If you’ve been following our Behind the Design series of posts you probably already know that collaboration is a key part of our design process. We start the process for every home by identifying and understanding the needs and desires of the client. As we move through the phases of design we continue to work

Since we have a number of projects under construction, we thought it would be fun to do two construction updates this month! Last week, we showcased Gardiner Farmhouse. This week, we’re focusing back on BC Retreat. The last time we wrote a post, some of the steel had been installed and framing was in progress.

This month, we are circling back to construction on Gardiner Farmhouse. The last time we were able to write an update was back in December of last year – now, the new home is really taking shape. Last time we checked in, framing was just starting to go up. Since then, we’ve added windows, sheathing

When calling to inquire about working with us on a custom home people often ask me what sets Studio MM apart from other residential architecture firms. I’m always excited to answer that question because I love talking about how we work and our design process. Not only do we see each project as a chance

The past few months, we’ve been going strong on construction updates. We have a number of projects under construction and it’s been fun to be able to share a little bit of progress from each of them each month. For July, we’re focusing on South Mountain House. The last time we did a post, concrete

Ever since Studio MM started growing and adding people to our team, we’ve had a firm belief in taking time twice a year to go on a team offsite. Offsites are a great way to get to know each other as colleagues and as individuals. They also help us discover and discuss how we approach

In our most recent blog post series, we’re walking through each of our design phases by focusing on the visuals that we use with our clients. We started off talking about Schematic Design and last month we continued the series by discussing Exterior Design Development (DD). This week, we are taking a closer look at

We are thrilled to be able to share that both Rebus and Cluster One have both started construction – and are now well underway! Since both have been making steady progress through the first phases of construction, we thought we would share both of these projects simultaneously. We are particularly excited as these two projects

One thing is for certain – being upstate is all about being outdoors. While we love the peace and quiet of the Hudson Valley buried in snow, summer really highlights some of our favorite things about the area. Farmers markets are bustling, outdoor dinner parties are on the horizon, and hikes around the area beckon.

We hope you’ve been enjoying these Behind the Design posts where we share details about how we work through the design process for our projects. In previous posts, we examined some of our custom homes, such as ClusterOne and 8 Oaks, as well as renovation projects like Cold Spring Creek and Wass House. We’re very