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AIA National Housing Award: Sister Lilian Murphy Community

“In this project, solutions to the Framework for Design Excellence principles are so thoughtfully and graciously integrated into the building design that it should be recognized for quality instead of quantity,”  – Jury comment

AIASF Design Award: Sister Lilllian Murphy Community

AIASF honors Paulett Taggart Architects (Prime Architect) and Studio VARA (Associate Architect) for their achievement in the Architecture category with a Merit Award.

AIA CA Design Honor Award: Sister Lilian Murphy Community

“This multifamily project is handsome, variegated, and possesses a good urban presence. It addresses the needs of families living and working in the urban environment; extending the range of its impact by providing services to the broader neighborhood.”

Sister Lilian Murphy Community

Studio VARA and Paulett Taggart Architects selected as an Honor winner in the 2022 Residential Architect Design Awards, Affordable Housing category.

Best Affordable Housing Deal of the Year

626 Mission Bay gets awarded, “Best Affordable Housing Deal of the Year” by the San Francisco Business Times.

Housing+ | Future Typologies for a Livable + Equitable San Francisco

Speakers representing organizations at the frontlines will address San Francisco’s growing population, explore ways that can ensure more livable and equitable housing opportunities for more vibrant communities in the city, and take a deep-dive into The California H.O.M.E. Act (SB9).

Five takeaways from San Francisco’s annual housing report

San Francisco’s annual housing report: Five takeaways. The Sister Lillian Murphy Community, a 152-unit affordable housing development in San Francisco, opened in March.

Diablo Valley College Architecture Lecture Series

We are excited to be a part of the Diablo Valley College Architecture Lecture Series. Click the link to join us virtually!

San Francisco Chronicle

Mission Bay affordable housing complex a tribute to S.F. nun who helped find people homes

Architecture Bois

Studio VARA is delighted to be featured in the December issue of Architecture Bois.

California Homes

Studio VARA selected for the 2021 Essential Guide to Architects, Builders, and Designers

The Post-Retail City

Christopher Roach and Christina Cho will run a workshop hosted by SPUR with a wide variety of urban professionals to address the retail crisis and use it as an opportunity to re-think the ground floor of the city.

A Room in the City

“From restroom to washroom to bathroom to powder room, cultural and social distinctions encode this space differently.” – Christopher Roach + Neeraj Bhatia on the Room Journal Issue 01: The Bathroom.

“Villa in Palo Alto”

An aura of warm intimacy lent by the tasteful interior finishes ensures that each room allows the family a comfortable place to entertain and relax.

Hovering House

Studio VARA’s family home appears to hover over its Palo Alto Plot.    

Layers of Landscaping Soften This Modern California House

Studio VARA has designed a new modern residence in Palo Alto, California.

A New Ground-Up Residence for a Young Couple

Studio VARA recently completed a new ground-up residence for a young couple located on a petit corner lot in Palo Alto.

On a Sixth of an Acre, Studio VARA Ekes Out an Elaborate Palo Alto Home

A Revitalized Spacious Loft

The loft, which looks out to the Bay Bridge, features ample exposed concrete, white oak accents, and a luxe travertine bathroom.

San Francisco Architect Poll

Chris makes the cut as a finalist for Best Architect in San Francisco.

SoMA Loft – IIDA Award Finalist

A San Francisco remodel opens to the outdoors

An old Noe Valley cottage is transformed into a modern urban retreat with a massive wine cellar to boot.  

An Edward Lutyens-inspired home undergoes a contemporary redesign

From an Uninspired White Box to a Warm Two-Level Loft

A 1970’s Ranch Home Gets a Transformation

Affordable Housing Project in Mission Bay

Studio VARA teams up Paulett Taggart Architects to design an affordable housing complex in San Francisco’s Mission Bay.

Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley

Redwood Highway AIASF Merit Award

Redwood Highway wins a 2015 American Institute of Architecture San Francisco Merit Award.

Redwood Highway Athenaeum Award

Redwood Highway project wins a 2016 American Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design.

1060 Redwood Hwy

Adaptive reuse project transforms banal commercial box into elegant industrial office space.

Office Building Transformation

Refined renovation transforms former retail space for a discerning client.  

Noe Valley Cottage Gets An Upgrade

A discriminating client’s home is transformed by restrained but luxurious details.

A graceful and expansive San Francisco renovation

Practical problems in an old cottage lead to elegant solutions in this extensive San Francisco remodel.  

A new 3-level house in San Francisco

A disciplined and delicate design create a fluid and luxurious space for a family of four.