Beverly Prior Architects, founded in 1986, is a San Francisco-based architectural firm specializing in public and community-based architecture. With a diverse staff of thirty, their areas of emphasis and expertise are civic, K-12, and higher education, with over 50 academic projects in their portfolio, including the new Art Center at Laney College. They are committed to contributing to the livability and sustainability of communities and being responsive to client aspirations while fostering creativity, fun and passion.

The mission of Beverly Prior Architects is to use the power of design to change people’s lives. They see the architectural process as one which embodies innovation, responsibility, and delight. As team leaders, they facilitate productive and imaginative community sessions that inspire a shared vision amongst the various stakeholders of a project. They understand the importance that design can make to the motivation and enthusiasm of faculty and students, and are committed to imaginative solutions that result in healthy buildings and successful students.

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