Business Details
23 Years
experience
Custom Residential Architecture & Design in San Diego
Oasis Architecture & Design has been dedicated to transforming residential spaces since its founding in 2003. Our firm specializes in custom home design, renovations, and additions, prioritizing a client-centric approach that integrates individual lifestyles with innovative architectural solutions. With over two decades of experience, our team combines technical expertise and creative vision to deliver projects that reflect both functional needs and aesthetic aspirations.We emphasize sustainable design principles, ensuring environmental responsibility while maximizing energy efficiency and resource optimization. Our process is built on collaborative engagement, from initial consultation to construction administration, ensuring every project aligns with the client's unique vision and local regulatory requirements.
Services
Custom Homes
Renovations
Additions
Sustainable Design
Interior Remodels
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in custom residential architecture.
- Our process prioritizes client lifestyle integration and environmental sustainability.
- We provide nationwide service with local regulatory expertise.
- Our team includes certified architects and construction specialists.
- We guarantee comprehensive project management from concept to completion.
Services
Custom Homes
We design bespoke homes tailored to individual client needs, combining architectural innovation with functional living spaces. Our approach emphasizes client collaboration, ensuring each home reflects personal lifestyle requirements while adhering to local building codes and environmental standards. Projects span diverse locations, from coastal properties to urban residences.
Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing spaces to enhance functionality and aesthetics. We specialize in modernizing kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas while maintaining structural integrity. The process includes detailed planning to minimize disruption and maximize value, ensuring results align with contemporary design trends and sustainability goals.
Additions
We create seamless home additions that expand living spaces without compromising architectural harmony. Services include second-story additions, roof decks, and room extensions, all designed to integrate with existing structures. Our team manages permitting and construction coordination to ensure efficient project delivery.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design services focus on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. We implement net-zero energy strategies, eco-friendly materials, and passive design techniques to reduce ecological impact. Projects prioritize long-term resource conservation while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence for residential clients.
Interior Remodels
We specialize in interior remodeling that enhances spatial efficiency and modern aesthetics. Services include kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom millwork, and layout reconfigurations. Our designs balance practicality with visual appeal, utilizing innovative solutions to maximize usability and comfort in residential environments.
People
Mark C. Morris
Principal Architect
Founded Oasis Architecture & Design in 2003 with 26 years of experience. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee. Specializes in custom home design, blending functionality with environmental stewardship. Registered architect in California and NCARB-certified.
Eric Buchanan
Project Manager
Manages projects with 20 years of construction and technical drafting expertise. Graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College. Focuses on client communication, permitting, and construction administration. Ensures design practicality and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Laura Herrera
Architectural Designer
Master of Architecture graduate from NewSchool of Architecture & Design. Specializes in kitchen and bath renovations, custom millwork, and design implementation. Brings interior design expertise to residential projects, ensuring cohesive aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Marisol Barba Loza
Architectural Designer
Holds a Master of Architecture degree and certificate in Neuroscience of Architecture from NewSchool. Focuses on culturally responsive design and collaborative processes. Joined Oasis in 2021, contributing to all architectural phases from concept to construction documentation.
Halle (Jalapeno) Morris
Barkitect
Office therapy dog and team morale specialist. Ensures client comfort through tail wags and cuddles. Also serves as a local elementary school therapy dog, promoting emotional well-being through animal-assisted interactions.
Questions
What areas do you serve for residential projects?
We operate nationwide with headquarters in San Diego, serving coastal zones, urban areas, and lakefront properties from California to Wisconsin and Atlanta.
Can you handle both small renovations and large custom homes?
Our process adapts to all project sizes, from minor interior remodels to comprehensive custom home constructions, maintaining consistent quality and client focus.
How do you incorporate sustainable design principles?
We implement net-zero energy strategies, eco-friendly materials, and passive design techniques to minimize environmental impact while maintaining functional excellence in every project.
What sets your firm apart from other architects?
Our client-centric process combines 20+ years of experience, NCARB-certified expertise, and a unique focus on lifestyle integration and environmental responsibility for personalized results.
How does the design process work?
Our 10-step process includes consultation, site analysis, schematic design, and construction administration, ensuring thorough planning and execution tailored to client needs and regulatory requirements.
Reviews (4)
Joy Delon
Mar 29, 2021
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Your design of a duplex in our neighborhood shows no consideration for the surrounding environment, your 3 story structure is completely out of place among small single story homes, your thoughtlessness of your structure has blocked our homes sunlight as well as our privacy and privacy for our neighbors as well! Our once private backyards are gone as your building looms over us. Thirdly, your comically small garages and odd angle driveway will add more parked cars to and already crowded street parking.Your utter lack of respect is astonishing!
Ben Ryan
Mar 26, 2021
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Mark Morris and the team at Oasis have designed multiple homes that we have built. Their designs are creative and thoughtful. In fact, one of them won a custom-home-of-the-year award. They are highly responsive and easy to work with. And the quality of their detailing is excellent -- the plans are clean and that attention to detail means that we don't end up with issues that are costly to solve in the field.
Tim P.
Aug 31, 2020
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We bought a house that needed an entire overhaul, which meant tearing down all interior walls and starting from scratch. The layout of this house made it difficult, but we love the location. Mark was recommended to us and I can not believe how he designed this beautiful Oasis in the middle of Bay Park and transformed our 90 year old house in a modern, beachy, cosy, contemporary master piece. We couldn't be happier going with Mark. He took his time to sit down with us, explaining us the process, drafting a couple layouts that were revised a few times. Mark does not only design beautiful houses
Orion R.
Sep 14, 2015
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We just finished a project which was carefully designed and planned out By the team at Oasis. we worked hand in hand with Mark and Eric who were easy to get a hold of, and very helpful to resolve any questions that we had, which is very important when it comes to getting the project built without delays. They are patient and kind to work with, our client had them redesign the project a few times, but the end result was Her dream house, built, and she is very happy with the end result! I would highly recommend Mark and Eric, and look forward to future successful projects with them.
