AMK Studio

amk STUDIO

Architecture and Planning

“…Arlene & Katie have completed several projects for me over the years. Their knowledge, creativity, and professionalism is 2nd to none….The single most important thing for me on my projects is to get the design correct....2nd to NONE.”
Scott Reinhardt - General Contractor

Unique details

We help our adventurous clients build luxury custom homes

“We love our new home. We receive comments daily about the design and how beautiful the house looks. The flow and style are exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you …”
Ken and Eileen Jacobs - (Repeat) Clients

Curated style

We help our adventurous clients build apartments

“… They listened …were flexible, and always respectful of our wishes. We love the remodel, and everyone who comes into our home now…goes "Wow!!!" Would recommend to family and friends!!!”
Sylvia Yeh Palomino - Client

We help our adventurous clients

build luxury custom homes

build ambitious home additions

build infill housing

build townhomes

build small-lot housing

build apartments

build prefab/factory housing

build single family homes

build production communities

build mixed-use developments

How We Can Help You

Do you dream about a home crafted around you…personalized for your journey?

We design distinctive, timeless, & cool spaces for awesome people.

Are you curious about what to do with a piece of property, land or acreage?

Our discovery & collaborative design process empowers builders, developers, & aspiring homeowners to create vibrant innovative projects that enhance joy & well-being, for better homes & communities.

Not sure if you need an architect?

Let’s schedule a 15 minute call to chat & find out.

INSPIRE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM

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Architecting in Stilettos

Welcome to the Architecting in Stilettos podcast with Arlene Edjourian, AIA and Katie Flores, Leed AP at amk STUDIO, an Architecture and Planning Firm, in sunny So Cal.
We typically get invited by developers, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and luxury home builders who are struggling with the big 3: maximizing site value and profits, obtaining approvals, and creating the ideal solution that will best achieve their goals.
When the final design is as buildable as it is creative, joyful, green, and profitable, that’s the win-win we’re looking for.
This podcast is how we get there!
We share stories, focus on real world, behind the scenes challenges, and candid discussions, all while playing well with others…

In Episode 9, we talked about the wave of housing laws already reshaping California—and the bigger question of where growth should go.

This week, we’re stepping into what happens when one of those laws, SB 79, lands right at your doorstep. This isn’t just a professional discussion for us—both Katie and Arlene are homeowners in neighborhoods that could be directly impacted.

In Episode 10 of Architecting in Stilettos, we’re unpacking what SB 79 really means, not just as architects or potential developers, but as people who live on these streets too. We’re not here to panic or preach—we’re here to talk honestly about density, design, and how neighborhoods adapt when the rules change.

To help keep all of this in context, we’re also including a cheat-sheet worksheet that places these newer laws alongside previously approved housing legislation—so it’s easier to keep the facts straight and see how different rules can be stacked for maximum impact on real sites.

View our worksheet here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/exy4parf8eginthwa1kw7/2025-CA_Housing_Laws_Cheat_Sheet_amkSTUDIO.pdf?rlkey=n6lf749vvki6w6489y33686us&dl=0