Architects love to think they are fabulous photographers… (just look at our instagram accounts!) – and to be honest I do love taking pictures… But I know my limits. When it comes to documenting our work I know we should be working with a professional. “When you invest in good photography, you invest in future success.“

“True to Studio MM’s approach that the process is just as important as the product, I believe that the physical act of sketching has more than just aesthetic value…Of course, the benefits of today’s technologies cannot be ignored…” – Marisa Kaugars, Studio MM Today’s post is a guest post written by Marisa Kaugars. Marisa joined

We are designing a home with 2 fireplaces – both major design features. One is an exterior fireplace that doubles as a wood-fired grill, and the other is the main fireplace in the living area… The house is not very large, and though these two fireplaces are both essentially part of the main living space, we have designed two very different “styles” – one rustic, one refined. I believe both will be spectacular.

Design Inspiration or Daydreaming? Our collection of beautiful modern cabins below will certainly inspire both! Somehow the cold and snow just makes the idea of escaping to a cozy cabin that much better!… and so to continue in the Valentine’s Day spirit I thought we’d share some Cabin Love with you today. From snowy cabins

What Makes a House a Home? The people you share it with, the memories made there, the favorite things that hold your stories… I would bet if you look around your home your gaze wouldn’t get 90 degrees before you spot something that makes you smile…something with a fun memory attached. In my definition, this

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

New House, New Photos: We are very proud and excited to share the now complete “story” of our Lantern House project with you! …Waiting for the weather to cooperate for these final photographs has been an exercise in patience, but, as we all know… Good things come to those who wait!  And we think these

New Projects on the Boards This is the third post in our “New Year, New Adventures” series that started with our group ArchiTalks post 3 weeks ago… and continues to explain our adventures through collaboration, inspiration, and design. As the first month of 2016 comes to a close, we are very excited to present our

House of the Day Celebrating Residential Architecture: Every Monday, a group of residential architects post a House of the Day as part of our group “archi-challenge.” Our goal is to show off awesome ‪#‎architecture‬ and encourage engagement with other small firm architects. We are over halfway through our ‪#‎AlphabetofArchitects‬ weekly posts… Please follow us on Facebook as we continue our weekly

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” “Gearing up for 2016!” New Year, New ________ – our theme for this month’s ArchiTalks post – certainly invites creativity and inspiration in our answers. Great topic from Bob Borson of Life of an Architect! Be sure to check out my colleagues’ responses in the links at