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.

"The Sun Catcher," our project at The Sea Ranch sits at the edge of a giant meadow nestled against mature  Monterey Cypr...
08/16/2026

"The Sun Catcher," our project at The Sea Ranch sits at the edge of a giant meadow nestled against mature Monterey Cypress trees, with a cliff-side overlooking the Pacific Ocean just 450 feet away.

Images courtesy homeowner.

Coming soon... an ADU joins our Sugarloaf project.  And with this view, guests will definitely love it!
08/02/2026

Coming soon... an ADU joins our Sugarloaf project. And with this view, guests will definitely love it!

This boulder - now integrated into our Tahoe Lodge project - has been there longer than we can imagine.But after 13 year...
07/02/2026

This boulder - now integrated into our Tahoe Lodge project - has been there longer than we can imagine.

But after 13 years in *our* office, it's time for DNM Architecture to move! Don't worry though - we're not going far. When you have a moment, please update your files with our new address:

475 Gate 5 Road, Ste 225
Sausalito, CA 94965

Thanks for your ongoing support, and if you're in the neighborhood, feel free to drop by, say hello, and check out our new space!

Two picture-perfect spots to enjoy those beautiful Sausalito summer nights in our Mediterranean By The Bay project!
06/18/2026

Two picture-perfect spots to enjoy those beautiful Sausalito summer nights in our Mediterranean By The Bay project!

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!

Address

475 Gate 5 Road Ste. 225
Sausalito, CA
94965

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14152256498

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