Creative
Minimalism

small-scale renovations, new construction, in residential, commercial and public settings.

Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir

Since 1999, Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir, Assoc. AIA and IIDA has been co-principal of the Santa Monica, California-based design studio, Minarc. Throughout her career she has shown a continuous dedication to improving the environment and her community by bringing innovative ideas forward in clear connection to sustainability.

Prior to settling in Southern California, Erla grew up surrounded by the striking beauty and distinct realities of the Icelandic countryside. This upbringing fostered within her a deep-seated love and profound respect for nature coupled with a highly-focused and beautifully pragmatic approach to her life’s work: Always do better. With her most recent professional venture, she is doing just that on a grand scale.

Tryggvi Thorsteinsson

Tryggvi, Assoc. AIA, derives inspiration from the unassuming, almost austere beauty and otherworldly natural features of their native Iceland, the land of fire and ice. An appreciation for the absence of barriers and respect for open and integrated living spaces have become key elements of each project.