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Since 1989, Andrew has designed residential architecture throughout the Bay Area. Prior to founding Andrew Mann Architecture in 1998, he spent ten years working under the auspices of renowned Bay Area Architect William Turnbull, Jr.

Originally from New England, Andrew graduated magna cum laude from Connecticut College and received his Master of Architecture from Princeton University, where he was awarded the American Institute of Architects School Medal and Certificate of Merit for academic achievement. He currently serves as a member of The Sea Ranch Design Committee. Andrew brings nuanced design sensibility to every aspect of the architectural process.

Johnny Maas joined the firm in 2008, bringing over 15 years of expertise in residential, civic, hospitality, and specialty retail architecture. As Principal, he brings a profound interest in the craft of architecture and building science, ensuring that each design is both beautiful and practical. His professional journey through San Francisco and Florida firms cultivated both refined craft and the skill of conveying ideas through drawings. 

A member of the International Passive House Association, he pursues designs emphasizing occupant comfort and energy efficiency. Johnny holds an architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame (David M. Schwarz Traveling Fellow) and is licensed to practice architecture in California and Wisconsin.

Originally from Indianapolis, Amelia graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ball State University. Living in California, she has developed an appreciation for the region’s diverse architectural styles. The Third Bay Tradition, exemplified by the Sea Ranch, remains a key inspiration. Now focused on operations, marketing, and business development, Amelia promotes strategic growth driven by the firm’s design philosophy.

A Bay Area native, Raenear earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design after beginning his studies at the City College of San Francisco. His passion for hands-on learning, cultivated since childhood, was further shaped by his academic mentors. Raenear draws inspiration from architects who champion hands-on exploration and the design-build mindset, bringing this collaborative approach to each project.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Nancy grew up in the historic and vibrant neighborhoods of Chinatown and North Beach. She holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Design from UC Davis. During her graduate studies, she was awarded the prestigious John K. Branner Traveling Fellowship. Her work is about composing and layering rhythm, flow, energy, spaces, stories and history.

Ted holds degrees in Architecture from the University of Kansas and California College of the Arts. Having practiced across diverse scales, typologies and contexts, he finds energy in navigating the sublime through pragmatic constraints of context and technical requirements. After several formative years living in Europe, Ted has returned to the Bay Area, bringing a refreshed perspective on how global architecture can inform regional design solutions.

An East Bay native, Will graduated from Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design. He complemented his architectural studies with minors in Sustainable Environments and French, the latter culminating in a year of immersive study at ENSA Paris Val-de-Seine. Will’s passion for graphic design and fine carpentry are evident in his architectural detail work which celebrates the harmonies between composition and material.

Originally from Seattle, Stella holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a Minor in Environmental Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. As a LEED Green Associate, she is inspired by architecture that serves both human and ecological needs. Her approach focuses on design solutions that thoughtfully integrate community context and cultural considerations with environmental preservation.