The Show’s Over. Now, what? 5 Takeaways from the InterFace Student Housing Conference   Sara Murray,  Senior Designer | Innovation   The recent InterFace Student Housing Conference buzzed with the energy of friends and colleagues reconnecting. Stimulating presentations and discussions filled the airwaves. Key takeaways gleaned from the event shed...

Senior Designer Sara Murray Takes on Innovation   A lot of firms dabble in innovation. Leading firms place it front and center. At Mary Cook Associates (MCA) we’ve included innovation in our core values for over 30 years. Now we’re taking it out for a fresh spin...

  We recently sat down with Katie Schelinski, Director| Design and Studio Lead, to learn more about her approach to Significant & Relevant Ornamentation, the last of the 7 Fundamentals.    Q: What do you say to people who think ornamentation is the same as decorating? A: Significant and...

This spring’s cadre of Gen Z college graduates are hitting the workforce and housing market. Highly individualistic, Gen Zers want to work and live in environments that match their values. Successfully reaching them requires delivering an authentic brand experience that’s rooted in technology and social...