M A P Studio
“A Dynamic voice in the cultural realm of architectural design practiceS, Climate + social issues.”
MAP Studio is the Research Lab of MAP (Metropolitan Architectural Practice), an award winning architecture and design + media studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Our various projects include built/unbuilt environments, design, digital media, forensic research, visual art, sustainability and social justice practices. Our collaborative studio is lead by Architect Katherine Lambert, AIA + Director Christiane Robbins.
sugar loaf ridge
Sugar Loaf Ridge, a model of resilient building practices for Wildlife Urban Interface zones, comprises a research-centered, residential compound in California. Designed to withstand wildfires and drought, this speculative model was designed with an imperative spirit of resilience and regeneration. It astutely re-imagined effective responses to the challenges of the climate crisis. Nested in craggy terrain with commanding views of Lake Berryessa, this 131 acre site, comprises 6 residences and a future Berelleza Sustainable Research Center.
Minnesota street project
The Minnesota Street Project is located in the heart of Dogpatch in San Francisco. This raw concrete shell, lofty ceiling heights and abundant natural light captivated the design team.
the topography of chance
“MAP Studio’s The Topography of Chance offers a composite visualization representing the explosion of accessible AI platforms. It represents a discrete, perhaps fleeting moment, in architectural practice - a rare instance of experimental modality. It proposes a position that is neither fixed nor predetermined, rather one that emerges via chance and contingency.”
The Buddy Guy Series
MAP Studio has enjoyed a productive legacy of working across disciplines, such as interiors, furniture, object + graphic design. These images represent some recent highlights in glass object design and installation.
