MDA GROUP
OUR ARCHITECTS

Celebrating Human Connection Through COLLABORATION

OUR EXPERIENCE

Tradition Meets Innovation

Our team handles every project from start to finish, from the initial idea and concept development to construction and realization. 

Our clients are the heart and soul of everything we do. We listen to each client’s needs and desires to create community-centric projects based on tradition and innovation.

TEAM

Meet Our Experts

Vadim Zanko

VISIONARY, CEO
Max Povar MDA Group

Max Povar

PRINCIPAL DESIGN , AIA ASSOCIATE

Natalie Hillenbrand

COO / PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER

Murray Duncan

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, AIA

Butch Wells

VICE PRESIDENT, AIA ASSOCIATE

Marcia Vail

PROJECT MANAGER

Kenneth Wright

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Shan Nejatian

LAND PLANNER
SERVICES

What We Do

Planning

Our master plans offer an overview of a building site’s current state and future direction.

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Architecture

Our architects work collaboratively with clients to incorporate project needs and goals at any scale.

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Interiors

Our designers create transformative and community-centric spaces that shape the user experience.

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LEGACY

Awards and Accolades

2012

NHAB Builders Choice National Design Awards

National Design Awards
2014

Pacific Coast Builders Conference

Gold Nugget Awards
2020

Elan Best Design Awards Southern California

Best Model Complex of the Year
2022

Elan Best Design Awards Southern California

Best Project of the Year
TESTIMONIALS

Our Clients

By viewing an architect's portfolio you can fairly quickly judge design talent. What you can't easily discern is the architect's reputation in the local community, his or her integrity, and the work ethic in which they will apply on your behalf. Murray's reputation is sterling. His integrity is more important than his success (though he has achieved much of that). And his work ethic is tireless. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Daniel Zia

We hired Murray Duncan to be the architect for our family home. We provided Murray with a rough idea of the floor plan and he designed a home perfectly to our needs. We have 4 children and had many specific needs to create a family-friendly, entertainment-focused home. The home is 15,000 sq ft with a focus on indoor-outdoor living. Murray was patient with our revisions and provided professional service for our project.

L.J. Nicholas

Working with Murray Duncan Architects and Murray Duncan himself, I have learned a lot as a design professional, Murray's insight for quality architectural design and his progressive thinking into architecture has helped me to mature in architecture. I enjoy working with Murray and enjoy looking at projects that come out of his office as awe-inspiring.

Eddie Villaruz

I have worked with Murray on numerous residential projects and his design approach is second to none. His ability to bring the outdoors in provides exciting opportunities for me as a Landscape Architect and the end result is stunning.

Yamasaki Landscape

We have known Mr. Duncan for 25 years and have consulted with him on potential building projects. He has always been gracious with his time and talents. He has met with us on weekends to view building sites and provide guidance on home design and positioning to maximize views and sun exposure.

Racou USA