President and Design Director

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In 2005, after nearly a decade as a managing associate at Mark Singer Architects in Laguna Beach, Anders established his own firm, consistently delivering innovative designs for residential, restaurant, retail, and hotel projects. His design excellence has been repeatedly recognized by the American Institute of Architects.  

Anders earned a Master of Architecture from UCLA and a Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude, from Cal Poly Pomona. He is a licensed architect in California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Texas, Hawaii, and Utah, and a licensed Residential Designer in Nevada. His professional contributions include serving as an architectural advisor to the Monarch Bay Architectural Committee and five years in the same role for The Strands at Headlands in Dana Point. 

Outside of architecture, Anders is an avid photographer whose work has also garnered awards. He enjoys working out with his wife and traveling with his family, aiming to visit all 50 U.S. states. A Southern California native, it remains his favorite.

Studio Director

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As Studio Director at ALA, Christine is the glue that holds us all together. Affectionately known as our “office mom,” she brings equal parts humor, heart, and hustle to everything she does. With a natural talent for communication and a deep-rooted passion for beautiful design, Christine leads our projects with a sharp eye and an even sharper sense of care for our clients' best interests.

Raised by parents who are both architects and engineers, she was immersed in design from an early age. That influence led her to earn her Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude, from Cal Poly, Pomona, and join ALA as an intern while still a student. Since then, she’s brought many innovations to the studio and continues to embrace new technology and design tools. She is currently in pursuit of her architect’s license.

Outside the office, she and her husband are proud parents to son Mason, daughter Ella, and their energetic dog Arlo. Most weekends, you’ll find them beachside, road-tripping around Southern California, or cheering at the race track.

Project Manager

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In the office, Eunice makes sure every project runs smoothly from start to finish, serving her clients with the same precision and focus she brings to the tennis court. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture), she blends design insight and organizational skill in her role as Project Manager. Her calm, clear communication and attention to detail help keep clients, consultants, and creative teams all moving in sync—and she’s known for acing even the most complex projects.

Eunice also has a passion for video production, which she uses to give architectural ideas a fresh, engaging platform. Her storytelling approach brings projects to life visually—supporting both marketing and design presentations in a dynamic way. Whether she’s managing deadlines, sketching out ideas, or editing footage, Eunice brings energy, creativity, and a love for design into everything she does.

Senior Project Manager

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Meet Hnin (pronounced “Nin” – like “Ninja”), our resident ray of sunshine who keeps the office buzzing with charm, cheer, and an ever-changing lineup of irresistible snacks, pots of tea, and mouthwatering home-baked treats. 

Officially, Hnin’s a Project Manager. Unofficially? She’s our “Project Ninja”—stealthy, sharp, and so efficient she could probably run her projects with one hand tied behind her back. Hnin holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and has her sights set on becoming a licensed architect. She also brings her background in interior design and a killer eye for detail, style, and structure to everything she touches. 

When she’s not dazzling us at work, Hnin’s off on adventures with her husband Michael and their son, Astro. She’s a creative soul through and through—whether she’s hiking, sewing, drawing, cooking, or getting her hands muddy with her latest obsession: pottery!

Senior Project Manager

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Amandine came to us from the beautiful island of Corsica, France, with a sophisticated design sense shaped by her background as a European architect. Her talent infused many of our projects with a superior sense of materiality, scale, and detail that is both elegant and seductive.  

After spending many wonderful years in Orange County, Amandine returned to France with her family, but she couldn’t quit the ALA team. We’re fortunate to continue collaborating with her remotely designing stunning projects inspired by both French and Californian influence.    

Beyond design, Amandine has a sharp eye for photography. In her free time, she loves exploring the world with her husband and daughters, always on the lookout for inspiration...and good food.