
Designing Lively, Functional Spaces That Bring People Together
CoLab Studio is collective of urban designers, landscape architects, and planners committed to creating vibrant, high-quality spaces that enhance urban living and deepen community connections.
Rooted in Collaboration
At CoLab Studio, we believe in the power of collaboration with clients, with communities, and with one another. Our work is grounded in research and driven by design. We partner closely with residents, organizations, and cities to shape spaces that reflect the unique needs and character of the people who use them.
From early visioning to built interventions, we aim to inspire, connect, and advocate through design.
Learn more about our Origin Story.
Our Services
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We facilitate inclusive, accessible engagement processes that elevate community voices at every stage of a project. From pop-up events to interactive workshops and digital outreach, we create meaningful opportunities for people to shape the future of their neighborhoods.
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We help transform big ideas into clear, compelling visions—with a visual identity to match. Through collaborative ideation, storytelling, and design charrettes, we guide communities and clients in shaping what’s possible. From naming and narrative to visuals and voice, we develop cohesive brands that bring projects to life.
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We gather the insights that drive informed design. Whether through surveys, on-the-ground observations, or spatial analysis, our data collection process helps uncover community needs, behaviors, and opportunities that shape stronger, more responsive projects.
We use geographic information systems (GIS) to visualize complex spatial data and reveal the stories within a site. Our maps support decision-making, identify patterns, and highlight environmental, cultural, and social factors that influence design.
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We evaluate physical, social, and regulatory conditions to understand what’s possible—and what’s practical. From zoning and environmental factors to access and equity considerations, our assessments lay the groundwork for thoughtful, realistic design strategies that align with both vision and context.
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We translate vision into form—starting with bold ideas and refining them into clear, buildable designs. Our process blends creativity with practicality, ensuring each concept is rooted in community needs and site context. From early sketches to detailed design packages, we craft spaces that are both inspiring and achievable.
Meet Our Team
Featured Collaboration
Green Lower Nob Hill
Reclaiming Open Space in One of San Francisco’s Densest Neighborhoods
Green Lower Nob Hill is a community-led initiative to bring more open space, greenery, and public life to the dense, historically underserved neighborhood of Lower Nob Hill in San Francisco. In partnership with the Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood Alliance, CoLab Studio is helping shape an Open Space Framework and Activation Plan grounded in community voice and long-term vision.
Through pop-up engagements, a neighborhood survey, and a public design workshop, we've worked closely with residents to define local priorities, identify opportunities, and develop guiding principles for future improvements. We’re now moving into the concept design phase, where early ideas for small parks, plazas, and green interventions will be developed with and for the community.
This project reflects our belief that every neighborhood deserves access to joyful, functional, and culturally responsive public space, especially those that have long been overlooked.










Ready to Collaborate?
Let’s create something meaningful together.
166 Geary St. STE 1500 #2582
San Francisco, CA 94108