In June, Marcos joined fellow architect Matthew Szymanski of Arx Design Collaborative at the AIA Conference on Architecture and Design in San Diego for a session on design-build practice. The question they explored: what changes when the architect stays involved all the way through construction, instead of stepping back once drawings are handed off. In […]
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We are honored to have received the 2026 Best of Houzz Award for Service, our eighth time earning the recognition and our fourth consecutive year. Best of Houzz is a community-driven award determined by the actions of millions of Houzz users worldwide. The service award specifically reflects the quality of client reviews from the prior
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Marcos Santa Ana, AIA, CPHD, GC has been appointed as California’s State Representative to the AIA Small Firm Exchange, known as AIA SFx. SFx exists to advance the interests of architects practicing in small firms: advocating for their value, surfacing practical resources, and making sure small firm needs are heard at the national level. Most
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Building well has always meant understanding the whole system. Not just the materials or the methods, but the standards, the science, and the people pushing the industry forward. That thinking is what led Marcos Santa Ana, founder of Alloi Architecture + Construction, to join the Board of Directors of Passive House California. Passive House California
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Marcos Santa Ana, AIA, CPHD, Founding Visionary of Alloi Architecture + Construction, was invited to deliver a presentation at the AREAA 2025 Super Summit in Pasadena, California. His lecture examined how real estate professionals can strategically engage architects and builders to enhance the value and impact of their business. He presented Alloi’s architect-led design-build methodology,
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Marcos Santa Ana was featured in Voyage LA, sharing how his creative upbringing and international studies shape his approach to high-performance design. He discusses Alloi’s design-build approach, which combines architecture and construction for seamless execution, and how his experiences in Denmark and Spain influence his work, blending Scandinavian minimalism with Spanish modernism. Read the full feature
Alloi founder Marcos Santa Ana joins the EntreArchitect podcast to share how his creative upbringing, international studies, and cultural influences shaped his approach to thoughtful, high-performance design. He discusses how the increasing threat of wildfires in California has pushed him to develop resilient, fire-conscious building strategies rooted in Passive House principles. The episode also explores how being
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Marcos Santa Ana sits down with Alex Gore of the Inside the Firm Podcast to discuss his journey of becoming an architect, taking over an existing practice, and what architect-led design build really means. Listen to the full episode here
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CA Home + Design featured our Wagoya House project Learn more about this project here Read the full feature here
Alloi founder Marcos Santa Ana took part in WestEdge 2024’s “ADU Revolution” panel alongside Aejie Rhyu and Joan Barton, moderated by Frances Anderton. The discussion is available to watch as an episode of the Convo By Design podcast. Listen to the panel here
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Marcos Santa Ana and Jaime Rummerfield joined Josh Cooperman on Convo By Design to discuss the intersection of architecture and interior design, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in creating cohesive spaces. Listen to the full episode here
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Marcos Santa Ana speaks with Mark Williams of The Curious Builder Podcast about integrating design and construction, regional building nuances, and the challenges of remodeling. Listen to the full episode here
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In a Los Angeles Times article discussing emerging alternatives to engineered-stone countertops, Marcos Santa Ana shared his experience of a client concerned of silicosis. Read the full article here
Founding architect and builder, Marcos Santa Ana speaks to the ARCAT Detailed Podcast about Feng Shui and our Zen Modern House. Listen to the full episode here
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Marcos Santa Ana shares his perspective on addressing urban density in design. Click here to read the full article
Archinect features 4 Alloi projects in their ‘Meet Your Next Employer’ Series. Click here to read the full feature
Marcos Santa Ana discusses how cross-disciplinary collaboration enhances architecture project outcomes. Click here to read the full feature
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Marcos Santa Ana explores water-saving features in landscape design without sacrificing aesthetics. Click here to read the full feature
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Alloi founder Marcos Santa Ana, AIA, CPHD, GC speaks to over 850 architects worldwide during Architectural Record Webinar focused on sustainable high performance homes and how color and design can impact lifestyle. Click here to access the recording
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Alloi was honored to win a Grand Award for Best Renovated House for the Wagoya House at the 61st annual PC BC Gold Nugget Awards. Click here to read more about the project and to watch a short film.
The Architect’s Newspaper spoke with industry experts to discuss the rising cases of silicosis linked to engineered stone and the regulatory changes in response. Read the full feature here
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Business of Home asked industry experts how they find inspiration in a creative lull. Read the full feature here
Design Bureau featured our Santa Monica Canyon House in print. /*! elementor – v3.13.2 – 11-05-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}
AIA LA Alloi’s high performance Dihedral house invited to be featured in the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter Fall Arch Fest Home Tour series led by founding architect and builder, Marcos Santa Ana, AIA
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Marcos is featured in the latest Livingetc article on how to incorporate the California lifestyle into your home. With recommendations from utilizing natural materials to comfortable seating arrangements, Oonagh Turner asks a variety of architects and designers based in the state about their tips to incorporating this look. Check out the article here. “Creating a
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Founding architect and builder, Marcos Santa Ana speaks to Fine Homebuilding ProTalk Podcast about the Alloi architect-led design build process. Listen to the full episode here
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AIA LA Founding architect and builder, Marcos Santa Ana speaks to the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter about the benefits of running an Architect-Led Design Build practice in Los Angeles.
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Encompass: Inclusive Architecture Alloi Founding architect and builder, Marcos Santa Ana, AIA, CPHD speaks at Encompass, the AIALA conference to actualize diversity in architecture at the CAAM California African American Museum in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Our Santa Monica Canyon House featured in Housing by Suumo, a respected Japanese architecture publication.It’s a privilege to have our work recognized internationally — a reminder that thoughtful design can transcend language and geography. Santa Monica Canyon House