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Built by Dome
Architecture & Interior Design — Pasadena, CA

Buildings that
remember
who they're for.

North & Line is a design studio for people who believe architecture should feel like it belongs. Residential, commercial, and adaptive reuse — built with precision and restraint.

42 Projects Completed
11 Years in Practice
6 Design Awards
Selected Work

Recent
Projects

All Projects →
01
Hillcrest Residence
ResidentialSan Marino, CA2025
Single Family
4,200 sq ft
02
Walnut Street Adaptive Reuse
CommercialPasadena, CA2024
Mixed Use
8,800 sq ft
03
Claremont Arts Pavilion
InstitutionalClaremont, CA2024
Public / Cultural
12,400 sq ft
04
Terrace Loft Interiors
Interior DesignLos Angeles, CA2026
Interior
2,100 sq ft
05
Oak Knoll Courtyard Homes
ResidentialArcadia, CA2023
Multi-Family
6 units
What We Do

Design that starts with listening and ends with something that lasts.

We work on projects of all scales — from a single room to a full commercial build-out. What stays the same is the process: deep context, careful drawing, and the patience to get the details right.

Our Process →

Architecture is a slow art. The best buildings are the ones that took the time to be wrong first.

— Mara Solano, Principal, North & Line
Recognition

Awards &
Press

2025
AIA Los Angeles Design Award — Residential
Hillcrest Residence, San Marino
2024
Architect Magazine — Projects to Watch
Walnut Street Adaptive Reuse
2024
AIA Small Projects Award — Honor
Claremont Arts Pavilion

Have a project
in mind?

We take on a limited number of projects each year to make sure every client gets the attention their project deserves. Let's talk about yours.