Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets, white chairs, a large island, and a window overlooking greenery; living space with a black wall, a colorful flower painting, and a small table with decorative items and a black chair.

Modern Homes integrated with Nature

Altadena Architect

Architecture Services

New House

Addition

Remodel

Fire Rebuild

ADU

(accessory dwelling unit)

Living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of los angeles landscape and distant mountains, with a gray sofa, a glass coffee table with a potted plant, and other furniture.

About the Architect

Alexander Nomicos, RA, NCARB

CA License # C-40620

Greek-Brazilian Architect licensed in California with more than a decade of experience working on modern residential projects. Reconnecting the natural world with our homes.

Photography by Art Gray
Modern dining room with a round table surrounded by six brown chairs, large floor-to-ceiling windows with a scenic view, a hanging ceiling light resembling a flower, and a potted plant in the corner.
Modern house entrance with wooden door, large glass window, rain chain, glass garage door and colorful flowers in the garden.

Icos Design provides Altadena homeowners with expert fire-rebuild and residential design services, specializing in energy-efficient, fire-resistant modern homes, ADUs, and house additions that reconnect houses with the natural landscape. Located near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Altadena’s unique topography, native oak and chaparral, and proximity to wildfire zones demand resilient design solutions—our team understands local building codes, defensible-space best practices, and Los Angeles County permitting to deliver thoughtful remodels and new construction that prioritize safety and beauty. Whether restoring a fire-damaged property or creating a modern, sustainable home tailored to Altadena’s climate and community character, Icos Design provides personalized architecture and project guidance for homeowners throughout Altadena and neighboring Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, and foothill communities.