Project Spotlight

  • West LA Hotel

    Oeste, West LA - Hotel Residences (2029)

    Oeste: Your California dream realized. Experience tranquil yet dynamic living, where luxury, access, and community seamlessly converge. Whether for a short getaway or an extended stay, Oeste offers the ideal environment to relax and recharge, or to embark on exciting adventures. Don't compromise on your lifestyle or your aspirations – discover Oeste.

    Learn more: Oeste.la

  • 2600 Sepulveda

    Green Park, West LA - Transit Oriented Apartment Community

    Discover modern luxury at our transit-oriented building on the EXPO line, offering a diverse range of residences from one to four bedrooms. With effortless access to UCLA, Culver City, Downtown Santa Monica, and the beach, it's the perfect fit for individuals, roommates, families, and everyone in between. Enjoy breathtaking views, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and exceptional communal spaces designed for connection and community.

    Joint Venture with Premier League Inc.

  • West LA - Adaptive Reuse

    Adaptive Reuse, West LA

    Step inside a reimagined industrial space, now a bespoke retail destination unlike any other. Here, the raw character of exposed beams and soaring ceilings meets a unique experience: witness the art of cultivation firsthand through a stunning glass partition, mere steps from where the final product is offered. It's a transparent journey from seed to sale, offering an unparalleled connection to the source within a stylish and distinctive setting.

  • Creative Office, Culver City

    Creative Office, Culver City

    We shattered the conventional office mold, amplifying the space with soaring volumes and expansive glass that dissolves the boundary between indoors and out. This reimagined environment sparks team connectivity and makes work feel less like a duty and more like an engaging experience, fostering genuine connections between colleagues.

Asset Types

  • Hospitality

    Hospitality

  • Multifamily

    Multifamily

  • Industrial

    Industrial

  • Custom Residential

    Custom Residential

  • Bespoke Retail

    Bespoke Retail

  • Office

    Office

Our Passion

  • Communities First

    Communities First

    We thoughtfully design spaces as if they were for our own families, creating buildings that significantly benefit their communities far beyond their basic function.

  • Holistic Development

    Holistic Development

    Breathing with community spirit, cultivating inspiring, productive, and inviting spaces where the unique culture flourishes to create vibrant and meaningful places.

  • Robust Management

    Robust Management

    Our property management philosophy centers on integrity, efficiency, and pride, ensuring not only exceptional service for our clients and residents but also respectful engagement with the surrounding neighborhood.

What is holistic development?

Imagine real estate that breathes with the spirit of its community, fostering spaces that inspire creativity, enhance productivity, and warmly invite connection. This holistic approach cultivates environments where the unique culture flourishes, creating vibrant and meaningful places to live, work, and thrive.

Ely Khakshouri Burnt Cedar

Meet our founder, Ely

Ely is an entrepreneur with a track record of building category-leading, disruptive global brands. Ely's educational background in Urban Planning, Public Policy, and Construction Management, combined with his brand-building expertise and creative vision, provide a unique advantage in private sector developments that deliver both financial and community returns. Operating Burnt Cedar from his hometown of Incline Village, Nevada, in his free time Ely enjoys skiing, biking, and exploring the outdoors with family and friends.