About BSPK Design
BSPK Design is a full-service residential design studio based in Venice, California. The firm was founded by principals Chris Faulhammer and Roman Reiterer, who together bring a combined 50 years of experience to personalized home design. Between them, they have completed more than 400 projects across a range of disciplines and high-profile studio environments.
The studio was established in its current form at the beginning of 2018, following a period during which both principals had pursued separate ventures. Roman previously founded his own firm, RRID, in 2003, with a focus on placing client needs above all else. Chris brought experience from well-regarded Los Angeles firms including Frank Gehry Partners and Lorcan O'Herlihy, as well as his own residential practice, Think Design Office. Their shared values and complementary backgrounds made for a natural partnership.
BSPK Design's approach emphasizes timelessness over trends, aiming to minimize unnecessary complexity while maximizing a sense of comfort — both physical and emotional — for the people who will ultimately live in the spaces they create.
Services and Project Types
BSPK Design organizes its work around three primary areas:
- Custom Homes: The studio designs and builds one-of-a-kind residences tailored to each client's lifestyle, values, and aesthetic preferences. From architecture through to interiors, every detail is developed around the individual.
- Fire Rebuilds: BSPK Design works with families navigating the fire recovery process, balancing the need for speed with careful craftsmanship and a compassionate approach to restoring homes.
- NextGen Building: The studio offers prefabricated home designs under its NextGen Building path — precision-crafted structures intended to be efficient, resilient, and built with sustainability in mind.
The design process at BSPK is described as holistic and hands-on, beginning with an in-depth understanding of each client's needs, goals, and vision. Open communication and transparency are central to how the studio operates, and the collaborative environment this creates is considered foundational to the quality of the outcomes.
The Team
Roman Reiterer was born in Vienna, Austria, and holds a master's degree in interior architecture from UCLA. His background spans both European design theory and California's more practice-oriented approach, and his interest in how environments affect emotional well-being has shaped much of his professional focus.
Chris Faulhammer grew up in Ohio and earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in architecture from Kent State. He studied urban form in Florence, Italy, before relocating to Los Angeles in 2006. His career has included positions at Frank Gehry Partners, Lorcan O'Herlihy, and Xten Architecture, where he worked on projects ranging from concert venues to high-end residential properties.
The studio's team also includes Roberta de Leon Cruz, a Junior Designer who holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California and brings international experience from studies across Asia. Michael Robin, a Project Designer, is also a USC architecture graduate who spent seven years working in China before returning to Los Angeles.
BSPK Design has received multiple Houzz Best of Design and Houzz Best of Service awards across various years, reflecting consistent recognition within the residential design industry. The studio is located in Los Angeles, a city whose architectural diversity and progressive character continues to inform the firm's work.
