About Us

Hubbell Daily Architecture + Design is a Marin based architecture firm lead by the husband and wife team of Brad Hubbell and Suzanne Daily.

HDA

Hubbell Daily Architecture + Design was incorporated in 2003. Since 2016, Brad and Suzanne have been working exclusively at HDA, having followed their entrepreneurial instincts to own and manage their own firm. They have enjoyed taking on residential projects ranging in size from moderate and whole-house remodels to new homes. HDA has a growing body of projects throughout the Bay Area.

Philosophy

At HDA our philosophy is creativity, communication and collaboration. To every project we bring innovation, structure and process, making sure that client education and communication are at the center of each project. A collaborative process with clients, consultants, builders and fabricators creates an energized and impassioned exploration of options, enabling a clear understanding of appropriate solutions. Being transparent and working collaboratively results in uniquely designed projects that run smoothly and get built on budget and on time.

HDA projects come in a variety of styles reflecting our clients’ desires and the characteristics of each site. Working in a variety of styles keeps HDA’s work fresh and interesting. In addition, environmentally responsible materials and design elements play key roles in the decision making process throughout the project’s life.

Brad Hubbell

From an early age, Brad had his sights on becoming an Architect. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Studio Art from Tulane University, he worked for Sausalito architects Barbara Brown and Henry Taylor. He then attended University of Washington where he received his Master in Architecture degree. Brad returned to California to begin his career with the firm of Michael Rex Architects where he learned the value of detailing, design and materials. While at Polsky Perlstein Architects, Brad honed his project management skills and developed his designing and technical skills. In his 25+ years of architectural design, Brad has worked on projects from San Francisco Victorians to contemporary modern homes and is drawn to projects that demand creative solutions to meeting clients’ style. He enjoys a collaborative approach to projects, working closely with other trades and the clients to achieve creative and unique solutions to every project.

Suzanne Daily

Suzanne also followed her passion for design and architecture from an early age, studying architectural drafting and the arts throughout Jr. high and high school. She received her Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. A native Californian, Suzanne stayed local and appreciates the variety of California architecture and the beauty of our natural landscapes. She endeavors to find innovative ways to connect the built environment to nature both physically and visually. Her experience includes working for firms such as Geoffrey E. Butler Architecture and Planning, Thompson Studio Architects, Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects, Backen Gillam, and Michael Rex Architects. She enjoys projects that present a difficult problem and coming up with a solution that far surpasses the client’s expectations.

Alessandro Lai

A northern Italian native, Alessandro grew up inspired on a daily basis by the historic and classical architecture around him. He took great pleasure witnessing the modern architectural renovations of his ever evolving society as they balanced paying respect to the classics while creating something synonymous to the future. His natural creative spirit is expressed through works of oil on canvas, photography, and pencil on paper. His attention to detail and unwavering dedication to the necessary methods to execute a flawless project are talents that he dedicates to each project he embarks upon. His expertise working with international artisans and sourcing rare materials has allowed him to build an enviable professional network. As the most recent addition to Hubbell Daily Architecture + Design, Alessandro brings with him more than a decade of experience working on commercial and residential projects not only in Italy and the USA but all over the world.

Kasia McCloskey

Kasia is an European architect, artist and design enthusiast with a penchant for minimalism.
Born in Poland, she earned a Master of Science in Architecture from Lodz University of Technology. Kasia also completed an architectural program at the University of Pavia (Italy).

As a licensed architect in Poland and several additional European Union countries, Kasia worked for many years on projects across Europe with well-known retail chains including Rossman (drug stores), Villeroy&Boch, Swarovski, Pandora, Escada, Lise Charmel and many others. She also worked on a broad range of restaurants and coffee shops and completed many single- and multi-family residential projects. In addition, Kasia won the competition for the interior redesign of the Museum of History in Lodz.

Since 2018, Kasia has been immensely enjoying life in Marin County with her husband and their three children. She loves traveling and climbing via ferrata in the Italian Dolomites.

Agata Uminska

Agata is a designer, born and raised in Poland. She completed her Masters’ Degree in Architecture and Urban Planning in Warsaw, where she also began her designer journey.

Initially, Agata spent six years working for several offices in Warsaw. While there, she was a member of the design team on the Mennica Legacy Tower and the Royal Tulip Apartments. Her last few years included working on retail projects, creating concepts for local and international brands across Europe.

In 2023, Agata experienced professional growth as a retail designer in the vibrant atmosphere of New York City.

Agata joined the Hubbell Daily team in the beginning of 2024.

In her free time, she loved to keep her creativity alive. One of her biggest passions is taking a seat behind a pottery wheel.