OpenScope Studio

OpenScope Studio 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. We are advocates for l

ivable cities, contributing to the creation of much-needed housing—at a range of affordability—while adding value for property owners. As consultants to local cities and communities, we have helped shape ADU policies and prototypes throughout the state. As architects, we design ADU solutions that make the most of our clients’ properties. 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

OpenScope Studio has been advocating for office to residential conversions in San Francisco for years, going back to Mar...
05/20/2026

OpenScope Studio has been advocating for office to residential conversions in San Francisco for years, going back to Mark's involvement with Planning Code modifications under Mayor Breed and Board President Peskin that removed discretionary elements from the conversion process. The newest policy change might be the thing that makes these projects feasible in San Francisco. Learn more about the Downtown Financing District here: https://openscopestudio.com/downtown-revitalization-financing-district/

Learn how SF's Downtown Revitalization Financing District pays property owners annually for up to 30 years when converting offices to housing. Eligibility, formulas, and deadlines explained.

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