Site Design

Timeless architecture begins with clarity, proportion, and purpose. Tobias Architecture creates custom homes that combine beauty and function in perfect balance. Every design is led personally by Lester Tobias, ensuring the work reflects both the client’s vision and the architect’s 40 years of experience.

How Our Architectural Services Work

Comprehensive Property Planning

Full coordination of site layout, building placement, and access to create harmony between the home and its surroundings.

Topography and Grading Strategy

Careful grading and elevation planning that enhance both the visual composition and the usability of the land.

Hardscape and Circulation Design

Driveways, paths, patios, and pool areas designed to support natural flow and maximize outdoor living.

Accessory Structures and Features

Design of walls, gates, garages, guest houses, and other property elements that align with the architectural language of the main home.

Drainage and Functionality

Integration of drainage, utilities, and environmental requirements for a site that performs as beautifully as it looks.

A Hands-On Approach

Lester approaches every project with a deep respect for the site itself. As both architect and project manager, he considers every inch of the property: its slope, access points, light, and views before the first line of the design is drawn. By keeping site planning in-house rather than leaving it solely to outside consultants, Tobias Architecture ensures that the home and landscape work together as one cohesive design. Clients benefit from a unified vision that connects architecture, layout, and land into a single, purposeful composition.

Explore our project portfolio

Grayfox

Smith

Kelln

Hoberman

Zumirez

Lindeman

Cusack

Kloeris

Big Chadwick

Broad Beach Ranch

Cavalleri Road

Kootenai Lodge

Architectural Design Excellence in California and Montana

Tobias Architecture - California Location

Malibu, California

22227 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite F, Malibu, California 90265

OFFICE

(310) 317-0507

MOBILE

(310) 801-5241

Lester@TobiasArchitecture.com

NCARB #101162

California Architect’s License C22552

Tobias Architecture - Montana Location

Bigfork, Montana

547 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana. 59911

OFFICE

(406) 420-2077

MOBILE

(406) 250-1122

Lester@TobiasArchitecture.com

NCARB #101162

Montana Architect’s License ARC-20223

Explore Our Other Architectural Services in California & Montana

Architecture Design

Structural Architecture

Architecture Regulatory & Permitting

Architectural Project Management

Site Design & Master Planning

Fire Rebuild Architect

Building with Experience, Vision, and Integrity

Every project at Tobias Architecture reflects a commitment to quality and a respect for the process of building something lasting. Whether designing a new custom home, managing a rebuild, or navigating complex approvals, Lester ensures that each client receives direct, senior-level attention from start to finish.