Guest On A Radio Show by Mark Silva

A clip from The Styleless Home - An episode of Home Page Radio with Architect Duo Dickinson. Please listen to the entire episode for more context,, very interesting discussions and perspectives, at the link below.

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Wandering In A Wash by Mark Silva

Z House + Winery by Mark Silva

Gateway Gallery by Mark Silva

A new personal project. Most architects design their own house, or office. I’ve never been able to do that, just never felt right.

Apparently instead of that, I’ve chosen to develop a commercial property in my small town in the desert, Ocotillo, CA, USA. The plan is to do something to benefit this community, which I love.

I’ve purchased a commercial parcel in the center of town, and plan to convert it to a boutique art gallery and art studio space, focused on local artists and this beautiful desert. I’ve discovered there are so many creative people in this amazing valley.

The existing structure on the site is a shit show. Its been terribly neglected for very many years. The grounds are the same. It will be alot of work to turn this around. Major cleanup project.

However, the bones are good. The history is good. The vibe is good. The last use of the property was a ceramic art studio, by a talented artist. I personally have a couple of her pieces in my home.

Stay tuned to watch the transformation of this very sad property, to a joyful new beginning for a community.

Adams House Gets Coastal Development Permit Approval by Mark Silva

Enthusiastic unanimous Coastal Development Permit approval at the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission hearing for my Adams House project. Including a majority of the commissioners praising me personally for the design. They are proud to have this project in their city.

Z House + Winery Construction Update by Mark Silva

Z House + Winery Construction Update by Mark Silva

Corona House - Bring it by Mark Silva

After excruciatingly painful jurisdictional processing, a building permit has finally been issued for Corona House.

Hello 2023.

Z House + Winery Construction Update by Mark Silva

Z House + Winery Construction Update by Mark Silva