OpenScope Studio is a full-service architectural practice specializing in smart solutions to complex design problems.
Our passion for creating better experiences for people through architecture is matched by our expertise in the practices, regulations, and economics of development and construction. From urban infill development and transitional housing to park pavilions, commercial interiors, and custom homes—design, craft, functionality and feasibility are the guiding measures of our work. Across projects of every scale and typology, our approach remains the same—by first understanding the technical challenges of a site or program, we uncover opportunities and possibilities.
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A Shift in the City’s Fabric: Understanding San Francisco’s New Family Zoning Plan
San Francisco’s newly adopted Family Zoning Plan marks a major shift in how the city thinks about growth, equity, and …
Repurposing Chain Stores in California: How State Housing Laws and Zoning Reforms Are Rewriting Commercial Land Use
A new wave of California housing laws is turning big-box retail sites into test cases for infill housing and mixed-use redevelopment.
SANDAG Housing Technical Assistance Program Wins APA Award
We’re proud to share that the SANDAG Housing Technical Assistance Program has received the 2025 Best Practice Merit Award from …
Unlocking Housing Opportunities with SB 684 and SB 1123
California’s housing shortage has been a persistent challenge, with a deficit of nearly 3.5 million homes statewide. This crisis is …