DNM Architecture

09/02/2026

Our Mediterranean By The Bay project has been featured in MARIN Magazine and the online-affiliated Spaces:

“The challenge was to achieve everything they wanted without making the building any bigger,” [DNM Principal David] Marlatt says. With Innovative Construction & Design as well as two engineering firms also on board, the team addressed the home’s structural-integrity and energy-efficiency needs first, including fixing the framing and foundation; making seismic upgrades; replacing the insulation; and installing new windows and doors — many of which were enlarged to better capture the views. “It’s a much stronger, more energy efficient house than it was previously, and much more comfortable,” Marlatt says.

Check it out here!

See how a Sausalito remodel transformed a dated Mediterranean home with open living spaces, modern design and panoramic bay views.

08/16/2026

"The Sun Catcher," our project at The Sea Ranch sits at the edge of a giant meadow nestled against mature Monterey Cypress trees, with a cliff-side overlooking the Pacific Ocean just 450 feet away.

Images courtesy homeowner.

08/02/2026

Coming soon... an ADU joins our Sugarloaf project. And with this view, guests will definitely love it!

07/02/2026

This boulder - now integrated into our Tahoe Lodge project - has been there longer than we can imagine.

But after 13 years in *our* office, it's time for DNM Architecture to move! Don't worry though - we're not going far. When you have a moment, please update your files with our new address:

475 Gate 5 Road, Ste 225
Sausalito, CA 94965

Thanks for your ongoing support, and if you're in the neighborhood, feel free to drop by, say hello, and check out our new space!

06/18/2026

Two picture-perfect spots to enjoy those beautiful Sausalito summer nights in our Mediterranean By The Bay project!

05/22/2026

We saw over 500 people at our on the Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour last weekend. Luckily, DNM founder David Marlatt, AIA was dressed for the occasion!

05/08/2026

While enjoying updated interiors and a new “boulder room” and deck, the home retains its essential Tahoe lodge character, connecting its context and its past with the needs of its current and future occupants.

04/23/2026

It's a beautiful time to be outside, and this is just one of the multiple outdoor spaces in our latest Bay Area project!

03/20/2026

For decades, the architectural design process has been marked by a distinct language barrier. On one side, the architect speaks in the precise, technical dialect of CAD (Computer-Aided Design)—a world of orthographic projections, floor plans, and black-and-white line weights. On the other side, the client speaks in the language of emotion, atmosphere, and “curb appeal.”

Bridging this gap has traditionally required the labor-intensive process of 3D modeling and rendering. A single photorealistic image could take days to texture, light, and render. Consequently, clients often saw only one or two polished options, with little room for “what if?”

Enter the new wave of Generative AI image software. By utilizing “Image-to-Image” (Img2Img) and edge-detection technologies, architects can now instantly transmute basic CAD lines into fully realized architectural photographs. This workflow is not just a party trick; it is fundamentally altering how residential design options are explored and presented!

03/13/2026

Our Bold Tahoe Lodge Transformation has received a Merit Award: Heritage Home by Tahoe Quarterly!

Originally built in the 1940s, this cherished family home passed on from father to son was ready for a transformation, which was executed by the project team of DNM Architecture, Sawtooth Builders and Andrea Lackie Design.

Originally built in the 1940s, this cherished family home passed on from father to son was ready for a transformation, which was executed by the project team of DNM Architecture, Sawtooth Builders and Andrea Lackie Design. The client’s vision was to honor the home’s mountain heritage while intro...