Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Solutions
For over four decades, FMG Architects has delivered innovative architectural and program management solutions, specializing in transportation and aviation infrastructure. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates sustainable design, universal accessibility, and technical expertise to address complex mobility challenges. With a legacy rooted in landmark projects like the San Francisco City Hall restoration and BART to SFO extension, we prioritize collaboration with clients and stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, community-sensitive outcomes.Our team of seasoned professionals combines engineering precision with creative vision to shape modern transit systems that enhance passenger experiences and environmental stewardship. Recognized with industry accolades, including awards for energy efficiency and historical preservation, we remain committed to advancing equitable, forward-thinking design through heart-centered leadership.
Services
Architectural Design
Program Management
Sustainability Consulting
Wayfinding Design
Interior Architecture
Historic Preservation
Parking Structure Design
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience in transportation architecture and program management.
- Our team holds specialized expertise in sustainable transit design and FAA/FTA compliance.
- We are certified as a Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned Small Business.
- Our projects have won over 15 regional and national design awards since 2000.
- We implement universal design principles with measurable accessibility improvements in all projects.
Associations and certifications
- DBE California Unified Certification Program (CUCP)
- Washington State SB-Micro
- LBE (City of San Francisco)
- LIABE
- SBE (Los Angeles Metro)
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, sustainable transit environments. We specialize in station modernization, parking structures, and interior spaces that enhance passenger flow. With over 40 years of experience in transportation systems, we deliver code-compliant, context-sensitive solutions that balance technical requirements with aesthetic innovation.
Program Management
We provide comprehensive program management across entire project lifecycles. From initial planning through final delivery, our team ensures technical compliance, budget adherence, and timely execution of transit infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans FTA guidelines, design-build oversight, and quality assurance for complex transportation networks.
Sustainability Consulting
Our sustainability consulting integrates environmental responsibility into every project phase. We implement daylighting strategies, low-carbon materials, and water conservation systems tailored to transit facilities. By following LEED and Envision criteria, we create energy-efficient solutions that reduce operational costs while maintaining regulatory compliance and community benefits.
Wayfinding Design
We develop intuitive wayfinding systems that enhance user experience across transit environments. Our solutions combine clear signage, digital navigation tools, and tactile elements to improve accessibility for all passengers, ensuring seamless movement through complex transportation hubs while maintaining brand consistency.
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation practice combines modern functionality with architectural heritage. Using advanced seismic retrofitting techniques and materials matching original specifications, we restore landmark structures while meeting contemporary safety standards. This approach maintains historical integrity while extending building usability for future generations.
People
Charissa Frank
CEO/President
With 25+ years in transportation, she leads FMG's transition to a multidisciplinary firm while maintaining core values of equity and innovation in transit design.
Linda De Bolt
Principal
A licensed engineer with 30+ years' experience, she oversees technical quality and client relations, leveraging prior agency-side perspective to deliver successful public sector projects.
Mania Bedikian
Associate Principal
With 20+ years in transit architecture, she manages complex station projects from concept through construction, ensuring technical rigor and stakeholder alignment throughout the delivery process.
Adrienne Taylor
Principal
A rail transit expert with 30+ years' experience, she leads program management initiatives and develops corporate policies that strengthen FMG's service delivery framework.
Joe Curtin
Senior Associate
A LEED-certified architect with 30+ years' experience, he specializes in station modernization projects, integrating regional planning perspectives into buildable, client-focused design solutions.
Questions
What transportation sectors does FMG specialize in?
We focus on rail transit, airports, and urban mobility infrastructure.
Do you handle historic building preservation?
Yes, we have extensive experience in historic renovations like San Francisco City Hall.
What sustainability certifications do your projects achieve?
Our projects meet LEED standards and incorporate net-zero energy design principles.
Can you manage large-scale infrastructure programs?
Yes, we provide program management for multi-million dollar transit projects statewide.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we are DBE-certified with multiple state and local diversity credentials.
