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Synthesis Incorporated is an architecture and design firm that has been unlocking the full potential of every project through commitment, consistency, and creativity since 1998. With a proven Responsible Creativity process, the firm strives to define, visualize, and ultimately unlock exceptional and unanticipated design outcomes for each project. The firm's annual design capacity is $500 million in construction value, with 92% of which is with repeat clients.

Our talented staff come from many different cultures but are united by a singular design philosophy: it's not about us, it's about you. We customize every aspect of our projects to meet our clients' needs and reflect who they are and what they stand for. We take on projects of varying levels of complexity and size from restaurant interiors, to large housing projects, to complex life science buildings. Solving complex puzzles, bringing people together, and seeing our clients succeed, that's what brings us joy and has fueled our growth since our inception over two decades ago.

Kava Massih Architects is a full-service architectural firm with headquarters in Berkeley and a satellite office in San Francisco, offering innovative designs and professional services including feasibility studies, programming, space planning, architecture, interior architecture, and construction documentation. With a collaborative spirit, the firm delivers projects on time and within budget, earning a reputation for creativity, dedication, and flexibility. Its diverse portfolio includes market rate and affordable housing, public institutions, commercial buildings, restaurants, and medical facilities, allowing for the transposition of innovative solutions across project types.

Studio Cortina Robbins is an architecture and interior design firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in custom residential and commercial projects. With a focus on holistic design, the studio works closely with clients to understand their needs and develop comprehensive design responses that consider the site, context, and sustainability goals. The firm offers a range of services including programming, master planning, schematic design, and construction, and has experience working on projects of varying sizes and complexities.

Faulkner Architects is a design-oriented architectural firm that has been in operation since 1998. The firm is led by Greg Faulkner and specializes in creating highly crafted, site-sensitive places. Their design process is guided by a commitment to quality, with an emphasis on interactive collaboration between the architect, client, and builder. The firm's work spans a range of typologies, from hospitality and institutional buildings to private houses and renovations. Their designs are informed by native resources and local conditions, and emphasize relationships with existing landscapes.

Eisenmann Architecture is an award-winning architecture and design firm based in Berkeley and Incline Village, providing custom residential design services throughout the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and beyond. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to improving the quality of our clients' lives through inspired design solutions.

Gunkel Architecture is a 15-person (and growing) Emeryville-based firm that specializes in residential, educational, and mixed-use projects. The firm was founded by Principal Brad Gunkel in 2013 with an intent to create dynamic and inspiring environments that foster dignity and empower the end users. The company's work in affordable housing reflects their belief that housing is a human right. Collaboration is a vital component of their process, and they support their clients in design and management from the earliest stages of design through project close-out. The team consists of licensed architects experienced with a range of project types and scales. They pride themselves on their ability to provide the advocacy, process, and visualization tools necessary to channel diverse visions into an inspired and cohesive whole.