Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA is a full service architectural firm specializing in high-end custom residences, trademark commercial buildings, historic restoration and golf clubhouse design. With more than 26 years of experience, our firm provides the hands-on approach and one-on-one attention of a small firm while offering the expertise, understanding and capability of a large firm. In addition to general architectural services, our wide range of expertise includes master planning, landscape design, interior architecture and sustainable design.
The staff at Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA combines the skills and training necessary to carry out a wide variety of projects with the ability to interpret a client’s vision and the instinct to know what works where. From the initial meeting to completion, the client receives individual attention from a carefully selected project team. Mark Finlay and the team oversee every phase, guiding the client through the creative process while orchestrating and collaborating with all other professionals involved. This unique approach ensures a seamless transition from one stage to the next and a successful finished product that not only strives to meet the client’s timeline and budget, but makes a definitive statement and translates their vision into reality.
Our firm’s commitment to quality and contextual aesthetic expression has resulted in projects of impressive architectural scope; a wide variety of custom residences around the country; commercial designs and master plans that have revitalized downtown areas; historic renovations and additions to some of the most esteemed historic buildings in the country; and pioneering plans for domestic and international golf clubs and recreational developments.
Mark P. Finlay Architects’ pride in craftsmanship, attention to detail and ability to translate the client’s needs has resulted in a long list of repeat clients and a diverse portfolio of distinctive and award-winning architecture that elevates the business of building to the fine art of architecture.
_______________________________________________________________________As part of our scope of services, Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA offers master planning, landscape architecture, interior architecture, interior design and sustainable design services.
MASTER PLANNING & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Master planning is the first phase for many of the firm's projects. We recognize that familiarizing ourselves with the landscape before determining the orientation of the built structures on the site is extremely important. This process allows the firm to be sensitive to the natural topography, which is vital to the success of a project. This initial design includes all hardscape and is then enhanced by an appointed landscape architectural firm. Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA continues to collaborate with the landscape architect throughout the length of the project.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA develops the interior architecture in house to ensure the design is cohesive inside and out. We provide an extensive scope of interior drawings, including all trim, casework, mouldings, built-in cabinetry, hard surfacing, built-in antiques and lighting design. Creating these in house allows all the architects, interior designers and decorators to work together, producing a unified design of the highest quality.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Mark P. Finlay Interiors, LLC is an interior design firm within Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA. With the vision of Mark Finlay and experienced designers, our firm can complete the entire design process, bringing residences from drawing boards to occupancy.
Our interior designers work collaboratively with the architects, creating spaces that combine function with aesthetics, taking into consideration the homeowner’s daily activities and personal taste. We oversee the entire design and decorating process including the selection of fixtures and furniture, shipping and storage, site installation management, and the arrangement of the tiniest of details.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA has been practicing sustainable design throughout our 26 years in business. From our knowledge and use of environmentally sensitive products and materials to collaboration with construction teams who practice green building, our firm has produced a great deal of energy efficient commercial and residential buildings.
With a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) accredited professional in New Construction on staff, we are committed to helping clients make responsible and educated decisions about their design choices. In the beginning stages of the design process, the project team looks at the environmental factors of each site. By taking into consideration various elements such as wind patterns, shaded areas and natural light, and by selecting environmentally friendly materials, our firm is able to design buildings that fit in with their natural surroundings and minimize their impact on the environment.
Whether a project is new construction or a renovation, our buildings embrace the idea of responsible design, which not only meets the client’s current needs, but will continue to meet the needs of future generations to come.
