Women In Architecture #IWD2015
In honor of International Women’s Day #IWD2015 on Sunday, March 8, I’d like to take a moment to highlight a few Women in Architecture who I admire and respect, but more importantly women who inspire and influence me on a daily basis… Women who #MakeItHappen in Architecture: Last year for IWD I wrote about “Women
Architecture in the Real World
Architects love to show off their glossy photos…. I too start my website with a large, beautiful image showing off a past residential project of which I am very proud. The photograph is one of my favorites. I know people get excited about it when they see it. Creek House by Studio MM Architecture in
What Do You LOVE About Your Home?
Last year for Valentine’s Day we asked our friends and fans to post images of what home means – What Makes a House a Home? It was such fun seeing the responses (one favorite was a picture of a friend’s son and floor covered in paint!) that we thought we’d ask you all to share
Process, Projects and Residential Architecture
I have a secret to tell… I actually really enjoy writing these blog posts each week. Ok, there may be some weeks when I have a hard time thinking of something to say that you might enjoy reading, but mostly I love what I do and I love to talk about it. Over the holidays
A Day in the Life of a Small Firm Residential Architect
Ever wonder what it’s like to be an architect? or what an architect does? Architect = Problem-solver, Collaborator, Listener, Leader Architects wear many hats…and as a small business owner I get to wear even more: Architect, Entrepreneur, Social Media Marketer, Small Business Strategist….you get the idea! But of course it is the Architect hat that
Happy Thanksgiving from Studio MM
Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours. Cheers! – Studio MM
Take the Time to Tell Your Story.
Success in architecture is not about designing a house or building a structure. It’s about making a difference in people’s lives. Earlier this year the phone rang in my office, and when I picked it up the woman on the other end of the line started telling me that she found my architecture firm online
How To Be an Architect AND a Badass
This week I’m taking a little time to rejuvenate my creative mind (I’m taking a vacation.) You may have noticed if you follow me on Instagram that my feed over the last few days contains far less straight lines and rigid forms… just something about fully immersing yourself in nature that is so refreshing for
From Dreams to Reality – THIS is Exciting
I love being an architect because I love helping people’s dreams come true. Yes, I know this sounds corny, but as a residential architect this is what I do: listen to my clients talk about their hopes and desires, work with them to create their dream home, and then watch their smiling faces when they