Architecture firms have changed gradually through changes in their regional markets, regulatory environments, and clients’ needs. In the United States, for example, the early 2000s were a period of growth for architecture firms in terms of expansion in residential and commercial development projects, especially in cities such as San Francisco. The growth of architecture firms is usually gauged through the number of projects they complete, their expansion, and their recognition within their professional networks and the press.
EAG Studio is a design practice that was founded in 2002 by Vincent Léger in San Francisco, California. The practice started with a focus on home design and small commercial projects within the Bay Area. During the initial period of operation, the practice worked within a local paradigm, responding to the need for home design and renovation within the region that had been witnessing consistent growth in population. The initial projects were focused on working within the city’s permitting system, which is known for being complex.
Expanding Services and Early Recognition
By the early 2010s, EAG Studio had expanded the scope of its services to include interior design, landscape planning, and construction coordination. The addition of these disciplines to their portfolio represented a move towards multi-disciplinary project delivery, which is becoming increasingly common in the architecture industry.
The mid-2010s saw EAG Studio continue to grow in terms of its portfolio and professional activity. In 2016, EAG Studio was featured in Small Firms, Great Projects, a program by the American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter that showcases the work of small design firms in the Bay Area. In 2017, EAG Studio was published in California Home + Design Magazine, November, as well as Inhabitat Magazine, October.
Growing Media Presence and National Reach
In 2018, EAG Studio continued its efforts to increase its public presence. Mansion Global published EAG Studio in January of 2018, which helped place the work of EAG Studio within a global real estate context. The American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter published a Featured Firm Profile, which continued the documentation of EAG Studio’s professional activities. During this time, EAG Studio continued to expand its portfolio of projects, including more complex residential estates as well as infill projects, which met the demand for high-end housing as well as adaptive reuse projects within the San Francisco region.
The year 2020 represented a period of increased media visibility. Robb Report and San Francisco Business Times published coverage during this time. These publications in business, lifestyle, and design magazines show that the company was gaining more recognition. In 2020, the company obtained a registered trademark certificate. This is a recognition of the company’s brand after nearly two decades of operation.
Notable Projects Across Multiple States
The development of the company’s portfolio during this period includes projects such as the Coastal Modern residence in San Francisco’s Marina District, featuring a multi-story window wall with a rooftop terrace; the Sonoma Hillside Ranch House in Glen Ellen; and other projects such as the Panda Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The aforementioned projects show that the company is working in different environments beyond California. The Sonoma Hillside Ranch House project was created in the aftermath of the 2017 Sonoma wildfires.
In 2023, the expansion in leadership was recognized with the addition of Michael Terndrup to the company’s leadership roster. Terndrup was named Principal and Architect. This addition to the company’s leadership roster recognized the continuation of the company’s focus on entitlement and permitting expertise.
Continued Activity and Current Operations
The media coverage continued in the mid-2020s. The company was featured in a publication by California Home + Design in March 2023. Behind the Design, a publication by Sotheby’s International Realty, also featured the company in April 2023. OneKinDesign featured a residential project by the company in February 2025. This recognized the company’s continued activity in the mid-2020s. The continued presence of the company in publications such as these recognized the company’s continued presence in the residential space. The continued presence of the company on Architizer also recognized the company’s continued presence in the global space.
As of 2026, EAG Studio has a team of over 20 employees, with approximately 250 projects across six different states. Currently, there are about 30 projects under construction. The areas of practice include architecture, interior design, landscape design, construction management, and permitting. The achievements of EAG Studio indicate a diversified portfolio of projects, ranging from residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality developments, which have spanned more than two decades.
EAG Studio’s growth from 2002 to 2026 has seen the firm maintain its base in San Francisco while expanding its operations to other locations and project scopes. The firm’s leadership, by Vincent Léger, with Michael Terndrup added in 2023, continues to manage its operations. The firm’s growth demonstrates changes in project scope, service integration, and professional activities, providing a history of growth in the architecture and design industry for more than two decades.
