MARC Architecture

Specialties

I’m a one man shop in downtown Tempe, when you call I answer. I have 30 yrs education and experience in ground up and tenant improvements. Most of the time i do commercial, but also multi-​family, recreational and historic renovation, recently in Bisbee. I listen first, so call and tell me your ideas, especially before you buy or lease, I may be able to save you money. I always meet on site, no charge, it’s the best way to understand your project.

History

Established in 2003.

I finished full time school at ASU in 1989. My first project was Hance Park, Phx. I designed the hardscape area near the library. I moved to Palo Alto, Cal. –at Spencer Assoc. I designed the Bay Area Children’s Museum, new and historic renovations. It’s on a magnificent peninsula in the Bay! I worked in a small firm in N AZ for 3 years, where I lived in a cabin south of Sedona. Still great friends with the boss, Rennie. In 2001 I was hired to manage Versar, Inc office in Tempe. I designed 3 municipal pools for Scottsdale, Peoria and Gilbert. The office closed in 2003 and so began mARC Architecture. I almost everything; meetings, design, construction documents, city submitals and even answer the phone. I have a very professional group consultants that we can count on. I usually have one pro bono project on the boards, at this time the Sojourner Center for Abused Women, the renovation of a building.

Meet the Business Owner

mark L.

Business Owner

Pretty much an AZ native, since 1954. But have lived on both coasts, Alaska and across AZ from Flagstaff to Bisbee, even a cabin for two years! Grew up in Tempe; elem, hs, college. Finished art degree in Baltimore, first prize sr student show, grad sr scholarship. (i still paint) Entered architecture school at ASU in 1983 at 30. Received travel scholarship to Rome summer of 88, wrote a very dull book about an old street. I’m working on my Cal registration, it’s a long process. Live in downtown Tempe. I was 2009 Tempe Neighbor of the Year, and still very active in local issues. Have served on many boards and commissions. Not currently American Institute of Architects, AIA, it’s expensive, but did serve on local Board of Directors. I’m still active in architecture community.

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