VALUES

Studio MW is a design and planning firm based in Paonia, Colorado. We create personal homes, connected neighborhoods, and inclusive public spaces that strengthen the fabric of rural lives and communities.

DESIGN FOR ALL
Everyone deserves access to great design and beautiful, healthy spaces. We create structures that elevate the local vernacular and spaces that are safe and inclusive.

WANDER + WONDER
We nurture curiosity and encourage exploration. We are always learning, growing, and evolving as humans and designers. We seek the wild places.

SIMPLE MOVES
Our buildings and details are informed by simple, meaningful and workmanlike choices that result in efficient, economical, and uncomplicated solutions.

RESTORE
We take active measures to utilize the least amount of resources, create efficient buildings, and restore the ecology of our earth. We support the efforts of organizations dedicated to conservation, indigenous heritage, and renewable energy.

BEAUTY THROUGH ACTION
We work through design problems with an iterative process, allowing all of our ideas to see the light of day. We put rubber to pavement in pursuit of our values and commitments.

THRIVE
Our firm flourishes through sustainable growth, lean business management, a network of positive peers, and prioritizing the personal health and well being of our team. We know we are best able to give when we ourselves are happy, whole, and thriving.

TRANSPARENCY
We are an open and authentic team that values integrity, clarity, and kindness. We take responsibility and quickly find positive actionable solutions. Our methods for collaboration and communication with our clients are simple and clear, and flexible to their needs.