PLANNING

INTERIORS

FURNISHINGS

Thoughtful spaces.
Everyday impact.

We design for the way people learn, work, and come together. Spaces that feel right, function well, and make room for what comes next.

 

Denning House / Stanford University / Architect: Ennead Architects / Photograph: Tim Griffith

OUR APPROACH

Good design starts with
understanding people.

 

Every project begins with a closer look at how a place is used: what works, what gets in the way, and what could be better. We turn those observations into a clear direction, connecting the big decisions about space with the details people encounter every day.

RMA.studio brings planning, interior design, and furnishings together as one conversation. From an early program to a custom table, we consider how each choice supports the whole. The aim is a place that feels coherent, useful, and specific to the people who use it.

 
 

We are intentionally small, working closely with clients and project teams throughout each project. Our process is straightforward: listen carefully, test ideas, and work through the details together.

 

OUR PRACTICE

From the first question
to the smallest detail.

An integrated perspective, at every scale.

Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation / Santa Clara University / Architect: ZGF / Photograph: Bruce Damonte

  • Understand the needs. Explore the possibilities. Establish a clear framework for the decisions ahead.

    • Master plan and pre-architectural programming

    • Utilization, efficiency, and user experience studies

    • Organizational workshops

    • Test fits and blocking diagrams

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  • Bring the plan into focus through the relationships between space, materials, and everyday use.

    • Space planning

    • Interior design

    • Color and material selections

    • Prototype and pilot spaces

  • We consider how furnishings work together to shape a space, balancing comfort and character with durability, maintenance, and budget. Product knowledge and custom design help us find solutions suited to each project.

    • Custom furniture design

    • Furnishings selections

    • Project management

SELECTED CLIENTS

Stanford University

Santa Clara University

UC Davis

UCSF

University of Oregon

Nike

The Bay School

Guide Dogs for the Blind

 

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space become?

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