About us.

Scott's warm-hearted demeanor, coupled with a genuine love of his craft, translates into client satisfaction time and again. He is a Colo. native with ties to Grand County extending longer than 50 years.  A graduate of architecture from the University of Washington, Scott achieved greatness in 1995 as World Champion in rowing, competing in Tampere, Finland, preceded by a 4th place in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. An architectural career launched in Vail, continued to Granby, where he founded M.A. He served two years as the West Chapter Director of AIA Colo., and continues to serve on the board for greater Colorado. He resides in Grand Lake with wife Tonya, daughter Ashlyn, son Zayden and dog Vyska.

Sarah moved to Colorado in 2016 after graduating from the Tulane School of Architecture in New Orleans, with both a BA and MA in Architecture. From New Jersey, Sarah was always inspired by the architecture of historic New England cities and small towns, but her undeniable passion for the outdoors led her West. She came to MA Studios from Semple Brown Design, where she worked on projects such as the award-winning Magnolia Hotel New Orleans and the Macanta Amenity Center. Alongside her partner and beagle, Bear, she spends her time away from the office rock-climbing, hiking, camping, and snowboarding.

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As an artist and musician, Gabe's background informs a perspective where client-centered design and thoughtfulness is paramount. Previously engaged in historic preservation in Denver, Gabe has a penchant for finding creative, interesting, and useful ways to adaptively re-use existing spaces. With a BA from The George Washington University in Fine Arts & Psychology, Gabe worked as a counselor before achieving a Master’s of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. He is an outdoor enthusiast alongside his wife, and he enjoys time with his cats, his potter’s wheel, 3d printer and workshop.

Stephen is a Colorado native, outdoor enthusiast, and international traveler, all of which inspired him to pursue his B.S. in Landscape Architecture and Global Environmental Sustainability. He acquired his Master of Architecture degree from CU Denver while working. Through schooling, he learned his passion for sustainability and green building, prompting his LEED Green Associate accreditation. Stephen brings experience working on several project types in the Science and Technology, Aviation, and Infrastructure markets. Stephen and his wife and new baby enjoy time together and in the outdoors.

Chasen Rainey is a designer with a passion for blending creativity and functionality. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. His passion is working on residential projects, although he has extensive experience working on hospitality, educational, and civic projects. Chasen enjoys playing music, crafting furniture and jewelry, and cooking — often finding inspiration for his projects in these pursuits. He also loves to sail, bike, and spend time outdoors with his dog. His diverse interests fuel his innovative approach to design and brings a unique perspective to his projects.

Happily a "mountain girl," Tonya has called Colorado her home for three decades. Originally from Minnesota's lake country, her B.A. in English Writing and Communication prompted a semi-long career as an award-winning journalist, which culminated as managing editor of Colorado Mountain News Media's Sky-Hi News. Tonya pivoted to helping with administration at M.A. in 2014. Scott and Tonya enjoy raising their daughter Ashlyn, son Zayden and dog Vyska in Grand Lake, and Tonya finds joy telemark skiing, practicing yoga, or mom things like chauffeuring kids and Sherpa-ing backpacks or groceries.