ELS Architecture and Urban Design Employee Directory
Architecture and PlanningCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
ELS Architecture and Urban Design is a mid-sized architecture and urban design practice based in Berkeley, California. With more than five decades of operation, the firm focuses on improving urban life while remaining mindful of environmental considerations. Its work emphasizes thoughtful design that aims to convey emotion, vision, and a sense of place to engage people and nurture community. The practice undertakes civic, educational, and public realm projects, including collaborations on campus gateway initiatives and other community facilities. Notably, the firm partnered on a design-build gateway for Cañada College in collaboration with Blach Construction and the San Mateo County Community College District. In 2022, the American Planning Association, California Chapter—Northern Section, awarded ELS Architecture and Urban Design with an Award of Merit in Urban Design.