Nathaniel Muhler AIA
Architect and Place Maker
I founded W.i.T. Studio with the intention of sharing my background as a designer, builder, studio instructor and storyteller with people who enjoy doing great work with good humor.
In my spare time, I coach high school rugby with the same intensity I bring to design.
My path to architecture
Landscaping
I grew up working for my father’s landscaping company, Sacred Space Renaisance. He mentored me for many years as sculpting gardens with meticulous craftsmanship and spiritual intentions.
International Service
Work projects for national parks of the Netherlands Antilles, public health in Rural Brazil, and formal landscaping in Switzerland informed my world view and affirmed my interest to help people through design and construction.
Art and Drama
A rugby injury took me out of competition and I turned my energy toward acting, directing, and writing productions with socio-political and therapeutic content. My passion for building narratives and sharing stories informs my architecture process.
Construction
Several years working for a general contractor, Springwood Builders, gave me the mentorship, training in rough and finish trades, and experience engaging clients I needed to handle a variety of projects and solve problems.
“Nathaniel always had great ideas, listened to my questions and concerns, respected my financial plan, offered creative solutions, was flexible with changing situations, interfaced well with the contractor, and never failed to deliver the project.”
I spend my free time designing infrastructure systems with my son.
Resume
Work
Studio instructor of Interior Design | UC Berkeley Extension
Designed courses for residential and commercial projects emphasizing culture and identity’s role in place making for public benefit.
Senior designer | Pfau Long Architecture
Team member on the O&M development in San Francisco.
Designer & Project Manager | Arcsine
Lead designer on commercial, restaurant, residential projects including Dirty Water, Oaktown Spice Shop and award winning Agave Uptown.
Lead Carpenter | Springwood Builders
Landscaper | Sacred Space Renaissance
Education
Master of Architecture | University of Texas at Austin
Certificate in Historic Preservation | University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | Vassar College
Press
Spaces Podcast featured our work on an accessory dwelling unit, La Casita, in Oakland. It’s an in-depth episode about the history and current events surrounding these types of projects. Listen HERE!
W.i.T. Studio Office
We are a lean and agile operation. We adapt to each project by assembling a unique team of creative specialists who contribute their skills under our guidance.
Established in 2016 W.i.T. Studio has completed residential and commercial projects throughout the Bay Area from Redwood City to Santa Rosa.
