Listen before drawing
Collaboration makes the brief sharper and the solution more durable.
The practice
Experience in the city. Curiosity beyond a single style.
1989founded
Suheil Shatara, principal
Suheil Shatara studied architecture at Southern California Institute of Architecture, San Francisco Institute of Urban Studies, and City College of San Francisco. He founded Shatara Architecture in 1989; the firm incorporated in 2002.
For eleven years, he served as an active member of the San Francisco Landmarks Advisory Board, supporting the preservation of the city’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Work across eras
Modern and traditional design are responses, not preselected costumes.
Respect the city
Context, heritage, and daily use remain visible in the design process.
Architecture begins with a useful conversation.