OpenScope Studio @OpenScopeStudio
Architecture | Urbanism | Design openscopestudio.com San Francisco & Los Angeles Joined March 2013-
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California’s SB 1211 lets multifamily property owners add up to 8 detached ADUs per lot! 🏘️ Transform unused space into valuable housing. Learn more in our latest blog! #SB1211 #ADU #HousingCrisis #CaliforniaRealEstate #UrbanDevelopment ow.ly/fvuY50TvvAI
Recently finished a 1,900 sf garden-level remodel in a classic Victorian! Reworked the garage into a wood workshop, added en-suite bedrooms, and opened up the space with French doors to the garden. Custom wood finishes by our client blend historic charm with a modern feel.
We're passionate about finding ways to build higher quality, affordable urban #housing. Check out the latest on our blog on why #SanFrancisco needs to allow single stair apartments, with a design for our typical 25' wide residential lots. #infillhousing openscopestudio.com/single-stair-b…
Excited to share that our design for a two-story, 2,183 SF home in Richmond's East Bay has been approved by the Design Review Board! Thrilled to bring this unique project to life. Stay tuned for updates! #architecture #eastbayliving #RichmondCA #newhomedesign #designapproved
🏗️ Big news for SF! 🌉 The new Constraints Reduction Ordinance simplifies development, making it faster + easier. It's a step towards more #affordablehousing + a brighter future for the city. Learn how this change can transform the City on our blog. 🏠💡 ow.ly/vmA650QGXTC
Check out our latest blog post for an in-depth look at the City of #LosAngeles implementation memo around AB 2097, which aims to eliminate expensive parking mandates for homes near transit across the state: ow.ly/gBqQ50QchlY #LA #sustainablecities #housingpolicy #housing
🚨Exciting news! 🚨 The Biden-Harris Administration just announced new measures that support the transformation of vacant commercial spaces into housing! 🏢➡️🏡 Dive into our latest blog to discover what it means for our urban landscapes: ow.ly/8K9K50Q3KFs
In our latest blog post, we delve into the recent legislative efforts in #SanFrancisco to boost housing production. Discover how these have the potential to reshape the City and impact the future of housing in the Bay Area. ow.ly/4ZqO50PXWw1
Between height limits and infrastructure issues, there's more to building an ADU than one might think. @markasaurus of @OpenScopeStudio recommends a few things to consider before embarking on your ADU building journey. trib.al/AcLvecG
Office-to-residential conversions just got easier in downtown #SanFrancisco! New legislation modifies portions of the Planning Code to remove barriers that impact these #adaptivereuse projects. Click the link below to learn more! #officeconversions ow.ly/o85n50PhImC
Between height limits and infrastructure issues, there's more to building an ADU than one might think. @markasaurus of @OpenScopeStudio recommends a few things to consider before embarking on your ADU building journey. trib.al/FUHKCLW
With guidance from @markasaurus of @OpenScopeStudio, @AjayOrona and Brent Hatcher compile a list of five things to be aware of before building an accessory dwelling unit. Here is all you need to know about building that ADU you've always dreamed of: trib.al/fvKr331
🏢🏠 Did you know that #california allocated $400 million in grants for office-to-housing conversions? Click the link below to read more about the latest developments regarding these #adaptivereuse projects! #affordablehousing #officeconversions ow.ly/1qiC50P5OpV
Thank you to Mayor @LondonBreed San Francisco Supervisor @AaronPeskin and @OpenScopeStudio Principal and HAC member @markasaurus for your innovative thinking and leadership.
With the shift to #remotework and #officevacancy rates remaining high, OpenScope examined the feasibility of converting office space into residential units in our latest blog post. Click the link to learn more. #officeconversions #californiadevelopment ow.ly/2GrQ50MMAQ5
For jurisdictions in #California that missed the deadline for the #RHNA Cycle, the State declared it a #ZoningHoliday. Click the link below to learn about CA's Zoning Holiday, #BuildersRemedy and how you can utilize this unique opportunity! ow.ly/ZPzy50MHnfO
Today's Employer of the Day is OpenScope Studio @OpenScopeStudio. They're currently hiring an Intermediate Designer/Architect — Housing in Los Angeles. bit.ly/2ZNFXep #ArchinectJobs #ArchinectEOTD #ArchitectureJobs #DesignJobs #LosAngelesJobs
LEVER Architecture @LEVERARC, EskewDumezRipple @EDR_Design, OpenScope Studio @OpenScopeStudio, Sachs Lindores, and Pink Sparrow are Archinect's featured employers this week #ArchinectJobs #ArchitectureJobs #DesignJobs arcnct.co/3WgvO4k
OpenScope took on the #LowRiseLA design competition, created to promote #housingaffordability and paths to #ownership focused on #sustainablearchitecture. Our design reenvisioned the single-family home and attached carport as a module that could stack in various configurations.
With the close of the State of California’s Legislative Session, there are numerous changes to housing policy that impact future developments. Learn more about the legislations passed and how these bills can help to address California’s housing crisis. ow.ly/m6xo50L9BJy
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