Experience | Sustainability | Wellness
A holistic integration between humans and our built environment
Experience | Sustainability | Wellness
A holistic integration between humans and our built environment
Experience | Sustainability | Wellness
A holistic integration between humans and our built environment

WORK

Our Projects

ABOUT

Our Story

The energy within a space influences our built-environment & psychology

Promoting wellness through integrative architecture

At R.E.A.L.|cw Architecture, we specialize in creating sustainable, wellness-focused architecture that enhances how people feel, live, and connect to their environment. Based in Los Angeles, our firm is dedicated to designing custom homes, commercial, and industrial spaces that support well-being, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.

Our approach blends sustainability, wellness, and functionality—resulting in spaces that are both beautiful and aligned with the real needs of the people who use them. We believe architecture is more than a structure; it’s an experience that shapes how we live, work, and thrive.

Whether you’re creating a modern residence, a health-conscious office, or a thoughtful industrial facility, we bring clarity, creativity, and care to every phase of the project—on time, on budget, and built with purpose.

Our Design Philosophy

We take a holistic, user-centered approach to architecture, integrating:

– Natural light and airflow for comfort and health
– Efficient spatial flow inspired by Feng Shui and real-world use
– Sustainable, non-toxic materials that support long-term wellness
– Energy-efficient design for performance and lower impact
– Environments that are calm, clear, and intuitive to move through

We believe good design feels effortless—and when it’s done right, it makes life and work easier, healthier, and more connected to nature.

Crystal Wong, founder and licensed architect, brings over 15 years of experience in residential and community-focused design. She began studying architecture in high school, then earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University in Burbank, CA. At just 19, Crystal completed her first residential addition project with two college peers.

After graduating, she served as a Project Manager at a boutique firm specializing in affordable housing, where she led design teams and guided projects through completion. In 2014, she founded R.E.A.L.|cw Architecture to combine her passion for health-driven design with her dedication to social contribution through architecture.

Crystal’s work focuses on creating transformative environments—spaces that empower people to live better, feel better, and thrive.

SERVICES

We Love What We Do

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Custom Single-Family Homes |
Multi-Family Developments

Stores | Retail Shops |
Restaurants | Cafés

Food Processing Facilities |
Warehouses | Manufacturing

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Soccer Center | Pickleball Courts
Gymnasium | Stadium Design

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Yoga Studios | Wellness Centers |
Doctor’s Offices | Therapy Clinics |
Massage Spas | Retreat Centers

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Co-Working Environments |
Corporate Offices | Medical |
Professional Suites

Reach Us

Contact

Crystal Wong, Licensed Architect
Telephone: (818) 640-1738
Email: crystal@real-arch.com

community

Our Partners

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Commercial Industrial Real Estate
WilshireWest.net

Gruen Construction
GruenConstruction.com

CUSTOMERS SERVED

Our Clients Trust Us

NEWSLETTERS

Recent Blogs

The realization of architecture is not to change how people
live, but to design spaces so aligned with wellness, intention,
and energy flow that transformation unfolds naturally.

PROJECT: Sunset Olive Oil

Type | Industrial Food Processing
Date Completed | March 2023 

PROJECT: Lab 5 Gardena

Type | Sports
Date Completed | January 2023 

PROJECT: Ogden Residence & ADU

Type | Residential Historic Restoration & ADU
Date Completed | December 2024 

PROJECT: Hesby Residence

Type | Residential Addition & Complete Remodel
Date Completed | Oct 2024 

PROJECT: Aldea ADU

Type | ADU
Date Completed | June 2024 

PROJECT: Newville ADU

Type | ADU
Date Completed | December 2024 

PROJECT: Lab Five Soccer Center

Type | Sport
Date Completed | June 2020

PROJECT: Sunrise Olive Oil Mill

Type | Industrial Processing Mill
Date Completed | February 2019

PROJECT: Pitchoun Bakery

Type | Bakery/Bar/Restaurant
Date Completed | April 2015

PROJECT: St Clair Residence

Type | Residential Addition
Date Completed | December, 2017

PROJECT: Pitchoun Bakery @ DTLA

Type | Bakery/Bar/Restaurant
Date Completed | April 2015
Photo Credits | Urban Daddy, LA Eater

PROJECT: Cheviot Residence

Type | Residential Addition

Date Completed | June 2020
PROJECT: Mod’s Hair

Type | Retail/Hair Salon
Date Completed | January 2017

PROJECT: Beach Cities Cryotherapy

Type | Retail/Crytotherapy
Date Completed | May 2016

PROJECT: Leimert Park Eatery

Type | Restaurant/Bar/Bakery Conceptual Design
Date Completed | January 2016

PROJECT: Please Do Not Enter
Type | Retail Art Gallery

Date Completed | May 2015
Photo Credits | Please Do Not Enter

PROJECT: Varga Store Type | Retail Store Date Completed | October 2015
Photo Credits | Varga Store

PROJECT: US5 Soccer Center

Type | Soccer Training Facility Date Completed | March 2016

PROJECT: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lake Forest
Type | Restaurant
Date Completed | October, 2016

PROJECT: Mulholland Security Headquarter

Type | Showroom/Office
Date Completed | August 2013

PROJECT: South Bay Community Church

Type |Church Interior Concept Design
Date Completed | January 2013

PROJECT: Roman’s Carving Kitchen

Type | Restaurant
Date Completed | December 2017
Project Architect | Alain Giaimo
Responsibility | Construction Document to Permit

PROJECT: Transtopia

Type | A Thesis Project