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ABOUT MCMAHON ARCHITECTS

McMahon Architects is a small boutique architecture firm in San Francisco, CA.

For over 25 years, we've provided the most beautiful and cost-effective design solutions for our clients. As a former licensed general contractor, Chris McMahon knows construction inside and out. The knowledge he provides to clients while navigating the design and construction process is invaluable. One of our strengths is value engineering. This approach is all about being budget-conscious to get more bang for the client's buck, while delivering stellar designs.

The range of clients we work with spans residential builders to homeowners adding a bathroom. Additionally, we are known for our experience with commercial projects, including apartment building and restaurant design.

“Our clients don't have unlimited budgets, and let's face it, construction is expensive.

We design affordable solutions that work for people.”

-- Chris McMahon

Chris McMahon, Principal

Chris grew up in Sonoma, California, and has been designing houses since he was 6 years old. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Environmental Design with a Bachelor of Architecture.

He spent the next 4 years designing luxury homes with Walker & Moody Architects in San Francisco and department stores for Mervyn’s Corp.

In 1986, Chris entered the Graduate Program in Real Estate Development at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He received his Masters of Real Estate Development in 1988.

For the next 10 years, Chris was Senior Project Manager for Seeno Homes of Concord, CA. Seeno builds over 800 homes per year. Chris was also the V.P. of Development for Dale Poe Development Corp., builders of the master planned new town of Stevenson Ranch, CA, which is now home to over 20,000 residents.

California Architect License (1992): C-22982