DNM Architecture

DNM Architecture DNM Architecture is a San Francisco Bay Area based firm with a passion for creating captivating spaces for the home and community.

We pride ourselves on being “advocates for the building.” We begin each project by listening (and we never stop). We analyze the site, functional requirements, budget and other opportunities and constraints. We add our own experience and expertise, balancing the competing challenges of function, style, budget, codes, context, schedule, energy efficiency, and dozens of other considerations. We work

collaboratively with the entire project team to insure that the project meets our clients’ immediate and long-term goals. Residential work is the foundation of our practice. Whether a green, modern home in Sonoma, a hillside house in Hillsborough, a cutting edge expansion near Noe Valley or a traditional remodel in Presidio Heights, your home is uniquely about YOU, your dreams and your requirements. Our residential portfolio speaks to our capability and experience, but also our firm's versatility and a capacity to listen and craft unique solutions. With experience in LEED and Green Point Rated projects, DNM Architecture strongly advocates green, sustainable, energy-efficient building materials and methods as a means of reducing the energy required to construct and operate buildings. Education & Public Work represents a special opportunity to give back to our community. We work with your administration to find practical, timely architectural solutions that advance your mission and accommodate growth. Our design services do not stop at the building skin. We design custom Furniture and Details that meet your needs and budget. These pieces of furniture - some custom made for clients and some prototypes - illustrate our attention to detail and ability to be creative problem solvers at any scale.

We saw over 500 people at our on the Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour last weekend. Luckily, DNM founder David Marlat...
05/22/2026

We saw over 500 people at our on the Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour last weekend. Luckily, DNM founder David Marlatt, AIA was dressed for the occasion!

While enjoying updated interiors and a new “boulder room” and deck, the home retains its essential Tahoe lodge character...
05/08/2026

While enjoying updated interiors and a new “boulder room” and deck, the home retains its essential Tahoe lodge character, connecting its context and its past with the needs of its current and future occupants.

It's a beautiful time to be outside, and this is just one of the multiple outdoor spaces in our latest Bay Area project!
04/23/2026

It's a beautiful time to be outside, and this is just one of the multiple outdoor spaces in our latest Bay Area project!

For decades, the architectural design process has been marked by a distinct language barrier. On one side, the architect...
03/20/2026

For decades, the architectural design process has been marked by a distinct language barrier. On one side, the architect speaks in the precise, technical dialect of CAD (Computer-Aided Design)—a world of orthographic projections, floor plans, and black-and-white line weights. On the other side, the client speaks in the language of emotion, atmosphere, and “curb appeal.”

Bridging this gap has traditionally required the labor-intensive process of 3D modeling and rendering. A single photorealistic image could take days to texture, light, and render. Consequently, clients often saw only one or two polished options, with little room for “what if?”

Enter the new wave of Generative AI image software. By utilizing “Image-to-Image” (Img2Img) and edge-detection technologies, architects can now instantly transmute basic CAD lines into fully realized architectural photographs. This workflow is not just a party trick; it is fundamentally altering how residential design options are explored and presented!

Our Bold Tahoe Lodge Transformation has received a Merit Award: Heritage Home by Tahoe Quarterly!Originally built in th...
03/13/2026

Our Bold Tahoe Lodge Transformation has received a Merit Award: Heritage Home by Tahoe Quarterly!

Originally built in the 1940s, this cherished family home passed on from father to son was ready for a transformation, which was executed by the project team of DNM Architecture, Sawtooth Builders and Andrea Lackie Design.

Originally built in the 1940s, this cherished family home passed on from father to son was ready for a transformation, which was executed by the project team of DNM Architecture, Sawtooth Builders and Andrea Lackie Design. The client’s vision was to honor the home’s mountain heritage while intro...

The extra space afforded by an isn't just a guest house, office space, or other transitory shelter - it's a fully rea...
03/05/2026

The extra space afforded by an isn't just a guest house, office space, or other transitory shelter - it's a fully realized place to live, complete with a (power-generating) rooftop deck perfect for enjoying those beautiful coastal California days!

Despite appearances, the Yucca Valley desert is a high-risk fire zone, so the materials for our latest project are chose...
02/13/2026

Despite appearances, the Yucca Valley desert is a high-risk fire zone, so the materials for our latest project are chosen for fire resistance and low maintenance.

The roof is sheathed in standing seam metal roof, and the walls are a combination of corrugated metal and Nichiha Vintage wood fiber cement vertical siding that has the appearance of wood.

Windows are fully tempered, and the home is protected with fire sprinklers.

The plan and the bay side of the house are renovated to reflect a contemporary style, but the street facing side was ap...
01/30/2026

The plan and the bay side of the house are renovated to reflect a contemporary style, but the street facing side was approached in the spirit of restoration (with a little bit of invention!)

More details from our ongoing 20-year relationship with the Lycée Français de San Francisco.Consistent with the Lycée’s ...
01/23/2026

More details from our ongoing 20-year relationship with the Lycée Français de San Francisco.

Consistent with the Lycée’s and DNM’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design, the new Pavilion features a solar glass roof by Onyx Solar Glass generating a net-positive electricity over the course of the year.

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1 Gate 5 Road, Ste A
Sausalito, CA
94965

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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