-winning architectural designers of multi-family residential communities.

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Lake City Way Seattle Mixed-Use Multifamily Apartments

Seattle

Assembly 118 Seattle Apartments

Seattle

The Central Apartments Seattle Multi-Family Housing

Seattle

Geo Apartments King County Multi-Family Residential Project

Shoreline

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Increasing Value Through UnForgettable Experiences

Our Commitment

At AXIS, practicing architecture is more than simply designing award-winning spaces – it’s a commitment to serve our clients and project partners with an approach that sets us apart in the industry, while making a positive difference in the physical world in which we live, work, and travel.

Put People First

We commit to inspiring our people to be the best they can be, empowering them to design a world that prioritizes the human experience.

Be Our Clients’ Partner In Success

We confidently accept our role as trusted expert partner to our clients, guiding them to business success.

Exceed Expectations

We strive to exceed our clients’ and project partners’ expectations by consistently and reliably delivering the unexpected.

Design A Better World

We passionately seek opportunities to collaboratively build a better world full of possibility, one project and design at a time.

Deliver Beautiful, Practical Solutions

We endeavor to solve each architectural design challenge by creating inspiring yet sensibly functional spaces that foster memorable experiences.

Be The Industry Leader

We challenge ourselves to continue to earn our position as industry leaders in hotel design, hospitality facility renovation, multi-family residential design, adaptive reuse architectural conversion, and affordable housing design.

Awards & Recognition

Boutique Design | The Jay Luxury Hotel Renovation

2024 Gold Key Award: Best Upscale Lobby

Hospitality Design | Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa Hotel Renovation

2024 HD Award: Best Upscale Hotel Public Space Finalist

Hospitality Design | Life House, Palm Springs Boutique Hotel Renovation

2024 HD Award: Best Midscale Hotel Finalist

Hospitality Design | The Jay Luxury Hotel Renovation

2024 HD Award: Best Lifestyle Hotel Finalist

Hospitality Design | AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea New Hotel Design

2022 HD Award: Best Select Service Hotel Finalist

Los Angeles Business Journal | Courtyard Los Angeles Monterey Park

2022 Best Hospitality Project Bronze Award Winer

PCBC | Citrine Apartments Affordable Housing Project

2019 Gold Nugget Award: Best Affordable Housing Community Winner

Marriott International | Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta Hotel Design

2018 Best Project Award Winner

Boutique Design | Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta Hotel Design

2017 Gold Key Award: Best Hotel Select Service Winner

Architecture at Zero | Assembly 118 Seattle Apartments

2015 Professional Category Citation Award