BEHIND
ITERÆ is a Los Angeles–based architecture practice dedicated to creating refined, results-driven designs through an iterative, intentional approach. Rooted in timeless principles and a contemporary California sensibility, the work distills complex problems into spaces that feel both effortless and exacting.
OUR DESIGN VALUES
OPEN AND COLLABORATIVE
Collaboration is how complexity becomes clarity — we listen, ask hard questions, and work alongside our clients to reconcile competing demands into a result that is both beautiful and purposeful.
PROVIDENCE AND MILIEU
Personal and societal circumstances, such as the people, places, and values we're irreducibly tied to, complement and inform the broader cultural and environmental context from which the work emerges. They make each project singular, and help us achieve unique and personalized results.
MATERIAL AND LIGHT
A space is experienced before it is understood. Material and light are chosen for what they cannot say directly — the subconscious comfort of a well-lit room, the grounding weight of honest materials, the warmth underfoot, the quality of an afternoon shadow.
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
Reducing impact, conserving resources, and building in harmony with the natural world are our responsibility to the environment. Resilient design is also a commitment to longevity: the most enduring builds are born from thoughtful decisions made early, ones that outlast trends, and honor the full lifecycle of what is created.
SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
Full-service design from concept through construction, tailored to the goals and circumstances of each client.
RENOVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE
Transforming existing structures into renewed, purposeful spaces that honor what is there while meeting the demands of today.
PROGRAM &
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Defining the scope, requirements, and viability of a project before design begins — the critical foundation of informed decision-making.
MODULAR
CONSULTING
Expert guidance on modular construction methodologies, from system selection to integration within the broader design process.
JUSTIN BRECHTEL, AIA
Principal
Justin brings over 22 years of experience as a licensed architect in California, distinguished by a diverse portfolio that successfully bridges the worlds of high design, real estate development, and industrial manufacturing.
Justin's deep technical expertise is grounded in a strong design pedigree. He previously served as an Associate and Senior Designer at Perkins and Will, and spent his formative years in the celebrated residential studios of Belzberg Architects and Steven Ehrlich Architects, contributing to multiple award-winning projects.
Distinctively, he leads ITERÆ with the mission to develop design solutions methodically and with intention, merging his refined approach to design with precise editing and technical fluency.
In addition to his work at ITERÆ, Justin currently serves as the VP of Architecture and Engineering with West Manufacturing.
