New Name, same focus on quality and innovation.

For over 15 years, first as Horizons Design/MLAA and now as studio MLA Architects we have focused on providing high quality design and responsive service to our clients. Even as we broaden our practice to include project types outside of education, we will maintain our leadership role in the design of innovative and stimulating educational environments.

One of the leading design groups in the early education field, studio MLA Architects has been involved in the creation of more than 150 unique learning environments in the U. S., Canada, Europe an Asia. Our extensive experience with the complex design, regulatory, and construction processes, inherent in creating children’s environments, assures a cost-effective result conducive to the highest-quality educational and developmental experience. 

Mission

Whether we are involved in the vital issues of creating environments that support and sustain early childhood learning, high quality museum spaces, or buildings that help institutions to function at their highest level, our basic approach remains consistent.

• Listen – we pride ourselves on being good listeners and low-ego designers. We don’t start designing until we really understand our client’s needs.


• Collaborate – we understand that successful projects demand teamwork. We assemble the best possible team of consultants and make sure that the client and end users are integrated into the design process.


• Innovate – Our breadth and depth of experience allow us to quickly understand the basic needs of a project and move beyond to present out-of-the box options that can result in increased efficiency, lower costs, and cutting edge results.


• Focus on Quality – we pride ourselves on detailed and precise project documentation and a collaborative approach to construction that ensures that great designs turn into great buildings.