David Hertz Architects

David Hertz Architects David Hertz Architects / SEA is dedicated to the design and construction of sustainable and restorative places.

By designing with nature, we create architecture of enduring value for people and the planet.

Today, the day of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, we’re reminded of a moment in May 1988 when he inaugurated “Abstract Rui...
03/06/2026

Today, the day of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, we’re reminded of a moment in May 1988 when he inaugurated “Abstract Ruins III,” a public sculpture by David Hertz at Santa Monica College. Located in the campus free speech area, the piece was conceived as an architectural soapbox: a place for expression, dialogue, and civic participation.

Today, we pause to remember the Palisades and Eaton Fires. We remember those who lost homes and irreplaceable memories, ...
01/08/2026

Today, we pause to remember the Palisades and Eaton Fires. We remember those who lost homes and irreplaceable memories, and the firefighters, volunteers, and neighbors who risked everything to protect their communities. We honor the loss, courage, and resilience that followed.

A reminder that thoughtful design doesn’t always add, sometimes it protects. This backyard was crafted around an existin...
12/13/2025

A reminder that thoughtful design doesn’t always add, sometimes it protects. This backyard was crafted around an existing avocado tree, allowing it to remain a defining element of the space.

A proposed concept for a surf lodge in Baja Mexico is blending minimal architecture with a cliffside resort setting.
12/10/2025

A proposed concept for a surf lodge in Baja Mexico is blending minimal architecture with a cliffside resort setting.

A look at some of our favorite staircases we designed, each one shaped by materiality, geometry, and the way people move...
12/08/2025

A look at some of our favorite staircases we designed, each one shaped by materiality, geometry, and the way people move through space.

Honoring the spirit of this 1950s J.R. Davidson Case Study home, our design refresh brings new life to the spaces while ...
12/05/2025

Honoring the spirit of this 1950s J.R. Davidson Case Study home, our design refresh brings new life to the spaces while maintaining the warmth, simplicity, and indoor-outdoor connection that defined the original architecture.

Sail House on the island of Bequia, takes its name from the tensile roof forms inspired by the sailing culture of the Gr...
12/03/2025

Sail House on the island of Bequia, takes its name from the tensile roof forms inspired by the sailing culture of the Grenadines, shading the home from the equatorial sun while collecting precious rainwater. The entire structure was pre-fabricated and shipped to the site from Indonesia.
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At the Navy Residence, five tilt-up concrete slabs act as a sculptural sound barrier, angled to create slender windows b...
12/01/2025

At the Navy Residence, five tilt-up concrete slabs act as a sculptural sound barrier, angled to create slender windows between them. The cool mass of the concrete is balanced by warm wood detailing, bringing contrast, refinement, and material harmony to the design.

Recently completed Venice ADU sits behind a home described by its owner in Forbes as his personal “Zen Den,” a private e...
11/26/2025

Recently completed Venice ADU sits behind a home described by its owner in Forbes as his personal “Zen Den,” a private escape from the surrounding chaos. Soothing, light-filled, and immersed in its own mini forest, the ADU was designed not only to complement the main residence, but also to support calm, clarity, and a deep sense of well-being.

This Thomas Fire rebuild allowed us to reimagine the living space with an emphasis on openness, connection, and comfort....
11/24/2025

This Thomas Fire rebuild allowed us to reimagine the living space with an emphasis on openness, connection, and comfort. With sweeping ocean views as the backdrop, the design invites calm, warmth, and a renewed sense of place. Visual by

Join David Hertz for the Venice Heritage Museums Oral History Speaker Series #2 on this Sunday, September 22nd, at 4pm!...
09/19/2024

Join David Hertz for the Venice Heritage Museums Oral History Speaker Series #2 on this Sunday, September 22nd, at 4pm! You will hear insightful stories and unique perspectives from three architects whose practices have defined the spaces and places of Venice throughout recent decades.

Make sure to reserve your free tickets using the link below. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Reserve your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vhm-oral-history-speaker-series-2-tickets-989676518107

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