Studio VARA

Studio VARA is a San Francisco-based design practice driven by a deep commitment to architecture as a material craft and a discipline grounded in ideas. With the city as reference point and inspiration for our work, we create holistic, well-considered design solutions and human-centered experiences at many scales.

We believe that our practice is a design project. We have developed a process-oriented approach that allows design solutions to arise organically from the unique ecology of each project. Clients are engaged throughout the design and construction process in a working environment attuned to their aspirations and infused with ease and clarity. Together, we work side-by-side with our contractors and consultants to foster a truly team-oriented process. From the exterior form to the interior furnishings, this flexible, collaborative design approach builds trust and yields spaces that profoundly shape our client’s lives.

LOCATION: San Francisco, California
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Sister Lillian Murphy Community: A Model for Sustainable Urban Housing

The Sister Lillian Murphy Community, located in San Francisco’s Mission Bay, is a thoughtfully designed affordable housing project created by Paulett Taggart Architects in collaboration with Studio VARA. The project addresses the increasing demand for inclusive housing in the urban setting while ensuring a high quality of life for its residents.

SoMa Loft in San Francisco by Studio VARA

Offering spectacular Bay Bridge views, this two-level loft was an uninspired white box chopped up into many small rooms. Having worked with the owners on another home in the Carmel Valley, the designers wanted to bring a similar warm, modern and spacious character to this loft that celebrates the view while offering two-bedroom suites for overnight guests.

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