Malibu Architect Uses Expertise To Help Build Stronger Homes In Wake Of Palisades Fire

CBS LA

January 8, 2026

One year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise.

Abe Roy, with Design Equity, can't help but reflect on how far his community has come since the destruction began on Jan. 7, 2025. His home was one of the few that withstood the flames last year, but he says that his own survival came with a sense of responsibility.

"You know, it was perhaps spared for me to help rebuild the community," Roy said.

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