Our Story

Artthaus Studios is the intersection of creative offices, artist studios, and makers studios, all under one roof.

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More than just a place to work

THRIVE AT ARTTHAUS STUDIOS

With Artthaus, you won't only find a workspace but a community where you can connect with other creators and entrepreneurs.

Our members often share resources, turn into clients for one another, and collaborate on ideas that expand their thinking and work.

Step into a world of opportunities at Artthaus and unleash your potential.

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Cultivating Community
and Connection

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Providing Opportunity
for Growth

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Inspiring Positive
Creative Energy

Values = Growth

Commitment to Community

We don’t just rent spaces; we are committed to an inclusive and expansive community. We focus on environmental sustainability and giving back to important Oakland causes that support housing and the arts.

Meet the Founder

Riaz Taplin

Riaz Taplin is the visionary behind Artthaus. After earning his BA, from London School of Economics, he founded a successful design-build firm in San Francisco. He also joined the Board of Oakland Promise, SPUR - the urban planning think tank, and the American Indian Foundation.

Riaz's community commitment brought him to developing workforce housing; and eventually to the vision of creating Artthaus Studios - a place where creative entrepreneurs in Oakland can grow and thrive. His focus on the whole community allowed him to see the value of a thriving business-arts community environment and the value of supporting Oakland housing and the arts.

Today, Riaz leads a team of over 30 professionals who manage over 1500 units with a further 1700 in development.

To learn more, watch our ‘Meet the founder’ video.

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We don't just rent spaces; we are committed to the community.

The People at Artthaus

Meet the Team

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Mario Lomeli

ARTTHAUS COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO PROPERTY MANAGER

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Jamshid Bigzad

MAINTENANCE LEAD

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    Mario Lomeli

    ARTTHAUS COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO PROPERTY MANAGER

    As the Artthaus Commercial Portfolio Property Manager, Mario leads the team to optimally run the commercial portfolio and to ensure an excellent day-to-day experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of our members, vendors and guests.Mario is a dedicated and passionate professional in the field of real estate management. His career path is marked by notable accomplishments, including being recognized for awards such as the 2023 30 Under 30 award from the Institute of Real Estate Management and the 2024 Forty Under 40 award from the North Bay Business Journal.Mario has developed a well-rounded skill set through his educational background in business, real estate, and social and behavioral sciences. He also holds a California Real Estate Broker License. Mario is thrilled to join Riaz Capital and help solve the Bay Area housing crisis.

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        Jamshid Bigzad

        MAINTENANCE LEAD

        Jamshid has worked for the US Army in Engineering from 2011 to 2016 in Afghanistan. He moved to the United States and worked for a packing company before coming to Artthaus Studios as a Maintenance Technician. He loves playing and watching soccer and spending time with his family.

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          “Artthaus is a fantastic space with a lot of art on the walls - it is quite inspirational. The common areas are comfortable, and amenities abound. ”

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          Puran Parsani

          “Artthaus has a great staff. I've been here for over two years. The spaces are encased in a very esthetically-pleasing environment and the neighborhood of tenants is great.”

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          Jules Moore
          AT ARTTHAUS OVER 2 YEARS

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