AFTER THE FIRES
Rebuilding Together
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent structure fires in our community. The loss of homes, businesses, and places filled with memories is deeply painful, and the road ahead can feel uncertain. At Syntax Design Lab, we share in this grief and stand in solidarity with those whose lives have been disrupted. This is a time for care, resilience, and collective strength — and we are here to support you every step of the way.
COMMITMENT AND EXPERTISE
Our Role and Resources
As a locally rooted architecture firm, we’re committed to helping rebuild not just buildings, but the confidence and stability they represent. Whether it’s a home, business, or community space, we bring deep experience, thoughtful design, and technical expertise to projects that require both sensitivity and strength. Rebuilding is more than construction — it’s about restoring comfort, identity, and a sense of progress. We help guide each client through the process, from site evaluation, code review and permitting to safe, sustainable, and inspired design. To further support this effort, we are collecting useful resources for those rebuilding and sharing links on this page below.
FREE CONSULTATIONS
Looking Ahead
To support those directly impacted, we are offering free consultations to help you navigate your options and begin the rebuilding process with clarity and confidence. We will walk you through the design process, answer your questions, and help review your construction budget so you can make informed decisions about rebuilding. Our goal is to offer steady, experienced guidance when it’s needed most. We believe in the strength of this community, and we’re confident that, together, we can create spaces that are stronger, safer, and filled with hope for what’s ahead.
Helpful Resources for Those Rebuilding
We’re continually gathering resources to support those impacted by the fires. Check back regularly as we update this list.
- IBHS Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Technical Standard, Version 2025
- CalFire released its color-coded hazard maps. March 24, 2025
- Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- CAL POLY Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Institute
- IBHS Wildfire Prepared
- PROJECT RECOVERY – Rebuilding Los Angeles after the January 2025 Wildfires
- IBHS Wildfire Research Report September 2023
- AIA Pasadena Foothill – Home Building Instructional Video
- LACounty Public Works – Road to Rebuilding
- LACounty Recovers