a DIY-er creating that special retreat for your child?
could use some expert advice?
nursery
toddler-to-teen
playroom
you have an ally in a
like-minded architect
meet alla
cultivating self-expression
meet children’s ardent advocate Alla Kazovsky
Hello!
I’m also a DIY enthusiast, a picture book author-illustrator, an educator, and a mother.
A self-appointed spokesperson for nurturing potential literally from day one, I offer virtual design consultations and work in tandem with parents from all over the world.
testimonials
treating with respect
licensed architect catering to kids
“I would love to offer any support to Alla, the brilliant artist who created my school space I love more every day! The way the ceiling opens up, out, and into the light is a metaphor for learning. The modern and traditional elements never clash. I am happy the whole time I am in the space.” – Gigi deMarrais client
“Undoubtedly the most committed designer exploring the needs of children and families.” – Vaughan Davies colleague
“Alla is an Architect’s Architect. She is also as warm and creative and as full of life as the space that she created for me. My advice: Hire her. Work with her. It will make you happy.” – Steven Goldberg client
“Dear Alla,
thank you very much for these useful suggestions. I will continue on this path
following the interesting approach of your book “DIY Like an Architect”. What you wrote is true; stimulating our personal creativity, we can really make our ideas come to life and that’s the good architect’s job — helping the customers find their way.” – Fabiola DIY-er
accolades
yielding amazing results
award-winning designer enciting
parents to DIY child-friendly spaces
Having been one of the first designers to explore the uncharted territory of modern children’s furniture, I received accolades from numerous periodicals, including Financial Times of London, InStyle, and Elle Décor. My work was published in books, such as: Graphis Product Design 2 & 3, Designing for Children, Kids’ Spaces:
Architecture for Children.
The user-friendly Easel+Art Cart won Best Toy of the Year Award from Child Magazine – The New York Times boasted: “It not only holds art, but also looks like art.” The portable aluminum A-desk (sold exclusively at MoMa Design Store) was recognized with a very prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award.
Building a house for my family meant prototyping a transformational hub. Its selection as one of the “100 best in the world” by an international architectural publisher echoed the way we felt. The images featured in The New 100 Houses x 100 Architects, 1000 x Architecture of the Americas, Pool Design, The Ultimate Urban Makeover encapsulated wonderful memories!
50+
Books & Publications
5+
Awards
5+
Museum Catalogs
20+
Media Features
legacy
making an impact
founder of children’s architecture workshop
To have a profound influence in my daughters’ lives, I established Children’s Architecture Workshop at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-arc).
These snapshots capture work in progress as summer camp participants design and build a play structure to donate to a non-profit infant and toddler care center in Santa Monica, California. Once installed, the play structure is used and enjoyed!
