Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Services in San Jose
ABA Studios is a full-service architectural firm with over four decades of experience in creating functional, sustainable, and aesthetically impactful environments. Founded in 1984, we specialize in architecture, strategic planning, and interior design for community, education, and health & wellness sectors. Our collaborative process prioritizes stakeholder engagement, ensuring designs reflect client needs while addressing environmental, social, and economic factors. With offices in San Jose and Claremont, California, we deliver projects ranging from libraries and academic buildings to healthcare facilities and civic spaces.Our work balances innovation with practicality, emphasizing sustainability through evidence-based design and tailored solutions. We have earned recognition for projects like the Martin Luther King Jr. Joint-Use Library and Ohlone College Academic Core Replacement Buildings. Our team of architects, planners, and interior designers is committed to advancing design excellence while fostering community impact. We believe in architecture for all, creating spaces that support learning, healing, and connection. Our 40-year legacy reflects a dedication to transforming visions into enduring, meaningful structures.
Services
Strategic Planning
Architecture
Interiors
Sustainability
Community Design
Education Facilities
Health & Wellness Spaces
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in community-focused architectural design.
- Our collaborative process ensures stakeholder input drives project success.
- We integrate sustainability into every project through evidence-based design.
- Our award-winning portfolio includes libraries, schools, and healthcare facilities.
- We prioritize human-centered solutions that support learning, wellness, and community.
Associations and certifications
- USGBC
- 2030 Commitment
Services
Strategic Planning
ABA Studios provides comprehensive strategic planning services, combining stakeholder engagement with data-driven analysis to create actionable roadmaps for projects. Our approach ensures alignment with organizational goals while addressing market trends and risk factors. Clients benefit from over 50 years of collective experience in healthcare, education, and community development sectors.
Architecture
Our full-service architecture practice delivers enduring, functional designs tailored to client aspirations and community needs. We employ a holistic process that integrates sustainability, operational efficiency, and aesthetic vision across projects ranging from academic buildings to healthcare facilities. Each solution balances technical precision with emotional and cultural considerations.
Interiors
ABA Studios' interior design team creates healthy, inspiring spaces through evidence-based practices and collaborative workflows. We study client behaviors and industry trends to craft environments that evolve with user needs while maintaining sustainability and functionality as core priorities across all phases of design.
Sustainability
Our sustainability practice embeds ecological solutions into every project through customized strategies that respond to site-specific contexts. We develop actionable sustainability action plans aligned with the 2030 Commitment, integrating energy efficiency, material innovation, and environmental stewardship into architectural and interior design solutions.
People
Ashly Vineyard
Associate
NCIDQ-certified designer specializing in creating welcoming, functional environments through balanced aesthetic and client-focused solutions across diverse architectural projects.
Vidya Vemula
Senior Project Manager
Award-winning project manager with expertise in coordinating complex architectural developments, ensuring timely execution while maintaining alignment with client vision and community needs.
Katherine Rivard
Community Practice Lead
Specializes in community-focused design solutions, bridging stakeholder input with architectural innovation to create spaces that enhance public engagement and social connectivity.
Lee Salin
Education Practice Lead
FAIA-certified architect directing educational facility projects, combining pedagogical insights with design excellence to create inspiring learning environments for diverse institutional clients.
Krista Nelson
Health & Wellness Practice Lead
AIA-certified designer focusing on healthcare architecture, integrating therapeutic design principles with technical expertise to create healing environments that support patient and staff well-being.
Questions
What architectural services does ABA Studios offer?
We provide full-service architecture, strategic planning, and interior design for community, education, and healthcare sectors with sustainability integration.
How does ABA Studios approach sustainable design?
We embed customized ecological solutions through our Sustainability Action Plan, aligning with the 2030 Commitment while addressing each project's unique environmental context.
What is ABA Studios' design process?
Our collaborative process includes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and evidence-based design to create functional, aesthetically meaningful spaces tailored to client needs.
Where is ABA Studios located?
Our primary offices are in San Jose (325 S 1st Street, 4th Floor) and Claremont, California, serving clients across the state and beyond.
What types of projects does ABA Studios specialize in?
We focus on libraries, academic buildings, healthcare facilities, civic spaces, and housing for individuals with developmental disabilities through community-centered design.
