Studio-MLA is a design studio that integrates landscape architecture, urban design, and planning to create places that inspire human connection, unite communities, and restore environmental balance. ‘Advocacy by design’ is a foundation of our practice – a powerful tool to catalyze ecological and social change with inclusivity and authenticity.

For more than 25 years, founder and president Mia Lehrer, FASLA has sparked the team’s inventive thinking to address complex relationships within urban and natural environments. From the master planning of cities to the design of intimate plazas and gardens, the studio is recognized for creativity, pragmatism, and responsibility across a range of scales and geographies.

With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, our 45-person team includes landscape architects, designers, planners, botanists, and ecologists from around the world. Diversity and multiple perspectives add meaning to collaborations and value to outcomes. Together, we believe in the transformative power of design to recalibrate our shared surroundings for a just and resilient future.

Certified WBE/MBE/DBE/SBE
Studio-MLA is a certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE), Minority-Owned Business (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE).

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Studio-MLA's headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, United States

This department focuses on creating and developing innovative project designs that meet client requirements and industry standards.

Design Services

The Finance and Accounting Team at Studio-MLA is responsible for managing the financial health of the studio, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting. They facilitate financial planning and analysis, optimize cash flow, and support project profitability by providing insights that inform strategic decision-making. This team plays a crucial role in sustaining the studio’s commitment to design excellence and advocacy through sound financial practices.

Finance and Accounting Team

The Design Team at Studio-MLA is responsible for conceptualizing and executing innovative design solutions that enhance urban and natural environments. This diverse group of project designers collaborates on a range of projects, from master plans to intimate spaces, ensuring that each design embodies the studio's commitment to fostering community connections and promoting ecological balance. Through creative collaboration and a focus on inclusivity, the team transforms visions into reality, shaping places that inspire and engage.

Design Team

The Leadership Team at Studio-MLA guides the strategic vision and direction of the design studio, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes advocacy through design. Comprising experienced principals and associates, the team ensures that projects align with the studio's commitment to ecological sustainability and social inclusivity, while promoting innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. Their leadership empowers diverse perspectives within the team, driving impactful outcomes that enhance community connectivity and environmental balance.

Leadership Team

The Development and Operations Team at Studio-MLA is responsible for streamlining project workflows and fostering collaborative partnerships that enhance the studio's mission of design advocacy. This team manages operational logistics, supports program development, ensures seamless construction integration, and oversees office administration, all while promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation. Their work empowers the studio to deliver impactful design solutions that unite communities and promote environmental sustainability.

Development and Operations Team

This department consists of high-level management positions responsible for strategic decision-making and overall direction of the organization.

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