Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Vision, Our Design Expertise
Founded in 1994, COLAB Architecture has established itself as a multidisciplinary studio combining architecture, interior design, urban design, and brand-focused architecture. Our team of architects, designers, and planners brings decades of experience across global projects, from entertainment venues to residential developments. With expertise spanning 35 years and projects in 31 U.S. states and international locations, we prioritize innovative solutions through collaborative design processes. Our approach integrates technical precision with creative vision, delivering tailored architectural solutions for commercial, institutional, and private clients.We maintain a boutique practice model while managing large-scale projects, ensuring personalized attention to every detail. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through award-winning designs and long-standing client relationships. The studio's leadership includes Principal Mark Engberg, with extensive international experience, and Principal David Gabriel, who enhances our technical and design capabilities. Our work reflects a philosophy that great design emerges from interdisciplinary collaboration and a deep understanding of each project's unique context.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Urban Design
Brand-Focused Architecture
Residential Design
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of architectural experience across 31 U.S. states and international locations.
- Our multidisciplinary approach integrates architecture, interior design, and urban planning.
- We specialize in entertainment and brand-focused architecture solutions.
- Our boutique practice model ensures personalized attention to every project.
- Our principals have led award-winning projects in diverse global contexts.
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine technical expertise with creative vision to deliver functional, aesthetically compelling structures. We specialize in commercial buildings, institutional facilities, and mixed-use developments that respond to their environmental and cultural contexts. Our process emphasizes sustainable design principles while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary and timeline requirements.
Interior Design
We create interior environments that balance form and function through strategic spatial organization and material selection. Our designs optimize workflow in commercial spaces while enhancing user experience in residential and hospitality settings. We integrate lighting, acoustics, and technology to create cohesive interior ecosystems that reflect brand identities.
Urban Design
Our urban design practice focuses on creating walkable, sustainable communities through comprehensive master planning. We address transportation networks, public spaces, and mixed-use developments to foster vibrant urban environments. Our approach considers long-term growth patterns while preserving local character and cultural heritage.
Brand-Focused Architecture
We specialize in architecture that embodies brand identity through spatial storytelling and immersive environments. Our team creates distinctive commercial spaces, entertainment venues, and retail experiences that translate brand values into physical form. This includes themed environments for hospitality, retail, and corporate headquarters.
Residential Design
Our residential projects range from single-family homes to multifamily developments that prioritize livability and aesthetic innovation. We design spaces that respond to site conditions while incorporating modern sustainability practices. Each project balances client preferences with architectural integrity to create timeless, functional living environments.
People
Mark Engberg
Principal
Founder with 35 years of architectural experience across 31 U.S. states and international projects in Japan, UAE, and Qatar. Leads design vision and studio direction.
David Gabriel
Principal
Joined COLAB in 2002, bringing technical expertise and design leadership to commercial and entertainment architecture projects. Specializes in complex urban developments and brand-focused environments.
Questions
What architectural services does COLAB offer?
We provide architecture, interior design, urban design, and specialized brand-focused architecture solutions for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
How experienced is COLAB's design team?
Our principals have 35+ years of combined experience with projects across 31 U.S. states and international locations including Dubai and Qatar.
What makes COLAB's approach unique?
We combine multidisciplinary collaboration with technical precision, integrating architecture, design, and planning to create context-driven solutions.
Can COLAB handle international projects?
Yes, our experience includes projects in Japan, Hong Kong, UAE, Qatar, and multiple U.S. locations since our 1994 founding.
What project types does COLAB specialize in?
We excel in entertainment venues, residential developments, urban design, and brand-focused architecture for commercial clients.
How does COLAB manage large-scale projects?
While maintaining a boutique practice model, we scale our resources to deliver complex projects with personalized attention to detail.
Reviews (1)
Phil
Dec 13, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Mark and his team were professional, creative and were great listeners.
Mark and his team were professional, creative and were great listeners.
