M.Designs Family

M.Designs Architects is a Mountain View, California–based international architecture, planning, and interior design firm with a growing global presence across China, the Middle East, and South Asia. We specialize in sustainable design solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

With over 80 years of collective leadership and management experience, our team brings deep expertise across all phases of architectural practice, from concept design and technical documentation to construction administration and on-site support. Our background in construction methods, sustainable practice and cost estimation allows us to deliver thoughtful, efficient, and buildable designs at every scale.

Our portfolio spans high end custom residences, multifamily housing, townhomes, villas, and estates, as well as commercial, office, hospitality, urban planning and industrial projects. Whether working locally or internationally, we are committed to design excellence, sustainability, and solutions that respond to both cultural context and client vision.

Malika Junaid, is a founder and principal of Silicon Valley award winning architectural firm, M●Designs Architects. She has won several architectural awards for her work that include awards from the prestigious META Remodeling Awards from NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry).

She has also received an Environmental Quality Award from the City of Menlo Park, California, for the most sustainable single-family home in the city.
Malika's design work has been featured in many local and international TV and print media. Her clients include executives from Apple, Box, Facebook, Google and Whatsapp, amongst others.
In 2009, Malika founded Green Learning Institute in California, which helped communities establish environmentally sustainable building practices through ongoing training and education.
In 2010, Malika co-founded Pakistan Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting sustainable concepts and practices to transform the way buildings and communities are built and operated in Pakistan.
In addition to her professional work, Malika is a Board Member and Charter Member of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN), member of Women Entrepreneur (WE) Los Altos, and member of Business Network International (BNI). She is passionately involved in promoting entrepreneurship and business leadership in the local community.
Malika is also devoted to supporting many charities focused on educating the younger generations, especially young girls in developing countries. She is currently a board member and President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of Development in Literacy (DIL).
Malika Junaid has achieved her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Malika lives in Los Altos Hills, California with her Husband and two daughters, two cats, seven chickens and nine Koi's

Chip Jessup, president and co-founder of M•Designs Architects and Mogul Designs, has over 30 years of architectural and construction experience. He has expertise in a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

His project work has ranged from small highly detail-oriented residential projects to religious facilities (SABA mosque, Lord's Grace Christian Church) and commercial projects including banks (First Republic Bank, California Federal Savings) and technically complex projects for Fortune 500 companies.
Chip takes particular pleasure in developing an understanding of a Client's needs and then translating those needs into functional, beautiful, and affordable form. He is able to work directly with individuals and collaboratively in leading large design and construction teams.
In addition to his architectural design and management skills, Chip has an intimate familiarity with the construction environment and the relationship of trades to the work due to having spent a number of years as a laborer, carpenter & construction supervisor early in his career. MDA takes pride in its commitment to client satisfaction. The personal and empathetic approach it takes in its dealings with clients, consultants, contractors, and agencies has grown out of Chip's life experience. Chip's childhood in Asia and experiences gathered through travel as a student have informed his professional life.
Chip attended Stanford University as an undergraduate in History and graduate student in Civil Engineering. He has been a licensed architect since 1981 and holds an NCARB certificate. He is a member of the AIA and the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. He has served on the Property Committee of the YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula, the Facilities Committee for the School for Independent Learners. He has served as an oral examiner for the California Board of Architectural Examiners, and has for many years served as an officer of a local chapter of BNI, the world's foremost referral network. Chip lives in Emerald Hills, California with his wife and one of his two children and where he is able to indulge his passion for soccer, the outdoors, and the company of interesting and compassionate people.

Dong Yi

Principal Architect

Dong Yi, Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Tongji University, has made remarkable achievements in architectural design research and public building design practice in recent years.

William Ping

Executive President

William Ping graduated from Peking University and later pursued advanced studies at National University of Singapore. Guided by the ideals of self-fulfillment and social contribution, he has engaged in architectural practice from the "unbuilt" to the "built," striving to address regional challenges with a global perspective.

Avery Cobe

Director of Production / Associate II

Avery joined M Designs Architects in July 2015 and has since become an indispensable asset to the company. As the senior-most employee, he works seamlessly from the cloud and serves as the go-to person for questions. He is a Revit Guru and key management team member.

Arnita Serri

Studio Director Interior Design, USA office

As Studio Director, Arnita leads the Interior Design department at M Designs Architects, overseeing project creative vision, delivering bespoke design strategies and an elevated client experience. With over 16 years of experience in both architecture and interior design, she brings a rich international perspective and sophisticated sensibility to the studio.

Shi Bo Wen

Principal Interior Designer

Arvin, is a senior engineer, registered builder, and executive committee member of the National University of Singapore East China Alumni Association. With the core concept of "professionalism, innovation, and value creation", he is committed to providing customers with high-quality space design and integrated solutions.

Wu Hao

Principal Interior Designer

Wu Hao, a Principal Interior Designer. He is an Engineer, Senior Interior Architect, BIM Project Manager certified by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Outstanding Young and Middle-Aged Designer, Judge of the Golden Home Award, Lecturer at the Tongji University BIM Club, Guest Lecturer at the Gold Mantis School of Architecture of Soochow University, and Advisor to the Jiushao Team at the University of Science and Technology of China.

Maria Abreu

Senior Lead Designer

Maria began her architectural journey in Brazil, focusing on residential and educational design, with a specialization in acoustical design for theaters, studios, and convention centers. She also taught Environmental Design to university students there.

Ni Ni

Senior Lead Designer

Raised in Toronto, Ni Ni has crafted more than 150 custom houses across the US and Canada, earning 58 client endorsements from LinkedIn. With a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto (2010) and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2006).

Zhengrui He

Senior Lead Designer / Associate

Zhengrui is a Lead Project Designer with over 5 years of experience in residential and commercial design. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis in 2017 and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture in China.

Swaroopa Dugani

Senior Interior Designer

Swaroopa Dugani's professional journey began as a data analyst in San Francisco before transitioning into design. She pursued her MA in Interior Architecture and Design at AAU San Francisco and joined MDA in 2023.

Sadia Puri

Project Manager

Sadia joined M Designs Architects in 2003, where she seamlessly fulfills her responsibilities as a Project Manager. With a keen eye for detail, Sadia plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating various projects within the firm.

Shahzadi Shamsi-Baig

Director of Marketing

Armed with an MSc. in International Marketing, Shahzadi brings a wealth of experience to her role, serving as the dynamic force behind all marketing endeavors. Her multifaceted role encompasses Social and Content Marketing, lead generation, and CRM strategies.

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