For more than three decades, The ARTES Group has brought together development, design, project management and construction to create exceptional residences throughout Southern California and beyond.
Exceptional homes demand more than exceptional design. They demand coordination — across architecture, interiors, engineering, preconstruction, procurement, and the budget that holds it all together. Most projects lose their time and money in the gaps between those disciplines.
The ARTES Group closes them. Three companies, one leadership team, three decades of luxury residential work — continuity from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Engage a single ARTES company. Build a team around the architect you already have. Or entrust us with the entire process.
This isn’t just a house—it’s your story, your triumph, you in brick and mortar form. One misstep could bleed your bank account dry or leave you with a shell that doesn’t sing your soul. You need a team that gets it, a machine that moves like clockwork. You’re not here to compromise—yet solo, it’s you versus a beast, unarmed and ill prepared.
Our three portfolio companies—masters of design, management, and construction—lock arms to turn your obsession into a legacy that stands unbowed. With three decades devoted to the development, design and construction of luxury single family homes – we’re your shield and sword: cutting through the noise, taming the details, and delivering a home that’s not just built, but unleashed—flawless, fierce, and yours to the core.
No more guessing in the dark. We provide a proven roadmap with realistic cost projections and seasoned oversight as we cross each milestone in your custom build.
Designing and building a custom home is a wild ride. Our three decades of experience developing, designing, and constructing luxury homes let us tame the madness, keeping your vision on track while you breathe easier.
We assemble the best team—yours or ours—and keep every specialist in sync for seamless results.
Our expert management at every step prevents the delays and budget overruns that derail most custom builds.
Your home will stand tall against time and trials, blending beauty with cutting-edge materials and engineering.
Our elite craftsmen deliver your home faster and stronger, with quality that never compromises—built to endure and impress.
Exceptional homes demand more than exceptional design. They demand coordination — across architecture, interiors, engineering, preconstruction, procurement, and the budget that holds it all together. Most projects lose their time and money in the gaps between those disciplines.
The ARTES Group closes them. Three companies, one leadership team, three decades of luxury residential work — continuity from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Engage a single ARTES company. Build a team around the architect you already have. Or entrust us with the entire process.
The Artes Group isn’t a lone player—it’s a powerhouse trio of elite companies, united under one vision to design and build your luxury home with ruthless precision. With three decades mastering luxury home development, design, and construction, we’ve forged a seamless machine no single outfit can rival.
We orchestrate it all—from your initial vision to the keys in your hand. Got your own architect or crew? We wrap our mastery around them, driving every detail to flawless victory—so your legacy rises, uncompromised.
From Feasibility to Final Walkthrough — One Team, One Accountability
ARTES Design Build develops, designs and builds entire residential projects for homeowners and developers alike. We approach every project with a developer’s fiduciary mindset, because we’ve stood on that side of the table ourselves. Feasibility comes before commitment, the team is assembled around the project rather than the roster, and budgets are built to hold from schematic through closeout. Architecture, interiors, engineering, preconstruction, procurement and construction advance as one continuous process under one leadership team. This is the engagement we’re built for.
From First Impression to Last Detail — A Home Designed with Intention and Precision
ARTES Interiors turns your vision into living art, shaping every space, entryway to backyard, around the way you live. Our 3D walkthroughs eliminate guesswork, letting you explore and decide with certainty before construction begins. From cabinetry to pool materials, lighting to landscaping, every detail is specified by the same hand. Once approved, we craft the plans and standards that carry your vision through execution, managing purchasing and installation down to the linens.
From Blueprint to Move-In — Precision in the Field, Discipline on the Books
ARTES Construction Group builds complex custom residential projects and carries full responsibility for every trade on site. Cost certainty is established long before ground breaks, in preconstruction pricing and sequencing done with an owner’s scrutiny. From there we hold the plan through daily field oversight, structured reporting and direct accountability for schedule and budget. When something changes, you hear it from us first, with the options already worked out.
Call it a yin-yang masterpiece: one founder’s an engineer, wielding precision like a blueprint; the other’s an artist, painting every detail with soul. Together, they’ve spent decades obsessed with architecture, design, and construction—building not just homes, but legacies of quality and beauty. After losing their own home to the 1993 Laguna Beach wildfires, they channeled that fire into a relentless drive: crafting luxury homes that stand strong and lift spirits. At The ARTES Group, their balance of grit and grace delivers more than structures—it’s a partnership that turns your vision into a sanctuary, built to last.
Frank Eder is a rare force at The ARTES Group—a mastermind of precision in an industry of rough edges. An award-winning developer and proven investor, he wields an MBA and structural engineering degree to transform challenges into fine buildings that endure.
With over 25 years of real estate mastery, he leads our design, development, and construction teams, blending analytics and value engineering to craft projects that balance opulence with practicality.
From development planning to pre-construction strategy to hands-on oversight, Frank shapes every detail into The ARTES Group’s art of fine building—a legacy of brilliance that redefines what’s possible.
Kim Bauer is the creative soul of The ARTES Group—a visionary designer who turns blank canvases into luxury homes that inspire. With decades of design and branding mastery, she leads our global team of interior designers, animators, and architects, weaving beauty into every detail while keeping your dreams front and center. Kim crafts spaces that heal and elevate—blending bold imagination with a client-first passion that’s defined her since day one. Forged by her loss in the 1993 Laguna Beach wildfires and three decades shaping custom homes, she’s recently launched Dream Build Academy—her personal mission to deliver content and courses that help you stop struggling, take control, and step confidently into the home you’ve always envisioned.
I hired ARTES Interiors for a second opinion on materials, then expanded their role to remodel my entryway, kitchen, and great room. Their concepts, quality selections, and precise drawings impressed me, blending style with practicality. Patient and responsive, they nailed every detail I envisioned.
As a broker, I’ve sold high-end homes for 30 years and seen ARTES Design Build’s work shine—consistently stunning and award-winning. They get what buyers want, blending function and design flawlessly. Their custom home expertise impressed me; you won’t be disappointed with the results.
There are many celebrities, professionals and LPGA professionals that have played, loved and lived on the Pete Dye Challenge Course at Mission Hills. It was the original course of the Dinah Shore Tournament and it remains dear to many. The community of Westgate just makes it more appealing for golfers and residents. With three of the finest golf courses in the desert, Mission Hills continues to attract the golfing elite.
I’ve worked with the ARTES group and seen their stunning designs come to life. Their clear communication with me and my contractors ensured flawless execution, backed by animations and renderings most designers skip. I referred them to clients who loved the results—what more could I ask?
As Head of Planning, I saw ARTES Design Build shape Westgate into Rancho Mirage’s best-planned, high-end custom home development. It’s beautiful—smart, luxurious, seamless. They delivered a standout project that raised the bar for excellence with stunning precision.
We hired ARTES Interiors to design our home’s architectural and landscape concepts as well as full interior design, and their stunning work blew us away. They crafted exactly what we wanted—every detail spot-on. We’re thrilled with the result and can’t thank their team enough for making it happen.
My husband and I have completely opposite tastes. They did a beautiful job of helping us meet in the middle. We couldn't be happier with the results.
This project is extremely important to the city of Palm Springs. It will help us attract the right retail citizens we want downtown, and we need new housing structures!
In an age where even postmodernism is passé, they bring a futuristic vision to the stage.
As a luxury real estate expert, I’ve seen countless designs, but ARTES Interiors stands unmatched. Their stunning finishes, unique materials, and client-first approach amazed me. Knowledgeable and tireless, they turned my vision into a masterpiece of quality and style.
When I had to suddenly sell my house, I realized how incredible the design services were from Kim and her team. I sold my home in days with multiple offers and got well over the asking price. I was sad to have to leave my beautiful home but I was grateful for the results! I highly recommend & would hire them again!
I’ve worked with ARTES Interiors for several years, and their team’s professionalism inspires me. Their sharp vision and proactive approach kept my project ahead of the curve—evolving seamlessly from start to finish. They delivered beyond expectations, setting a new standard for excellence.
I brought many clients to Alta Palm Springs. Their visionary approach “wowed” our community. They turned the concept of a modern luxury home neighborhood into an award-winning triumph—exhibiting professionalism and excellence at every step. As a realtor, I’ve seen their work shine above the rest, and their mark has made an iconic contribution to our community. These homes are still in high demand.
I enjoyed working with ARTES Design Build. They really know how to create a total environment from architectural details, to landscape and interiors that blend together beautifully. Collaborative and client-first, they led the team with expertise, delivering top-notch work I loved.
They are a creative, collaborative, and professional team who guided us through our major home remodel. They were responsive in a timely manner to our questions and requests. We love our new home. It was a pleasure.
They took an unremarkable investment property in Texas and gave it character, warmth, and modern appealing touches that made the property stand out from its peers on the market. The materials, textures, and color palette added interest and a high end finish at an effective price point—they made the most of our budget and stayed within it. Once listed, the property had four offers the same day, several over asking price.
The finished design of my home was EXACTLY what I envisioned. The designs of the interiors and furnishings were just what I wanted, and the detailed 3D animations during the design development stage helped me be confident in the end results. This is our dream home!
Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge and experience in luxury home building. We love your videos! We are planning to build a 7k SF 2-story house. Our project has challenges due to the hillside in the backyard and slope street frontage. Your advice and guidance has been extremely helpful in the planning phase of our project.
You are EXACTLY what I have been searching for as a first-time home builder! I wish more builders would educate their clients in the genesis of such projects. So many answers given to make solid decisions.
Complete a brief intake form. The questions help us understand your project, priorities and greatest concerns, and your answers remain confidential. They allow us to make the most of our first conversation.
After reviewing your form, we’ll schedule a call to discuss what’s possible, answer your questions, and determine together whether we’re the right fit.
Following our conversation, we prepare a tailored plan outlining our recommendations, the appropriate scope of engagement, and next steps. Every proposal is specific to the project.
When you’re ready, we finalize the agreement and begin. From that moment on, the complexity is ours to manage.
The ARTES Group is three companies under one leadership team, each able to stand on its own, built to work as one.
Clients engage a single company, assemble a team around their existing architect or consultants, or entrust the entire process to The ARTES Group.
Yes. We began as developers — condominium conversions in Boston and Chicago, then golf-course communities and award-winning luxury subdivisions in the Coachella Valley, and for the past decade ultra-luxury single-family homes in West Los Angeles and Park City. We understand pro formas, capital structures, exit timing and the discipline of building to a number. That experience is what we bring to private clients as well: every project is run as though our own capital were at risk.
It means the order of operations is different. Feasibility is settled before design begins. The team is assembled around the project, not the roster. Budgets are built in phases, each one tighter than the last, and design decisions are tested against cost before they’re locked. Value engineering is applied to protect design intent rather than erode it. And procurement is competitive, documented and leveled, so the number you approve is the number you get.
Yes. Many clients come to us for interior design alone, or for construction of a home already designed. Our companies are strongest working together, but each is a complete practice with its own clients, standards and track record. If a single engagement grows into something larger, the other companies are already aligned to your project.
Yes, and we do so regularly. The one requirement is that outside professionals commit to Building Information Modeling. BIM is central to how we work: it produces a fully coordinated, conflict-resolved plan set before ground breaks, which is where most cost and schedule overruns are prevented. If your architect shares that discipline, integration is straightforward. If you’re unsure, we’re glad to consult and advise on the best path.
In phases, because that is the only honest way to do it. A Pro Forma Budget before design uses market data and comparable builds to set a realistic range. A Construction Cost Allocation during design refines that range against the actual plans, materials and methods. A Schedule of Values after permitting locks the budget once selections are made and subcontractor bids are leveled. Each stage narrows the range; nothing is presented as certain before it is.
Clients who want financial clarity before committing to a full engagement can retain us for the Pro Forma Budget alone.
Every engagement is scoped to the project. Design and preconstruction services are typically fee-based; construction is contracted separately once plans, selections and leveled bids exist. Where we act as owner’s representative on a project built by others, our compensation is independent of the construction cost, so our advice is never shaped by what a change would earn us.
A high-end custom home in Los Angeles typically runs 20 to 36 months from planning to move-in, depending on design complexity, hillside conditions and jurisdiction. Permitting alone commonly takes 6 to 12 months. We hold long-standing relationships with local planning and building departments and manage permitting and expediting on our clients’ behalf, but no one can bypass the process, and we won’t tell you otherwise.
By making fewer of them, at the right time, with the information needed to decide well. Decades of custom work have shown us which milestones actually determine the outcome of a project. We sequence decisions to those milestones, present curated options with a recommendation, and use 3D walkthroughs so you can evaluate the consequential choices with certainty before anything is purchased or built. You stay in control of the outcome without being drawn into every detail of the process.
Our primary markets are West Los Angeles, from the Bird Streets to the beach, and Park City, Utah, with current rebuild work in Altadena. Our history in California extends to Newport Coast and Orange County, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. Beyond the West, we developed condominium conversions in Chicago and Cambridge, Massachusetts, and our work with institutional investors has included subdivision developments across the Midwest and Southeast. We evaluate projects outside our primary markets case by case, and our development experience means we can underwrite a new market rather than guess at it.
More than thirty years in luxury residential development, design and construction, across some of the most demanding markets in the country. Our founders hold degrees in engineering and design, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a development track record that includes institutional real estate investment and award-winning residential communities. Few builders have passed the background and financial due diligence that institutional investors require of their partners; we have. Our clients include private homeowners, developers, institutional investors, brokers and municipal planning departments, and their words are on this page.
Yes. Our founders lost their own home in the 1993 Laguna Beach wildfires, and post-fire rebuilding has been part of our work since. We are currently active in the Altadena rebuild, where we’ve held neighborhood consultations for homeowners navigating insurance, permitting and cost, and where our owner’s representation and preconstruction services have proven especially valuable to families who want an experienced advocate on their side of the table. Contact us for a consultation.
Begin a conversation. Tell us about your project through our intake form; we’ll review it and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals and determine whether we’re the right fit. Every proposal is tailored to the scope and complexity of the work.
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