OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our work is born of collaborative partnership. We believe that successful design is created by supportive and honest relationships with our clients, trust in our outside collaborators, and empathetic curiosity within our team.
Rooted in the narratives of our clients, we work to discover inspiration, understand daily routines, and facilitate dreams for the future. We design spaces that are functional and aspirational, elegant and expressive. We take pride in telling our clients’ stories through our architecture.
Our designs are driven by our love of the outdoors and the Hudson Valley and are a response and reflection of each site. We seek to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior, designing efficient and modern homes that resonate with their landscapes. Whether a cabin in the woods or an expansive retreat, our homes are evocative, customized responses to client and site.
401 Krumville Rd.
Olivebridge, NY 12461
P: 212.480.9168
E: architect@maricamckeel.com
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ARCHITECT PROFILE
Studio MM Architect is a Hudson Valley based contemporary residential architecture firm. Founded in 2010 by Marica McKeel, AIA, the studio is known for its site-specific designs, its connections to the Hudson Valley, and its client-focused collaborations. Our work includes new homes, residential renovations, furniture design, and partnerships with local business owners. Among others, we have recently completed Tranquil Abiding, a contemporary home and meditative retreat in southern New York. Projects currently in development are located throughout the Hudson Valley and Tri-State area, in Tampa, FL, and in other cities across the United States.
Recognizing the value of building relationships with local craftspeople, we also offer Construction Management services for some of our own Hudson Valley based projects. Our Construction Management team is integrated into the fabric of our studio, creating a streamlined and unified process from start to finish. We recently completed Kaat Cliffs, an efficient home that features dual views from a glass-enclosed living space.
Marica McKeel: architect. designer. foodie. entrepreneur.
Marica McKeel AIA is the founder and principal of Studio MM Architect. Under her leadership, the studio has grown to a mid-size residential firm whose work has been featured in various journals and publications, including Residential Design Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and Dwell.
Prior to forming Studio MM she was an Architect at Santiago Calatrava Architects. Her work spanned various building sectors, including the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the Chicago Spire and the Campus Master Plan for Florida Polytechnic University. Her prior experience also includes residential work in Tampa, FL, where she was partially responsible for developing the Channelside 212 Lofts, one of the first projects designed to bring residential housing into downtown Tampa.
Marica earned a Masters in Architecture from Parsons The New School of Design and a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture from North Carolina State University. She is currently a Board member of the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network Knowledge Community (AIA CRAN) and is licensed to practice architecture in NY, CT, MA, FL, SC, OH, VT, and TN.
OUR TEAM
“Surround yourself with the dreamers, the doers, the believers and the thinkers…”
The strength of our firm is in the quality of our team. I am extremely proud to be surrounded by an amazing group of individuals. Together we make up a wildly talented Studio MM:
Tracy Levy
Tracy has worked consistently in and around the architecture world with a background in PR and Business Administration. Since 2010 she has helped keep Studio MM on track, and as of 2015 has become an integral part of our team taking on Business Development, Marketing and Strategy roles for our firm. Tracy is a Hudson Valley locavore, our studio yoga enthusiast, and loves living out her passion for architecture and design through our social media channels.
Colbi Campbell
Colbi joined Studio MM as a Project Architect in 2017 and is now Technical Director of our studio. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A in 1996 and remained there practicing until 2011. Architecture has always been a passion for Colbi since she was a child. She also has extensive experience with construction which has contributed to her in-depth knowledge of details and construction techniques. Colbi’s other interests include photography, drawing and cycling.
Holdt Jones
Holdt joined Studio MM in 2020 as a Project Manager. A Louisiana native, Holdt completed his Masters degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, after which he packed up and moved to New York City to start a new chapter. During his time in NYC he has been a part of a number of construction projects ranging from the theaters of Broadway to high-end residential renovations. Out of the studio Holdt fills his time with outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and trips to his neighborhood farmers market in search of fresh, interesting ingredients for experimental weekend cooking.
Marisa Kaugars
In 2020, Marisa returned to Studio MM as a Project Manager, Studio Manager and Creative Director. After a brief hiatus from Studio MM, during which she completed her MFA in Design for Stage and Film at NYU, she is thrilled to be returning to the team in these new roles and to bring her passion for design and visualization back to the studio. In her spare time, Marisa enjoys hiking the peaks of the northeast, devising sweet treats in the kitchen, and building new perches and hideouts for her three cats.
Amlin Iqbal Eshita
Amlin joined Studio MM as a Project Manager in 2021. She is a Licensed Architect from Bangladesh with 3.5 years of work experience in architectural consulting. Amlin came to the US to receive her Masters of Architecture at the University of Michigan. After completing her degree in 2020, Amlin gained some research and practical experience by working with faculty from the school. She’s excited to join Studio MM to feed her keen interest in continuing to gain practical work experience that revolves around the architecture industry in the west. Besides being passionate about architecture, Amlin really enjoys photography and writing, and occasionally sketching and knitting. She is also a plant lover and is a big believer in empathy as a revolutionary tool for preserving mankind.
Erin McCormick
Erin joined Studio MM in 2021 as an Interior Designer. Erin previously worked on residential, commercial and institutional projects in and around NYC, and earned her Master’s in Interior Design from Pratt Institute. Before becoming an interior designer, she spent 10 years working in Marketing and Consulting in multiple industries. Erin really enjoys the design process and loves to help her clients define what makes their house a home. When she’s not designing, Erin can be found taking her kids on adventures, rearranging her furniture and spending a relaxing evening knitting on the couch with her cat.
Ben Sandell
Ben Sandell joined Studio MM in 2021 as a Project Manager. After receiving his Masters of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design, he worked in product design and fabrication before eventually finding his way back to architecture. He has since designed and managed multiple high end residential projects in and around New York City, Long Island, and Virginia. Ben brings his eye for clean lines, elegant details, and a passion for construction techniques to each project. Outside of the office, Ben can be found running, spending time on the water, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
Alexa Yaremko
Alexa joined Studio MM in 2022 as an Associate Construction Manager. Since graduating from Marist College with a Bachelors in Communication, Alexa has worked for residential builders and commercial landscape companies, where she found a love for construction. Alexa really enjoys all the planning and attention to detail that goes into construction management. Outside of work, Alexa can be found playing with her Goldendoodle Theo, exploring the Hudson Valley and binge watching documentaries on Netflix.
Cait Seda
Cait joined Studio MM in 2024 as an Intern. She is a young creative aspiring to be an architect and furniture designer. Cait loves attention to detail, organization, and functional aesthetics. She spends her time thinking about art, drawing and painting in her garage, and searching for beauty and inspiration in the minute details of life. Cait is happy to join Studio MM where she can learn firsthand from a wonderful team before she goes on to continue her architectural education at a university, potentially overseas since she has a strong desire to travel!
We are a small group of creatives that enjoys collaborating in a fun and energetic studio environment. We are always looking for talented, highly motivated individuals who are excited to join our team. If you are interested in working with us please send a cover letter and resume/work samples to jobs@maricamckeel.com for our review. Please be respectful of file size and be sure it is easy to review and print your submission. Thank you.
Professional headshot images by Colbi Campbell and Amlin Iqbal Eshita