Bestor Architecture
Architecture and PlanningCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Bestor Architecture is a Los Angeles–based firm in the architecture and planning industry, founded in 1995 by Barbara Bestor, FAIA. The practice pursues a diverse design program, delivering corporate headquarters, housing, and commercial interiors. Its work includes notable projects such as the Beats by Dre and Snap headquarters, and Blackbirds, a small-lot housing development in Echo Park. The portfolio shows a range of programs—from corporate to housing and commercial interiors—and a focus on addressing urban contexts through thoughtful, context-driven design. Recent projects include the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, embedding an internal urban village within the shell of a Hollywood warehouse, and Ashes & Diamonds, a winery and event center in Napa; the firm has also designed headquarters for multiple high-tech firms.