MVE Institutional

We work with private and public agencies including K-12 school districts, community colleges, universities, religious organizations, transportation authorities, local governments, redevelopment agencies, military and public safety organizations. We understand that institutional and public environments are the foundation of any community and form the backdrop against which we live, learn, work, worship and play.

Our team encompasses experienced architects, planners, interior designers, and computer graphic specialists. MVEI specializes in new construction, renovation, modernization, and master planning of a diverse range of public and private developments including:

• K-12 Schools
• Universities and Community Colleges
• Childcare and Youth Centers
• Student and Faculty Housing
• Military Housing and Amenities
• Senior and Affordable Housing

• Civic and Government Buildings
• Public Safety Facilities
• Cultural and Performing Arts Centers
• Religious Organizations
• Transit-Oriented Developments

To achieve this goal our team strives to bring creativity, enthusiasm, technology and experience to the process. We create sustainable environments that innovatively manipulate form, space, light, color and context to benefit both our clients and the greater community. The success of this formula results in projects that are intelligent, thought-provoking, and inspire excellence.

Some of the firm's notable honors include:

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Leroy F. Greene Design Award of Excellence for South Region Elementary School #12 in Los Angeles, CA (CASH / AIACC)

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Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best International Project for United Arab Emirates University Student and Faculty Housing in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Pillars of the Industry Awards Finalist for Best Student Housing Community for University of California, San Diego The Village at Torrey Pines West in San Diego, CA (National Association of Home Builders)

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Professional Design Award of Honor for the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA (Community College Facility Coalition)

The professional partnerships help us to uphold the highest quality design and sustainability standards. Some of these partnerships include:

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)
• American Planning Association (APA)
• California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
• California Redevelopment Association (CRA)
• Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH)
• Community College Facility Coalition (CCFC)
• Community College League (CCL)
• Congress of New Urbanism (CNU)
• Construction Specifications Institute
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
• National Park Foundation (NPF)
• Society of College and University Planners (SCUP)
• So Cal Association of Non-Profit Housing
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)