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Award Winning Throckmorton Village, Mill Valley multifamily residences:

2017 First Place Winner for Light Commercial Project – CLCA AWARDS

New Multifamily development of three buildings, multiple units, in Downtown Mill Valley, CA

schematic designs WINERIES

    SCHEMATIC DESIGN ORLA MAISON

    MILL VALLEY residence

    Mill Valley Modern Indoor outdoor lifestyle with full height sliding glass walls, outdoor see through fireplace, outdoor kitchen and lap pool for
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    Concealed low key entryway with long walkway ending with dramatic modern glass entryway and lap pool
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    2020 ARCHITECTURE AWARD mOST OUTSTANDING FOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE BAY AREA

    Sustainable Hospitality Architecture Firm of the Year 2024 – California

    2020 ARCHITECTURE AWARD

    MOST CLIENT FOCUSED MODERN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO BAY AREA

    2022 BEST OF SAUSALITO- ARCHITECT

    2023 resorts and retreats awards: Best Resort Planning & Residential Architecture Firm – California

    2023 Best Sustainable Hospitality Architecture Firm – California

    Sustainable Hospitality Architecture Firm of the Year 2024 – California

    Best Hospitality Architecture Firm 2024 – California

    Excellence Award in Project Management 2024 – California

    Best Boutique Sustainable Architecture Studio 2024 – USA

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    • ADHD-Friendly Architecture for Luxury Homes: Thoughtful design for focus, flexibility, sensory balance, and wellbeing.

      Understanding ADHD: The Brain Behind the Behavior Before designing a home for someone with ADHD, it helps to understand that ADHD is not simply a matter of being distracted, disorganized, or unable to sit still. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way the brain regulates attention, motivation, activity, impulses, working memory, and executive… Read more

    • Orla Studios Guide to Neuroinclusive Design: Ideal Homes for Diverse Minds

      An Architectural Framework for Autism, Asperger’s, AuDHD, ADHD, and Dyslexia Different Minds. Extraordinary Homes. 20 percent of the US population are neurodivergent: 50 million people. Designing Homes for Neurodivergent Occupants: Creating Beautiful Spaces That Support the Way People Think, Feel, and Experience the World Redefining wellness in architecture: When most people think about a home,… Read more

    • Sustainable Building Materials List for California

      California leads in green building with strict standards like CALGreen, Title 24 energy codes, Buy Clean California (EPD-based procurement for low-carbon materials), and incentives for LEED/GreenPoint Rated projects. Focus on recycled content, low-VOC/low-toxicity, sustainably sourced, durable, locally produced, and energy-efficient materials suited to the state’s climate (drought, heat, fire risk, seismic activity). Key Criteria for… Read more

    • 10 strategies for urban infill projects that integrate walkability, livability, green principles, and smart city technologies:

      These focus on repurposing underused lots, parking areas, brownfields, or low-density blocks within existing cities to create dense, vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods. 1. Superblock-Style Pocket Neighborhoods Transform clusters of 4–9 underused blocks into car-light or car-free “superblocks” by closing internal streets to through-traffic (limiting speeds to <10 km/h for access only). Reclaim space for wide pedestrian… Read more

    • Orla Studios Guide to Neurodivergent (or neurodiversity-inclusive) standards for buildings

      Different brains need different spaces. Designing for neurodiversity creates better workplaces for everyone Designing for the Mind: The Architecture of Neuroinclusive Spaces The most widely cited global estimate is that about 15–20% of the world’s population is neurodivergent, which translates to roughly 1.2 to 1.6 billion people worldwide The question is no longer: “How do we accommodate neurodivergent… Read more

    • Orla Studios Guide to Designing with Mass Timber

      At Orla Studios, we see mass timber as more than a building material—it is a framework for designing sustainable, human-centered architecture. Our architectural project, the Mass Timber Winery, now under construction in Napa Valley, embodies the principles and best practices of designing with this extraordinary material. Below, we share an in-depth guide to approaching mass timber… Read more

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