Mark English Architects is located in the Potrero Design District San Francisco.
Our practice is built on providing design that is sustainable because it is sensible and flexible, built to last. We have been providing beautifully tailored homes, work and entertainment spaces since 1992.
Mark English, AIA, is principal. A Bay Area native, he offers a designer’s sense of artistry supported by practical knowledge gained from years of direct hands-on building experience. Mark earned a bachelor of architecture degree at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, and a master of architecture degree at the Syracuse University campus in Florence, Italy.
The firm has designed numerous residential and entertainment spaces throughout California, Texas and Mexico. The firm has a special interest in building in the beautiful California hillside rural setting.
Mark English is the editor of a respected online magazine, The Architects’ Take featuring original interviews and commentary.
Established 1992
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (1983)
Master of Architecture II, Syracuse University, Florence Italy Campus (1989)
Professional History
Ricardo Bertoni, Florence, Italy (1987)
House + House Architects, San Francisco
(1986 – 1991)
Mark English Architects, San Francisco (1992-present)
Professional Activities and Associations
Director, AIA SF Board of Directors (2011 – 2014) Assistant Treasurer (2013)Treasurer (2014)
– Chair of the “Constructed Realities” awards program (2013)
– Chair of the AIA SF Small Firms Committee (2011)
– Chair of the AIASF Housing & Home Tours Committee (2016)
Director, AIACC (2014 – 2016)
Director, the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (2012 – Present)
Vice President of the Board (2017 – 2019)
Trustee, The Oxbow School, Napa, California (2017 – 2022)
Registration
California Architectural Registration (1986) License #C18594
Arizona Architectural Registration (2014) License #58561
ASID #2014407
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