Our 1990 design-build renovation & custom steel windows of an A Quincy Jones mid-century home owned by Adam Blackman.

Dialogue with Architecture

In tandem with the architecture of its sister company, RAC Design, Studio Cortez has quietly designed, engineered, fabricated, and installed custom steel doors and windows for select residential and commercial adaptive re-use projects across Los Angeles for decades. Each piece is conceived specifically for its unique client, unique architecture, and unique views. We also work with other architects and contractors to enhance their work.

Custom crank operator handle for our handmade steel.
Our 1990 design-build renovation & custom steel windows of an A Quincy Jones mid-century home owned by Adam Blackman.
Custom push bar for our handmade steel.
Custom brass door handle for a standard Schlage body.

Design with Quality & Character

We let the beauty of the materials and the marks of the craftsmen shine through. We celebrate the traces of making & the natural texture of the steel through our matte clear coat finish. We don’t see flaws, we see character.

Light | Air | Beauty

The elements of great window design are light, air, and beauty through decision-making. At Studio Cortez, these elements guide every decision: proportion, operation, framing the view, and detailing, so that every design is unique and inspiring.