YAMAMAR is a full service architecture firm with experience in residential, commercial, institutional and event related projects. We help guide clients through all phases of design and construction. The studio was founded in 2005 by architects David Yama, AIA LEED®AP, and Karen Mar, RA. YAMAMAR is a licensed LBE with the city of San Francisco, and an equal opportunity employer.
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With the support of our clients, colleagues and friends over the last 15 years, we are proud to announce the evolution of YamaMar Design into two new practices: Yama Architecture and MARJANG Architecture. Thank you for the collaboration, camaraderie, opportunities, and continued support. We look forward to working with you all again soon.
David Yama and Karen Mar
For this urban family, we were able to re- envision their home to stay true to the character of the neigborhood, but also give voice to the owner’s unique take on modern living.
Previously the home of the American figurative painter Joan Brown, this San Francisco Eichler home at the top of Diamond Heights was purchased by one of our long term clients who asked us to provide …
A classic Eichler in a neighborhood of classic Eichlers, this house was in a state of extreme disrepair when the owner purchased it, but everything was original.
Tucked into a low valley, next to a creek, this Mill Valley modern home was in need of some serious design love. Our clients, an environmental attorney, his wife and two kids purchased the house knowing they wanted to do an extensive renovation of both the house and grounds.
One of our San Francisco clients had a dream of building a self- sustaining cabin on 1000 acres of pristine wilderness he owned just West of Mount Lassen. An avid hunter from his days growing up in Colorado, our client had spent years hunting on the property, and sleeping in an old Fleetwood trailer.
The new design frames expansive views at all floors, and embraces an open plan at the living levels. The rear of the Noe Valley residence is unapologetically modern in expression with asymmetrical massing and scissoring corten steel and cast concrete walls by landscape architects Surface Design Inc.
This mid-century modern home renovation in the Berkeley Hills features enhanced indoor-outdoor living, updated finishes, a structural upgrade, increased energy efficiency, and enhanced daylight.
Discover Mill Valley House in Marin County by Yamamar Design. This eco-friendly home features sustainable materials, optimized daylighting, and blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, providing a serene and inspiring refuge.
