We are a design collective imagining future places.
We create dynamic and inventive experiences.
We are fueled by curiosity and compassion for communities.
Ellison Institute of Transformative Medicine Los Angeles, CA
Therapeutics Manufacturing Facility San Francisco, CA
We work beyond boundaries to inventively combine disciplines and amplify the impact of design.
"The ways we inspire and encourage innovation at RIOS allows for teams to discover ways to reinvent project collaboration and delivery."
— Andy Lantz, Creative Director
“We use iterative, system-based problem-solving to shape programs, policies, and spaces. Through this, we help build collective power to redefine city-making."
— Cristina Ungureanu, Senior Project Director – Urban Design
"As creative thinkers, we are agents of change using a gentle force in the quest for beauty, listening to the unheard voices of chosen places."
— Simone Lapenta, Design Director
We are storytellers
We use the power of story to connect us to one another and to place. Get to know our people.
Our vibrant office culture
We prioritize originality, joy, inclusivity, diversity, and an attuned vision to creative problem-solving. Learn more about our practice.
Social Impact Initiative
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. See how we’re cultivating a culture of action.
See what we create behind the yellow door.
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