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Delighted to see the Phoenix home of Studio Ma principals Christiana Moss and Christopher Alt featured in a new Dwell+ story by Elizabeth Fazzare.

The article looks at the transformation of their 1953 ranch house through a climate-responsive renovation that pairs passive and active strategies, solar power, material reuse, and a new exterior “second skin” designed to temper the intensity of the Sonoran Desert.

As Chris notes in the piece, “sustainability was the project driver.” The house is a deeply personal expression of questions that have long shaped our work: How can architecture respond directly to sun, heat, water, and landscape? What can be retained rather than replaced? And how much can design accomplish before mechanical systems are asked to do the rest?

Thank you to @efazzare and @dwellmagazine for the thoughtful feature, “To Fend Off the Desert Heat, Two Architects Gave Their Arizona Midcentury a Second Skin.”

Read the full story at the link in bio.

#architecture #arizona #midcenturymodern #sustainablearchitecture #desertarchitecture Arizona midcentury modern home designed to withstand the desert heat. Two architects transformed their Phoenix-area residence with a “second skin” that provides shade, cooling, and a new layer of architectural character. Featured in Dwell. taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @studiomainc

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We are honored to share that our built design for Scottsdale's Museum of the West is the 2024 recipient of the Irving J. Gill Progressive Architecture Award as part of the annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. We were delighted to participate in the Tilt-Up Conference, where Principal Christopher Alt presented our innovative and sustainable work on Scottsdale's Museum of the West in a panel, and took a group of architects, engineers, and concrete industry members on a lively tour of the Museum.

Designed as part of an effort to revitalize the city's historic downtown, the museum has surpassed expectations by becoming the nation's leading destination dedicated to exhibiting the art and culture of the American west. In addition to the inherently cost-effective benefits of tilt-up construction, our contextually-driven design incorporates a self-shading facade that mitigates the desert heat.

Thank you to the jury for this distinguished award. It's a privilege to be recognized for our studio's commitment to innovative, equitable, and sustainable design—regardless of a project's scale, typology, or location. taken in Western Spirit Scottsdale's Museum of the West by @studiomainc

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Last month, @archpaper covered @studiomainc's exciting reveal of its designs for the new @usembassypraia, Cabo Verde. Blending sustainable design with local culture, the building features Jura limestone, locally sourced basalt, and even draws inspiration from the island's traditional batuku beat. With a focus on resilience, the embassy will generate 80% of its energy on-site and adapt to Praia’s unique climate. Check out the gorgeous 'kintal' courtyard, a nod to Cabo Verde’s rich cultural heritage! @statedepartment #Architecture #SustainableDesign #EmbassyDesign #CapeVerde #Praia #GreenEnergy by @studiomainc

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We’re excited to share that @archpaper recently profiled our ongoing project, the new U.S. Embassy Praia. As Trevor Schillaci writes, “The firm, which maintains a strong environmental emphasis in their design work, has created a building that will respond to Praia’s unique climate, characterized by dry desert heat for most of the year punctuated by bouts of extreme annual flooding during the late summer.”

Thank you to Trevor for his thorough, thoughtful writing and, of course, to @yhprumkcaj at AN for covering our work. Click the link in bio to read the full piece. Image credit @thisisbtb. taken in Praia, Cape Verde by @studiomainc

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ITHACA: Please join principal Christiana Moss this Thursday, September 12, at Cornell AAP as she discusses four desert-inflected lenses through which Studio Ma approaches each project.

“From their earliest work on Phoenix’s ancient canal system to a state-of-the-art New Embassy Compound for the U.S. Department of State in Praia, Cabo Verde, Studio Ma has continued to ask deceptively simple questions — Where is the water? Where is the sun in the sky? — to inform a rigorously-researched, impeccably ecological approach to architecture.”

5:30-7:30pm, Milstein Auditorium - and on Zoom. Link in bio.

https://aap.cornell.edu/news-events/lecture/christiana-moss-lessons-desert-studio-ma by @studiomainc

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Please join principal Christiana Moss tomorrow, Thursday, at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design for a fascinating panel on “The Embassy Effect,” organized by Curtis Clay, Director of Architecture of the Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Building Operations. She’ll be speaking about the process of designing a New Embassy Compound for Praia, Cabo Verde, and sharing what Studio Ma has learned about social, environmental, and cultural resiliency; transforming local practices and celebrations into built form; and the particular needs of complex international work. Please join Christiana, as well as Marion Weiss of Weiss Manfredi, Javier Arizmendi of SOM, and Susan Chin on June 6th at 2pm in room 206. by @studiomainc

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Our Fusion on First project for @arizonastateuniversity was recently featured in @azuremagazine, in a story reflecting on our approach to sustainability As Sophie Sobol writes, “Studio Ma treats architecture as a living, breathing, ecological practice, championing the idea that the built environment is part of the natural landscape as well as the urban fabric.” Link in bio to full article. by @studiomainc

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Thrilled to see our Fusion on First project featured in Metropolis magazine, in a thorough, thoughtful, and generally fantastic article by Sam Lubell. We're especially gratified to see how enthusiastic our clients, partners, and end users have been, and how successfully we were able to work to create a new kind of space for downtown Phoenix. With major thanks to @sjlubell, @metropolismag, and of course, the visionary team at @arizonastateuniversity Read the full story link in bio.

Photos by Bill Timmerman Studio Ma - Arizona State University Fusion on First taken in Fusion on First by @studiomainc

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Delighted to have our work recognized in the current print issue of the Architect's Newspaper. A thoughtful Studio Visit by writer Matthew Marani gave us the opportunity to share completed projects like Fusion on First and Hollyhock, and in-process work like Holly6. Thanks very much to Matthew for his thoughtful and considered take, to Jack Murphy at AN for choosing to feature us, and to our partners, clients, and collaborators for supporting our continued drive to produce work that pushes the needle on regenerative sustainability and climate-oriented architecture. Digital issue link in bio.

#architecture #arizona #phoenix #arizonastateuniversity #residential #bioclimaticarchitecture #sustainability #sustainablearchitecture #desert #resiliency #architecturedesign taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @studiomainc

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We’re delighted to share that our project Fusion on First has been recognized with a Green GOOD DESIGN Award for Sustainability. Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum in collaboration with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, and Design, the GOOD DESIGN award recognizes the world's most compelling and successful examples of sustainable design. We are thrilled to receive this recognition for our emphasis on livable, sustainable, and joyful architecture, and are happy to be in such good company with our fellow winners. We are grateful to our partners and stakeholders, including Arizona State University and Capstone Development, for continuing to support important sustainable work. ASU Fusion on First taken in Fusion on First by @studiomainc

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Wishing you and yours all the joys of the season!

We are so grateful and honored for the wonderful partnership, friendship, and support of so many, and we look forward to continued success in the new year.

Our studio will be closed Monday December 26th through Monday January 2, 2023, as we take time to enjoy the holiday season with our families and loved ones.

Photography: @marksommerfeld Wishing you and yours all the joys of the season! by @studiomainc

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This November voters in New Mexico can vote on the General Obligation Bond 3 which is designed to help provide funding for statewide higher education institutions projects, such as @unmfinearts University of New Mexico’s Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology, without raising taxes. Studio Ma is honored to be in partnership with UNM - advancing student success, supporting the arts, and expanding the state’s economic and cultural vitality. Learn more - link in bio.

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#unm #collegeoffinearts #cityofalbuquerque #unmarts #architecture #design #newmexicoarchitecture #gobond3 #archdaily #innovation #mediaart #filmproduction #textiledesign #performanceart UNM's College of Fine Arts Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology by @studiomainc

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