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This month we're sharing Marvin's behind-the-scenes video tour of VIA43 and a recap of our Spring Team Offsite. We’re also tackling how to balance your dream home wishlist with your budget in our latest "Ask an Architect" feature, and celebrating the release of the brand-new Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Valley MMag.

Notes + News from Studio MM Catch up on the latest from Studio MM! In this issue, we’re sharing Marvin’s beautiful new video case study of VIA43, taking you behind the scenes of our inspiring 2026 Spring Team Offsite, and offering expert advice on how to gracefully align your dream home wishlist with your budget. Plus, the...

Of all the phases in an architectural project, Schematic Design is the one that generates the most excitement. It’s the phase where ideas move from a list of hopes and a folder of saved images into something that starts to look like a real home. We love it. Our clients love it. It is, above all else, a lot of fun!

It’s also the phase where some of the most important — and sometimes most difficult — conversations happen. It’s where we have to put your wishlist in a room with your budget, and figure out how they can get along.

Ask an Architect: Can My Wishlist and My Budget Actually Align? - Studio MM Architect We're looking at one of the most important phases of design: schematic design, and the conversations about budget & scope that make it work.

It’s that time of year again — three days, a packed itinerary, great food, and the whole team together. Our latest offsite did not disappoint. From site visits to screen printing, from birdfeeder brainstorms to a wood-fired dinner under the sky, we came home inspired, energized, and with a few very unique souvenirs.

Behind the Scenes: 2026 Spring Team Offsite! - Studio MM Architect It’s that time of year again — three days, a packed itinerary, great food, and the whole team together. Our latest offsite did not disappoint. From site visits to screen printing, from birdfeeder brainstorms to a wood-fired dinner under the sky, we came home inspired, energized, and with a few v...

We've been having a blast on our first team offsite of the year. Offsites are a great opportunity for us to spend quality time together, share meals and gain clarity for the next six months. We've enjoyed the past day and a half we've already spent together and are gearing up for a great final day!