MGA features personal service
Mitch G. Gilbert / Architect collaborates with the client to make the building process enjoyable and rewarding, working with each client individually, listening to their ideas and organizing them into "architecture."

MGA on design
Design is the most important element of any building. A client's house, office or business should be a direct response to their personal tastes and requirements. Mitch Gilbert combines the client's program and budget with the unique parameters of the site to create a building that is functional, aesthetically pleasing and energy-conscious. He believes good architecture is simple and straight-forward. Form and function are understood when one enters the building.

MGA guides you through the building process
Mitch Gilbert has been a principal architect in Portland firms since 1980 and brings that experience to each project. He facilitates a seamless process - from inception to completion - using his knowledge of building & zoning codes, the latest developments in materials and techniques, and personal attention to on-site inspection and the selection of contractors.

MGA offers value
Mitch Gilbert solves problems on the drawing board that could otherwise lead to over-priced, inaccurate bids, or mistakes that cause costly delays during construction. He can save money by designing an efficient building tailored to the client's requirements. The Mitch Gilbert-designed building will take advantage of of the topography, views and energy factors inherent in the site; the finished project will have integrity and beauty, which will be appreciated throughout the life of the building.

"I often think about
the process we went through. It was really fun. Mitch is flexible and innovative. He was easy to work with and very accomodating to individuals and group process."

more about the Peninsula Childen's Center


-- Sara Packer, Executive Director (at time of project), Peninsula Children's Center

"Mitch really listens
to his clients. He keeps in mind things like children, pets, where you drink your morning coffee, where the laundry stacks up; lifestyle, really. Mitch provides a very good sense of the art and functions of space, and how they hold up in the routine of living."

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-- Peter Jacky, Clinton/Jacky Residence

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