Category: Behind the Scenes

One of my favorite “tools” as an architect is sketching with pen and paper. I do find that in many meetings, whether with a client, contractor or friend, a quick sketch is one of the best ways for me to communicate an idea. But beyond a basic sketch, there are 3 Tools that I use

One of my first blog posts of 2015 began with, “I have a secret to tell… I actually enjoy writing these blog posts each week.” And after this year I have to say, what I like even more is knowing that people enjoy READING these blog posts each week! I so very much appreciate all

Wishing you much love + laughter this holiday season… Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays! – from Studio MM      

…holiday decorating time! Need a little inspiration this year to get you into the holiday spirit?! We asked a few friends, clients and colleagues if we could post some of their holiday decorating ideas to share with you today on the blog… Enjoy!   How is your home or apartment or workspace or neighborhood decorated

Happy Thanksgiving This year has been a celebration of 5’s for Studio MM. And so, with just one more…. 5 Things I’m Thankful For: 1. Great clients! No, seriously, we have really awesome clients! We know they are the most important part  and we are extremely grateful to be able to work with each one!

Did you know that there is a wine cellar in the “anchorage” of the Brooklyn Bridge? Or that the very first White House was also located at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge? Our theme for this month’s ArchiTalks – a series in which a group of architects post about the same subject on the same day,

Studio MM is celebrating 5 years! We are very proud of all that we’ve accomplished over the last 5 years and are looking forward to moving even more mountains in the years to come! Thanks to our friends and fans for all of your encouragement and support! We couldn’t have done it without you!! And

This week’s post is part of our ArchiTalks series in which Bob Borson of Life of an Architect (fame! – Huge congratulations to Bob for receiving the 2015 Texas Society of Architects Award for the Promotion of Architecture through Media! This is a huge honor and is more than well-deserved!!) selects a theme and a group

I think I may have told this story before so I’ll keep this technical part short… When I was in High School and it was time to apply to colleges, I sat down with my mom and we talked about what I should major in. Well, I liked math, and I liked to draw…maybe I

Summer break is like the “extreme sports” of architecture… Let me explain: I remember when my sister and I were young Summer Break was the best time of the year. Of course it was! We would swim, ride bikes, make forts out of the couch cushions, jump on the trampoline, do arts and crafts with