Long Beach is home to a young and skilled workforce always in search of fresh opportunities. This makes the coastal city an attractive prospect for employers who want to launch their business. As any entrepreneur knows, it takes the right workplace to cultivate a happy and productive workforce.

We’ve gathered a list of the best office architects in Long Beach, California to help you bring your vision—and your business—to life. We chose these architectural firms for their expertise, qualifications, and track record. 

Studio One Eleven

245 East Third Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

Studio One Eleven strives to create more livable and engaging cities through design. The firm believes that architecture makes cities and that all urban components have an interdependent relationship. They view each project as a fresh opportunity to enhance the urban context.  

Specializing in office architecture and urban design, the firm is behind some of the most dynamic workspaces in Long Beach and Los Angeles. The firm built the Laserfiche creative office campus on Long Beach Boulevard. For the project, the team drew inspiration from Edward Killingsworth’s Mid-Century Modern designs. 

The office design for Laserfiche features enhanced daylight access, increased ventilation, and high-performance air filters.  The availability of indoor and outdoor restoration spaces helps create a healthy work environment. A high-performance VRF system supports LEED Gold Certification. 

Founding Principal Alan Pullman, AIA has over 20 years of experience in mixed-use, urban infill, and adaptive reuse projects. He received his education from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Syracuse University. 

Senior Principal and Design Director Michael Bohn, AIA has more than 30 years of experience in architecture, urban, and landscape design. He received his education and training from Les Ecoles d’Art Américaines de Fontainebleau and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. 

Studio One Eleven won the 2021 Honor Award at the AIA Long Beach/South Bay Design Awards for their work on the Santa Ana Arts Collective. Their designs have been featured in ArchDaily, NBC Los Angeles, and Curbed LA. 

RDC (RDCollaborative)

245 East Third Street, Long Beach, CA 90802

RDC’s mission is to make everyday places extraordinary. They take a comprehensive approach to the design process, taking charge of each phase of the project from conceptualization to construction administration. With over 160 professionals on its roster, the firm has in-depth knowledge of design trends and a long history of successful projects. Their specializations include office architecture, interiors, and master planning.   

The firm’s extensive portfolio includes the Global Civil Engineering HQ in Long Beach. The team sought to create a dynamic workspace that fosters collaboration. The design incorporates natural materials, exposed ceilings, and glass walls. To promote employee wellness, RDC made provisions for private outdoor gardens. 

President and CEO Brad Williams, AIA has been with the firm for over 22 years. Brad is the recipient of the 2012 APA LA Public Outreach Award for Virgil Village Traffic Calming Plan and the 2012 Compass Blueprint Excellence Award for Visionary Planning for Sustainability on 4th + Linden.  He received his education from Woodbury University. 

RDC won the 2018 Lumen West Merit Award in the Interior Lighting Design category for the RDC Urban Workplace. The firm was founded in 1979. 

William Hezmalhalch Architects 

3767 Worsham Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808

William Hezmalhalch Architects delivers original designs that work in the real world. For over 40 years, WHA has designed modern and dynamic workplaces in the Longbeach area. With offices in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, their contemporary designs can be seen throughout both Northern and Southern California. Their dedication to quality has helped them become one of the most trusted architectural design and land planning firms in the state. 

A top choice among developers, builders, and agencies, WHA takes a collaborative approach to the design process. With the client’s active participation in each phase of the project, the firm provides inventive design solutions that provide enduring value.

Their projects include Modi, a vibrant co-working space with hot desks, an events center, a bar, and a kitchen. The design incorporates ample lighting, smooth surfaces, and a bold color palette that reflects the brand’s youthful and entrepreneurial character. Partitions offer privacy while demarcating hot desks.   

President Bill Hezmalhalch, AIA, NCARB has more than 40 years of experience in office architecture. Specializing in community and neighborhood design, Bill has designed and directed a broad range of projects in the high-end residential and hospitality markets.  He was inducted into the William S. Marvin Hall of Fame for Design Excellence in 2010 and the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame in 2015. WHA has also been featured in Los Angeles Times and Multifamily Executive. 

MSP Architects

3575 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90807

This full-service architectural firm specializes in the design of educational and institutional facilities in the Long Beach area. Since its founding in 1994, MSP Architects has completed projects valued from $10,000 to $ 20 million in construction costs. Aside from programming and design development, they also assist clients with construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. 

Their projects include the renovation and additions to the Lacoe Education Center West Building. The firm added a new conference room, lobby, and auxiliary rooms to enhance the building’s functionality. Ample lighting and new carpeting add a contemporary touch to the interiors. 

MSP was founded by partners Reed McDonald, Edgar Paz, and Michael Soutar, who provide hands-on supervision to all projects thanks to over 70 years of combined experience. 

President Michael Soutar, AIA has over 30 years of experience providing design and project management services to high-profile clients including the Navy Corps of Engineers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and AT&T. He is also a member of the Long Beach Day Nursery Board of Directors. Michael received his education from California Polytechnic State University.