STUDIO

Studio MBM is a multidisciplinary design practice based in New York. Studio MBM has built international experience across a range of scale, from the design of objects, lighting and furniture to interior renovation projects and both residential and commercial built projects, to larger civic projects and urban design.

The practice is defined by a strong conceptual approach rooted in design theory, geometry, and architectural history. Experimental material applications and bold textures are highly valued and employed in all work regardless of scale. Studio MBM values culture - always engaging the realms of art, fashion, and the regional nuances of a project's context.
 

BIO

Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli is the founding Principal of Studio MBM. His diverse portfolio extends across the globe and many projects have earned international acclaim. Maurizio has a strong commitment to architectural education, serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation. He has also held teaching positions at the UPenn, Pratt, and has been selected as a guest critic at Cornell, NYIT, Cooper Union, Pratt, and Yale.

Previously, he held the position of associate principal at WORKac, which was voted the #1 design firm in the United States by Architect magazine during his tenure. Maurizio's design approach has resulted in the winning of numerous international competitions, including leading the design of the BeMA Beirut Museum of Art.

Other projects of distinction include a 60-villa beachside development on the Lebanese coast, the masterplan for the Beijing Horticultural Expo, a 600-seat performance space onboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship and a private residence for a renowned art collector.

Maurizio holds a Masters in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Masters of Architecture from the University of South Florida. He is LEED Accredited.
 

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