Meet The Team
The firm is composed of a strong team of talented individuals focused and dedicated to the firm’s goal of adding value by creating quality living environment for our clients. This goal is achieved through the collective hands on experience of the team designing homes and monitoring the construction.
We design your OASIS.
OASIS Team
Mark Morris
Principal Architect
Mark C. Morris is the principal architect of Oasis Architecture & Design, Inc., which he founded in 2003. He has over 26 years of experience and graduated from the University of Tennessee as Magna Cum Laude at the College of Architecture and Planning. He began his career designing commercial structures in Washington D.C. and Rosslyn, Virginia; but it wasn’t until he began working with Kenneth Lynch & Associates, a reputable firm in Atlanta, Georgia, that he found his niche and passion for Custom Home Design. After settling in San Diego and working Turpit & Potter Architects for several years, Morris went on to open his own firm, determined to create a personal interaction with his clientele and the community. Growing up; Morris had influences from both an engineer and an artist in his family and it propelled him toward the creative craftsmanship he emphasizes in every home design. He often finds himself influenced by well known architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner and Richard Neutra. Morris believes it is essential to work with the client, not only to design the most innovative and beautiful home, but also to bring out the character of the individual or family. He focuses on functionality of the space and the most efficient environmental contribution he can make to the home. Mark C. Morris is a Registered Architect in the State of California and certified with the National Council of Architectural Registration Board.
Eric Buchanan
Project Manager
Eric Buchanan is the project manager for Oasis Architecture & Design, Inc. He has a degree in Architecture & Construction Management from Santa Rosa Junior College and has nearly two decades of experience. Born and raised in San Diego, Eric began his career designing commercial properties. With a background in construction and emphasis in technical drafting, he was the perfect candidate to join Mark Morris at Oasis after the two worked together at Turpit & Potter Architects. Eric believes that residential design is more personal and requires a more creative process. Buchanan’s father built the house he grew up in, so it was not by accident he took interest in the design and the practical application of the craftsmanship that goes into some-one’s home. He takes in the fact that he is able to remember the little things that clients bring up when they share their ideas for designing a house. Buchanan is able to successfully review Morris’ initial design and offer perspective and practical functionality to the home. For him, the process is a team effort – which includes the desires and needs of the clientele. Buchanan enjoys going out to field as the design progresses and connecting the dots between what’s on paper and the product being constructed. He reviews the site by evaluating the overall feel of the house and tries to imagine how the family or individual will live in it. His technical skills transmit into personal and relational connections. Eric Buchanan works closely with government agencies to obtain permits, interpret building codes and is essential in administrating the client’s needs through the design process.
Laura Herrera
Project Designer
Laura Herrera is an Architectural Designer for Oasis Architecture and Design. After earning her Bachelor of Science, Interior Design degree from The Art Institute – California, Orange County in 2010 she became the lead designer for A Plus Interior Design and Remodeling in Anaheim. With an emphasis on kitchen and bath renovation, Laura understands the intricacies of custom millwork fabrication and design solutions. The challenge of creative thinking combined with modern functionality is what drives her passion for residential design. In 2014 Laura moved to San Diego to earn her Master of Architecture degree from The NewSchool of Architecture & Design where she graduated as Magna Cum Laude. While in her thesis year she joined Oasis to begin her journey in becoming a licensed architect. Laura contributes to the design process by aiding in the programmatic approaches, design implementation and follow through to the construction document phase. Working in a collaborative design development process with the team to ensure the highest quality of design tailored to each client.
Zarina Pereira
Project Assistant
Zarina is the Project Assistant at Oasis Architecture and Design. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of San Diego in 2025, where she also gained hands-on experience through internships with architecture and design firms in San Diego and San Clemente. After graduating, she joined the Oasis team and is currently working toward becoming a licensed architect. Zarina enjoys exploring San Diego’s coffee shops and trying new ways of making coffee at home. She loves road cycling around the city and making handmade jewelry. Contributing to the design of homes where the architecture reflects the personality of the people who live in them is one of her favorite parts of the work.
