M A P Studio

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Architecture

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Architecture

Book Signing + Conversation

with

MAP & Jack Murphy,

Editor-in-Chief, The Architect's Newspaper

@ Rizzoli (NYC) , Wednesday , May 20th , 6pm

-- Architecture X Architecture Book Signing + Conversation with MAP & Jack Murphy, Editor-in-Chief, The Architect's Newspaper @ Rizzoli (NYC) , Wednesday , May 20th , 6pm

Modern waterfront house with large glass windows, sloped roof, surrounded by grass and rocks at dusk.

noted for their work In the arena of architecturE /design/media practices + climate & cultural issues.

Metropolitan Architectural Practice(MAP)is an award winning architecture, design + media studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Our various projects span a broad spectrum of built/unbuilt environments, design, digital media, expository research, cultural, climate and sustainability practices. Our studio is lead by Architect Katherine Lambert, AIA + Director Christiane Robbins and embodies a dynamic, collaborative, cross-disciplinary, working group.

MAP Studio is our research lab defining 21st century approaches to interacting with diverse and scable technologies - adapting a strategic and rigorous approach to designing spaces, imaging, systems, and products.

MAP was selected as one of three finalists for Architizer’s Visionary of the Year, 2025.

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Black trophy or award with white text that reads 'Architizer Vision Awards, Visionary of the Year, 1 of 3 Winner Finalists, 2025'.

Black badge with white text reading 'Architizer Visionary 100 MEMBER 2026' in a hexagon outline.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Since 2005, Metropolitan Architectural Practice + MAP Studio have continued to evolve innovative responses to a diverse field of projects. Each has been considered and realized through a wide angle lens of possibilities.

MAP Studio currently has projects throughout the continent in all stages of prototyping, design and construction – ranging from single and multi-family residential, adaptive reuse, housing development and civic work.

As such, MAP has been fortunate to engage with fascinating projects and people. Collectively, we’re expand the possibilities of human relationships, the built environment + the synthetic. We’re designing meaningful interactions that not only shift to respond to the moment but, most importantly, enrich our lived experience.

Our commitment to excellence, research and innovation in design practices has been demonstrated through a consistent pattern of award winning projects, publications, grants and fellowships.

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Modern building with a curved roof and spacious entrance, set in a field with mountains in the background.

→ RESIDENTIAL

Modern outdoor pavilion with wooden beams forming a pyramid shape, situated at the end of a gravel pathway surrounded by landscaped gardens and trees.

→ DEVELOPMENT

Modern house with wooden and concrete exterior, illuminated at dusk, surrounded by trees and landscaped yard.

→ Housing

Modern outdoor patio with wooden canopy, concrete walls, large windows, and landscaped garden with trees and shrubs.

→ ADAPTIVE REUSE

BUILT PROJECTS

Our legacy and commitment to “Beyond Net Zero” design sets us apart as advocates in creating sophisticated, environmentally resilient spaces that withstand the challenges of time and climate change.

In addition, our expertise in adaptive reuse allows us to revitalize and repurpose heritage, landmark structures while honoring their historical significance, siting and narrative.

We collaborate with ambitious commercial clients at the forefront of their field, from exciting start-ups to global brands. Our clients value pushing boundaries, redefining spatial experiences, and creating a responsible imprint on the built environment.

MAP’s work has been featured in publications such as Architecture, Dwell, ID, Metropolis, PA, Interior Design, SF Gate, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Wired among many others.

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Modern multi-story building with white horizontal siding, large glass windows, and brick sections, situated on a street with power lines and trees.

→ Commercial

Modern house exterior with overhang, wooden and concrete siding, gravel pathway, and lush greenery.

→ Residential

Outdoor patio area outside a modern office building with tables, chairs, and four people seated at a table.

→ ADAPTIVE REUSE

Facade of an Armani store with classical architectural columns, decorative facades, and a Emporio Armani banner in front of the entrance.

→ Civic

DESIGN

MAP Studio has benefited from our productive legacy of working across a diverse range of disciplines. With a solid foundation in design principles, the studio has continuously evolved to meet the changing demands of the creative industries.

Our design portfolio reflects expertise in architecture, interior architecture, interiors, furniture, objects, and visualizations, showcasing a commitment to versatility and aesthetic integrity.

In the realm of spatial practices, we approach each space as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences realized through form, function,+ atmospherics. By integrating spatial planning with material innovation, sustainable methodologies with an acute awareness of human behavior, we materialize environments that are both purposeful and expressive.

From residential to commercial spaces, each project reflects a considered balance of architectural clarity and emotive resonance, reinforcing our belief that well-designed spaces enrich people’s lives, work, and interactions.

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A cozy wooden interior room featuring a dining table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a wood stove in the background.

→ Interior ARCHITECTURE

Modern kitchen with large windows showing green trees outside, dark upper cabinets, and wooden lower cabinets with a black sink and faucet, illuminated by accent lighting.

→ Interiors

Three people gathered around a workbench with tools, discussing plans or instructions, in a workshop setting.

→ furniture

A black bowl with a cracked mosaic pattern on the rim, sitting on a gray surface against a light gray textured background.

→ Products

A black and white photo of a city street with a medical center sign, partially obscured by a large orange stripe on the left and a vertical line, with cars parked along the street and a building with a balcony.

→ GraphicS

A small, black and white striped robot figure standing on a white circular base on a concrete floor, with a textured wall behind it. To the left, there's a framed cartoonish portrait of a person with glasses and a short haircut.

→ ObjectS

RESEARCH

While MAP’s expository research has contributed to the academic realm and public discourse, it has also driven the trajectories of our practice. The knowledge gained from this ongoing research frames our design approach, allowing us to create built environments that are aesthetically sophisticated, resilient, technologically advanced and responsive to an aggregate of needs.

Our recent research into synthetic technologies (2022-24)has been compiled into the forthcoming book, Architecture X Architecture: A Dialectic, by ORO Publishers and has been released in February, 2026. It includes a foreword by Kum-Kum Bhavnani, essays by Bill Seaman, Katherine Lambert, Christiane Robbins, Kyle Steinfeld, and Amanda Wasielewski, and an afterword by Aaron Betsky.

MAP’s published works and exhibitions have positioned us as driving innovation and contributing to the future of architectural and design practices. Our conceptual approach often challenges conventional norms while extending the boundaries of design excellence.

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