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 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.

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