WHO

SGAO (Sona Gevorkyan Architecture Office) is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary practice founded in 2015. We focus on residential, hospitality and commercial projects. We create functional yet beautiful environments for our clients.
We offer a uniquely tailored approach for each project; therefore, team sizes vary based on the complexity and expertise required.

WHAT

SERVICES:

Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Design
Branding
Graphic Design

Feasibility Studies
Concept Design
Space Planning
Programming
Permitting
Construction Administration

Installation Design
Custom Object Design
Furniture and Fixture Selection
Set Design

Residential
Commercial
Hospitality
Corporate Interiors

WHY

“I became an architect because, as a student, I enjoyed math and art. To me, both are problem-solving: math through analytical process, and art through creative endeavors. The problem is to create excitement, harmony, or order.
The journey I go through to make spaces is a therapy like no other, and having this as a career is the best thing that has happened to me.
True Architecture seeks to create enriched life experiences for everyone, and thoughtful design crosses disciplines from 2D graphics to small objects to Interior Design to Architecture to Landscape... and beyond.
SGAO was founded to provide experiences rather than enclosures. I want every user to feel motivated, inspired, and confident in the spaces we create and I believe that every project deserves to be mindful no matter the mundane constraints of budget and time.”

Sona Gevorkyan

Licensed Architect in California
LEED Accredited Professional

Professional Background:

SONA GEVORKYAN ARCHITECTURE OFFICE | Los Angeles CA, January 2015

ROTTET STUDIO | Los Angeles CA, August 2012

ATELIER MANFERDINI | Venice CA, September 2009

SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL | Chicago IL, February 2007

Teaching Engagements:

CAL-POLY POMONA | Lecturer, August 2019 - present

KYOTO SEIKA UNIVERSITY | Lecturer, March 2011 – March 2012

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE | Teaching Assistant, September 2010 – December 2010

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS | Guest Lecturer – October 22, 2018

Affiliations:

AWA+D | Membership Director, 2019-2020
AWA+D | Vice President, 2020-2021
AWA+D | President, 2021-2022
AWA+D | Parliamentarian, 2022-2023

Education:

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE | Masters of Architecture II, September 2010

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE | Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies, December 2006