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The Architects Who Taught Me Without Knowing It
A few weeks after the Whittier High Hall of Fame ceremony, I’ve been thinking about something the night brought up but didn’t quite have time to say.
When you stand at a podium and thank people, yo…
Architectural Renderings Bring Designs to Life for Clients
Architecture design meetings are a crucial part of our construction and renovation projects. In these meetings, we come together with clients to discuss the details of the project and make decisions…
One Year After the Fires: Fire-Hardened Architecture That’s Still Beautiful
A year has passed since the 2025 California wildfires reshaped neighborhoods, regulations, and the way many people think about building. The urgency around fire-hardened architecture is real, and n…
Dean Larkin Design 2025 Year in Review
As we enter 2026, we are reflecting on 2025, a year shaped by momentum, responsibility, and purpose. From opening a new location to joining our community in moments of need, this year reaffirmed wha…
Rebuilding Architecture After Loss
When a home is lost to wildfire, the physical damage is often only the beginning. The emotional weight of rebuilding architecture after loss is something many people prefer to avoid talking about…
Fire-Resistant Design – Lessons from the 2025 Wildfires
The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires forever changed the way we think about home design in Southern California. As communities rebuild, one truth has emerged loud and clear: designing for fire resilience…
Navigating the Rebuild – Common Questions After the 2025 Fires
In the months following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, homeowners across Southern California have been thrust into a new and often overwhelming role: that of disaster recovery navigator. Insurance…
Rebuilding After the 2025 LA Fires – A Personal and Professional Perspective
In the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, many Southern Californians were left facing unimaginable loss. For architect Dean Larkin, the devastation was more than a news headline—it was de…
Dean Larkin Design Opens New Los Angeles Office
Los Angeles, CA – May 8, 2025 – Architectural firm Dean Larkin Design is excited to announce the opening of its new Los Angeles office at 7319 Beverly Blvd, Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The new l…