Burdge & Associates Architects, Inc. is an architectural, planning and consulting firm based in Malibu, California. BAA specializes in the design of distinguished residential, and commercial projects throughout North America.
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 200 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 200 high-end estates 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-toceiling 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 from 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, where they also own a popular home decor store - Malibu Beach House, and are partners in a unique Bloody Mary mix called Malibu Mary.
Jeanette Tang, Sr. Associate
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.
Joseph Lezama, Associate:
Joseph earned his Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies and Planning from the University of California at San Diego while competing in collegiate level baseball as a catcher.
As a fourth generation member of the Los Angeles community Joseph naturally returned to his roots to pursue a career in design and development. Prior to becoming a member of the Burdge and Associates team, Joseph learned the tricks of the trade by working as a City Planner for the City of Malibu for four years.
In 2013 Joseph left the City of Malibu for the private sector and Burdge and Associates where his knowledge of local development codes and relationships within the community are an integral part of the design and development process needed to get projects from the drawing boards to the field.
Mario Arellanes, Associate:
Mario was born in the small coastal town in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Visits to the state capital and being exposed to the vernacular of homes, influenced him to pursue a degree in architecture. That brought Mario to Los Angeles, where he studied architecture at Southern California Institute of Architecture. He got an internship at Burdge in 2004.
He also spent a year abroad studying in Vico Morcote, Switzerland and traveling through Europe visiting many prominent architectural sites. Which has all influenced his passion for architecture. Upon obtaining his Bachelors of Architecture in 2007 he joined Burdge and Associates full time. In addition to overseeing various projects from initial studies to construction, Mario is also responsible for managing technology and integrating new software into the firm’s practice.