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Hablinski + Manion Architecture LLP creates innovative residences, renovations, and boutique commercial projects with a respect for traditional forms and historic imagery. The firm's distinctive style draws inspiration from indigenous archetypes of classical and vernacular buildings derived from extensive studies and travels throughout the United States and Europe. The "signature" of simple elegance, using appropriate materials coupled with thoughtful attention to details, makes our designs instantly recognizable.
Special attention is devoted to our clients’ hopes and aspirations, dedicating a great deal of time in getting to know clients, understanding their needs, and helping them define a specific design program. The process is always an intimate and intense effort, ensuring that the resulting design is a perfect fit.
In spite of the obvious elegance of our work, Hablinski + Manion Architecture LLP does not ignore the more practical elements of design. By understanding our clients' priorities and budget requirements, we carefully integrate these into an outwardly graceful environment. Our active participation in the construction process ensures the proper execution of fine workmanship on behalf of our clients. We take great interest in the integrity of the complete design of our work, including site planning, architecture, and interior architecture, by which we create a complete "design package" for our clients' needs. Our projects in the United States are located in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New York, and Texas; and we have designed projects abroad in France, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, and Singapore.
William Hablinski received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas in 1970. He has been a practicing architect for over 25 years, and is licensed to practice architecture in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, and Texas. Mr. Hablinski is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
Richard Manion received his architectural degree from Columbia University in 1984. While at Columbia, he studied architecture under Robert A. M. Stern and American and European architectural history under Howard Hibbard and Joseph Connors. Mr. Manion is a member of the American Institute of Architects, serves on the Board of Directors of and lectures for The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America Southern California Chapter, and is licensed to practice architecture in California.
Hablinski + Manion Architecture LLP was established in 1995 as the successor firm to Hablinski Architecture, founded in 1976. The firm has a staff of 20 with offices in Los Angeles, California and Austin, Texas. The growing international reputation of the firm has been recognized through publication in The Franklin Report, in Robb Report as one of the top 30 residential architects, and in The Style Group as one of the top 10 residential architects. Works of the firm have been published in numeous magazines including Angeleno, Architectural Digest, California Homes, The Classicist, Robb Report, Robb Report Luxury Home, and Veranda. Book publications include Dream Houses of Los Angeles, The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills, and the upcoming Dream House: The White House as an American Dream and Perspectives on Design. A monograph of the firm’s work is being planned for release in late 2010. |
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