--- title: "MAD Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mad-architecture-pfvwus-pf~880925133 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~880925133.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MAD Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c2d3f9400f034c3b_6187-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "145 Keller Street, Petaluma, California 94952, United States" latitude: 38.2403 longitude: -122.6777 phone: "(707) 765-9222" website: http://madarc.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 144 last_updated: 2026-11-06 --- # MAD Architecture Original Houzz profile: [MAD Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mad-architecture-pfvwus-pf~880925133) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Petaluma, CA - **Serves:** Napa, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Healdsburg, Cotati, Penngrove, Inverness, Black Point-Green Point, Glen Ellen, Eldridge, Bloomfield, Marin County, St. Helena, Valley Ford - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10,000 Ideabook Saves We create modern and traditional design solutions for happiness and well being with respect to location, individuals, history, technology, sun, wind, trees, function, proportion, scale, beauty and more. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Basement Remodeling - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Mudroom Design - Deck Design - Staircase Design - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Log Home Construction ### Areas Served - Napa - Petaluma - Novato - Rohnert Park - Healdsburg - Cotati - Penngrove - Inverness - Black Point-Green Point - Glen Ellen - Eldridge - Bloomfield - Marin County - St. Helena - Valley Ford ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MAD Architecture | | Address | 145 Keller Street, Petaluma, California 94952, United States | | Phone | (707) 765-9222 | | Website | http://madarc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 144 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/madarchitecture - Blog — http://www.madarc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MAD Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mad-architecture-pfvwus-pf~880925133) - **Website:** http://madarc.com - **Phone:** (707) 765-9222 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — deckerr, July 2013** > We worked with Mary on our master bath remodel - the most fun experience in home remodel we have had. She is extremely bright and creative and has that perfect eye for details. We had to make some adjustments due to budget but in the end the whole bathroom had the Mary Dooley look to it. **★★★★★ — mkdayton, Oct. 2012** > I hired MAD Architecture to help me design a whole-house remodel. Chris Lynch was our primary architect on the project and Mary Dooley helped in the later stages of the project with elevations, kitchen design and finishes. Both Chris and Mary were phenomenal in their respective roles. Chris was able to work within the confines of the existing exterior shell to create a much more inviting floor plan, excellent use of space, and attractive home features. As the home was originally built in 1918, we wanted to keep the character of the original structure while enhancing the interior to reflect modern features and function. Chris' design accomplished this 100%. When Mary stepped in, the fun began. Her vision for the bathrooms and the kitchen elevations, use of space, cabinetry and vanity design, and finishing touches brought the whole project together. Her ability to see the "big picture" while focusing on each and every "small" detail exemplified her superior ability as an architect and as a designer. > > I feel lucky to have been able to work with MAD Architecture, Chris Lynch, and Mary Dooley, and would use them again in a heartbeat. > > Michael Dayton (Petaluma, CA) **★★★★★ — Johanna O’Kelley, Aug. 2012** > I asked my neighbor for the name of the architect on his beautiful, modern, yet warm, whole house remodel. This was Mary Dooley of MAD Architecture. > > After I interviewed her, she "interviewed" me. I showed her pictures of the type of bathrooms and general architecture styles that I loved, so that she could get an idea of how to design my master bath remodel and expansion. Over the course of time she came back with amazing designs, materials, fixtures, etc. that were spot on. She was easy with suggestions for any changes, patient with explanations, and creative with new options. > > She put the plans together, put it out to bid to her contractor contacts, as well as a couple of mine. She managed this process efficiently and effectively, giving confidence in this process. > > There are many talented architects out there, but there is a talent that Mary has, which is how well she understands her clients, so that the process is fun and seamless. Mary is a gifted listener, as well as a gifted architect. > > She is a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her. ## Selected projects - [Remodeling a 130 year old farmhouse in Petaluma](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodeling-a-130-year-old-farmhouse-in-petaluma-pj-vj~6188186) - Location: Petaluma, CA - Photos: 17 - [Sonoma County ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-county-adu-accessory-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~6188201) - Location: Petaluma, CA - Photos: 6 - [West Petaluma Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-petaluma-residence-pj-vj~557341) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: The 3,800 square foot home was completely remodeled from the inside out with a Mission-Style design aesthetic carried through the details. The interior layout was reconfigured for a good flow and better light and space. The final floor plan includes 3 plus bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sunroom, and office plus a separate shop and apartment unit. The key to creating a relationship between the interior and exterior spaces is the loggia (covered terrace) adjacent to the pool. - [Sonoma County Residence - Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sonoma-county-residence-remodel-pj-vj~26441) - Location: Sonoma County, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: In this project a west facing view was opened up with 12 foot wide operable doors and a new deck. The kitchen great room was reconfigured opening up the ceiling to take in the view of the hills beyond.The entire backyard was remodeled to create bocce courts, lounge and hot tub spaces and outdoor dining. The Pool House opens up to the pool with two sliding walls. It houses the steam room, dressing rooms, and an outdoor bar and entertainment area. - [Modern Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farm-house-pj-vj~26446) - Location: Napa, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: This project was a radical renovation of a spec quality house into a high quality, highly detailed home. On the exterior is the classic farm building arrangement; white house, steel sheathed silo and red barn. Inside, instead of the small compartmentalized spaces we opened up all the small rooms into a large living space using steel beams, pipes and columns for supports. The front entry now is a two story gallery. A high end German cabinetry system was installed in the kitchen giving it a clean,… - [Keller Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/keller-court-pj-vj~2594983) - Location: Petaluma, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: An award winning residential planning concept has been approved for Petaluma. MAD worked with Jim Soules, the developer, over the past 4 years to massage (8) 1500sf units into an urban infill site. The new ‘courtyard project’ is designed to snuggle in amongst mature Oaks on a dormant farmstead which has been dominated by an 1897 farmhouse for the past 100+ years. The concept of a Courtyard Project is to cluster small houses, as an enclave around a shared, community green space. This courtyard is… - [Modern Ag House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-ag-house-pj-vj~916904) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: A new custom home nestled amongst Mature Oaks and a farmhouse on an urban infill site in Historic Petaluma. Exposed steel, board formed concrete, cedar post and beam, reclaimed wood, corrugated metal, corten steel, multi - slide windows, metal roofing. - [Keller Court Commons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/keller-court-commons-pj-vj~6188292) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mad-architecture-pfvwus-pf~880925133) ## Ideabooks - [Haybales](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13092615/list/haybales) — 12 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/madarchitecture) ## Community Q&A **Q: Tile** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the tile. Where did it come from? A: Heath Ceramics - Color is Blue Lake **Q: Braces** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm looking to add a level to my island for seating. Where can I find those braces? How much overhang is there? thanks! A: You can actually get a version at IKEA, but these were from Bulthaup - a German made kitchen. **Q: fabric** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the fabric used ? and where can one get it ? (Canada?) A: Sunbrella makes this fabric. **Q: What a beautiful outdoor area. Where would I be able to order this retractable fabric canopy?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sunbrella fabric for exterior awnings, etc. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-06.*