RoTo Architects

10/30/2025

From the online store: prints from the Red Book sketch series by Michael Rotondi. Artwork 11” x 11” square, print size 13” x 19”. Signed and numbered editions of 7.

You can learn more about the series on our blog, which includes scans and audio clips:

“The Red Square series was started in 1990, a year before the founding of RoTo Architects, and includes sketches and notes for the CDLT and Joshua Tree House 2 projects. These 10” x 10” books were custom-made from both solid sketch paper and transparent vellum sheets, bound with a red linen hardcover.”

04/01/2025

08/08/2024

Shadows in the studio…preview of something new from Michael Rotondi.

01/26/2023

Now on SCI-Arc News: How SCI-Arc Began, a Moment in History by Michael Rotondi (B.Arch ‘75, former SCI-Arc director). Link to full story in bio.

01/18/2023

AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST: a creative office space on the 10th floor of the Wurlitzer Building, located on Broadway between 8th and 9th streets, adjacent to the Apple Store and Orpheum Theater in DTLA. The dedicated space, with views and natural light, totals 1500 sq ft, with an additional 1000 sq ft of common areas that include a kitchen, dining area, bathrooms, and conference room. The adjoining space is the headquarters and creative office for design studio Made in Space/April Greiman. The interior architecture was executed in collaboration with RoTo Architects (see photos). Rent is below market. Email for more information and appointment: [email protected]

Pictured: front entrance, dining area, conference rooms, dedicated space (at rear)

08/22/2022

Enjoying some time in the studio…

07/25/2022

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Silo House, Roto Architects
Livingston, Montana, USA, 1999-2001.

02/03/2022

RoTo is hiring!

We’re looking for an intermediate licensed or license path architect with 5-10 years of experience to join our team. This person will contribute to numerous projects including restaurants and hospitality, recreation, and high end residential.

If you’re interested please email:

[email protected]

Be sure to include your resume and portfolio.

01/11/2022

Los Gatos Residence • A house on a large sloping site that will serve the needs of the immediate family of four and periodic gatherings of extended family and friends.

This living space features a large open area complete with skylight and stage for dancing and music during gatherings.

The new home will be situated to incorporate the natural watershed for this sector of land and to develop gardens that anticipate both wet and dry seasons.

01/06/2022

Welcoming 2022, and all it brings. We hope you all had a lovely holiday season.

"There's a lot that needs fixing.... People fear change, and change is essential. Your imperative is to move life forward in positive ways."

Q&A with Michael Rotondi for Dean Mohney's class at , Michael Graves College, Architecture and Design

Students were welcome to ask Michael questions on any topic.

12/16/2021

With winter arriving all over (incl Los Angeles), thoughts drift to the Mercury Villa in Dubai...

With distinct areas for family life and entertaining, this private residence in Dubai features outdoor living space with a pool, grotto and bar.

The Mercury Villa separates the private and family spaces from those intended for entertaining and exhibition by a canyon that breaks the form into two nearly separate masses. Each mass is shrouded with a perforated wrapper on the exterior and a wooden liner on the interior to clearly delineate the three layers of the envelope’s performative assembly

12/13/2021

“Has your interest in architecture changed over time?”

Q&A with Michael Rotondi for Dean Mohney's class at , Michael Graves College, Architecture and Design

Students were welcome to ask Michael questions on any topic.