Barton Choy

Barton Choy is an American architect and the son of pioneering Modern architect Eugene K. Choy. Following in his father's footsteps, Barton continued the family legacy in architecture while developing his own distinctive postmodern style. He is known for his innovative residential designs in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood and his contributions to the Cathay Bank architectural program. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of challenging topography and an embrace of natural materials that age gracefully over time.

Choy's architectural philosophy embraces a Sea Ranch-inspired aesthetic emphasizing clean lines and natural wood cladding designed to age, darken, and fade to harmonize with the surrounding environment. His approach to design involves dynamic adaptations to difficult hillside lots, using acute angles and dramatic façades to create striking architectural statements. He demonstrates a postmodern sensibility while maintaining respect for natural materials and environmental integration.