Studio MBM is a multidisciplinary design practice based in New York, founded and led by the Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli. With a diverse and international portfolio, Studio MBM spans a broad range of design scales, from meticulously crafted objects and furniture to transformative interior renovations and visionary ground-up architecture.
The studio's approach is deeply rooted in a rigorous conceptual framework that draws from design theory, geometry, and architectural history. Known for its bold experimentation with materials and textures, Studio MBM integrates innovative applications into every project, regardless of size.
At the heart of Studio MBM is a profound respect for culture. The practice consistently engages with the realms of art, fashion, and the local context, infusing each project with a sensitivity to its unique environment and narrative.
Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli
Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli is the founding principal of Studio MBM, with over 18 years of professional experience. His diverse portfolio spans the globe, and many of his projects have earned international acclaim. Maurizio is deeply committed to architectural education, serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Pratt Institute, and has been a guest critic at Cornell University, NYIT, Cooper Union, Pratt, and Yale University.
Previously, Maurizio was an Associate Principal at WORKac, where the firm was named the #1 design firm in the United States by Architect magazine during his tenure. His design expertise has led to numerous competition wins, including his leadership role in the design of the BeMA Beirut Museum of Art. Other notable projects include a 60-villa beachside development on the Lebanese coast, the master plan for the Beijing Horticultural Expo, a 600-seat performance space aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, and a private residence for a renowned art collector.
Maurizio holds a Master of Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Master of Architecture from the University of South Florida. He is also LEED Accredited.
Previous Experiences
L’Assemblee Radieuse
Libreville, Gabon
Intercorp
Lima, Peru
Beijing Horticultural Expo Masterplan
Beijing, China
Weifang Campus Library
Weifang, China
The Red Room
Virgin's Scarlet Lady cruise ship
Beirut Museum of Art
Beirut, Lebanon
Marea
Batroun, Lebanon
Villa Papillon
Batroun, Lebanon
Selected Press
“El brutalismo renace de la mano del diseño de interiores”
“Inside a Cave-Like Soho Loft That’s All About City-Chic Brutalism”
“Studio MBM Designs the DL 1961 Showroom + Office Headquarters in New York”
“Why Brutalism Is Making an Interior-Design Comeback in 2023”
“Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli designs ‘360 house’ as an avant-garde mountain home”
Inside the worlds most stylish offices
“Studio MBM designs new Headquarters for DL1961”
“Disused coast in lebanon transformed with residential landscape ‘marea’”
“Rethinking of Hans Hollein’s iconic and eclectic bank headquarters in Lima, Peru”
DL1961 Conjures a Denim Paradise in London With ‘Indigo’ Exhibition
Denim Brand Showcases How A Recycled Pair Of Jeans Is Made
An exhibition in partnership with FRIEZE London
“A multi-family development on the Mediterranean just outside the city of Batroun”
“Latin American Restaurant Her Name Was Carmen Opens in Soho”
“Balconies will double as exhibition space in WORKac’s Beirut Museum of Art”
“Her Name was Carmen lands in Soho to take over the restaurant scene”
Her Name Was Carmen: A High-End Peruvian Restaurant
“WORKac Selected to Design the New Beirut Museum of Art”
“WORKac chosen to complete Beirut museum of art in Lebanon”
“African Modernism(s): Past/Present/Future”
“Architects Hail from NYC and Europe to Talk Urban Resiliency”
