Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Restaurant & Commercial Space Design Services in Berkeley
ABMO Architects is a full-service architectural and interior design firm specializing in creating warm, soulful spaces that engage and connect. With over 25 years of combined experience, founders Marites and Keith Abueg-Morris bring a balanced blend of technical precision and creative vision to every project. Our process begins with deep listening to understand clients' brand identities, operational needs, and aesthetic goals. We specialize in food-related spaces, having designed over 40 restaurants and food service facilities across Northern California. Our human-centered approach prioritizes comfort, functionality, and emotional resonance through thoughtful material selection, lighting design, and spatial planning.We collaborate closely with clients and industry experts to deliver customized solutions that reflect each business's unique identity. Our work has earned recognition from clients like Flour + Co., Homeroom, and Build Pizzeria Roma for transforming conceptual ideas into tangible, award-winning spaces. We maintain long-term relationships with contractors and vendors to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion. Our commitment to quality extends beyond aesthetics to include code compliance, budget efficiency, and sustainable practices. With offices in Berkeley, we serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Construction Documents
Permitting Services
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have designed over 40 food-related projects since 2003
- Our collaborative process begins with deep brand immersion
- We balance technical expertise with creative spatial storytelling
- Our designs prioritize human comfort and emotional resonance
- We maintain industry relationships for seamless project execution
What people say
Beautiful masterpiece
Creative solutions
Fantastic
Transformed concepts
Budget-friendly
Services
Architectural Design
We create custom architectural designs that reflect your brand identity while meeting functional requirements. Our approach combines technical precision with creative vision to develop spaces that engage customers and support business operations. Our designs prioritize code compliance, sustainability, and long-term adaptability.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating emotionally resonant environments through material selection, lighting design, and spatial organization. We develop cohesive interiors that enhance customer experience while maintaining operational efficiency and brand consistency across all touchpoints.
Construction Documents
We produce comprehensive construction documentation packages including architectural drawings, material specifications, and technical details. These documents ensure accurate project execution while meeting all regulatory requirements and facilitating smooth contractor bidding processes.
Permitting Services
Our team navigates complex building codes and permitting processes to ensure regulatory compliance. We prepare and submit required documentation for planning, building, health, and safety departments to streamline approval timelines for your project.
Construction Administration
We provide construction administration services to ensure design intent is maintained during implementation. This includes contractor coordination, site visits, and problem-solving to address field conditions while maintaining budget and schedule parameters.
People
Marites Abueg-Morris
Founding Partner
Co-founder with over 25 years of architectural experience specializing in restaurant design. Focuses on translating brand concepts into spatial experiences through material selection, lighting design, and human-centered planning principles.
Keith Abueg-Morris
Founding Partner
Co-founder bringing technical expertise in architectural systems and code compliance. Specializes in solving complex spatial challenges and ensuring functional efficiency in food service operations while maintaining design integrity.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in restaurant and commercial space design, including architectural design, interior design, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration services.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with brand immersion to understand your vision, followed by concept development, spatial planning, material selection, and final execution through construction documentation and administration.
What makes your firm different from other architects?
We combine technical expertise with creative storytelling, focusing on human-centered design that reflects each client's unique brand identity and operational needs.
Which areas do you serve?
While based in Berkeley, we serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including San Francisco, Oakland, and Napa Valley.
Can you handle complex restaurant design challenges?
Yes, we specialize in navigating complex code requirements for restaurants, including health department regulations, ADA compliance, and space optimization.
