About
RUF is a studio for architecture, urbanism, engineering and design, founded in 2025
We are a design-driven architecture firm based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, dedicated to enhancing the built environment with cutting-edge, minimalistic solutions. Our work prioritizes clean aesthetics, functional innovation, and a deep respect for the surrounding context.
Projects
People
Years of experience
With a small but highly skilled team, we take a hands-on approach to every project, ensuring precision and creativity at every stage. Through bold yet refined design, we aim to shape the future of architecture while maintaining a strong connection to the needs of people and place.
Our firm blends modern design principles with advanced technology to create spaces that are both functional and visually striking. We believe in the power of simplicity, where every element serves a purpose and contributes to an elegant, timeless aesthetic. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are central to our approach, ensuring that our projects positively impact both people and the planet. We collaborate closely with clients, engineers, and builders to transform ideas into well-crafted, high-performance spaces.
Notable awards
AIA Architecture Awards, Residential
Best Tourism & Leisure Development, AJ Architecture Awards
AHA for Public Architecture
IOC/IAKs Award, Gold Medal
IAA, Sustainable Architecure
AHA for Office & Work
Leaders
Adam King
Erik Ramlow
Rufus Kerr
“Our practice was founded on a vision of innovation, sustainability, and exceptional design. We continue to evolve, meeting challenges head-on with the conviction that good design can make a lasting impact.”
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Design that inspires and spaces that improve life and work. From concept to reality, let's create something extraordinary. Together.