Our values
We believe architecture should feel as good as it looks—quietly luxurious, deeply human, and grounded in timeless principles.
Our work is guided by the atmosphere we want to create: calm, refined spaces that invite you in and ask you to stay. Every line, surface, and proportion is considered, not just for how it functions, but for how it makes you feel.
We draw on classical ideas (scale, symmetry, balance) to create a sense of order and grace, allowing rich materials, natural light, and texture to shape spaces that are both rooted and rare.
Sustainability, to us, means designing with care—for the land, for the long term, and for the people who inhabit our buildings. We believe that thoughtful, enduring architecture supports wellness, nourishing the senses, fostering connection, and offering quiet refuge from a noisy world.
I’m Adam Mayer,
licensed architect
Adam Mayer is a licensed architect based in Silicon Valley with a deep focus on residential design rooted in beauty, well-being, and enduring craftsmanship.
He founded Studio AMA in 2022 to offer a highly personalized architectural experience for clients seeking thoughtful, luxurious spaces that support a refined way of living.
With over a decade of experience in internationally recognized design firms, Adam brings both technical expertise and design sensitivity to every project. His portfolio spans single-family homes, multifamily housing, and large-scale amenity environments—each shaped by a belief in architecture’s ability to enhance daily life.
Prior to launching Studio AMA, Adam was a Project Architect at Handel Architects in San Francisco, where he helped lead the design of 950 Gough Street, a 95-unit residential development in Hayes Valley. He also oversaw the design and coordination of 50,000 square feet of high-end social amenity space at Winthrop Center, a landmark 52-story mixed-use tower in downtown Boston.
Earlier in his career, Adam worked with William McDonough + Partners, pioneers in sustainable design, where he helped lead long-range planning and architectural initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and civic clients across the Bay Area.
Adam also brings a civic-minded approach to architecture. He has contributed to urban design and neighborhood planning initiatives in San Francisco and recently served on the Planning Commission in the Silicon Valley Town of Los Gatos. In 2024, he was named “Best Residential Architect” by the Los Gatan Newspaper’s 2024 “Best of Los Gatos” readers poll.
A San Francisco Bay Area native, Adam holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California. He is licensed in California and NCARB certified, with the ability to work across state lines.
