Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Stuart, FL
At M.A. Corson & Associates, we view client participation as essential to the architectural design process, ensuring every project reflects our clients' unique needs and aspirations. Since 1993, we have delivered creative, functional, and responsive architectural solutions for residential and commercial clients across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach communities. Our practice emphasizes collaboration, celebrating the artistry of architecture while fostering long-term relationships with clients who return for multiple projects. We specialize in custom designs that blend beauty and functionality, offering services ranging from facilities surveys to master planning. Our team prioritizes creativity, leveraging decades of experience to transform spaces into enduring, purposeful environments.Located in Stuart, Florida, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, contributing to local organizations like the Florida Oceanographic Society and YMCA Easter House. Our founder, Mark A. Corson, brings expertise from his education at the University of Kansas and seven years at a prestigious Palm Beach County firm before establishing our multi-disciplinary practice. We guide clients through the permitting process, ensuring seamless navigation of building department requirements. Our portfolio spans diverse architectural styles, including Cape Cod, Mediterranean, and French Provincial, tailored to individual client preferences. By focusing on transparency and client-centric design, we aim to transform the way people live and work through exceptional architectural solutions.
Services
Custom Home Designs
Building Design
Interior Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Master Planning
Facilities Evaluation
Space Planning
Development Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We prioritize client collaboration throughout the design process.
- Our team has over 30 years of local architectural expertise.
- We specialize in custom designs across diverse architectural styles.
- We guide clients through complex permitting and planning requirements.
- Our firm maintains deep community ties through local initiatives.
Services
Custom Home Designs
We create bespoke residential designs tailored to client preferences and site conditions. Our process emphasizes collaboration to ensure homes balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. Projects range from coastal estates to urban residences across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach regions.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial projects combine innovative design with practical functionality for businesses in retail, office, and hospitality sectors. We focus on creating spaces that enhance operational efficiency while maintaining architectural integrity across Palm Beach and Treasure Coast locations.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans for residential communities and commercial developments. Our approach integrates site analysis, zoning compliance, and long-term growth considerations to create cohesive, sustainable environments that align with client objectives.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture services focus on optimizing interior layouts while maintaining architectural harmony. We design spaces that enhance usability and aesthetics for both residential and commercial clients throughout South Florida.
Building Design
We provide full-cycle building design services from concept to construction documentation. Our expertise covers residential estates, commercial structures, and renovation projects requiring code compliance and engineering coordination in coastal environments.
People
Mark A. Corson
Founder & Lead Architect
Licensed architect with 30+ years of experience in Florida. Graduated from University of Kansas in 1985 with dual degrees in Architecture and Environmental Design. Previously worked at a prestigious Palm Beach County firm before establishing our practice in 1993.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We work with Cape Cod, British Colonial, French Provincial, Key West, and Mediterranean styles, but customize designs to client preferences.
Do you handle building permit submissions?
We provide required documentation but recommend contractors submit permits as part of their contract responsibilities.
Should I find land before hiring an architect?
Either approach works, but property details are required for final permits. We can begin design work while land is being secured.
How long does the design process take?
Typical timelines range from 3 months for clear projects to 6+ months for complex or evolving designs.
What services do you offer beyond residential design?
We provide commercial architecture, interior architecture, master planning, feasibility studies, and development consulting services.
Are soils reports necessary when buying land?
Yes, especially for coastal or undeveloped areas. We help clients interpret reports to determine appropriate foundation requirements.
