Our Philosophy

Established in 1986, Levin/Brown & Associates, Inc. is a multidisciplinary organization specializing in architecture, planning, interior design and structural engineering. Dedicated to excellence, Levin/Brown emphasizes as its primary concern the successful interpretation of a client’s program resulting in designs that are visually exciting while meeting functional, budgetary and scheduling constraints.

Levin/Brown & Associates, Inc. specializes in the design of religious and educational facilities and custom single family homes. Our extensive experience also includes a variety of commercial building types including healthcare, medical laboratories, nursing homes, offices, retail, food service establishments, recreational facilities, financial institutions as well as numerous master planning and interior design projects.

We are dedicated to the principal that by listening carefully to our clients, with thorough planning, creative design and constant project monitoring, we will be able to achieve our goal of excellence.

A Proven Architectural Approach

Our team approach brings our client together with our experienced in house technical staff and a variety of consultants including civil, structural, mechanical/electrical and acoustical engineers to insure the comprehensive and coordinated development of the project. Daily project operations are continuously monitored by the principals and our senior design professionals. The design, documentation and contract administration methodologies employed by Levin/Brown have consistently produced distinctive projects accomplished within predicted budgets, and in accord with contracted schedules.

The Levin | Brown Difference

Expertise in Sacred Spaces Design

Religious architecture is a cornerstone of Levin|Brown’s practice. We design worship environments that support ritual, gathering, education, and community life through thoughtful planning and architectural expression.

From Blueprint to Dream Home

Levin|Brown designs custom residences defined by architectural clarity, material integrity, and a strong relationship to place. From ground-up estates to highly selective renovations, our approach emphasizes proportion, light, and spatial experience over trend-driven design.

Three Decades of Commercial Design Mastery

Our commercial projects are driven by performance, clarity, and client-specific operational needs. We focus on clear organization, durable materials, and adaptable systems that support long-term use.

Our Principals

Mark David Levin, AIA

Principal | Co-Founder

Rebecca Levin Kent AIA, CDT, LEED AP

Principal | VP of Marketing

Jay Ira Brown, AIA, LEED AP

Principal | Co-Founder

Mark David Levin, AIA

Principal | Co-Founder

Mark David Levin is the founding principal and President of Levin|Brown Architects with more than five decades of professional experience. His work includes new synagogue campuses, major sanctuary renovations, historic restorations, religious schools, and institutional facilities across the United States.

Rebecca Levin Kent AIA, CDT, LEED AP

Principal | VP of Marketing

Rebecca Levin Kent is a Managing Partner and Principal Architect at Levin|Brown Architects, where she leads complex architectural projects across religious, educational, residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional sectors. Her work is defined by a highly integrated approach to architecture and interior design, long-range campus planning, and collaborative leadership.

Jay Ira Brown, AIA, LEED AP

Principal | Co-Founder

Jay Ira Brown is a founding principal of Levin|Brown Architects and brings a holistic, site-driven approach to architecture shaped by his background in both architecture and landscape architecture. His work emphasizes integration between building and site, program and circulation, tradition and contemporary use.

Meet Our Staff

Our team-oriented method unites our client with our seasoned in-house technical team and an array of consultants, such as civil, structural, mechanical/electrical, and acoustical engineers, ensuring a well-rounded and synchronized project development.