Mark Jensen

Mark Jensen, FAIA, is the founder and principal of Jensen Architects, an award-winning design practice based in San Francisco.13 He has pursued architecture as a positive cultural force, shaping buildings and environments grounded in culture and place, and crafted in dialogue with the future.1 Jensen's work spans various project types, including nonprofit art spaces, museum additions, creative workplaces, and private homes.1

Jensen Architects, founded by Mark Jensen, has been practicing for thirty years at the confluence of art, architecture, and building technology.2 The firm collaborates with clients to create buildings and environments that engage with culture and place.2

Mark Jensen's career has been recognized as exemplary, with his practice consistently producing work at a high level of design excellence and sensitivity toward landscape and human habitation.1 He has also made significant contributions through teaching and mentoring, impacting numerous people throughout his career.1

In 2023, Mark Jensen was awarded the Distinguished Practice Award by the American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA), acknowledging his dedicated commitment to the built environment and innovation through various tactics, from design to education and mentorship to collaboration.1