Operated by three principals, this top tier practice has spent over 3 decades committed to making positive change through the built environment in the Bay Area. In 2019, the San Francisco Business Times named LMSA as one of the Largest Bay Area Architecture Firms. The firm has built its blue-ribbon reputation for its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible designs with over a dozen apartment complexes in the city for budget-conscious residents. William Leddy, Marsha Maytum, and Richard Stacy are the powerhouse trio leading Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects. In 2017, Omaha, NE-based global integrated design firm DLR Group acquired the firm, with Kwan and Henmi continuing to lead the office. Both architects are LEED AP certified as seen on most of its designs that incorporate sustainable building practices. Henmi’s experiences leading a handful of industry associations have shaped his leadership among the Kwan Henmi Architecture & Planning team. His significant contributions to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare were awarded NCARB’s highest honor, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. On the other hand, Henmi is an expert in navigating the complex field of urban building and is committed to providing outstanding service. Her wealth of expertise and credentials have helped her built the firm’s solid reputation in architecture and design. The San Francisco Business Times has named her one of the 75 Most Influential Women in Business. Kwan’s commitment to building relationships and working with local organizations has made her a respected community leader. Kwan Henmi Architecture and Planning was founded in San Francisco in 1980. Kwan and Henmi have separately been recognized as Fellows by the American Institute of Architects, one of the highest honors bestowed on individual architects for their significant contributions to architecture and society. The firm has been awarded over 60 design awards, 240 press features, and countless repeat clients from the industry.įor over 35 years, the San Francisco Bay Area has witnessed Sylvia Kwan and Denis Henmi’s architectural expertise. Fougeron Architecture is known for its collaborative and creative approach which directly includes craftsmen and artists into the design process. Fougeron’s innovative work is defined by its use of natural light and the ability to use design elements to enhance people’s interaction with the built form. The firm, composed of 14 architects and designers, was acknowledged as one of the 50 best architectural firms in the United States by Residential Architect Magazine.
With over 30 years of experience, she has been trusted to redesign many of San Francisco’s historic and culturally significant buildings, including Brava Theater, a 1918 Carnegie library. Fougeron has been recognized by the AIA and has taught architectural design at the California College of Art and the University of California, Berkeley. Since 1985, French-American architect Anne Fougeron has been a nationally recognized architect whose work is on display throughout the Bay Area. The Box factory has been honored by Fast Company in its Innovation by Design Awards 2020 and has also won the Innovative Material Award from the German Design Council.
The project serves as a retreat for industry peers and climate activists. The design focus is on the space and resource preservation that grasps a visitor as soon as they enter the home. The interior explores minimalist architectural form to inspire through light and color, its relationship to the land, and sweeping views. Ahead of electrification mandates in California, the project proves to be a successful, working example of electrification not dependent on fossil fuels. Hafsa Burt as the architect and founder of Box Lab set ambitious goals upfront to achieve a truly off-grid project that relies only on renewable energy for all its functions. The intent was to explore construction efficiencies and produce a project resilient to climate emergencies. Flexible in its design, the structure can serve as a single-family home or a hospitality space. The 1,750-square-foot project is completely off-grid and runs solely on renewable energy. A study in net-zero energy prefabricated structures, the Box Factory is an example of hb+a’s pioneering work in designing healthy buildings and environmental sustainability.
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