Mark Schwettmann is a nimble problem-solver who thrives on multidimensional challenges. His international portfolio spans a wide range of building types including civic, commercial office, life sciences, and multi-family residential.
Driven to create inspiring spaces and to improve urban life, he is known for delivering impactful projects that overcome stringent economic, regulatory, and functional constraints.
The core of what we do as architects is meet human needs in a resonant, uplifting way — by pushing back on limitations with knowledge and skill. I love meeting people, hearing their aspirations, and then creating something from the fusion of those aspirations and the intrinsic qualities of the site.
A lifelong resident of the Bay Area, Mark draws inspiration from the energy of the city and its relationship to the surrounding natural landscape. His recent projects in San Francisco are a testament to his urbanist sensibilities. At One Steuart Lane and 1550 Mission, Mark actualized an enlivening vision for high-density residential design rooted in qualities of place. The Moscone Center Expansion transformed a black box into a civically engaging landmark and through comprehensive sustainability measures, became the nation’s first LEED Platinum-certified convention center. 49 South Van Ness, also LEED Platinum, brought the City of San Francisco’s departments of buildings, planning, and public works into a single streamlined facility.
Outside of the studio, Mark is an active member of many organizations committed to sustainability and equity in our environment, a photographer, a cyclist, and a father.
