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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Mia Lehrer

Amy Kalpin

Anton Smith

Megan A. Horn

Matt Romero

Kush Parekh

Michael Benson

Jan Dyer

Holly Kuwayama

Eric Marecki

Ben Feldmann

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.

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