About Us

We’re a design-led studio crafting timeless spaces blending creativity, precision, and a deep sense of context and purpose.

A Studio Built to Bridge the Gap

Archetype Design Collective is a multidisciplinary design and construction studio based in Los Angeles, specializing in custom homes, modern residential design, and technology-integrated building solutions. We work at the intersection of creative vision, construction expertise, and digital innovation. From initial concept to final completion, we translate complex ideas into cohesive, buildable solutions with precision and care. Our integrated approach bridges the gap between inspiration and execution, offering a seamless path from idea to reality.

Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Innovation

Archetype Design Collective was founded on a legacy of craftsmanship and a commitment to building with integrity. Evolving from T.R. Wurster Construction Co., a family-run firm with more than five decades of experience crafting custom homes throughout Los Angeles, we carry forward a tradition defined by excellence, trust, and meticulous attention to detail. Today, Archetype represents a modern expression of that legacy. We deliver design-driven, high-performance construction for a new generation of discerning homeowners. We deliver design-focused, high-performance construction for a new generation of discerning homeowners. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, and timeless design, we build for the future while honoring where we began.

Design-Driven. Technically Fluent. Execution-Focused.

Every project we lead is shaped by a deep understanding of both design and construction. With formal training in design and decades of hands-on building experience through our parent company, T.R. Wurster, we bring creativity, clarity, and technical fluency to every phase of the process. Our fully integrated model ensures seamless alignment between concept and execution, allowing us to maintain continuity, streamline delivery, and create spaces that are thoughtfully envisioned, expertly crafted, and built to last.

Technology with Purpose

Technology is central to how we design and build. From early planning through final implementation, we use advanced tools such as BIM, point cloud scanning, digital modeling, and immersive walkthroughs to bring precision and clarity to every stage. These innovations allow us to visualize more accurately, coordinate more efficiently, and deliver each home with a higher level of craftsmanship and confidence.

Built on Collaboration, Not Convention

Archetype Design Collective is neither a traditional design studio nor a general contractor. We work beyond conventional boundaries, combining creative insight with technical expertise to offer a fully integrated approach. Unlike models that separate design from construction, we remain involved at every stage, ensuring alignment from the initial vision through final delivery. Our structure is intentionally flexible, allowing us to lead across disciplines, respond to complexity, and deliver results that are cohesive, efficient, and thoughtfully executed. This is not design-build as usual. This is collaboration with purpose

Let’s Build What Hasn’t Been Built

At Archetype Design Collective, we partner with those who seek to create spaces with meaning, purpose, and lasting impact. From custom residences to boutique hospitality and beyond, we bring clarity, creativity, and precision to every phase of the process. If you are ready to shape something original—refined in detail and bold in vision—we are ready to build it with you.

Let’s design something timeless.

From new builds to renovations, we craft enduring, functional spaces—delivered with precision, creativity, and on-time execution.
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