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 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.

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