Established in 1998, Material Design Architects (formerly known as Spiegel Nance Design) is a San Diego-based architecture and interior design firm with a focus on healthcare design and planning. We collaborate closely with our clients and design partners to craft elegant and practical solutions for the most complex challenges.

Our firm, with decades of architectural experience, leads the way in healthcare design, transforming intricate needs to innovative, patient-centered environments. We are dedicated to achieving excellence, efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability into every design solution we create. Understanding our clients’ visions and goals is crucial to the success of each project. We align our approach and design process with the strategic objectives of healthcare organizations to create spaces that not only meet immediate needs but also support long-term growth and adaptability.

Efficiency and innovation are the heartbeats of our design philosophy. By embracing Lean methodologies, we minimize waste and maximize value in project design and delivery.

Constructability is a cornerstone of our design practice. From the earliest stages, we work closely with construction teams to ensure our designs are not only visionary, but also practical and buildable. We anticipate challenges, optimize materials, and streamline construction processes, resulting in projects that are both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. We strive to create well-balanced spaces that comply with regulations yet push the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare architecture.