Mark Brand Architecture's award-winning architecture and interior design studio balances high design with practicality, combining understated elegance with elements of drama. For over 20 years, MBA has specialized in quality new homes and major residential remodels and additions located on a variety of sites, including steep hillsides and tight city lots.

MBA's designs have been published nationally, locally and online. Our eclectic designs favor no single style yet incorporate a variety of influences ranging from traditional to modern with an emphasis on creativity, problem solving, quality of light and orientation to views. Artistic compositions of plan, space and form are enriched by color, texture and materials.

Our services do not end with design. Our experience in dealing with Bay Area planning and building departments and our proven record of working well with project neighbors help us get building permits approved. Thorough project documentation and working closely with a network of trusted contractors, engineers and cost estimators enable the client to avoid costly problems during construction.

Our goal is to exceed our clients' expectations by maintaining a creative, enjoyable and efficient relationship between the owner, architect and contractor from beginning of design through completion of construction. We feel that our job is to design inspired, beautiful and functional buildings while ensuring that these designs are built in accordance with the vision we share with our clients.