Sarah Owens

Fire, earthquake, riots—Los Angeles knows destruction. But it also knows renewal. Wildfires sweep through, leaving nothing but scorched earth and memories. The 1994 Northridge earthquake shattered buildings, only for the city to quietly retrofit and reinforce them while life continued. After each disaster, we rebuild, but rebuilding should be more than just restoring what was lost—it should be an opportunity to create something better, safer, more intentional. I’ve spent decades designing homes that blend beauty with resilience. Fire-resistant materials like concrete and metal roofs drastically reduce a home’s vulnerability to…