about

who we are

Local Studio is a boutique Architecture and Interior Design Firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in vacation & resort property, commercial interior, residential and retail store design.

KATHLEEN JUSTICE

California Licensed Architect, NCIDQ Certificated Interior Designer, LEED AP

Early in my career, I discovered that designing retail store environments allowed me to combine my passion for interior design and my love of fashion. It also allowed me opportunities to travel the world.

What I love about travel is discovering spaces that immerse you, authentically, in the spirit of where you are, that somehow capture what's unique and wonderful about a place. As a designer, I love creating that context, distilling what's special about a location, and creating spaces that reflect that unique quality, filled with natural materials, textures, and light. From completing your vision through interior furnishings to a complete reimagining of your space, my goal is to create an environment that's relaxing, inspiring, beautiful, and unmistakably local – a place that welcomes you in and draws you back, over and over again.

JOHN WALTON
ASSOCIATE AIA, LEED GREEN AP

I feel most successful when I’m able to create a collaborative relationship between everyone on the project team: client, design, and execution. I strive to create an environment of open communication, trust, and commitment to a shared design vision which ensures that projects fully achieve their goals. My breadth of knowledge from working with retail, workplace, commercial, and healthcare clients give me the unique ability find solutions and efficiencies in process, design, and project management.

Roberta Martin
SENIOR DESIGNER

I’ve been fascinated with creating beautiful spaces since I was nine years old.

My interest was initially sparked by the unique individual homes discovered in my southern California neighborhood. It then developed into the idea of creating larger, taller buildings, particularly inspired by a visit to San Francisco. A trip to Europe led to the desire to create something stunning that would last forever.

I aim for a sense of welcome, a feeling of belonging, facilitated by extraordinary color and texture that nourishes the soul.

My love of architecture has led to a lifetime of experience in creating spaces for retail, hospitality, and residential design.

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