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Marvin Bamburg, AIA, CSI, LEED AP
   
California: C-4649
Colorado: 302135
Nevada: 3115

Since his graduation from college in 1958, Mr. Bamburg spent five years in the Navy, five years working for other architects and 41 years operating his own practice. All of the experience listed for the firm has been achieved under his direction with his personal involvement in every project. Under his direction, MBA ARCHITECTS has become a full service general architectural practice, providing surveys and studies, urban and site specific planning, designing new buildings and reconstructing old ones, dealing with commercial, industrial, residential and municipal uses for an even more varied clientele. Mr. Bamburg plays a strong role in the design development of all projects, in presentations, client contact, and in quality control. As principal-in-charge, he will respond to all client concerns and direct the entire design team.

 

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Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois,1958 High Honors


Captain, U. S. Naval Reserve, Civil Engineer Corps (Retired)
 
 
1989 - present     MBA Architects, San Jose, CA (President)
1985 - present     Expert Witness, construction litigation - 18 cases
1996 - 1997         Bamburg/Bonesteel Architects (principal architect)
1978 - 1989         Marvin Bamburg Associates, Inc. - San Jose, CA
1968 - 1978         Marvin Arthur Bamburg, A.I.A. - San Jose & Campbell
1964 - 1968         William W. Hedley, Jr., A.I.A. - Campbell, CA
1963 - 1964         Miller and Steiner, Architects - San Mateo, CA
1960 - 1963         Design Officer, Officer-in-Charge of Construction, Japan
1959 – 1960        U. S. Naval Construction Battalion, Okinawa

Registered Architect; CA, C-4649; Colorado, 302135; Nevada, 3115
NCARB File No. 22-670
Licensed Fallout Shelter Analyst, May '67, Reg. No. 7tt-1138-67
Licensed General Building Contractor, California No. 315752
Registered Disaster Service Worker, California SAPV10308
LEED Accredited Professional, October 2008


American Institute of Architects (Chapter President 1981)
Rotary Club of Campbell, CA (Past President 1973-74)
California Trolley & Railroad Corp. (Executive Board member)
Construction Specifications Institute (President  2006-07)
San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Alpha Rho Chi, Architectural/Social Fraternity (past president 1957)
Tau Beta Pi & Sigma Tau, Engineering Honor Societies
Gargoyle Architectural Honor Society
International Conference of Building Officials (Member)
National Trust for Historic Preservation; Heritage Council (County)
Preservation Action Council, San Jose (Advisory Board)
Willow Glen Business & Professional Association Board (Vice Pres 2006-07)
Member US Green Building Council (USGBC)

Architectural Consultant, City of Campbell (1972-1973)
Campbell & San Jose Inventory of Historic Sites (evaluator 1980)
Advisor, City of Santa Clara, Historic Landmarks Comm. (1987)
History Museums of San Jose, Development Council (1984-96)
Eastfield Ming Quong Board (1985-1992)
Insurance Trustee, California Council AIA , Chairman 1990 & 1995
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Building Committee (1989-90)
Historic Preservation Committee Chairman, AIA/SCV, twelfth year
Willow Glen Beautification Project Committee, Chair1995, (Treasurer)
Willow Glen Parking Advisory Task Force (1994)
County Preservation Advisory Team Member, State Historical
Preservation Office (1989-90)
Chai Care Board of Directors (1995-98)
San Jose Code Enforcement Appeals Commission (1992-1995)
 San Jose Disabled Access Advisory Board (1994-98)

Temple Emanu-el Altar Reconstruction, 1979, San Jose
Certificate of Commendation, SCVAIA "Great Places", 1982
Sourisseau Academy (San Jose State University), Local History Award, 1985
American Planning Association, Western Region, Planning Award for
the SJHM Master Plan (team effort), 1996