My husband and I highly recommend Martinkovic Milford Architects! Blake, Amanda, and Amelia were our brilliant team of architects overseen by Brian Milford. They designed our dream home and also monitored the construction/renovation process in addition to recommending a great contractor to build our home. read more

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Disappointed by my experience here. I got more value from a 15 minute phone conversation with a different architecture firm than I did from my interaction with this firm, which involved multiple hours of billable research. read more

Brian & his team are highly skilled and professional architects. They are great at respecting the character of a building while blending in modern design concepts. Also extremely well versed in navigating the building permit process in San Francisco. Highly recommended! read more

We are currently working with Brian and Amanda on a home addition and have been very impressed so far. I liked Brian as soon as I met him when he came on site to discuss the project, and I was sure he would be a pleasure to work with. The entire team is talented, friendly, and helpful. Our house is not what you would call fancy, and we're doing a fairly small addition. However, Brian and Amanda have always treated us like important clients and taken the time to answer our endless stream of questions. They have not only done a fabulous job with our design but also navigated the city planning and permitting processes on our behalf. We would have been lost if we had tried to deal with the city on our own. I am so glad we hired Brian for our project, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his firm to anyone. read more

My wife and I met with Brian Milford through a common friend. The referral was so strong that his firm was the only one we consulted with. We engaged with MMA as soon as we closed on the house. Our project was to increase the footprint of our San Francisco home by about 47% & modernize the front and back elevations of this ordinary, mid-century building. While we are in the starting stage of the process with MMA, we are so happy with the milestones that we feel compelled to write a review. Dealing with professional services firms is a crap-shoot. But not MMA. Our interactions and the work product were a revelation. Our definition of a good architectural firm starts with communication, education on process, expectation setting, and more communication. Layer all of that with superior design aesthetic, a keen ear for client needs, quality deliverables, on-time delivery, professional management and more communication. At the very top of the ideal 'professional cake' - the icing, if you will, is good leadership, compassionate client-management skills, and even more communication. The cherry on top, is that we ended up becoming good friends through this process. The MMA team is as solid as they come. Their work, their portfolio, and their clients (past and present) should be testament enough. That's pretty much what got us to sign up with them in the first place. But for those who want to hear directly from present clients, let me say this: Our expectations were exceeded most times, were met at others, and the few times we disagreed their process kicked in, and we were set. From a creative standpoint their work is exemplary. While it should be noted that creative firms reflect your tastes as a client, a good firm will help you move out of your zone and deliver something you would relish not just in the present but also in the ensuing years, if not decades. I am confident that our engagement is going to be very similar with MMA. And I am looking forward to seeing this relationship grow with the firm and all the people we have come in contact with. Thank you, Brian! read more

We have been working with Brian Milford on plans for a remodel of our SF home. It's definitely a home that needs a makeover and Brian and his team have provided us with 4 different plan options, all encompassing our needs, ideas and desires for a finished residence. Brian is professional, courteous, personable along with knowledgable, well spoken and honest. Our home is unique in the sense that we are converting some of the space from commercial to residential, and he is gracefully walking us through the process (as painful of a process as it may be). He has brought in contractors for us to quote the work, and has sought out the ones he thinks can meet our tight budget. I would definitely recommend Martinkovic Milford to anyone in the SF area for residential work. And based on the images on their site, and a few locations i have seen, i would also recommend them for commercial space as well (I've been in one of the medical offices and one restaurant they've designed)! 5 stars!! read more

We have met with more than 10 potential architechs/designers for our restaurant remodeling project before we decided to work with Martinkovich Milford Architects. The project is over now and our restaurant is open. We could not be happier than we are right now because of the decision we made. Brian and Chris are very knowledgeable about the restaurant design, health and building department codes, which are especially important in the restaurant projects. He and his team made sure their design elements met the government requirements and exceeded our aesthetics expectations in a way that every restaurateur would like to see in their store. From beginning until the end, they were professional, responsive, proactive, and being able to come up with multiple solutions to simple and complex problems we encountered during construction. Their design elements are so elegant and well matched with our concept that exceeded my expectations in many ways. Also, they did all those within the budget requirements. They were flexible in all the areas we worked. Whenever we called them and needed them on the job, they took a cab right away and showed up, and solved our problems. They made everything so easy and smooth. I do not even want to imagine what would happen if we have taken another route instead of working with them. Young, experienced, intelligent, honest, talented, enthusiastic, who love what they do and who do what they love... that's Martinkovich Milford Architects that I have seen. We owe Brian and Chris so much. We don't think we will miss them though because we will be working with them pretty soon for our next project! read more

We have used Justin for several projects -- some that were executed, and some that were not. In every instance, the firm was extremely professional and its work exceeded expectations. The best way to see what he did for us is to check out our men's store in 1 Embarcadero Center on the Street Level. If we had infinite funds, there are many things that Martinkovic Milford would have done differently, but they did a phenomenal job with the budget they were given. We are about to expand our business, and plan to use Martinkovic Milford for the project without even considering interviewing another firm (don't tell them that). read more

I strongly recommend Justin Martinkovic. My company worked with him on designing and building-out 2 medical practices. Both offices are AMAZING... better then what we ever expected and completed on time!. Justin has a terrific aesthetic and is really hard working. He took the time to truly understand what we wanted and made our vision a reality. Also, Justin made the whole process painless and helped our team deal with a slow moving contractor and tons of papwerwork. read more

Disclaimer - didn't get any work done, just spoke to their principal architect. Such an amazing and knowledgable guy. Gave us honest advice and feedback about remodeling our old/ancient home. Really appreciated. Will definitely reach out when we get additions done. read more

We just completed a restaurant design project with Brian and Chris at Martinkovic Milford and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. They designed a gorgeous looking space for us - not only do we love it, our guests have gone out of their way to mention how much they love the space. More than just the end product, however, I think it is the process that really sets MMA apart from all the other architects we have worked with. We had some really honest and open conversations up front about the constraints of our project (financial, timeline, design guidelines) and they were fantastic at working with us to deliver a superior product despite our fairly strict constraints. They brought some excellent design ideas to the table, really helped take our concept and create its physical counterpoint and were fairly buttoned up on plans, permits and all the other legalese that goes with things. We'd love to deepen our relationship with them. Justin and Brian mentioned early on that they liked working on long term partnerships and really enjoy projects where they are not only the architects but also partners in the creative process. We are definitely moving in that direction and hopefully we'll get to work with them in that capacity at some point in the very near future. Highly recommend these guys! read more

We went to Brian when we were stuck trying to figure out how to work the design on our flip projects. He gave us two great options on each to chose from. It got us excited and back on track. The whole team has great ideas and clear understanding of what their clients are looking for. Definitely going back to them for our next project. read more

Let me start by saying that we were unable to use their service, so this review is based on the customer service I received during our interactions. My husband and I are looking for an architect for a kitchen/bathroom remodel in our home and we have a strict budget to adhere to. Calling around for an architect, I reached Chip Jordan, who spoke to me about our needs, style, and budget. He went on to mention this company does a lot of custom work (which as the conversation went on made it clear this is very high end stuff). He could tell from my responses that we are on the lower end of the spectrum as far as scope and budget goes, but he never made me feel like our project was 'beneath them'. He was so kind and helpful, and even provided us with a couple references for people who used to work for them who may be able to help us within our limited budget. He even commended me for shopping around when I told him I just didnt have the warm/fuzzy feeling for the architect that our GC referred to us... I would use these guys in a heartbeat if we were doing a custom, high-end remodel. These days, great customer service is hard to come by, so I was compelled to write a review right away. Thanks Chip! read more

We've been working with Justin, Brian, and Amanda on a home renovation project in our small SF home for a while now. Brian and Amanda did the initial planning and came up with some fantastic designs for our new floorplan. It was exactly what we wanted, and they were able to stay within our budget. Unfortunately we ran into a major stumbling block during the permit process (attributable to an unusually murky plan and permit history for our 100+ year old home) and the project had to be shelved for a while, or so we thought... Fast forward a few months, after multiple attempts and trying to approach the problem from different angles, Brian and Justin came through and found a way to make it work! They have been extremely helpful and patient throughout the entire process, even when it seemed the project might never happen. I'm confident that without Brian and Justin's resourcefulness and persistence, our renovation would not have gotten off the ground. Thanks MMA!! read more

I worked with Brian and Nate on a remodel in Potrero Hill, and they were fantastic to work with. Both were great guys you can imagine yourself being friends with, but at the same time, they were polished professionals that came up with great ideas and really knew how things work down at SF planning. Some highlights: * Great renderings and multiple options whenever we were exploring ideas (e.g., exterior style, roof deck) * Great communication of everything from design process to city procedures * Ideas that added more value to the project than the fees we paid them * Highly responsive * Meticulous & thorough Strangely, checks to the architects always seem like the hardest to write (maybe because they're not actually building anything?), but after working with MMA, you really understand that hiring the right architects is where you can really save/make the most money. Thanks guys! read more

I needed a truly beautiful office space because I am in the health & beauty industry, and these guys delivered. I think I'd give them 5 stars for designing a really comfortable and high-end office for me, and another 5 stars for supervising construction and doing all of the oversight of (and fighting with) the contractors and subcontractors so that I didn't have to stress out at all about the build out process. Construction is supposed to be such a nightmare but Martinkovic/Milford made it incredibly easy for me to endure. 5 stars for sure... read more

We just completed our project which involved adding an additional level to our San Francisco home for a master suite, as well as a number of other minor improvements. Brian Milford and Jennifer Agius guided us expertly through the entire process, from planning to permitting to bidding to selecting finishes. They were on-site regularly working with the contractor and making sure everything went smoothly. As with any project, we had a few hiccups along the way, but Brian and Jennifer were always there to help us pick the right course of action. We now have the home of our dreams and for that we owe MMA our deepest gratitude. read more

What can I say that hasn't already been said? I'm going to have to burden them with another 5 star review for a simple reason - MM executes with a vision rarely seen in today's professional environment. I've worked with Justin on at least three or four projects in the past few years and he's delivered exactly what we were looking for every time. I couldn't imagine working with another firm. Well, I could but it would be a mistake. read more

I wanted a chiropractic clinic (Executive Express Chiropractic) that would deliver a knock-out punch, but at the same time be functional and eco-friendly. The problem was we did not have a lot of space to work with and I did not have much experience dealing with the contractors, sub-contractors, and permit process. Well, when it was all said and done we finished under budget, with even more WOW Factor than I ever imagined. Plus, the space seemed to keep getting bigger as it was built-out and the end result is we are able to handle lots of patients effeciently and we have plenty of room to grow. I highly recommend these guys. read more

Martinkovic and Milford Architects have been working on our home remodel and they have been outstanding thus far. We have been very impressed with their knowledge of San Francisco code and how to navigate through it and deliver an excellent product. Our home is a historic home so it requires someone who is well versed in the standards that must be met and the ones that are likely to given an exemption. To top it off they are very easy to work with and super friendly. I whole hardheartedly recommend them for your architectural needs because they provide a quality custom product with fantastic service. read more

Justin designed my brand new dental office with help from Mehmet and Sarah. As I've told many colleagues, choosing them for the project was the best decision I made. It was a really collaborative effort, which I enjoyed. Also they were conscious about our budget along the way - so not only did we get an amazing design but we could actually finish the project on budget. Throughout the construction I felt like they were there to help me and had my back. I'm certain that their attention to detail ended up saving me money and heartache. Highly recommended to anyone... Worth every penny! Thanks guys! read more

These guys ARE the architects you want to design and draw your project. I won't have my clients go anywhere else for plans. Brian, Chris and the whole crew are very customer oriented from start to finish. Whenever I have had a question for them... it gets answered. When I need a quick turnaround... it happens. These guys know their stuff so well I prefer they take care of initial design and idea's. When it comes time to submit plans to the City I have them take of it beacause of their wide knowledge and high abilities. Martinkovik Milford have NEVER let me down and are the only architects I will use. I have been using them for many years. Very personable, easy to talk to and easy to understand. Quality in idea's... Quality in design... Quality in application... Quality in product!! What is really great is that they work as a team incorporating different viewpoints, including the builder and owner of the project. This way you get the best design there is for every project... and every project ends up being very unique. I have been building homes for 24 years and having built from many different plans and talked to many different architects, I would have to say that Martinkovic Milford Archiects have been and will be my architects!!! read more

I recently worked with Martinkovic Milford to design a deck lighting scheme for my cabin in the woods. We were very sensitive about the brightness of the lighting. We wanted to set a "mood" of warmth and glow on our outdoor deck. We did not want it to look like a football stadium with bright white light. Justin and Hannah did fantastic work. They listened carefully and were able to meet our desires precisely. Thank you! read more

I have seen a lot of Martinkovic Milford's work in various places including hip coffee bars and cool chiropractic offices. They have consulted with several of my clients and always have fresh ideas and honest advice. Their finished work is amazing - totally unique. I wouldn't hesitate to refer them to any client for home remodeling, restaurant design or medical offices (their specialities) or for any other architectural needs. Besides, both Justin and Brian are fun and a pleasure to work with. read more

Just finished a project with Justin and Sarah of MMA. I have to build out a pediatric office, so it can be very imaginative and fun. I know they have done quite a few medical practices, but a pediatric office is a first for them. Nonetheless, the place turned out AMAZING. I am very happy with the result. Along the way, Justin also gave me some tips about running a business, dealing with the lease etc., and was basically really watching my back. These guys are very professional, and a joy to work with, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone else. read more

MMA has designed and built over 15 locations for the company I co-built over the past 5 years, and they are actively working on designs for my newest company. I whole heartedly endorse and recommend them. They are engaging and friendly. Which is actually a functional design advantage in this field, since it allows for the free flow of information and breadth of ideas, without the client feeling intimidated to share their vision or rough napkin sketches. They are never judging. Yet, MMA uses these inspirations and "rough drafts" to fuel their own creative wellspring... which is truly amazing. They put forward bold, innovative concepts while balancing the practical and financial goals of their clients. They brilliantly embody both the intense passion to create "art" from any space, yet they are practitioners at the end of the day; eager to engage in the intellectual pursuit of "engineering the perfect balance" of design, aesthetics, materials, and customers' business needs. When I say "I'd use them again", that's not an idle recommendation. That's exactly what I'm doing right now. read more

Over the years, I have referred several of my clients to Martinkovic Milford Architects, and am continually impressed. (Another example a few days ago prompted me to write this review.) Just recently they completed a project for two doctors who were opening their first practice, and not surpisingly both were absolutely thrilled with the results. Their work is creative, their service second to none, and without fail, my clients applaud their professionalism and the quality of their work. Five stars and my most sincere appreciation. read more

We have been working with Brian and Sarah now for a few weeks on the new design of our future stores. We are still in concept phase with them...but LOVE everything we've been presented with! They have been a pleasure to work with and more importantly have creative ideas and a great sense of design. read more

Nine months ago i googled San Francisco Architects and got lucky when i found Justin Martinkovic of Martinkovic Milford Architects. After visiting three of his ongoing and completed projects in Embarcadero Center and after lots of free consults with him regarding potential locations for our new medical office, I retained him for my project, and its one of the best moves I have ever made. Here are the reasons i feel so lucky: * Justin is energetic, articulate - think of Gavin Newson without the baggage- and passionate about his vision for his client. He gleans from the client what the client envisions for the project and then sticks to those goals throughout the whole design and construction phase. * He is sensitive to his client's budget for the project and his fees are reasonable. Justin has saved me not just thousands but tens of thousands of dollars by looking out for me during the permit and construction phase. * He has impeccable taste and I have never contradicted him on his design or decorating decisions. * No outside consultants - he does the electrical design himself and even the furniture and art selection and this saved me money. * Justin is punctual and my project will be finished on schedule. * Justin's staff is accessible, polite and efficient. Not only all of that, he gave me a bottle of Duckhorn Merlot for Christmas so it has been a win win for me ever since I signed him up. If you want to experience Justin's magic, drop by 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd, Suite 100, Daly City and be prepared for the " wow factor" when you walk in. Paul Holland,OD read more

The purpose of this review is to formally and publicly commend Brian Milford, of Martinkovic Milford Architects, for the excellent service he has provided. I have never before written a review like this one on an entirely unsolicited basis. However, in this case I am so impressed by the support and service delivered by Mr. Milford that I felt compelled to go on record with my praise. Mr. Milford truly deserves it. In an era where exceptional one-on-one customer service excellence has virtually disappeared, the work that Brian did should be held up as an example for others to try to emulate. What particularly impressed me about the level of service Mr. Milford provided is that there were no rewards involved. It appears that it is simply his extraordinary commitment to excellence in service that motivates him to go the extra mile. Brian Milford truly deserves to be congratulated for providing customer service and support well beyond my expectations, read more

We have worked with Justin, Alan and their team on over 20 office build-outs in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Burlingame, New York City, Boston and DC. MMA's design capability, creativity and project management expertise are truly exceptional. The team is professional and communicative and has continuously gone above and beyond to deliver high quality architectural designs while understanding our business needs and priorities. Justin approaches each project with an acute passion and enthusiasm, constantly introducing new ideas and innovation. Alan is an outstanding project manager, collaborating with our entire team throughout the design and construction process while managing to our budget and schedule constraints. We highly value our partnership with MMA and look forward to working with them as we grow our business around the country. read more

We have had a truly wonderful experience with Brian and Blake at MMA. We chose them as our architects for a complete house renovation, and are so glad that we did. They were professional, fun to work with, extremely responsive, understood what we were trying to achieve and came up with fantastic ideas. Indeed the ultimate proof of their skill is all around me as I type... we have just moved back into our home and could not be more delighted with the results. read more

After six years, I am still in love with my house and receive innumerable compliments on the design. Thank you to MMA.

We had a two unit TIC that needed kitchens, bathrooms, and decks completed gutted and reconstructed with two different owners. Brian not only helped us integrate our different designs but also helped us find a great contractor. People are always commenting on the unique design elements that Brian incorporated into our kitchen to make it ideal for entertaining. And my sister took on elements from the design of my bathroom and incorporated into the design of her bathrooms in Wisconsin! read more

Justin and Brian are the best. They're not just super friendly. They're really good listeners and problem solvers. The idea to move our furnace up to the attic was brilliant and solved the space challenge we were having with our kitchen and bathroom remodel. Their work combined the best of designer insight with true understanding of how we wanted life to feel in our home. read more

Sitting outside this weekend a year into living at the house Brian and Amanda designed, I was so happy with my choice to use them. It is a beautiful home exceptionally designed, comfortable, and relaxing. I can't thank them enough. read more

We have worked with MartinkovicMilford Architects for many years in a wide range of project types. Currently we are involved in a handful of projects that range from seismic upgrades to commercial interior improvements. Over the years Brian and Justin have assembled an incredible staff that delivers at a high level on every aspect of a project. From design and architectural creativity to code studies and compliance, MartinkovicMilford is top on my recommendation list. If you have any project, commercial or residential, I highly recommend working with the MartinkovicMilford team. read more

I have worked with Brian Milford over the last couple of years on plans for an addition to my house. He listened very closely to my vision, and worked closely with me to create a design that reflected all of my ideas, hopes and dreams. He struck the right balance between being artistic / creative and also very realistic / down-to-earth in his approach to his work. I was thrilled with the design. Then came the planning department and crushed the vision...sigh...It was a very long process, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Suffice it to say that Brian navigated this huge bureaucratic process with great aplomb. Basically, they deemed my house an "historic resource", which triggered a very complicated process of re-working the original design to meet the specifications of the planning department. Brian did a mountain of extra work, and waived many of his fees or reduced them significantly in order to create a design that would be accepted by the dept and still meet my needs. He was patient and thorough, and kept his sense of humor, which was key. He was always very responsive to all of my questions about the process and was always proactive. In addition to being creative, Brian is extremely smart, trustworthy and genuine -- truly a very good person. I wholeheartedly recommend his work to anyone doing a residential remodel. read more

I called this firm via a yelp referral - seeking advice around a structural issue with our commercial building and, though they were not the correct resource for what I needed, I feel compelled to write about my positive experience with them. I left a message with the receptionist in the morning and one of the architects/owners, I believe Justin, called me back himself that afternoon. He took the time to listen to our issue and gave us referrals for structural engineer that would come and take a look at the space free of charge (all others I had found quoted minimum $200/hr). Even though we clearly would not need his services at this time, he gave me several possible solutions for what I was describing. He could tell I was very anxious about the implications of the work that might need to be done and assured me it might not be as bad as it sounded. He answered some very basic and general questions without a hint of annoyance. Justin was extremely personable, professional and generous with his time. He went way beyond expectations. Will definitely consider using their services if ever needed. read more