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Project Spotlight: ATI Physical Therapy Clinics – Patient-Centered Environments Designed for Healing and Efficiency
Across the Midwest, East Coast, Texas, and Arizona, ATI Physical Therapy clinics are creating accessible, patient-centered spaces that balance comfort, functionality, and operational efficiency. With more than 30 projects in development—including new builds, remodels, and shop-in-shop models—ATI’s nationwide growth is supported by a scalable, adaptable design approach that ensures each location reflects the same standard of care.


Deepening the Synergy: Operationalizing the Unity of Visual Merchandising and Store Design
By Cynthia Ortiz Having explored the foundational elements of visual merchandising and store design, understanding their psychological...


Designing for Innovation: The Power of Amenity-Rich Lab Design
Why Amenity-Rich Lab Design Is the Future As life sciences and research environments evolve, amenity-rich lab design is quickly becoming...


Smart Brands Have Realized That Sustainability Is Their Most Powerful Competitive Weapon
By Cynthia Ortiz Sustainability Is Not a Trend—It’s a Business Imperative Sustainable store design and visual merchandising isn't about...


Key Considerations When Choosing an Architect for Your Lab Design Project
When launching a laboratory design or renovation, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting the right architect....


Project Spotlight: DEN Airport Marketplace Brings Local Flavor to Concourse C
Denver International Airport’s Concourse C has a new destination—not a gate, but a gathering place. Marketplace C-East, designed by MBH Architects for Mission Yogurt, brings together three of Denver’s most respected culinary brands in a warm, dynamic space tailored for the airport traveler.


Alternate Models for Bioscience Research Facilities: A Case for Urban Lab Integration
As life sciences continue to evolve at the forefront of innovation, the spaces where this research happens must evolve as well. At MBH...


Speaking to Customers: How Signage and Seasonal Design Shape Success
Clear, consistent signage and strategic seasonal design changes work hand-in-hand to build lasting customer loyalty By Cynthia Ortiz In...


Project Spotlight: Prescott Station Brings Modular Housing to West Oakland
In a neighborhood shaped by industrial legacy and community resilience, Prescott Station stands as a new model for modular, affordable housing. Completed by MBH Architects in collaboration with Harbinger Homes and Holliday Development, the six-story, 235-unit development at 2121 Wood Street delivers much-needed homes while contributing to the reinvestment and revitalization of West Oakland.


Intentional Design: Shaping Banking Behavior Through Space
The design of a bank branch does far more than house transactions—it actively shapes how customers experience, trust, and engage with...


Project Spotlight: Mixed-Use Architecture at 250 California Drive Redefines Downtown Burlingame
250 California Drive, Burlingame, CA All photos by Matthew Anderson Photography A New Standard for Mixed-Use Architecture in Downtown...


The Art of Retail Harmony: A successful balance of design and visual merchandising starts with practical strategies to create magical shopping experiences
By Cynthia Hirsch Ortiz In the continuously evolving world of retail, there’s a transformative magic that occurs when store design and...


Rethinking Early Design with AI: How Technology is Transforming Architecture
In architecture, the earliest design phases hold the most potential for impact. The ability to rapidly assess a site, test multiple...


Designing the Future of Immersive Retail
Immersive retail is evolving rapidly and for architects, that evolution presents a dynamic challenge: how do we design spaces that are...


Project Spotlight: Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus – Designed for Connection, Wellness, and Community
MBH Architects, in collaboration with Eden Housing and Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP, partnered on Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus—a thoughtfully designed facility in Marin County that supports older adults and their families through wellness, creativity, and connection. Completed in partnership with Marin Community Clinics and Vivalon, the project serves as a central hub that reflects the evolving needs of an aging population. A Multi-Use Campus Built for Care The first floo


The Power of Unity
The synergy between visual merchandising (the catalyst) and store design (the foundation) By Cynthia Hirsch Ortiz Store design...


The Future of Retail Bank Branches: Transforming Spaces for a Digital Age
Retail bank branches are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by evolving customer expectations, the rapid growth of digital...


Sustainable Design at MBH Architects: Our Commitment to a Greener Future for 2030 and Beyond
At MBH Architects, sustainable design is inseparable from good business practice.


Project Spotlight: MBH Architects Showcases the Power of Adaptive Reuse
Adaptive reuse is revolutionizing the way we think about urban development, sustainability, and historic preservation. Rather than...


Visual Merchandising and Store Design: Creating Powerful Retail Experiences Through Collaboration
In an increasingly digital world, physical retail spaces must offer exceptional experiences to remain competitive.
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