The Firms Behind capX

capX Participating Firms

capX exists because of the generosity of California's architecture community. The firms listed here have chosen to invest their time, knowledge, and resources in the next generation of architects, and that commitment makes all the difference. On behalf of every student who has found their footing through a job shadow, a mentoring conversation, or a first internship, thank you.

The firms below represent a growing community of California architecture practices committed to expanding access, increasing workforce readiness, and fostering a culture of openness in the profession. Every firm on this list is a partner in that work.

Firm NameLocationWebsite
ABA Studios (formerly Anderson Brulé Architects)
Santa Clara County
Arclogica Architects
Orange County
arketype architects inc
Ventura County
AXIA Architects
Sonoma County
Brooks Scarpa Huber Architects
Los Angeles County
Carrier Johnson
San Diego County
City of Sacramento, Community Development Department
Sacramento County
Corgan
San Francisco County
Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture
Sacramento County
Flewelling & Moody, Inc.
Los Angeles County
HPI Architecture
Orange County
ITZEN Architects
Orange County
Jax Kneppers Associates
San Francisco County
JKAE
Placer County
JWDA Architects
San Diego County
Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects Inc.
Santa Barbara County
KTGY
Orange County
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
San Francisco County
Letter Four, Inc.
Los Angeles County
Lionakis
Sacramento County
M Designs Architects
Santa Clara County
Matrix Design Studio
San Diego County
Michael W. Folonis Architects
Los Angeles County
Nacht & Lewis Architects
Sacramento County
Nichols, Melburg & Rosetto Architects + Engineers
Shasta County
Nielsen Studios
Santa Cruz County
Ordiz Melby Architects
Kern County
RDC-S111
Los Angeles County
RED Inc Architects
Stanislaus County
Rottet Studio
Los Angeles County
Shepphird Associates
Los Angeles County
Studio Sarah Willmer, Architecture
San Francisco County
Studio VARA
San Francisco County
VELY
Los Angeles County
Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects, LLP
Monterey County
Winston Thorne Architect
Los Angeles County