Founded in 1992, Murray Duncan Architects is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in the Sacramento and Roseville area.
Computer technology allows our offices to work seamlessly. As a seasoned team with a legacy of unique award-winning design, we offer uncompromising attention to detail, research and project programming ensuring our clients’ expectations are realized.
Our services include campus housing, commercial, residential, physical land planning, feasibility and density studies, in addition to architectural design, construction documentation, and construction administration. This time tested, comprehensive approach allows for original design concepts that blend talent, experience, and imagination with thoughtful analysis recognizing the environment and current technology. Murray Duncan Architects is committed to our clients’ success and satisfaction.
Our mission statement is to strive, delight, and educate our clients in the process of realizing an amazing design solution and enjoying a successful experience. Our goal is an architectural solution that will complement the built environment; age gracefully and grow more beautiful with time. We are committed to our client’s success as well as being mindful of the impact our projects will have on generations to come and the legacy we leave behind.
About Murray Duncan
Murray Duncan is a registered Architect and 1978 graduate of California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo where he graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Murray Duncan Architects is recognized as one of the top architects in Santa Barbara with over 30 years experience, Murray offers a seasoned perspective as head of design and oversees the innovative quality of the firm’s design discipline. He has designed numerous award-winning projects ranging from campus and institutional housing to ultra high-end custom designed homes, and single and multi-family themed communities. His experience encompasses design expertise in commercial and tenant improvement and residential product types as well as land development master planning, feasibility, project theming and commercial projects.
Murray has been an active member of:
Murray has been an active member of:
- the American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architects Registration Board
- National Association of Home Builders
- and numerous California building industry associations.