Breakform Design is an integrated architectural, building, and specialty fabrication office. We work for a wide range of end users: developers, homeowners, architects, artists, general contractors, production designers, restauranteurs, celebrities, and more. Our design process emphasizes progressive design within typical constraints: site, context, budget, etc. It is complemented by extensive in-house fabrication knowledge.
ARCHITECTS
PRINCIPLE
RAMSEY DAHAM
Founder and President of Breakform Design, Ramsey Daham is a licensed architect and general contractor. Under Ramsey’s leadership, Breakform Design has evolved from a small metal shop to a highly respected and fully-integrated design + build + fabrication office with over 20 employees. Ramsey is a two-time elected board member to the Venice Neighborhood Council’s Land Use and Planning Committee and is actively involved in the local community. He has a Master of Architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from University of Buffalo.
ARCHITECT
PHILIP KNIGHT
As the Design Director and Project Manager at Breakform Design, Phil Knight is in charge of architectural design and the implementation of designs from conception through construction. He was formerly Lead Designer on the Taiwan Tower Competition with HMC Architects, which received third place out of 129 international firms. Influenced by international architectural experience, Phil has worked on projects in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea, Finland, Poland, and the United States. He has a Masters of Architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture and a BA in Community Development/Architecture from Portland State University.
SITE SUPERVISOR
CSABA Oszkay
Csaba is a Site Supervisor with 30 years’ experience in residential construction. His previous projects include approximately 15 new custom residences and 100 major residential renovations. He has been a licensed General Contractor since 1986.
ARCHITECT
TAS OSZKAY
More info on Tas coming soon.
ARCHITECT
MILES HAAS
Miles Haas is an architectural designer and drafter at Breakform Design with a wide-ranging background in construction drawings, design, HVAC, and MEP signage and design. Prior to starting with Breakform Design four years ago, Miles worked for Development Collaborative, DC in Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and enjoys snowboarding, music festivals, piano, golf, and art.
FABRICATION
FABRICATION
JUAN
More info on Juan coming soon.
FABRICATION
AUGUSTIN BERNAL
As Breakform Design’s Chief Technical Officer, Augstin Bernal has considerable experience in design and fabrication, electrical design, CAD, and computer science. A Los Angeles transplant formerly from Chicago, he’s held acclaimed roles at a variety of respected firms and companies, including Fiberglass Works, Norman Kelley, NK Design, Mads Christiansen, and Lucky 13. His work is widely informed by personal hobbies and interests, from art and design to 3D printing and photography. Augustin has a Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Art History from University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Computer Science degree from Udacity.
FABRICATION
CARLOS REGIS
An Architectural Designer at Breakform Design, Carlos Regis is well-versed in concepting, 2D and 3D design, and more. Originally from Bakersfield, California, Carlos honed his skills at both architecture and engineering firms before coming to Breakform Design over two years ago. Avid in hiking, camping, building furniture, and working on cars, Carlos earned a Master of Architecture from San Diego’s NewSchool of Architecture & Design, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
FABRICATION
NEGIN
An Architectural Designer at Breakform Design, Carlos Regis is well-versed in concepting, 2D and 3D design, and more. Originally from Bakersfield, California, Carlos honed his skills at both architecture and engineering firms before coming to Breakform Design over two years ago. Avid in hiking, camping, building furniture, and working on cars, Carlos earned a Master of Architecture from San Diego’s NewSchool of Architecture & Design, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.