VM I Architecture

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN · PLANNING · ENTITLEMENTS · INTERIORS

Who we are…
We are architects and designers, analytical
thinkers, planners, interior designers, code
checkers, service providers, business admin-
istrators, dreamers, innovators, musicians,
painters, photographers, and sculptors. We
are the manifestation of creativity and
beauty in every form. Architecture is only a
means to the expression of the humanity
within all of us.

What we do …
We pursue our dreams and goals through commitment to our clients
AND to the values that we hold most dear. We inspire confidence in
the hearts and minds of the community within which we practice. VMI
is a place where we practice integrity, excellence, accountability, reli-
ability and trustworthiness every day, at all levels of our interactions
within and outside the company. We are very much in touch with the
needs of the people we deal with and are quick to respond to find an
amicable win-win solution to accommodate those needs. We do busi-
ness with the highest sense of honesty, trust, fairness and humility.
Our legacy is the positive impact we make on the people around us.

Where we are going…

The family atmosphere we have created here is aimed to celebrate the
best in everyone who is involved in the day to day operation of VMI.
This atmosphere has extended to the community of consultants, ven-
dors and clients who have a long standing working relationship with
us. It is our aim as an Architectural firm to be the conduit in the daily
transformation of ourselves and others by creating spatial interactions
and proportional relationships that serve their development.

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Bacon Avenue Residence, Oakland, CA (above)
This new 3,200 SF single family home was designed by
firm Senior Architect Phillip Moss, with a nod towards Frank
Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Houses from the turn of the last cen-
tury. The home has a spacious feeling with an open plan
and a two- sided open fireplace acting as a screen between
rooms.

Virgo Road Residence

Oakland, CA (right)
Gracefully stepping up the hill-
side, Phillip Moss designed
this new 3,700 SF home in the
Mediterranean style. The 4
bedroom, 3.5 bath family resi-
dence was designed to have
an open plan, with the kitchen
and family room combined to
optimize panoramic bay views.
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 Custom Residence
Virgo Road, Oakland
A new custom 4,250 SF sin-
gle family home designed in
the modern Mediterranean
style. This 4 bedroom, 3.5
bath home was designed
with a kitchen that opens
into the family room, de-
signed to make the most of
the panoramic bay views
from each floor.

The conceptual rendering

(above) gives a very accu-
rate impression of the fin-
ished home’s appearance
(left).

The gourmet kitchen

with central island has a
high level of finish, with
a custom exhaust hood
and cabinetry, granite
countertops, marble tile
backsplash laid subway
style, under-cabinet task
lighting, professional
equipment and lots of
natural light from the
wall of windows, all com-
plemented by the gently
curving ceiling soffits.

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Morris Residence
Marin, CA
Vincent + Murphy designed this new home with exterior materials which include metal
roofing, corrugated metal columns and integral colored plaster in a linear “stepped”
design, to maintain a human scale while still providing the Client with the desired floor
area. This kitchen is consistent with the overall design theme of the home, using natu-
ral woods combined with metals and clean lines to create a warm but modern space.

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 Residence, Seacliff Ave. @ 26th
San Francisco, CA
Architect Phillip Moss completely re-
modeled this 3-story Seacliff residence,
which also included enclosing the front
entrance to bring it into the interior of
the home. Every room in the house
was remodeled, and now the home
takes full advantage of panoramic
views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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 Kitchen Remodel
San Rafael, CA
This custom kitchen remodel con-
sisted of updating a 1960s tract home
with an completely new functional
layout, including creating a coffered
ceiling, recessed lighting, a new bay
window at the sink, articulated maple
cabinetry, high-end appliances, faux-
finished plaster throughout, Corian
cinnabar countertops and flooring of
Italian tile laid in a diagonal pattern
with colored insets, all of which were
selected to suit the owner’s warm and
colorful style.

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 5th & Townsend Lofts
San Francisco, CA

60 units of modern lofts

near PacBell Park. De-
signed as three 20-unit
buildings to allow pedes-
trian alleyways through
the complex. Unit sizes
vary from 1,000 SF to
2,400 SF. Designed by
VMI Senior Architect
Phillip Moss.

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Here’s what some of our clients say about VMI Architecture:
(previously Vincent + Murphy, Inc.)

“Vincent + Murphy Architecture deals with unique situations with aplomb and
professionalism. They are user friendly and creative. They listen carefully to
their client’s needs and yet resolve the problems quickly, bringing new solu-
tions to the table.”
Dr. Dean Edell, KGO, San Francisco

Vincent + Murphy Architecture’s combined talent and experience transformed

our 1906 house into a state of the art home without compromising the integrity
and charm of the original design. They listened to our needs and wishes and
offered creative solutions to design challenges in a timely and efficient manner.

This is the second remodel/addition they have completed for us and we were
extremely pleased with the results of both projects.”
Joel and Polly Lewitz, Kentfield, CA

The highest compliment to you and your Architectural Services is by neighbors

and friends who say it does not look like an addition. It looks like it was all built
at the same time. Your response time was good when it came to adjustments
required by the City of Novato. You were patient and understanding with us as
we went through the remodeling process for the first time.
George Sanders, Novato

VMI Architecture 637 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 451-2500 fax (415) 451-2595