studioMLA worked tirelessly with teens and staff to produce an amazing space that really helps to drive our mission and connect our students.

Paul Epstein, Brookline Teen Center Founder

The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education is a national focal point for people passionate about early learning.

Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade

It is a testament to the quality of the design and creativity of the project team that the building's scale, materials, and composition sit comfortably at the woodland edge, create a dialog with the adjacent music buildings, and quietly mark the entry to campus.

Gordon Turow, Director Of Campus Planning and Design, Penn State University

We wanted to promote healthy risk taking, cooperative and multi-age play, and have cozy spaces encouraging creative and dramatic play. studioMLA truly listened to our community and collaborated with us to design a state-of-the-art playground that excites our children with outdoor learning.

Ed Kuh, Head of Fayerweather Street School

This project will serve as a model for other housing authorities and early educators across this country.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino

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Boston University Children’s Center

Completed Summer 2020, the Boston University Children's Center serves nearly 100 children of University staff in this 17,000 SF historic home, newly redesigned to provide the highest quality of care.

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Horizons for Homeless Children Center

First-of-its kind in Massachusetts, the 140,000 SF Horizons for Homeless Children Center will improve the education, health and well-being of the city’s homeless families by providing early education programs and social services to help parents navigate the many complexities of homelessness.

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Epiphany School Early Learning and Community Center

Through both new construction and historic renovation, the project provides space for Epiphany's recently-opened Reggio-inspired Early Learning Center, a Graduate Support Center, and housing for Teaching Fellows. It also includes a half-court gym, workout room, shower, teaching kitchen, and laundry facilities for families and program graduates to use. Additionally, it provides much needed meeting rooms and flexible work space for school administration and key program partners.

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StudioMLA is an architecture, landscape, and interior design firm with over 25 years of experience in creating engaging indoor and outdoor environments.

We offer extensive design / plan / build architectural services for the following areas: