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Lester Tobias, principal of Tobias Architecture, offers clients over 20 years of experience focused on residential architecture. His projects encompass a wide range of project type, sizes, and styles.

He brings extensive first hand experience to all phases of the architecture process, from initial conceptual studies through project close out. In addition, his experience as a builder and developer afford clients the opportunity to work with an architect who brings a comprehensive knowledge of logistics, construction techniques, and project costs to the design process.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. His undergraduate studies focused on Resource Conserving Architecture and Architectural History. As a Graduate Student, he studied under acknowledged Masters Reyner Banham, Charles Moore, Richard Meier, and Anthony Lumsden.

Prior to opening Tobias Architecture in 1986, Mr. Tobias worked with many of Southern California's premier architects, including Frank O. Gehry, Charles Moore, Buzz Yudell, and Barton Phelps.