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Lemonade Insurance Scottsdale: A $4.7M Church-to-Office Adaptive Reuse Three Years in the Making
A historic 1940s church in Old Town Scottsdale. A fast-growing tech company headquartered internationally. A $4.7M adaptive reuse project completed in three phases over three years — with MCI serving as the client's eyes and ears on the ground. Here's how the Lemonade Insurance office came together.
The Franklin Apartment Homes: Art-Deco Inspired Multifamily Design in the Phoenix Metro
New York sophistication meets Phoenix community living. The Franklin Apartment Homes in Peoria, AZ gave us the opportunity to design a full suite of multifamily amenity spaces — from a dramatic chandelier garden to a speakeasy lounge, co-working areas, and a custom coffee bar. Here's how it came together.
Before Roosevelt Row was a destination, there was DeSoto.
In 2014, MCI helped transform a crumbling 1930s DeSoto car dealership in the heart of downtown Phoenix into a community food hall that became a launchpad for some of the city's most celebrated restaurants — including a James Beard-nominated kitchen. Before Roosevelt Row was a destination, there was DeSoto.
Greenwood Brewing’s 6th Anniversary: Designing Arizona's First 100% Women-Owned Brewery
When Megan Greenwood set out to open Arizona's first 100% women-owned brewery in the heart of Roosevelt Row, she had a clear vision: a space designed with women in mind while being genuinely welcoming to everyone. We loved every minute of bringing that vision to life — from custom arc pendant lights fabricated by a local Phoenix artist to a Carrara marble bar and a beer garden built for community. Here's how it came together.
Renovating a Historic Phoenix Home: What to Preserve, What to Modernize, and How to Stay Cool
Historic homes have soul you can't buy new, and surprises you'll want to plan for. Here's what to preserve, what to modernize, how to keep one cool through an Arizona summer, and a tax incentive most owners miss, from a firm that specializes in historic Phoenix homes.
Designing for the Arizona Summer: How to Build a Home That Loves the Heat
The Arizona sun is hard on the wrong materials, colors, and layouts. Here's what actually holds up in the desert, from fade-resistant finishes to managing glare and heat, and how we design homes that are beautiful, comfortable, and built for the heat instead of fighting it.
Outgrowing Your Commercial Space? What Fast-Growing Companies Should Know Before You Redesign
Outgrowing your space is one of the best problems a business can have, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Here's what fast-growing companies should plan for before a redesign, the mistakes that cost the most, and how we help Phoenix businesses build a space that keeps up.
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Plan a Phoenix Home Remodel
The longest part of a remodel isn't construction, it's the design process and the months-long wait for materials and furnishings to arrive. Here's why hiring your designer now is exactly what gets you into a finished home by year's end.
How to Maximize ROI in Your Home Remodel Without Overbuilding
Maximizing ROI in a home remodel starts with layout, not finishes. Learn how smart space planning improves function, protects your investment, and prevents overbuilding.
The Subtle Signs Your Space Is Holding You Back
As your business grows, your space should evolve with it. Learn the subtle signs your commercial space no longer reflects your brand and how thoughtful design updates can improve client experience and confidence.
Why Successful People Outgrow Their Spaces Faster Than They Expect
Many homeowners outgrow their spaces faster than expected. Learn why it happens, what to update first in a remodel, and how to create a home that feels cohesive and aligned.
Why Budget Conversations Feel Awkward — and How to Make Them Productive
Budget conversations can feel uncomfortable at the start of a design project, but avoiding them often leads to bigger issues later. Learn how clear, honest discussions create smoother, more aligned results.