A holistic approach to the built environment.

Abeer is passionate about all things design. While she also has intimate knowledge of construction and structural engineering, it is her innate ability to look at a potential project and see myriad design possibilities that has helped make her company a success.

Abeer knew at a young age that she wanted to become an architect. When she was 10, her family moved from her native Amman, Jordan to Los Angeles, where she went on to receive her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Woodbury University. While working as a designer at a small architecture firm, she acquired the technical knowledge and business skills to build her own company. In 1998, she started her own design firm, and in 2006 she partnered with her husband Jeff Kloss to create the construction side of the company, fulfilling their design + construct vision.

Since 1995, Abeer has taught at UCLA Extension, Cal Poly Pomona, Pierce College, Woodbury University and other Los Angeles area design schools. A leader in her community, she is a distinguished past president of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica, current chairperson of the Kiwanis Charities Board and an involved parent of two rapidly growing children.

A licensed general contractor and go-to guy for all things construction, Jeff has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Woodbury University where he and Abeer met. While he was pursuing his degree, he worked for a local construction company and discovered his appreciation for building.

Jeff went on to manage the construction of exclusive restaurants, high-end retail projects and custom homes for the Marshall Group before leading institutional projects at CW Driver such as The Cerritos Public Library, Jewish Home for the Aging and the Torrance YMCA. He also oversaw multiple modernization projects for the La Crescenta Valley and El Segundo School Districts.

After learning all aspects of construction on a variety of large-scale jobs, Jeff started to miss collaborating with a team and working on projects that were more intimate and personal for the end user. Thus, the perfect opportunity presented itself to join forces with Abeer to create their full-service design + construct  firm. Jeff is an active parent, continues to volunteer with the Boy Scout Troop T2 and is a paddler on the Marina Del Rey Outrigger Canoe Club.

Growing up in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, Franziska has always loved architecture, design and fine arts. She earned an Engineering Diploma in Interior Architecture at Trier University of Applied Sciences (in Germany) and came to the US to work at architecture and design firms in Philadelphia and Boston. After her relocation to Los Angeles, she returned to school to receive her master’s degree in Interior Architecture at UCLA Extension and Cal Poly Pomona Extended University. She loves that she utilizes both her engineering skills and design sensibilities at SweisKloss. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her two children, being outdoors, hiking, and doing yoga.

Before joining SweisKloss, Jessica was a Property Manager for high-rise office buildings in New York City with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank and most recently was the West Coast Director for CodeGreen Solutions, Inc., a sustainability and energy engineering firm. She is a LEED AP and believes that worldwide sanitation, family planning and the reduced usage of the earth’s resources will save the human race. It is her focus on details and communication skills that make Jessica an important asset to the SweisKloss team. A past president of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica and active in various organizations in the community, Jessica holds a BA in Society and Justice from the University of Washington and an MS in Protection and Emergency Management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  

Born and raised in Brazil, Patricia has a BA in Economics from University of Sao Paulo; an MBA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. Before embarking on her architecture ambitions, she worked as a Product Manager in Marketing for 10 years at companies such as Citibank and Bristol-Myers Squibb. To round out her versatile skill set even further, Patricia is currently taking Landscape Architecture at UCLA Extension. She loves being part of a team that creates beautiful designs and works diligently to exceed client expectations. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her two young daughters and creating knit originals.

Amanda has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is a LEED AP BD+C. While living in Boston, she worked in lighting design, commercial and healthcare design, and LEED certification. She especially enjoys the investigative practice at SweisKloss, whether experimenting with form in a digital model, researching new architectural technologies, or exploring interior finish options. When Amanda is not designing, creating, painting or building something, you can find her rollerblading, running, hiking, practicing yoga on the beach or scavenging for chocolate in the kitchen.

Mia was born in the U.S. but raised in Argentina where she received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires. She worked for a few firms in Argentina before moving with her husband to Los Angeles. They loved the Southern California area, especially Santa Monica. Mia also found that LA offered career opportunities in architecture more in line with what she was looking for. She has settled in with SweisKloss and really likes listening to clients and helping to present ideas to ignite their imagination. She enjoys the “who and how behind the space” and designing indoor-outdoor spaces that reflect each residential project.

When not at SweisKloss, Mia likes to create and design with primary raw materials, like soil and wool. In addition to being a ceramist, Mia is an amateur photographer and certified yoga instructor. She loves traveling and learning about different cultures.

Tatiana has a BA and MA in Economics from Nizhniy Nov. State University, Russia, and a Master of Interior Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona/UCLA Extension. She has her CCID and NCIDQ certifications and is on her way to having her real estate development certificate. Tatiana finds the combination of a business/economics degree and a master’s in architecture gives her a great balance of both the business (budgets and time management) and design sides of this profession. She says, “Design is a lifestyle, a constant evolution and exploration. I enjoy creating places that nurture, inspire, and give comfort.” Her past experience in luxury hospitality design makes her mindful of people’s feelings, memories, and experiences. At SweisKloss, she is eager develop new approaches and skill set with the design + construction process.  

Outside of SweisKloss, she enjoys time with her husband and children. She considers herself lucky to live in California with all its natural beauty. And at any given opportunity, she explores the outdoors and likes to camp and hike.

Born in Tehran, Iran, Mahsa moved to California to attend UCSD where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.  As a field engineer for Walsh and an assistant project manager for Skanska, Mahsa has a distinguished career overseeing multibillion dollar construction projects for underground stations and tunnels. She managed the development of the MLK station for the Crenshaw/LAX subway system and the Central station for the regional connector metro system. Prior to construction management, she designed vibration isolation systems for mechanical components at M.W. Sausse. Mahsa brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to SweisKloss and enjoys the creativity of residential construction and collaborating with the team and clientele. 

When not working, Mahsa enjoy reading, collecting vintage interior decorations and is always on the hunt to find the best coffee shops in LA.

Growing up in Sydney, Australia, Ash began his career in construction Down Under doing a carpentry apprenticeship and earning his Certificate of Carpentry.  He gained extensive knowledge having worked as a carpenter, foreman, and superintendent building high end residential homes on Australia’s Gold Coast. In addition to his construction background, Ash is also a licensed real estate agent in Queensland, Australia.  After moving to California in 2021, Ash joined SweisKloss where he brings his expertise in construction and his keen eye for carpentry to every project.

An outdoor enthusiast, Ash enjoys golfing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and traveling when not at a building site.

Surrounded by a close-knit family, including six sisters and three brothers, Ernie was born and raised in Santa Clarita, CA. He grew up loving baseball and excelled at it, playing up through high school until an injury set him back. He then decided to go into construction because he always had an interest in the engineering of buildings. After working in all areas of commercial, industrial, and residential construction, Ernie wanted to have a more specialized trade and acquired his electrical contractor license and certificate as an Electrical Craftsperson from the Department of Water and Power.

With over 20 years of experience as a journey-level electrician, Ernie joined SweisKloss as a foreman and in-house electrician. He loves the team camaraderie and unique residential projects. In his spare time, he loves being outdoors and plays golf, disc golf, and belongs to a cornhole league.

Kevin has worked in several industries ranging from law enforcement to restaurant management before solidifying a career in construction management.  He boasts years of experience as an assistant superintendent building high end residential custom homes.  He brings expertise from a Concrete Deputy Inspector course to his current projects at SweisKloss and enjoys engaging with the teams in the field and in the office. Kevin holds an Associates Degree in Business from Pierce College and was an LAPD officer for 8 years.

Kevin likes to spend his time outside of the office with his wife and young son, going to the movies and stand-up comedy. An exercise enthusiast, he is an avid runner and weightlifter.

With broad experience across public relations, education, and a real estate venture-backed startup, Laura joins SweisKloss as an office manager and executive assistant.  The breadth of her experience has allowed her to develop an invaluable set of core skills and in her current role, she can combine her operations management and organizational abilities.  A native New Yorker, Laura lived in London, United Kingdom, for 15 years before trading the rain for Southern California sunshine.

In her downtime, she enjoys playing pickleball, reading, going to the beach, hiking and spending time with her two children.