Designing for a better future – Our approach, ‘Design with Respect to Life’, balances the built and natural environment to create livable, healthier, respectful urban spaces that enhance the ecological system and improve our cities.
We aim to deliver solutions that inspire our clients and the communities we serve.
We believe that urban design + planning, and architecture design are interrelated, multi-sector practices that play a crucial role in shaping the livability and sustainability of our cities.
We design and consult with private developers, cities, architects, and institutions to create urban spaces that improve the quality of life of people, that inspire and delight, while also making a positive impact on the social, economic, and environmental health of their communities.
Services that we provide:
- Master Planning (Mixed-Use, Innovation Districts, Waterfront, Hospitality, TOD)
- Urban and Architecture Design Guidelines
- Urban Strategies
- Campus Planning & Design (Education, Health + Science, Arts + Culture)
- Vision and Positioning, Branding, and Programming
- Public Realm Design (Parks, Plazas, and Courtyards)
- 3D Modelling and Renderings, Graphics, and Diagramming
At Studio MBJ, we specialize in designing purposeful, efficient, and beautiful buildings and structures that meet the unique needs of our clients, sites, and adjacent communities.
We specialize in the Front-End Architecture Process, focusing on Project Inception and Feasibility, Concept Ideation, and Schematic Design stages mostly. To safeguard the continuity and integrity of the desired design intent we often retain an advisory role during the design development, construction documentation, and construction administration of a project. Additional services we provide that enforce our front-end work are Design Research, Computational Design, Graphics + Brand, and Signage + Wayfinding. Whether you are starting a new project or looking to re-imagine an existing space, we are here to help bring your vision to life.
We serve the following markets:
Adaptive Reuse
Commercial + Real Estate
Tourism + Hospitality
Arts + Culture
Transit Structures
Open Space + Leisure Structures
At Studio MBJ, we take pride in our design and research projects, completed over the past 4 years, that showcase our experience, knowledge, and expertise. To provide a full picture of our capabilities, we have included our Foundational Work in our portfolio. These are representative projects that we completed for other design practices before starting our own. Showcasing this work demonstrates our design quality and integrity and helps our potential clients build trust in our abilities.
Whether you’re planning a new mixed-use development or an innovation district, redesigning a public space, or repurposing an old building, we’re ready to bring our expertise and passion to your project.
We are deeply committed to sustainability, research, and innovation, and to integrating technology throughout our design process, leveraging tools such as initial 3D modeling, AI microclimate analysis, procedural design approaches, and BIM documentation. This ensures that our solutions are not only environmentally conscious but also forward-thinking in addressing the evolving needs of our clients and communities.
Whether starting a new project or reimagining an existing space, we bring visions to life, creating a sustainable future through transformative design.
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Our team
Our team is made up of a talented group of urban designers, planners, and architects who are dedicated to creating sustainable and livable urban environments. We are led by Dan Mihai Muntean, Bowen Li, and Jie Cong, who founded Studio MBJ in 2019 in San Francisco, California. We are excited to welcome Darshan Amrit and Ali Abdullateef as partners, to contribute to our mission of providing innovative and exceptional design solutions.
Drawing on our Foundational Design Work – invaluable experience and expertise gained working for other practices during the past three decades, as well as our passion for urban design and sustainability, we are building a new multidisciplinary design and research practice that is poised to make a meaningful impact on the future of our cities.
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Diversity + Inclusion
At Studio MBJ, we are dedicated to promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. Our founders and partners come from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and nationalities, and this is core to our values. We believe that multiple voices lead to stronger outcomes, and that’s why we are committed to supporting diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.
We are passionate about creating a work environment that is responsive to different cultures and promotes equitable and respectful treatment of all members of our design community. Regardless of gender, race, nationality, sexuality, or religion, all members of our team are valued and heard. Through this approach, we strive to create better outcomes and stronger design solutions that truly reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of our communities.
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