Sant Architects
Sant Architects is a California-based design firm founded by Michael J. Sant in 1992. The studio is known for architecture grounded in simplicity and balance — using restrained geometries, thoughtful fenestration, and a deep sensitivity to site to craft environments that enrich everyday life.
Their work spans custom residences, mixed-use projects, and commercial commissions, with a focus on integration with nature, light, and material expressiveness. The firm’s projects, such as the celebrated Saddle Peak Residence in the Santa Monica Mountains, reflect a commitment to spatial clarity, environmental resonance, and architectural elegance.
LOCATION: Venice, California, USA
On this beautiful plateau, high on a ridge of the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the intention was to respond with an elemental design that strengthens a connection to nature on a vast scale while…