Douglas Murray Architect

Specialties

I am most interested in a structure being appropriate for the site and the client’s program, either traditional or modern design. We live in a part of California that has a Mediterranean like climate. This does not mean we build Italian Villas everywhere, it means there should be a strong relationship between the building and the outdoors. There also needs to be an easy relationship between the inhabitants and the building; i.e. passage through the spaces, views and access to the outdoors.

The structure should work with the natural forces of the site: sun, wind, rain, and terrain; and make use of design and appropriate technology to reduce the structure’s energy use.

Finally, materials and methods that maintain a healthy indoor environment is very important.

— Doug Murray

History

Established in 1986.

Worked with Bodega Bay Architects, Bowler & Cook 1984– 2002. Projects were located in Sonoma and Marin Counties, many along the coast.

Worked on own 2002 to present.

Meet the Business Owner

douglas M.

Business Owner

Born in Sacramento, CA. 1951.

Grew up in The East Bay.

Rode bicycle along coast from San Rafael, CA to Vancouver, Canada.

Studied Art and Engineering at San Jose State.

Worked with Architects in Aptos, CA; Santa Cruz, CA; And Los Gatos, CA to fulfill, what was then, a seven year apprenticeship requirement for the State Architectural License.

Received California State Architectural License 1986