Ideas
In the footsteps of the first shoppers
A new Campus Collaborative
Craft in the City
OUR TEAM
Our History
1986
FOUNDED
1987
STONESTOWN GALLERIA
The remodeled mall, inspired by new urbanism and classical European design, debuts to critical acclaim.
1990
PASEO NUEVO IN SANTA BARBARA
1997
DRAEGER'S MARKETPLACE
1998
GORILLA RETAIL
1999
THRIVING IN OUR SANSOME STREET OFFICES
2002
SAN JOSE GREATER DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLAN
2003
NEVADA STATE COLLEGE
2004
MOVE TO CALIFORNIA STREET
2007
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
2008
YEMEGNUSHAL COMMUNITY CENTER
2009
TAP ROOM MEETS GROCERY
2011
WE'RE 25!
2014
REVITALIZING THE HEART OF UC RIVERSIDE
We transform the original bookstore into a dynamic new home for the Campus Store and Career Center.
2016
BROADWAY PLAZA EXPANSION
We revisit this Field Paoli project from the 80s and give this high-end retail destination in Walnut Creek, CA the look of incremental growth—like historic downtowns built over time by many hand.
2017
IN MEMORIAM
Honoring John and Carol Field, whose vision, partnership, and dedication helped shape Field Paoli into the firm it is today.
2017
ENHANCING CAMPUS LIFE AT UC DAVIS
We transform the Memorial Union into a vibrant, light-filled student hub.
2018
FIRST INTERNATIONAL PROJECT
Forum Cuernavaca, an open-air outlet center in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, receives the 2018 ICSC Latin American Award for Design and Development Excellence.
2019
NEW HEADQUARTERS ON MARKET STREET
Our new office is an open, light-filled space designed to support collaboration and a growing team.
2020
FIRST STREET NAPA REFRESH
We revitalize a previous project from the 1980s into an inviting destination where curated shops, distinctive dining, public art, and outdoor gathering spaces come together to celebrate the spirit of the region.
2020
CELEBRATING 10 FLOWER CHILD RESTAURANTS
Working with owner Fox Restaurant Concepts, we develop architectural design standards for the restaurants located across the country.
2022
20TH WHOLE FOODS MARKET OPENS
Our 20th Whole Foods Market project opens at Stonestown Galleria.
2022
FIELD PAOLI ARCHITECTS BECOMES A CERTIFIED WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) recognizes our firm as being at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by women.
2024
SAN JOSÉ STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN APPROVED
Field Paoli is leading a team to reimagine the university to benefit students, faculty, staff and the greater community.
2026
WE TURN 40!
Celebrating four decades of designing public spaces that foster sociability, draw people out, and inspire them to engage with the world and those around them.