About Us
Founded in 2014 by principal designer Daniel Cordova, Cordova Studio brings a classical approach to design and architectural remodels. Daniel, who was born and raised in the high deserts of Santa Fe, New Mexico, was surrounded by natural and architectural beauty. His passion for interiors and architecture stems from a deep interest in history and world studies, and he has always sought to enhance his surroundings by imparting a sense of simplicity and order.
After completing his studies at the Art Institute, Daniel began his career working for two of Los Angeles's most prolific and talented design houses. His first position was with the much-celebrated designer, Jeff Andrews, where he contributed to numerous projects for A-list clients, including Ryan Seacrest, Michael C. Hall, and Jamie King. Following this, he was offered a position at the world-class firm Kerry Joyce Associates, where he served as Design Director. In this role, Daniel was responsible for completing numerous large-scale architectural and interior design projects across the country in locations such as Aspen, New York, Malibu, and Los Angeles. This experience allowed him to develop a fluency in both traditional and contemporary styles, which continues to inform his work today.
Now, as the head of Cordova Studio, Daniel oversees a diverse team of designers and continues to create a broad range of work—from city and country homes to historical renovations and new construction. The resulting spaces are consistently refined and livable, reflecting the personal sensibilities of the clients who inhabit them.
Testimonials
I can't recommend Daniel highly enough. He designed our house in LA and our house in Atlanta. He's a true artist. He's smart, visionary, innovative, and a lovely person to work with. He understood our aesthetic and was able to expand on it and come up with ideas and solutions that we would never have found on our own. Daniel's work exceeded all of my expectations. Both houses are beautifully designed but, more importantly, they feel like our homes. His taste is impeccable and I trust him 100%.
David Warren, Client
Dan has excellent taste and always came up with great ideas that we would never have thought of. Plus he was always mindful of budget and finding a cost effective way of getting what we wanted. He was diligent, professional, always on time and aware of keeping everyone on a timeline. And if there was ever a problem, he was always part of the solution to fix it.
Larry Taub, Client
Daniel's talents as a designer are matched only by his integrity as a person. As new homeowners with a limited budget, we were lucky to find someone who not only had superlative style, but who also had our best interests at heart. The concern was always that someone of Daniel's caliber would also have expensive taste. But at every juncture, he was always happy to collaborate and work within our parameters. That's not to say he ever compromised on vision. He just made his vision accessible.
Andrew Laurich, Client
Daniel has worked on a number of our homes and consistently delivers beautiful results. He is professional, organized, and talented. Although he is a leader in his field, he remains patient and available throughout the design process. We highly recommend Daniel.