We are an architectural, interiors, planning, and consulting firm based in Malibu, California. We specialize in the design of residential and commercial projects around the world with a focus in Malibu, CA and Sun Valley, ID. Our passion is to work hand in hand with our clients’, pushing them to dream bigger, and make those dreams become reality.

Douglas W. Burdge AIA and his team of designers are recognized for their diverse architectural styles, including Spanish Mediterranean, Traditional, “Rustic-Modern” and cutting-edge Contemporary, from Malibu to Sun Valley to Los Cabos, Mexico. Burdge has become the preeminent architect of Malibu, having designed and built over 300 projects in the region, for notable clients including entertainment moguls, and Fortune 500 CEOs. Sophisticated homebuyers commission BAA, knowing that working with BAA will result in a distinctive coastal home that reflects their individual personality.

BAA’s experience is unsurpassed in the City of Malibu, possessing the ability to efficiently execute distinguished residential and commercial projects through his long-term relationships with city officials, local real estate brokers and developers, and geological consultants. Real estate publications frequently attach the name Burdge to the prominent estates on the market, knowing that the value on a Burdge home will be greatly affected.

In addition to BAA designs frequently being featured in national publications some projects, such as the highly acclaimed Trancas Country Market, have also been used as location sets on popular television shows.

Beyond Malibu, BAA has produced a variety of commercial, mixed-use, multi-family and single-family estate projects in Paso Robles, California; Sun Valley, Idaho; and Big Sky, Montana. The firm is committed to maximizing the best use of sustainable materials and methods and creating eco-friendly designs for all of its projects.

Douglas Burdge, AIA

Douglas W. Burdge, AIA , is undoubtedly the signature architect of Malibu, as his firm has designed and built over 300 custom residences in the Malibu region alone.

As comfortable designing a Mediterranean-style estate as a Modern home, Burdge has created breathtaking contemporary ocean-front retreats with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to reveal endless vistas of the sea and sky. Burdge is also well-known for designing in a Rustern style, a term he copyrighted, which means “a home, furniture or design style of rustic modern influence.”

In addition to residential projects, Burdge and his team have designed award winning boutique hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and private clubs. Projects have been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Veranda, Robb Report, Luxe, and Traditional Home. In addition to receiving several “Home of the Year ” PCBC Golden Nugget awards, his residential work in Sun Valley has consistently landed his firm on Mountain Living Magazine’s annual Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers list.

Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree f rom the University of Southern California. He is currently a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. The proud father of twin sons, Doug currently resides in Malibu with his wife Laura. Doug also co-owns Buhaus Built, a luxury tiny house manufacturer. And is the creator of the Sunset BUD Living Home.

Jennifer Hoppel, AIA, President

Jennifer grew up in Wisconsin and went on to study architecture and sustainable design at the University of Minnesota. While at the U of M she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Minor in Spanish, a Masters of Architecture, and was a member of the Dance Team.

Jennifer began her career interning at SALA Architects, a Twin-Cities based architecture firm specializing in residential design. Three years later she made the jump to Southern California, and spent the following 7 1/2 years at KAA Design Group, where her love for residential architecture grew stronger and more defined. After her first daughter was born she accepted a job in Malibu, acting as a general contractor for one of the houses she had helped to design with her previous firm. The following 3-year stint in construction helped to solidify her love of residential design, and added a breadth of job-site expertise that she now finds invaluable in her architectural career.

Jennifer began with Burdge and Associates in January of 2015, and became an Associate at the firm in 2018. Her tenure at BAA has afforded her the opportunity to help develop countless Burdge “works of art”, and she is endlessly grateful for the experiences and opportunities BAA has provided over the years. In 2020 Jennifer was promoted to President of BAA.

Jennifer currently lives in Moorpark, CA where she enjoys soaking up every spare moment with her husband, Steve, and 2 daughters Charlie and Andi.

Accreditation: AIA, LEED AP, M. Arch, NCARB

Jeanette Tang, Vice President, Director of Operations, and Interior Designer

Jeanette developed a passion for design from an early age, while growing up in Europe. After taking a decorating class in Denmark, where she was raised on a farm, Jeanette decided to explore the world and landed in Los Angeles in ‘92.

While studying interior design at UCLA, Jeanette worked as a teacher assistant and interned for an interior designer, as well as art departments on movie sets. Upon graduating in ‘99, Jeanette was hired by Burdge & Associates, where she has become an integral part of the team heading up the design division and managing many of the firm’s projects from concept through completion. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Shabar and their daughter and son.

Anna Mattioli, Associate

Anna graduated from the Università Iuav di Venezia, Italy, one of the leading universities in Europe and across the world in the fields of architecture, urban and regional planning. Anna earned a Master of Architecture degree and currently holds a Professional Architect License in Italy. Adding to her repertoire, Anna is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), the international gold standard in the project management community.

Anna has been working in Malibu since 2001 managing residential and commercial multifarious projects.

Anna believes in the power of collaborative work and implementation of technology-driven ideas to simplify the design and construction process. She is enthusiast to be an Associate at BAA and to contribute to its success with service excellence.

Evan Contino, Director of Processing, Associate

Born in New York City and raised in Toronto, Evan studied architecture at the Toronto Metropolitan University before returning to New York for a master’s degree in architecture at Pratt Institute. Before moving to the West coast, Evan has enjoyed practicing at boutique and global institutions from working on mixed-use skyscrapers, luxury residential towers, country estates, and beach homes. Evan’s extensive residential work in Manhattan, the Connecticut countryside, and the Hamptons made for a seamless transition to the California coast, where he has been passionately honing his craft for the past 7 years. Evan favors residential design for its intimacy of scale – enjoying every attention to detail. He brings strong skills and experience in project management and construction, along with established relationships at city hall, making him our lead in obtaining construction permits and approvals for our projects small and large at Burdge Architects.