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About
Alan Scales is a principal at KTGY and brings over 20 years of experience in urban infill, residential design and construction. With a focus and passion for design, Mr. Scales is responsible for overall project direction from initial planning and design to project team coordination, and client and City communications. With special attention to each client’s goals, budget and schedule, Mr. Scales’ collaborative approach to design places emphasis on context and innovation.
Mr. Scales’ experience has concentrated in California, Arizona and Texas as Principal in charge of multifamily, single family and mixed-use projects. From project planning through to completion, Mr. Scales brings tremendous knowledge in site planning, entitlements, project coordination, design development, building department approvals, and construction administration. Mr. Scales has been responsible for over hundreds of Small Lot Subdivision Homes in the City of Los Angeles offering unique solutions to challenging sites.
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Education
Bachelor of Architecture
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA -
Registration
Licensed Architect - CA
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Affiliations
NHTI Build For Rent Trends Council
American Institute of Architects, AIA
Building Industry Association of Southern California, BIASC
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In The News
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Barrington 10 – 10 small lot houses unwrapped at 3230 S Barrington Avenue in Mar Vista
IN THE NEWS - Urbanize LA - January 22, 2023
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Alan Scales & Bill Ramsey – 4 Popular Kitchen Design Requests for 2022
IN THE NEWS - Builder - June 15, 2022
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Alan Scales – Demand for LA Condos Sends Prices Climbing
IN THE NEWS - Los Angeles Business Journal - August 30, 2021
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Hilltop Homes East – 17 Small Lot Houses Under Construction in Victor Heights
IN THE NEWS - urbanize.LA - January 6, 2019
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The Woonerf Solution
IN THE NEWS - John Burns Real Estate Consulting - December 7, 2018
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The E.R.B. – No Commute Required
IN THE NEWS - Builder - October 23, 2018
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Vitae – Distinctive Single-Family Homes in Costa Mesa Win Design Award
IN THE NEWS - Real Estate Rama - October 18, 2018
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The E.R.B. – Fresh Live/Work Concept Brings Shopkeeper Units to Los Angeles
IN THE NEWS - Builder - October 10, 2018
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Palmea community’s eco-friendly design unveiled in North Hollywood
IN THE NEWS - Prism - September 6, 2018
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Palmea – Grand Opening of New Modern Homes in North Hollywood From $800,000’s
NEWS - The Eastsider LA - September 5, 2018
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Vitae – 2018 Gold Nugget Awards Grand Award: Unique Residential Detached Housing
IN THE NEWS - Builder - June 29, 2018
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The E.R.B. – New Small Lot Homes Completed in Eagle Rock
IN THE NEWS - urbanize.LA - May 27, 2018
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The E.R.B. – 45 Small-Lot and ‘Shopkeeper’ Homes in Eagle Rock
NEWS - Blau Journal - May 18, 2018
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For single-family homes on small lots, builders must up their game
IN THE NEWS - Los Angeles Times - April 20, 2018
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COVO – A New Crop of High-End, Small-Lot Homes Offers a Modern Take on Living Large
IN THE NEWS - DIGS - September 20, 2017
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VITAE in Costa Mesa Grand Opening – Architecture Designed by KTGY
NEWS - PRISM - August 16, 2017
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Grand Opening of VITAE, a New Modern Home Community in Costa Mesa
IN THE NEWS - Blau Journal - August 8, 2017
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VITAE – Small-Lot Ordinance Brings New Homes To OC
IN THE NEWS - GlobeSt.com - May 31, 2017
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VITAE – Planet Home Living and KTGY Collaborate on California Project
IN THE NEWS - Builder - May 9, 2017
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COVO – New Small-Lot Ordinance Fuels Home Development
NEWS - GlobeSt.com - April 24, 2017
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COVO – Coming Soon to Silver Lake, New Modern KTGY-Designed Single-Family Homes with Rooftop Decks and Views
IN THE NEWS - Real Estate Rama - August 22, 2016
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The June Street Collection – Housing Demand Picks Up In South Hollywood
IN THE NEWS - GlobeSt.com - May 18, 2016
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Vista El Sereno – Townhomes Planned for Hillside Property in El Sereno
IN THE NEWS - urbanize.LA - May 18, 2016
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Alan Scales – High-Density Detached Housing Offers Maximum Value On Small Lots
IN THE NEWS - Professional Builder - May 16, 2016
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Alan Scales – Manifest Density
IN THE NEWS - Professional Builder - April 28, 2016
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PRISM – New L.A. Project Redefines “Detached” Housing
IN THE NEWS - Builder - April 14, 2016
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PRISM – Los Angeles’ New Homes in Eagle Rock Opened Four Days Ago, Over Half the Homes Already Sold
IN THE NEWS - Real Estate Rama - February 20, 2016
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PRISM – New Home Model Grand Opening in Eagle Rock on Feb. 13th
IN THE NEWS - The Eastsider - January 25, 2016
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PRISM – High Demand for New Homes in Eagle Rock Creates Advance Scheduling of Preview Tours
IN THE NEWS - The Eastsider - December 1, 2015
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Alan Scales – How Colorists Choose the Color of the Year
IN THE NEWS - Custom Home - December 17, 2014
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Stoney Point Estates – Grand Opening Of American Farmhouse Community In Chatsworth
IN THE NEWS - Camarillo Acorn - July 18, 2014
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Press Releases
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KTGY-designed Expo Walk Wins Best Design of a Multi-Family Community – For Sale in SoCal MAME Awards
PRESS RELEASES - October 18, 2021
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Distinctive Single-Family Homes in Costa Mesa Win Design Award
PRESS RELEASES - October 17, 2018
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Model Grand Opening of New Modern Homes in North Hollywood by Planet Home Living
PRESS RELEASES - September 5, 2018
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Design Fact Sheet: The E.R.B. – 45 Small-Lot and ‘Shopkeeper’ Homes in Eagle Rock
PRESS RELEASES - May 25, 2018
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Grand Opening of VITAE, a New Modern Home Community in Costa Mesa
PRESS RELEASES - August 8, 2017
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KTGY Congratulates its Inaugural Class of ELEVATE leadership Graduates
PRESS RELEASES - June 1, 2017
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Planet Home Living Nears Completion of New Homes Walking Distance to The Triangle in Costa Mesa
PRESS RELEASES - May 8, 2017
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COVO, Design-Forward, ‘Small-Lot’ Homes Open in Silver Lake
PRESS RELEASES - April 17, 2017
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Coming Soon to Silver Lake, New Modern Homes with Rooftop Decks and Views
PRESS RELEASES - August 22, 2016
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KTGY-Designed June Street Collection 50% Sold in 2 Weeks in South Hollywood
PRESS RELEASES - May 18, 2016
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PRISM – Los Angeles’ New Homes in Eagle Rock Opened Four Days Ago, Over Half the Homes Already Sold
PRESS RELEASES - February 18, 2016
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PRISM – Planet Home Living’s Model Grand Opening of New Homes in Eagle Rock is Saturday, February 13th
PRESS RELEASES - January 27, 2016
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National Architecture + Planning Firm KTGY Names New Shareholders
PRESS RELEASES - January 22, 2015
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Speaking Engagements
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Alan Scales – Understanding Build-to-Rent Product Types
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - IMN: Build-to-Rent, Land & Homebuilding Forum - March 2, 2023
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Alan Scales – In-Home Amenities & New Home Design: What do Tenants Want?
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - IMN: Build-To-Rent, Land & Homebuilding Forum - March 3, 2022
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Ken Ryan & Alan Scales – Innovation for California’s Diverse Housing Needs
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - 2018 APA California Conference - October 9, 2018
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Alan Scales – Evolution of LA’s Small Lot Ordinance: Tighter Regulations and New Design Standards
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - ULI Los Angeles Urban Marketplace 2018 - March 28, 2018
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Alan Scales – Big News About L.A.’s Small Lot Ordinance
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - Arixa Capital - July 20, 2017
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Alan Scales – Evolution of LA’s Small Lot Ordinance
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - ULI LA - Urban Marketplace 2017 - April 12, 2017
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Alan Scales – LA Small Lot Ordinance
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - ULI LA - Urban Marketplace 2016 - April 13, 2016
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Selected Projects
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Dellrose
| Hockley, TX -
The Finley
| Broomfield, CO -
VITAE
| Costa Mesa, CA -
Gaspar
| Los Angeles, CA -
5112 Melrose
| Hollywood, CA -
PRISM
| Los Angeles, CA -
Stoney Point Estates
| Chatsworth, CA -
Skylar at Playa Vista
| Playa Vista, CA -
Camden at Playa Vista
| Playa Vista, CA -
Linden Apartments
| Portland, OR -
Victory at Verrado – Freedom Collection
| Buckeye, AZ -
Toll Brothers at Avian Meadows
| Chandler, AZ -
The Edge
| Costa Mesa, CA -
The June Street Collection
| Hollywood, CA -
COVO
| Los Angeles, CA -
West Place
| Costa Mesa, CA -
UpCoast
| Costa Mesa, CA
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About
Alan Scales is a principal at KTGY and brings over 20 years of experience in urban infill, residential design and construction. With a focus and passion for design, Mr. Scales is responsible for overall project direction from initial planning and design to project team coordination, and client and City communications. With special attention to each client’s goals, budget and schedule, Mr. Scales’ collaborative approach to design places emphasis on context and innovation.
Mr. Scales’ experience has concentrated in California, Arizona and Texas as Principal in charge of multifamily, single family and mixed-use projects. From project planning through to completion, Mr. Scales brings tremendous knowledge in site planning, entitlements, project coordination, design development, building department approvals, and construction administration. Mr. Scales has been responsible for over hundreds of Small Lot Subdivision Homes in the City of Los Angeles offering unique solutions to challenging sites.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Registration
Licensed Architect - CA
Affiliations
NHTI Build For Rent Trends Council
American Institute of Architects, AIA
Building Industry Association of Southern California, BIASC