Studio M MERGE

01/22/2026

We're looking forward to 'Dialogues' Design & the Human Body in the AIA San Francisco hosted talk next Monday, January 29, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Center for Architecture + Design! For more information, see the link below:

The Center for Architecture + Design (CA+D) introduces DIALOGUES, a new global conversation series exploring how design intersects with culture, society, and the contemporary urban experience. The 2025–2026 season examines concepts of the body in design and architecture, how humans physically rel...

01/07/2026

studio M MERGE is interested in the Spring 2026 Horace Albright Lecture. Hosted by the Rausser College of Natural Resources, this event takes place on Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 5:30 PM. For more information, follow this link!

Join us for the Spring 2026 Horace Albright Lecture, featuring a special screening of Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators—an ...

07/10/2025

studio M Merge can't wait to attend Modular Design Series Part 1: Lessons Learned, New Horizons, hosted by AIA San Francisco on Tuesday July 22nd, from 5:30-8:30 PM. It will be a great opportunity for those curious about affordable housing and modular systems. This talk will be at the Center for Architecture + Design, at 140 Sutter Street, San Francisco.

You can find more information and register for your seat at this link:

Interested in joining the conversation around affordable housing? Come take part in a timely discussion on architectural solutions, ranging from temporary to permanent– varied in process, structural approach, complexity, and formal expression.

07/08/2025

studio M Merge is excited for AIA San Francisco's Summer Social! It will be a great chance to unwind with some food and tunes on Thursday July 17th, from 5:30PM to 8:00PM. It'll be at the Center for Architecture + Design, 140 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA. You can more info about the event and register at this link:

Join us for a vibrant summer evening at the Center for Architecture + Design as we bring together friends, partners, and community members for a casual gathering in our beautiful downtown space.

07/03/2025

studio M Merge is excited to check out a talk on architect and consultant relationships, and how they "can work together to design projects that are both innovative and environmentally responsible." It will be July 15th from 6:00-7:30 PM and will be hosted at the AIA East Bay Office; 2150 Allston Way, Ste. 310 in Berkeley. You can find more information and register for your seat at this link:

2025 Lecture Series: Green Energy (1.5 LU|HSW) at AIA East Bay Office on Tue Jul 15 2025, 06:00pm PDT: Leaders who understand the value of...

07/01/2025

studio M Merge wants to attend the United States Green Building Council pre-recorded virtual talk: Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal. It will be on July 11th, 10 AM-11 AM PT and will be hosted on-line. You can find more information and register at this link: https://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/making-zero-emissions-buildings-new-normal-12858334

06/26/2025

studio M Merge is excited for the OMCa Architecture Walk and Talk, right in our backyard in Oakland! It will be hosted by AIA East Bay and held at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St.Oakland. This event will be on Sunday Jul 6th from 1pm to 2pm. You can find more information about it here, no reservations are required: https://www.omcacoa.org/tours.

OMCA Architecture Walk and TalkFirst Sunday of each month at 1:00pmNo reservations or tickets are required.Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture, and learn about the history, design, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides ...

06/23/2025

studio M Merge is excited for Inside SOM: A Firm Tour & Networking Happy Hour on Wednesday Thursday, June 26th. It will be from 6pm to 8pm, and is hosted by AIA East Bay. It will be at the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Office at One Maritime Plaza,
300 Clay Street San Francisco . You can find more information and register for your seat at this link:

Join BAYA (Bay Area Young Architects) for an exclusive tour of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's San Francisco office at One Maritime Plaza. This firm visit is a special follow-up to our recent site tour of SOM’s new Buddhist Temple project, offering a deeper look into the firm’s design philosophy, ...

06/16/2025

studio M Merge can't wait for the Architects in Conversation: Hans Baldauf and Donald MacDonald discussion on Wednesday June 18th. It will be from 6pm to 8pm, and is hosted by AIA San Francisco. It will be at the Center for Architecture + Design at 140 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94104 United States. You can find more information and register for your seat at this link:

Join renowned architects Hans Baldauf and Donald MacDonald for a lively conversation exploring the lasting influence of the American School of Architecture in the Bay Area. Reflecting on their personal journeys, creative philosophies, and bold departures from convention, this event highlights how a....

06/12/2025

We're looking forward to hearing more about fire resiliency in the AIA East Bay-hosted talk: "Native Plants and Fire: Everything We Think We Know Is Wrong!" with Greg Rubin. It's today!! This event will be from 12:00pm to 1:30pm, and held online. For more information and registration, follow this link:

Native Plants and Fire: Everything We Think We Know Is Wrong! (1.5 LU|HSW) at Virtual on Thu Jun 12 2025, 12:00pm PDT: As we recover from the horrific...

06/12/2025

studio M MERGE is hiring! Please see our job add on ASLA NCC and LinkedIn!
Thank you to John Klopf, Angela Todorova and Geoff Campen of Klopf Architecture and our wonderful clients for a one of kind experience designing improvements to this landscape over 10 years. Bravo team!

06/10/2025

Photos from our Lafayette project last week. A few earlier site photos of the walls as well as a shot of the crane lowering the shipping container pool into the site. Shout out to GLI Norcal's Casey and his crew!