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Woolsey Fire Rebuild, Malibu | Custom Home
Woolsey Fire Rebuild, Malibu | New Guest House
Palisades Fire Rebuild | Mandeville Canyon
Palisades Fire Rebuild | Mandeville Canyon
Los Angeles Fire Damage Restoration Experts
As a Woolsey fire survivor, our principal architect, Brett Shaw, possesses a unique and personal understanding of the fire rebuilding process. This firsthand experience informs our approach to every project.
At Brett Shaw Architecture, we guide clients through the complex and technical challenges of restoration, ensuring a supportive journey from start to finish.
Residential & Industrial Architects in Los Angeles CA
As leading residential architects in Los Angeles CA, we design custom homes that reflect your lifestyle, focusing on quality and personal connection.
Our firm also provides expert design services for the industrial sector, creating innovative and efficient spaces for modern manufacturing and logistics operations.
Client Testimonials
Posted on Patricia WalkerFebruary 11, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Brett Shaw was an exceptional experience. He listened carefully to my goals and immediately understood the aesthetic I wanted to achieve. His first design was so aligned with my vision that only minor revisions were needed. The architectural design of my home is truly breathtaking. Brett has a remarkable command of proportion, scale, and sightlines. The lines throughout the home are clean, intentional, and strikingly beautiful. Every detail feels deliberate — from the way spaces flow seamlessly into one another to how natural light moves through the rooms. He thoughtfully integrated my personal style while responding intelligently to the setting, maximizing the views in a way that feels effortless and refined. Just as importantly, he designed a home that was not only beautiful but buildable within my budget. He balanced creativity with practicality, ensuring that the final design was something I could realistically afford to construct without compromising the integrity of the architecture. Beyond the design itself, he handled the permitting and approval process seamlessly, anticipating city requirements and responding promptly to any questions. The entire process was smooth and efficient. Most importantly, I absolutely love my home. I highly recommend Brett to anyone looking for an architect with extraordinary design talent, precision, and professionalism.Posted on Jackie MonkarshFebruary 11, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brett Shaw has been our Architect for four renovations. He listens to what you say and applies it to his beautiful designs. Brett designed our kitchen that we love everyday, our bathrooms and an incredible outdoor space with a pool, hot tub and hardscape. He also took a 1000 square foot shell of a room that walks out to the first level of our land and created an amazing Family Room, Guest Room w/ Bath. There is nothing Brett can't do. He is easy to work with, understands how much it costs to create something and is wildly talented.Posted on Colette BrooksDecember 24, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brett literally changed my life! I never thought the Woolsey Fire would be a blessing in disguise, but I can confidently declare that it was. November 8th 2018, the Woolsey Fire came roaring through Malibu and destroyed my guesthouse, barns, horse stables, fences and outbuildings. Thankfully my main house was spared (as were all the animals since I evacuated with them). I hired Brett shortly after I was able to move back into my house and we immediately started the design and permitting process. He adeptly helped me navigate the Malibu permitting maze with the various different departments. Since I have a 5-acre property, he had somewhat of a blank canvas in which to design the perfect enclave that both maximized Malibu's rebuild specifications and also incorporated my future lifestyle needs. Under Malibu's expedited fire rebuild process, we were able to secure multiple permits for a new state-of-the-art OWTS required by the city to support the expanded square footage and fixtures; the new and improved guesthouse (+10%) which was relocated from the original location to take advantage of a magnificent ocean view; a new pool near the main house; a new 2-car garage; and last but not least, a 1000 SF expansion of the main house, adding two additional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, an expanded chef's kitchen and adjacent sun room, and an outdoor entertaining area. Ten months after construction began, we completed the guesthouse. Four months later, we completed the main house, pool, etc. His vision of what was possible allowed me to transform my life as I entered retirement age. I was able to rent out the 4000 SF main house and move into my new and improved 880 SF guesthouse, generating passive income that not only pays my mortgage, taxes, insurance, and living expenses, but also allows me to contribute significantly to retirement savings. Thanks to Brett's human-centered designs, I now live in paradise for free. Thank you, Brett!
Award-Winning Architects in Los Angeles CA
As a Woolsey fire survivor, our principal architect, Brett Shaw, possesses a unique and personal understanding of the fire rebuilding process. This firsthand experience informs our approach to every project.
At Brett Shaw Architecture, we guide clients through the complex and technical challenges of restoration, ensuring a supportive journey from start to finish.
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LA AIA (Honorable Mention, Citation)
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