I strive for "stillness" through simplicity, height, varied qualities of light, forms defined by color. I work with architectural and spatial forms without trying to adhere to historical conventions.

I want buildings to have an overwhelming presence both inside and out -- so that the form becomes a vision of mass, void, and light.

Josh Schweitzer

Josh Schweitzer, principal of Schweitzer BIM, grew up in the midwest. He graduated with a Bachelor of Economics degree from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA and then attended the Architecture School of the University of Kansas from which he received his Master of Architecture degree in 1980. He held positions at various firms including: Spence + Webster Architects - London, PBNA Architects - Kansas City and Frank O. Gehry and Associates - Los Angeles, before entering into a partnership to form the office of Schweitzer-Kellen in 1984. Three and a half years later he left to start his own studio: Schweitzer BIM.

Schweitzer BIM has been involved with a variety of projects, both residential and commercial ranging from retail stores, restaurants, offices. Besides the ongoing work in the Los Angeles area, Schweitzer BIM has completed projects in New York City, Kansas City, Missouri, and abroad in Chile, Equador, Germany, Japan and Korea. In addition to the original flagship store for Mossimo, Inc., in Costa Mesa, CA, Schweitzer BIM has completed six additional projects for this company. We are the designated architect for all of Mossimo's international licensees.

Josh Schweitzer has designed furniture and light fixtures for all of the projects. As well, he has designed eyeglass frames, two of which have been put into production by l.a. Eyeworks and its wholesale company, Three. He developed a line of tableware for Swid-Powell in New York, a line of jewelry for ACME Studios in Hawaii and a wall clock for the Los Angeles company, ELIKA. He designed sets for an opera (in collaboration with artists, Su Huntley and Donna Muir) which opened in the spring of 1994 in Munich, Germany.

Because of our individual and creative approach Schweitzer BIM is considered one of the leaders restaurant and production company design in the Los Angeles area. In addition, we have received several awards for our residential projects. The firm’s work has been published in national and international magazines, papers and books on design.

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