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Explore Burdge’s personal journey through loss and renewal, and his push for a new Malibu Standard—one that sets a global benchmark for fire-resistant residential design. By editor in Chief, Hugh Garvey.

SUNSET | 2025

What began as a wedding request quickly became a legacy project. In under a year, it’s become a beloved gathering space for the Sun Valley community—hosting events, supporting nonprofits, and proving what’s possible when design is driven by both vision and heart.

WESTERN HOME JOURNAL | SUMMER 2024

Perched on a private bluff with sweeping ocean views, the two-story Cape Cod-inspired home combines timeless East Coast elegance with California ease—complete with a guest house, resort-style pool, al fresco kitchen, and expansive wraparound deck overlooking the Pacific.

MALIBU MAGAZINE | 2024

Discover how Burdge’s hands-on process has shaped more than 400 homes from Malibu to Sun Valley. The feature captures our enduring belief that the best ideas still start with pencil, tracing paper, and imagination—and how that creative discipline continues to define Burdge Architects’ work today.

WESTERN HOME JOURNAL | 2023

A newly built home on Point Dume blends organic design, ocean views, and rare access to Malibu’s exclusive Little Dume Beach. Where refined aesthetic meets rare opportunity — discover Burdge’s latest coastal masterpiece.

MANSION GLOBAL | 2023

An 8,500-square-foot coastal masterpiece by Burdge Architects redefines Malibu modernism with raw materials, seamless flow, and exclusive access to Little Dume Beach.

ROBB REPORT | 2023

After losing their Malibu home in the Woolsey Fire, one family rebuilt with resilience and beauty at its core. Designed by Burdge Architects, the Sunset Magazine 2022 Idea House blends smart, fire-safe materials with timeless coastal design—proof that from loss can rise something truly inspiring.

SUNSET | 2022

Featured in Forbes, the $29.5M Zero 1 estate blends bold design with deep sustainability—combining FSC-certified timber, solar energy, and all-electric systems to meet one of the world’s most rigorous environmental standards.

FORBES | 2021

The 2021 Gold Nugget Awards celebrated the industry’s brightest achievements in design, planning, and innovation. Burdge’s Zero 1 residence took home the grand award for Best Design for Energy Efficiency, setting a new standard for sustainable luxury.

PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS CONFERENCE | 2021

In the hills above Malibu’s Carbon Beach, a bold new spec home redefines luxury living—with amenities like a hair salon, poker room, 1,000-bottle wine collection, and sweeping coastal views. The 13,000-square-foot estate was designed for bold entertaining and modern indulgence.

WALL STREET JOURNAL | 2021

A Burdge spec home in Malibu made history as California’s first certified zero-carbon residence. The $32 million modern estate blends recycled concrete, sustainable timber and 14,429 square feet of shoreline luxury.

WALL STREET JOURNAL | 2021

Step inside a Malibu masterpiece with our head architect and founder, Doug Burdge. Designed to feel like a boutique hotel by the sea, this home blurs the line between vacation and everyday life—where every sunrise feels like a getaway.

OPEN HOUSE TV | 2020

We partnered with Plant Prefab to design the Sunset BUD LivingHome—a sustainable, modular ADU created for Malibu fire victims. The project provides a fast, eco-conscious housing solution that can serve as temporary housing during rebuilding, then transition into a permanent guest home or office.

FORBES | 2020

Villa Splendido showcases Burdge’s signature Malibu architecture at its most dramatic—a 12,900-square-foot hillside estate above Billionaire’s Beach with sweeping ocean views, resort-style amenities, and meticulously detailed modern design.

THE HOLLYWOOD HOME | 2020

Our work on the Surfrider Hotel was featured in this spotlight on Malibu’s most sought-after boutique destinations. Perched above the iconic surf break, the redesigned hotel captures the essence of coastal California—refined, relaxed, and unmistakably Malibu.

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER | 2018

Perched on nearly two acres of Malibu coastline, this Cape Cod–inspired estate designed by Burdge Architects redefines coastal luxury. Once home to Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman, the newly built residence blends classic East Coast architecture with Malibu’s laid-back elegance.

LA TIMES | 2017

Designed to merge coastal views with effortless entertaining, the open-air entertaining space includes a fireplace, pizza oven, full kitchen, and bar—creating a luxurious extension of the home that celebrates Malibu’s year-round sunshine and relaxed sophistication.

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS | 2017

Burdge Architects was featured for redefining luxury living and designing homes that feel like five-star resorts. We specialize in spa-inspired architecture—complete with wellness suites, saunas, and serene, hotel-like environments tailored to each client’s lifestyle.

BUSINESS INSIDER | 2017

This Malibu estate showcases contemporary coastal luxury at its finest. Set on 1.7 acres in the exclusive Serra Retreat, the property centers on a Burdge-designed residence featuring a striking BeadCrete Black Sea pool, outdoor kitchen and bar, and tennis court.

LA TIMES | 2017

Burdge Architects’ design work at Trancas Country Market was featured in this spotlight of things to do in Malibu. The article highlights the growing influence of Burdge architecture across Malibu’s most iconic destinations.

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER | 2014

Burdge Architects was spotlighted for helping shape Southern California’s newest wave of over-the-top luxury amenities—from dramatic water features to resort-style design elements—showcasing how high-end architecture continues to push boundaries for elite homeowners.

LA TIMES | 2013

Howie Mandel’s impeccably clean, Nantucket-inspired Malibu estate is an elegant, nearly 6,000-square-foot waterfront home designed by Burdge Architects after Mandel demolished the original structure.

CURBED | 2011