"Although 450 Architects specializes in contemporary architecture, featuring passive private residences-read: built to energy efficient standards-sustainable buildings, and public space developments with ecological hyper-awareness, there is nothing passive about their portfolio. Co-founded by the late David Bushnell (who died in 2018) and Richard Parker, the firm continues to pursue the same core beliefs in 2025 with which it began. Those beliefs and the company's processes support what might be called "soulful architecture" and elegantly simple solutions."
"By following design practices that protect the environment, express ecological awareness, and use state-of-the-art technology and materials, the 450 team strives to support and sustain healthy communities. Longtime advocacy activities related to social justice create nourishing public spaces for all people; underscoring the founders' dedication to provide for the greater good and seeking a regenerative, uplifting world."
48 Hills editors and writers highlight favorite people and things of 2025 and invite readers to vote in the 51st Best of the Bay Readers' Poll. An Annual Community Gala is set for October 22, 6pm-9pm, at El Rio to celebrate winners and the independent spirit of the Bay Area. 450 Architects specializes in contemporary, energy-efficient private residences, sustainable buildings, and ecologically conscious public-space developments. Co-founded by David Bushnell (d.2018) and Richard Parker, the firm maintains its founding core beliefs in 2025. The firm emphasizes "soulful architecture," elegant simplicity, environmental protection, advanced technologies, and social-justice-informed public space design. Recent additions Daniel Penalva Serrano, Eva Shaw, and Alexandra Waterson expand expertise across housing, historical and cultural responsiveness, and community-engaging design. Notable projects include Contraband Coffee's South of Market location, Golden Bridges School in Mission Terrace, and a Sherman Elementary School modernization project.
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