Rebuilding after a devastating loss like the Southern California wildfires involves more than just blueprints. It’s about restoring a sense of home, security, and normalcy. At S‑Squared, we understand how deeply personal this experience is, and we’re committed to supporting you with care, compassion, and expertise throughout the journey.
From navigating permits and insurance complexities to carefully planning each step of your resilient rebuild, our goal is to simplify the rebuilding process and empower you with choices that feel right. Together, we’ll create more than
a high-end house, we’ll build a safe, beautiful, and enduring place that you can call home.
S-Squared has over 25 years of experience designing and building beautiful homes—and a long working relationship with Burton Design & Construction LLC, a Malibu and San Jose-based firm that specializes in modular and prefabrication construction for high-end homes.
These connections, along with our holistic approach that combines architecture, interior design, landscape design and furniture “under one roof,” allow us to simplify and significantly speed up the rebuilding process.
S-Squared treated us as partners with an open mind, with empathy, and with a willingness to collaborate to ensure long-term success. We built on each others’ ideas and provided each other new inspirations, all of which resulted in a better end product.
- Alex L.
S-Squared has over 25 years of experience building luxury homes in Silicon Valley and throughout California and has been consistently recognized by Houzz as one of the top architectural, interior and landscape firms in the United States. We are passionate about designing spaces that will improve our clients’ daily lives and bring joy for generations to come. Our team works from offices in San Jose and Malibu, California.
At S-Squared, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and furniture design. This integrated approach reduces complexities, enhances efficiency, and ensures seamless coordination from start to finish.
Homeowners seeking to rebuild after recent wildfire events can benefit from this holistic design approach—and from our years of experience working with Malibu-based Burton Design & Construction. Off-site construction and modular designs provide simple, streamlined solutions that offset the labor and materials shortages that are impacting the Los Angeles region.
Your rebuilt home should reflect your unique lifestyle and aspirations. At S-Squared, we prioritize understanding your needs and desires, engaging in open dialogue throughout the design process. Our team is dedicated to guiding you with empathy and professionalism, ensuring that every decision aligns with your vision and providing peace of mind throughout the rebuilding process.
You can expect the design and permitting process to take around 6-8 months. Modular/prefab construction will take an additional 12 months, not including landscape installation.
Yes, many of our projects have been homes on challenging hillside lots with difficult access. We have years of practical experience designing for improved firefighter access, fire-resilient exterior envelopes and landscape plans, and fire suppression systems that exceed building code standards.
Modular/prefabricated construction is an inherently “green” process because of the reduction in construction waste and improved recycling that takes place at the factory when compared to site-built homes. Your home’s carbon footprint is greatly reduced through fewer vehicle trips to the job site.
Prefabricated homes can also be designed with energy-efficient features such as improved insulation and high-performance HVAC systems. Tight seams and joints lead to improved indoor air quality and lower energy consumption.
Yes. Our valued Malibu-based construction partners, Burton Design and Construction LLC, will manage all aspects of your home rebuild, from ordering all materials, scheduling and coordinating subcontractors, and dealing with building inspectors. Strong relationships with our preferred modular factories ensure that the work off-site will fit seamlessly with the work done on your property.
Our team of architects, interior designers, and landscape experts will closely monitor the construction process to ensure your creative vision is executed to the highest standard.
Yes. If you have already selected a general contractor or simply prefer a traditional site-built approach for your home rebuild, we would be happy to accommodate. 95% of our projects are awarded through our time-tested competitive bid process.
S-Squared has an office in Malibu, CA, with on-site staff to provide you with the same levels of innovation, attention, and superior customer service that we’ve provided to our Silicon Valley and Bay Area clients over the past 20+ years. We are committed to a collaborative, team-oriented approach throughout the design process—and we will be there to guide you at every step of your rebuilding journey.
Every project begins with a conversation. During your complimentary consultation, we’ll discuss your vision, answer your questions, and outline how our integrated approach can support your rebuild. No pressure—just thoughtful guidance to help you confidently take the next step.
S-Squared/Burton Construction and Design LLC
22601 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 230
Malibu, CA 90265
