EVIA Studio Is Now Architects FORA

We Are Architects For A: just world, strong community, collaborative approach, restorative process, and resilient future, for all.

We’re excited to announce that we are now Architects FORA! In February of this year, we merged with OJK Architecture and Planning in order to expand our housing portfolio and further invest in our communities, providing thoughtful architecture for those who need it most. OJK is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary by looking towards what the next forty years may hold under our new all-women leadership and growing team. Our new brand includes adoption of a new name, a new visual identity, and a refreshed digital presence to align with the now fully-virtual practice.

Architects FORA reaffirms our dedication to designing affordable housing in the Bay Area while embracing the evolution of our expanding team, reach, and services, all aimed at better addressing the current housing crisis.

We believe FORA is a strong identity and a flexible framework that’ll allow us to continue delivering valuable services to our wonderful existing clients as well as collaborate on a larger scale with all of those aligned with the mission of providing housing for all. 

“We wanted to honor our company’s commitment to creating resilient, innovative, and beautiful housing with an identity that speaks directly to our mission. We also felt strongly about selecting a name that represents the diversity of fun, bold, and authentic people driving that mission forward in our company.” says Leah Bayer, President of Architects FORA. 

Principals Sarah Vaccaro, Leah Bayer, and Kate Conley purchased the company in February of this year. Under their leadership, the firm’s team has tripled, expertise diversified, and markets expanded across the Pacific Coast. Architects FORA builds upon this exciting momentum paving the way for the next generation of designers creating equitable housing to empower its communities. 

Conley notes, “It’s all in the name: FORA. We're looking forward to our next 40 years. Our goal is to be forward-thinking and at the forefront of co-creating designs with our communities.”

FORA captures our spirit perfectly, and we hope you love it as much as we do!

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