CUSTOM HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
 

ABOUT MBB DESIGN STUDIO

We are a small dynamic residential planning and design firm located in Calabasas

Our firm focuses on contemporary residential design in the Los Angeles area. The success of our projects is a result of the collaborative relationships between our studio staff and each client. We believe that our role is not to dominate the process but rather to guide it to completion with the client’s goals and budget as top priorities.  We believe that owners, along with their design team, are partners in the design process, and communication must be open and continuous. 

This successful collaboration results in gracious, efficient and comfortable spaces in which to live and work – from early conceptual and planning stages through to construction documents and administration. Our intent is to provide intelligent direction for our clients that will create both value and beauty. We focus on collaboration with all of the partners in the process so that the design experience is transparent, responsive, foresighted, and flexible.

 

“We can help you realize your dreams, put your ideas on paper, and make sure they get executed/built just the way you envision it.”

OUR STUDIO CULTURE

Our core values provide the foundation for our Design Studio. These values define our culture, reflect who we are and what we stand for.

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Committed & Driven

We are Passionate, Creative and Dedicated .
We Strive to be Productive: Work hard and generate value for our clients their needs and their budget Personal accountability for delivering professional yet personal service.

Integrity & Respect

Integrity and respect to our own wellbeing and that of our clients. We strive for balanced life that allows for mental and Physical wellness.
Open and honest always. We value our clients, their values, properties, budget, and timeline.

Reputable

We have a sense of pride in every project and strive to improve and make a positive impact for our clients’ spaces and everyday living.
Our design team members place the studio’s reputation first (before profit).
We strive to deliver responsive, well designed quality work in a timely manner. We are known for creating long term connections for return clients and referrals.

Critical Thinkers

We learn and improve from each and every project experience.
We do our best to not take critique personally, and learn from feedback
Each and everyone of us appreciates attention to detail: always digging deeper, looking for better solutions.

Transparency

Empower each other by communicating openly, honestly, and frequently.
Sharing the creative process.
Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to provide insight.

 

Michal Brison

Managing Principal 

Born and raised in Israel, Michal moved to the United States in 1996 after completing her service in the Israeli Defense Forces as a photographer. 

Michal is a LEED accredited professional and is passionate about sustainable and environmentally friendly design. She strives to incorporate sustainable conscious features in every project.

She completed her studies and graduated in 2002 with honors earning a Bachelor of Architecture (Magna Cum Laude) degree from from The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture of The City College of New York. She received numerous honors and awards including the ‘AIA Henry Adams Medal’ of the School of Architecture and the ‘Carol J. Weissman Kurth Women in Architecture Annual Scholarship Fund.’ Michal was recruited out of college by a mid-size New York based architectural firm, where she began her career. As a Junior Architect, she was involved in several projects including large scale commercial transportation depots, and train stations.

She later joined a boutique residential firm as a project architect / manager and focused on high-end multi-family residential buildings located in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

In 2009, Michal and her family relocated to Los Angeles where she founded MBB Design Studio. Beyond her architecture and design practice, Michal spends all of her time with her husband and four children enjoying Southern California's sunny weather and beautiful beaches.

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 Jen Conway

Project Manager ∙ Senior Designer

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Jen received her Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Roger Williams University in 2001 where she was a Dean's List recipient. She received the Pella Designer of the Year award in 1999, as well as the Thesis Design Studio Award in 2001.

She worked for ten years at the award winning architectural firm, SHoP Architects in New York City. As a project manager, she worked on commercial, academic and master plan projects including the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the design competition Botswana Innovation Hub. SHoP's approach to redefining the role of architect extended her experience to include interior design, on-site construction supervision, and Building Information Modeling.

Prior to joining MBB Design she took time off to raise her family, and has been living in the Los Angeles area for the past six years.

Ofeer Maltzman

Marketing & Social Media

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Sidney Ortega

Junior Designer

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Sidney is a native Californian who is the daughter of immigrants from Guatemala and El Salvador. She received her Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona in 2020 where she graduated on the Dean's List and the President's Honor List. She later continued her studies and received a Masters in Science of Architecture and Urban Design from UCLA in 2021 where she graduated with distinction in the UCLA M.S. AUD Technology Studio. Previously throughout her summers of her undergraduate studies, she worked at a small architecture firm as an intern.

 
 

Hila Meisles

Operations Manager

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Cynthia Lopez

Drafter/Intern

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