Business Details
Innovative Architecture & Design Solutions
We are a creative architecture studio dedicated to designing spaces that inspire and endure. Our collaborative approach begins with listening to clients' visions, challenges, and goals, evolving into environments that balance beauty, function, and human experience. With expertise in educational, commercial, and municipal projects, we deliver tailored solutions grounded in design excellence, client partnership, and long-term value. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, and engineers brings deep experience in creating spaces that reflect individuality, strengthen communities, and foster collaboration. We believe great architecture is not just built but experienced, combining thoughtful creativity with practical expertise to meet diverse client needs.Through purpose-driven design, we shape environments that support instruction, enhance business goals, and serve public good. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and adaptability ensures spaces that inspire users while maintaining functional efficiency. From K-12 schools to civic buildings, we prioritize transparency, accessibility, and lasting value in every project. Our team's passion for detail and collaborative ethos ensures client-centric solutions that align with institutional values and community identity.
Services
Educational Architecture
Commercial Design
Municipal Projects
Interior Design
Engineering
Highlights and features
- We specialize in educational, commercial, and municipal architecture with tailored solutions.
- Our multidisciplinary team combines architecture, interior design, and engineering expertise.
- We prioritize client collaboration and long-term value in every project.
- Our designs foster community engagement and reflect institutional values.
- We deliver purpose-driven spaces that balance aesthetics with functional efficiency.
Services
Educational Architecture
We create innovative educational spaces for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Our designs foster collaboration, reflect institutional values, and support evolving instructional needs. By integrating functionality with inspiring aesthetics, we shape environments that enhance student experience and long-term institutional goals.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design services focus on creating adaptable, efficient, and inspiring workspaces. We balance flexibility with sustainability to meet evolving business needs, delivering environments that enhance user experience while maintaining operational efficiency and long-term performance.
Municipal Projects
We design municipal buildings that prioritize public accessibility, transparency, and community identity. Our approach combines stakeholder collaboration with design excellence to create civic spaces that strengthen connections and enhance quality of life for residents.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions integrate aesthetic creativity with functional requirements. We craft spaces that reflect client individuality while optimizing usability, ensuring environments that are both visually compelling and operationally effective across educational, commercial, and public sectors.
Engineering
We provide engineering expertise that complements architectural vision with technical precision. Our solutions ensure structural integrity, sustainability, and code compliance while supporting innovative design concepts across diverse project types and scales.
People
Michael Mark
President
Licensed architect leading Mark Design Studios's vision for innovative, client-focused design solutions across educational and municipal projects.
Irene Yim
Vice President
ASID-certified interior designer shaping functional, inspiring spaces that align with client goals and community needs.
Brandon Steck
Director of Operations
Manages project execution and operational efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality architectural solutions.
Joy Lexian Liaw
Senior Project Architect
Leads architectural design for complex projects, balancing creativity with technical expertise to meet client objectives.
Kristen Meyer
Senior Project Architect
Specializes in educational facility design, creating spaces that enhance learning environments and institutional identity.
Questions
What services does MDS offer?
MDS provides architecture, interior design, and engineering services for educational, commercial, and municipal projects.
What makes MDS's approach unique?
We combine collaborative client engagement with purpose-driven design to create spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and community impact.
Which sectors does MDS specialize in?
We focus on educational institutions, commercial spaces, and municipal buildings with tailored design solutions.
How does MDS handle project collaboration?
We prioritize client partnership through active listening and transparent communication from concept to completion.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our projects span educational, commercial, and public sectors nationwide with adaptable design solutions.
