As the founder and principal of MA, Morris Adjmi, FAIA is dedicated to understanding the history and complex forces that shape cities to create buildings that are contextual but unmistakably contemporary. Adjmi’s passion for contextual architecture was formed by the cast-iron French Quarter balconies and crumbling Creole cottages in his hometown of New Orleans and refined in New York and Milan during a 13-year collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Aldo Rossi.
Morris established MA in 1997 following his collaboration with Rossi, and on that strong foundation, built a multidisciplinary design practice known for its thoughtful engagement with history, distinct interpretation of industrial forms, and creative expression of innovative materials. The resulting work has become a favourite of both forward-thinking developers and history-minded preservationists.
Check out some of our latest podcasts:
Ashley Heeren
Ashley works to celebrate communities and places with resilient, inclusive design. She believes that powerful connections made through the design of shared architectural spaces can
Garrett Neal
Garrett Neal, principal designer at Neal Lighting, discusses his journey in lighting design, deeply influenced by his father and background in stage production. Transitioning from
Hijacked with Peter Twohy
In this special TalkDesign episode, Peter Twohy flips the script, interviewing Adrian Ramsay to dive into his holistic, land-centered approach to architecture. Adrian shares his
Adriano Zumbo
Celebrated pastry chef and TV personality Adriano Zumbo, known as the "Sweet Assassin," shares insights into his journey from a rural New South Wales supermarket
Anthony Laye
Anthony Laye is a dynamic Keynote Speaker, MC, People Skills Trainer, and Mentalist with over 25 years of experience in effective communication. With an impressive
Pam Chandler + Patrick Ouey
This ground-up home built just south of downtown Austin was designed for empty nesters looking to accommodate both gatherings for friends and family as well
Joshua Hogan
Sundown, a 6,000 sq ft private residence nestled in West Austin, epitomizes revitalization. Originally crafted in the 1980s by renowned architect Robert Renfro, it breaks
Nick + Jes Deavers
A retired couple chose a derelict 1930’s cottage on a rhombus-shaped property in the heart of Austin, to create a modern, landscape-driven house. The quirky
Carina Coel
The Hartford Residence, a 1932 home in Old West Austin, required architectural help to address flow and add living space while maintaining the home's original
