FIRM DESCRIPTION

About Us

murakami/Nelson has been in continuous practice since 1954 and is one of the oldest established architectural firms in the East Bay. 
Our projects have included urban planning, new buildings, adaptive re-use, historic preservation, programming, space planning, and tenant improvements.  We welcome projects that have complex programs and that present unique design challenges and are committed to sustainable design.

Principals

mike mnurakami architect photo Michael T. Murakami, AIA
Principal
Education: University of California, Berkeley, B.Arch
Registration: Architect (California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington)


 kearny chun architect photo Kearny Chun
Associate Principal
Education: University of California, Berkeley, B.Arch,M.Arch
Registration: Architect (California), LEED AP
john nelson photo John Nelson, AIA
Principal
Education: Syracuse University, B. Arch, M.Arch
Registration: Architect (California), LEED AP



zachary goodman architect photo Zachary Goodman
Associate Principal
Education: Rhode Island School of Design, B.Arch, BFA
Registration: Architect (California), LEED AP