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
YamaMar Design Architects in collaboration with Alison Damonte Design studio and landscape design firm Terremoto have completed the modernization of this San Francisco house for a family of four. “Give us an urban oasis, something minimal and modern but warm with a seamless flow from inside to out..” was the mandate from our clients for this San Francisco home remodel.
Nestled on a secluded property in the Berkeley Hills, this mid-century modern house was originally designed by Ratcliff, Slama & Cadwalader for Robert Scalapino, a UC Berkeley emeritus professor of Political Science (d. 1990) and founding director of the Institute of East Asian Studies.
This Eichler house remodel falls squarely into the ‘minimal modern design meets disco’ camp. The project took focus as a result of the collaboration between architect, interior decorator and a supremely passionate owner.
