Firm Overview

Founded in 1958, VBN Architects (VBN) is an architecture, planning, and interior design firm. For over 50 years, VBN has been recognized as a leader in public facility planning and design.

Based in Oakland, the firm's practice is organized into four client groups: Education, Transportation, Civic and Commercial. Each group is led by a firm partner who is responsible for directing and managing the dedicated staff and the allocation of resources.

The interaction among these groups introduces fresh thinking and innovation that enhances the critical thinking that is applied to all our design efforts. VBN is equally focused on providing highly responsive service, attuned to our clients' unique needs.

VBN also maintains a successful branch office in Beijing, China, where we have performed design, master planning, and interior design services for many large municipal and commercial projects.

VBN offers the following services:

Architecture & Interior Design
Facilities Master Plans
Sustainable Design / High Performance Schools
Fundraising Support / Grant Writing
Construction Administration
Computer Rendering / 3D Capability
Community Outreach
Pre-Bond Concept Planning
Programming
Historic Preservation
Seismic Retrofit
Feasibility Studies
Facilities Evaluation/Needs Assessment
ADA Upgrade
Models