About Marvista Design + Build

At Marvista Design + Build, we take a unique, sophisticated approach to the design-build process. Using advanced technology and a whole-team approach, our fully managed process is focused on transforming your ideas into the space of your dreams. We provide start-to-finish, design-build solutions for new construction, redesign, and expansion projects.

From initial consultation through project completion, our experienced team will work closely with you, providing exceptional service and results you’ll love! Check out more details of how our unique process works to see what sets Marvista Design + Build apart from the above competition.

Michael Jacobs is the owner and president of Marvista Design + Build. In addition to bringing his clients’ dreams to life with kitchen and bath remodels, Michael also runs Marvista Rentals, LLC and Marvista Construction, LLC. He actively builds, manages, and renovates homes and apartment buildings in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Before moving to Pennsylvania, Michael spent 25 years in Hollywood as the owner and president of Marvista Entertainment, a leading independent producer and distributor of feature films and family entertainment programming. He has more than 100 executive producer credits for feature films and TV movies made for 21st Century Fox, Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, NBC, Lifetime, and others.

Once he moved to Pittsburgh and started his home building and renovation businesses, Michael realized that Hollywood and real estate have more in common than he first expected. His unique background gives him creative vision and an eye for trends that allow for refreshingly practical yet distinct kitchen and bathroom remodels.

Leah is the Chief Financial Officer of Marvista Design + Build, LLC, Marvista Rentals, LLC and Marvista Construction, LLC.

Along with overseeing Marvista’s Financial Reporting she particularly enjoys streamlining processes and developing internal procedures. This ensures that Marvista’s team is efficient and can focus on what they do best – Design for their clients!

As a retired CPA, Leah’s professional career started at Deloitte and Touche and led her to work in and lead teams in a wide range of industries from healthcare and finance to oil, gas and manufacturing.

While taking a career break and raising her family, she assisted Michael with his endeavors through financial guidance and input on corporate structure to build the suite of Marvista businesses.