Bought an old house that needs to rejoin the 21st century? Starting your new business from the literal ground up? Either way, Marin has the architect for you.
The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is John Clarke Architects (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Architect picks see below.
Our 2025 Home & Design category sponsor is SDI Insulation Inc. and SDI Fireplaces Inc. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern
Mill Valley – Sausalito – Tiburon
Central
Larkspur – San Anselmo – San Rafael
Northern
Novato
Southern Marin
361 Architecture
SF/serving Marin
361 is an architecture studio focused on design and sustainability led by Daniel Weaver, AIA, with team members Uli Zinnkann and Luis Garcia.
560 Irving St, San Francisco, 415.412.6797
Chambers & Chambers
Mill Valley
Chambers & Chambers’ focus is on custom residential and interior design, located right in the heart of Mill Valley. Established in 1996, their work has been featured in House and Garden, Veranda, House Beautiful and more.
420 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.8326
Dorman Associates
Mill Valley
Established in 2001, Dorman Associates is a full-service architecture firm specializing in custom residential design. With a deep belief in collaboration and context-driven solutions, the firm creates homes that reflect the individuality of each client and site. From modern hillside retreats to family-centered renovations, Dorman Associates blends creativity, constructability and environmental sensitivity. Their work can be found throughout California, including single-family homes, accessory dwelling units and small multi-family communities designed to support beauty, livability and long-term value.
229 Flamingo Rd, Mill Valley, 415.380.7914
Holscher Architecture
Belvedere
Holscher Architecture offers a full-service approach to custom homes, renovations, and additions. As a family owned business, Holscher architecture is located in the heart of Tiburon helping their community with their homes and renovations.
83 Beach Rd, Belvedere, 415.435.5219
JMJ Studios
Larkspur
JMJ Studios, is composed of LEED accredited architect, Julie Momchilov Johnson, and designers Wen Jim and Michelle Squire, who together offer over 30 years of experience in home design.
980 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.370.5344
John Clarke Architects
Sausalito
Once again the clients of John Clarke Architects have voted them Readers’ Choice, JCA has been in the Bay Area since 2003, offering both residential and commercial services.
4000 Bridgeway Ste #304, Sausalito, 415.332.1122
Justine Rob Interiors
Mill Valley
Justine Rob Interiors offers full-scale renovations to refined furnishings for residential and commercial projects.
Various Locations, 415.235.4308
Lincoln Lighthill Architect
Mill Valley
Lincoln Lighthill Architect is a full-service architectural firm based in Mill Valley, just North of San Francisco where the firm was founded in 2015. The firm works at the intersection between art, science and sustainability, focusing on design-oriented work with clients who are as passionate about their spaces as Lincoln Lighthill Architect is. In fulfilling the regularly requested project of updating old buildings, they thoughtfully integrate old and new to fit modern lifestyles while preserving the irreplaceable charm and quality of older buildings.
35 Miller Ave #320, Mill Valley, 415.412.3343
Michael Rex Architects
Sausalito
Michael Rex Architects designs distinctive residential and commercial spaces, from custom homes to wineries.
1750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.331.1400
Polsky Perlstein Architects
Larkspur
With over 40 years of experience, Polsky Perlstein Architects is a boutique residential architecture firm specializing in custom residential projects.
469 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.1156
Rossington Architecture
Sausalito
Rossington Architecture is a full-service firm specializing in residential design, from renovations and new homes to multi-family and mixed-use projects.
1505 Bridgeway #128, Sausalito, 415.552.4900
Sutton Suzuki Architects
Mill Valley
Founded in 1990, Sutton Suzuki has been taking innovative approaches to every design. They have a particular focus on making sure their work is environmentally sound, keeping an eye on natural ventilation and passive solar gain to make sure that your electricity bill stays as low as your carbon footprint.
39 Forrest St #101, Mill Valley, 415.383.3139
Tyreus Design Studio
Sausalito
The bespoke spaces designed by Tyreus Design Studio are all about inspiring a sense of wonder. Any dark and dated room can be turned around into a bright and modern space that makes you feel right at home. Based in Marin, they do also serve clients across the Bay Area.
1001 Bridgeway Ste B2, Sausalito, 415.841.2724 x 700
Central Marin
CDG Architecture
San Rafael
CDG Architecture delivers dynamic designs for residences, commercial spaces and sustainable buildings.
50 Tiburon St, San Rafael, 415.497.2798
Crome Architecture
San Rafael
Crome Architecture has been reflecting each client’s vision through architecture, branding and interior design since 2001. They’re one of the largest firms in Marin County, and their light and open studio space is ideal for exhibits and community events that foster artistic collaboration.
905 4th St, San Rafael, 415.453.0700
Frei Design
Larkspur
This residential construction and remodeling firm is based in Larkspur with additional locations around the Bay Area to make sure that no matter where you are, they can still give you the service you need. All their buildings are here to project timelessness, elegance and beauty.
Kirley Architects
Larkspur
Kirley Architects is an architecture studio that specializes in residential, estate, commercial, and resort projects, including ground-up construction and historical restorations.
444 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.805.2611
Wade Design Architects
San Anselmo
This full-service firm does everything from private residences to retail concepts to wineries. Wade Design Architects’ award-winning work owes its success to their collaborative approach, mixing their technical know-how with clients’ goals and visions.
29 Magnolia Ave, San Anselmo, 415.578.2856
Northern Marin
Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects
Novato
Daniel Macdonald AIA Architects offers comprehensive architectural services across residential, commercial and civic projects.
1500 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.899.0050
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