Designing spaces where stories unfold
Studio Paul Chan
Lessons
About the practice
Story-driven architecture with a modern edge
Paul Chan Studio is an LA-based architecture and design practice focused on crafting spaces where life naturally unfolds. With a philosophy rooted in storytelling, the studio approaches each project as a stage for human experience — balancing beauty, function, and emotion while delivering meticulously detailed designs.
The issue
Spreadsheets, scattered files, and lost knowledge
Before Programa, Paul and his team relied heavily on spreadsheets and disconnected tools to manage schedules, specifications, and client updates. But spreadsheets couldn’t capture institutional knowledge — there was no easy way to transfer learnings or frameworks from one project to another. The result? Inconsistent workflows, duplicated effort, and hours lost manually keeping everyone aligned.
The fix
One platform to simplify scheduling and collaboration
With Programa, Paul Chan Studio shifted away from fragmented tools and moved toward a centralized project management system. Schedules quickly became the backbone of the studio’s workflow, organizing every detail in a structured yet intuitive way. Clients can now review and approve items instantly through a single shared link, removing the endless back-and-forth that once slowed projects down. By using templates and structured data, the team can seamlessly carry knowledge and workflows from one project to the next, creating consistency while freeing up more time to focus on the creative process.
The result
Designing with confidence from start to finish
Programa gave Paul Chan Studio the tools to manage complex projects without losing creative momentum. With schedules, approvals, and project data all in one place, the team delivers with greater efficiency and precision — keeping clients informed, reducing admin, and maintaining control from concept through construction.
