At a young age, Randall Mars visited a Philadelphia synagogue that happened to have been designed by Frank Lloyd Wright\u2014and even then, Mars was impressed with its beauty and drama. When a high school guidance counselor suggested he marry two proclivities\u2014for drawing and math\u2014by pursuing architecture, Mars\u2019 career path was set.<\/p>\n
Following grad school, he plied his trade at prestigious architecture firms in DC \u201cwhere I learned how to design from the inside out, focusing on details,\u201d says the architect, who launched his own firm
\nin 1989.<\/p>\n
Today, Randall Mars Architects tackles all sizes and types of renovations and new construction. An intentionally small staff means that Mars is personally involved on every project. \u201cWe listen to our clients and and our responses directly address their needs and desires,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019re cost\/budget conscious and advocate for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n
Space and light play major roles in every project\u2014and over time, the firm\u2019s portfolio has leaned further in a modern direction with an emphasis on warmth and livability. \u201cAfter practicing for 37 years,\u201d Mars observes, \u201cI seek projects which allow me to apply my design aesthetic and knowledge of materiality, design and detail in the most thoughtful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n
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