Mark Teale, Founder & Principal

Architect Mark Teale and his team have been designing distinctive, upscale residences and remodels in coastal California since his firm’s inception in 2004. Their work has been featured in industry-leading publications like Architectural Digest and Home Builder Digest, among others. Their portfolio includes a wide range of styles, many of which are inspired by the backgrounds and tastes of his clients. Teale and his team pride themselves on forging strong, collaborative relationships with clients over the course of the design process, to the extent that clients feel they have a personal stake in the outcome of their home. As a native New Zealander, Teale draws upon a deep connection to the environment and an affinity for indoor-outdoor experiences. It’s an ethic he shares with his clients, many of whom seek to maximize outdoor living spaces that complement their lifestyles. He and his team incorporate features like atriums, pool decks and indoor-outdoor great rooms into many of their projects. While Teale’s work is grounded in passive design practices that consider climate, views and exposures, he also chooses amenities that offer energy efficiency, to enable clients to get more enjoyment out of their outdoor spaces