We are M Gooden Design, a Dallas-based architecture and design practice that welcomes residential and unique projects of all scales. Our studio specializes in authentic, context-driven solutions informed by the natural environment, balancing bold expression and creative restraint.

Armed with an engineering degree from Stanford University, a Master of Fine Arts from the California College of the Arts, and a love for designing and building furniture, Maggie Birmingham founded lab31 in the summer of 2004. Lab31 is located in Oakland, CA, where the cloudless vlue sky, the ripening oranges, lemons, and pears out the office window, and rich red of the mole at our favorite nearby oaxacan restaurant, create a vibrant backdrop for our designs. Our designs are inspired by color, pattern, tradition, and craft. All the pieces are equally suitable in a room full of antiques as they are in a contemporary loft. But no mater where their home is, lab31 furniture makes a statement, and with the variety of color combinations and styles available, reflects the personality of its owner.

Christine M Lampert, AIA, NCARB, Architect Christine has been designing beautiful homes, offices and retail projects in Southern California for many years. She also specializes in Senior Citizens Centers and Affordable housing projects. She is licensed to practice Architecture in California and Hawaii. Christine teaches in the Architecture and Engineering Department at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles Every project is unique and is a collaboration of the Cleint's dreams with the Architect's expertise. Working with Christine and her expert team makes the process easy and efficient.