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Urbanize SF
Urbanize SF
456-Unit Student Housing Project with Core Spaces Proposed in Berkeley
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- San Francisco International Airport AirTrain Stations
Modern Architecture Enriches SFO Experience
- Palo Alto Public Safety Building
A Public Safety Building Designed to Be a Good Neighbor
- Evergreen Valley College Student Services Complex
Student Services Complex Fosters Inclusion and Belonging
CAREERS
Design Opportunities
Driven by opportunity, we make decisions that impact not only our success but also that of our clients and partners.
People
Leadership
Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.
Faraaz Mirza
Senior Design Leader
Principal
Faraaz Mirza
LEED AP
Senior Design Leader
Principal
Faraaz leads design in the San Francisco office. He is an expert in multifamily housing design and is a recognized leader in high density, urban infill project design. His designs and intricate detailing consistently capture the movement and culture of the Bay Area.
Susan Orlandi
Workplace Leader
Principal
Susan Orlandi
LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Workplace Leader
Principal
Based in San Francisco, Susan is a certified interior designer and serves as client leader for the firm’s Workplace sector. Her expertise encompasses strategic workplace and real estate planning, as well as interior architectural solutions for the California commercial design industry.
Janea Nakagawa
Client Leader
Principal
Janea Nakagawa
Client Leader
Principal
Janea, a certified interior designer specializing in corporate and multifamily/residential projects, crafts each client’s story through space with careful listening and thoughtful response. The end results are original solutions that evoke emotion and a sense of place.
Rachel Fischbach
Hospitality Leader
Principal
Rachel Fischbach
Hospitality Leader
Principal
Rachel leads diverse teams crafting unforgettable hospitality experiences for luxury hotels, destination resorts, private clubs, restaurants, spas, and multifamily residences. She serves as a lead designer for top industry operators including Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, and Montage.
Locations
Global Access, Local Expertise
We operate across more than 30 offices across the United States, and several international locations to collaborate with our clients, partners, and fellow employee-owners.
