OUR TEAM IS CAPABLE, EXPERIENCED AND SCALED TO SUIT ANY TASK
Vision & PHILOSOPHY
We believe good design is more than just good looks.
Because we are clear in what we do, what we value, and how we deliver on projects. Our specialization within mixed-use, apartment, and hotel design gives us a depth of knowledge and experience that extends far beyond aesthetics alone.
Our vision is to lead within our sector through thoughtful design, based on understanding the evolving needs of the market and commercial acumen.
We aim to remain relevant by continually learning, researching, and staying close to the way people live, travel, and experience spaces.
It is measured by how a project functions, how it is experienced, and how successfully the design responds to the people it was created for.
At MAS, strength of architecture and interior design comes from balancing aesthetics, feasibility, market understanding, and real-world outcomes. A project succeeds when all these elements work together cohesively.
This understanding of ‘design’ drives every decision from the beginning. Thoughtful. Collaborative. Commercially aware. Design-led.
values & Sustainability
We believe in enduring design.
Our work is guided by four core values: specialisation, relevance, quality and collaboration. We bring focused expertise to every project, creating thoughtful and practical design responses that reflect the needs of each site, client and community. We are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through careful consideration, strong technical knowledge and attention to detail. By working collaboratively with clients, consultants and project partners, we create architecture that is purposeful, enduring and relevant.
Sustainable means considered from the beginning. Planning, orientation, materiality, construction, durability, and long-term useability. Spaces that are adaptable, efficient, reduce waste, and respond to changing environments.
We want to create buildings that perform well over time.
OUR TEAM
INSIDE MAS
culture
Our people are our culture.
We work hard on our studio culture because we believe great work is built by great people.
At MAS, we are intentional about building a team of like-minded people who are collaborative, motivated, curious and genuinely enjoyable to work alongside. We value professionalism, accountability and hard work, but we also believe strong studio culture comes from human connection, shared respect and enjoying each other’s company beyond the work itself.
Ideas are shared openly, support is offered freely and successes are celebrated collectively. There is no room for large egos or siloed thinking.
We believe the best outcomes happen when people work together with trust, humility and a shared commitment to the project and the team around them.
We encourage a culture where people can grow. Team members are given responsibility, exposure and opportunities to develop their skills.
MAS is a studio where hard work and high standards exist alongside connection, balance and camaraderie. Friday lunches without shop talk are just as valuable to us as design reviews and project milestones.
At MAS, culture is not something created by a select few.
Ethos
We believe exceptional projects are never created in isolation.
We believe exceptional projects are shaped through collaboration, shared knowledge and a collective commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
We see every project as a connected system. Clients, consultants, contractors, market conditions, end users and project teams all play an important role in the success of a development.
We are highly collaborative by nature, both within the studio and across the wider project team.
Internally, we foster an environment where knowledge is shared openly, ideas are explored collectively and no team member is left behind. We believe ongoing learning and professional support are essential to both individual growth and the long-term strength of the studio.
Our culture is grounded in professionalism, hard work and a shared ambition to continually improve. We encourage curiosity, initiative and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge across all levels of the practice.
the mas balance
We value long term tenures.
Tenure gives opportunities for personal career progression and specialisation, but they also provide the studio and its clients with certainty, knowledge, and experience.
To achieve this MAS works on a simple principle we call The MAS Balance. It is a formalised system devised to establish a studio of committed long-term staff. We look at balancing three fundamental parts:
PART 1 – Provide enjoyable and quality work
PART 2 – Have an awesome studio culture
PART 3 – Pay market rates and open doors for progression
The combination of good projects you genuinely enjoy working on, benchmarked salaries that are reviewed and adjusted annually, career / graduate progression, and a studio culture built around respectful, collaborative people is The MAS Balance.
Good for MAS and good for you!
working at mas:
We are looking for people who genuinely care about producing high-quality work and are motivated to continually improve their craft. At MAS, being driven is not about ego or competition. It is about taking pride in your work, being proactive in your thinking and consistently striving for better outcomes for both the project and the client.
We value people who are motivated to succeed individually, while also understanding that personal success is tied to the success of the wider team and the projects we deliver together. We appreciate team members who are dependable, hardworking and willing to take ownership, while remaining committed to learning, growing and contributing at a high level.
We want people who genuinely love architecture, interiors and the industries we work within. People who are curious about design, engaged in the evolving built environment and invested in creating thoughtful, high-quality outcomes.
At MAS, passion comes through in the level of care people bring to their work. It is reflected in an understanding of good design, attention to detail and a genuine appreciation for quality architecture and interiors. We are particularly drawn to people who are excited by mixed-use, multi-residential and hotel projects and who understand the unique opportunities and complexities these sectors present.
Passion also means being interested in continual growth. Staying curious. Continuing to learn. Wanting to contribute to work that is commercially intelligent, highly resolved and meaningful for the people who experience it.
We place a strong emphasis on building a studio culture made up of approachable, respectful and collaborative people. Technical skill is important, but so is the ability to communicate clearly, work well with others and contribute positively to the studio environment.
We value team members who are easy to talk to, open in their communication and professional in the way they engage with colleagues, clients and consultants. We believe the best studios are built on trust, respect and strong working relationships, not hierarchy or ego.
At MAS, we leave ego at the door. We are looking for people who are confident in their abilities while remaining humble, approachable and willing to listen, learn and collaborate.
We believe the best outcomes happen when people work together and genuinely support one another. Architecture is a collaborative process, and we value team members who understand that success is always a collective effort.
Being supportive means contributing beyond your own tasks or responsibilities. It means sharing knowledge, helping others succeed, offering support when needed and recognising that stronger teams create stronger projects. We appreciate people who are generous with their time, collaborative in their approach and invested in the growth of those around them.
At MAS, we work best as a group. We look for people who contribute positively to the culture of the studio and who understand that great work is built through collaboration, trust and shared ambition.
We are looking for people who understand the responsibility that comes with delivering considered, high-quality architectural work. At MAS, being professional means knowing your craft, taking your role seriously and bringing a strong level of technical understanding, attention to detail and accountability to every stage of a project.
We value architects, technicians and team members who are confident in their knowledge, clear in their communication and committed to doing things properly. Professionalism at MAS is not about being rigid or formal. It is about being prepared, dependable and respectful, while contributing to a studio culture where people can trust each other to deliver with care, competence and consistency.
You are the culture
Studio culture is incredibly important to us, and the vibrancy of that culture depends on our team being together. We believe the best architecture studios are highly collaborative environments where ideas are shared openly, knowledge is exchanged daily and teams grow through working closely alongside one another.
Our studio is fast-paced, dynamic and deeply collaborative by nature. Architecture, interiors, project delivery and design thinking constantly overlap within our practice, and that level of integration can only truly happen through in-person collaboration. From informal desk conversations to design reviews, mentorship and problem solving, some of the most valuable parts of the creative process happen organically within the studio environment.
At MAS, we place strong value on connection, communication and shared learning. We believe being physically present together strengthens our culture, improves project outcomes and creates better opportunities for professional growth across all levels of the team. It also allows younger team members to learn through direct exposure to projects, senior leadership and day-to-day studio collaboration.
While we do not offer work-from-home arrangements, we understand that our team members have lives, families and responsibilities outside of work. Supporting long-term career growth also means supporting balance and flexibility where possible.
We offer flexible working hours to help accommodate different lifestyles and personal commitments, whether that means school pick-ups, earlier starts, later finishes or creating a routine that better supports family life. Our approach is built around trust, professionalism and creating an environment where people can thrive both personally and professionally.
mas VALUES long term tenures.
Tenure gives opportunities for personal career progression and specialisation, but they also provide the studio and its clients with certainty, knowledge, and experience.
To achieve this MAS works on a simple principle we call The MAS Balance.
It is a formalised system devised to establish a studio of committed long-term staff. We look at balancing three fundamental parts:
PART 1 – Provide enjoyable and quality work
PART 2 – Have an awesome studio culture
PART 3 – Pay market rates and open doors for progression
The combination of good projects you genuinely enjoy working on, benchmarked salaries that are reviewed and adjusted annually, career / graduate progression, and a studio culture built around respectful, collaborative people is The MAS Balance.
Good for MAS and good for you!
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We do not believe career progression comes from sitting on the sidelines. It comes from real involvement, meaningful responsibility and exposure to projects that genuinely matter.
At MAS, our team works on large-scale mixed-use, apartment and hotel developments that are actively being designed, tested and delivered. These are real projects with real constraints, commercial pressures and tangible outcomes.
Projects that need to stack up.
Projects that need to sell.
Projects that need to get built.
From early in their careers, our team members are involved in the thinking behind the work. They test ideas, challenge assumptions and contribute to conversations that shape projects from concept through to delivery.
Responsibility comes quickly here, not through hierarchy or titles, but through trust, capability and contribution. Our team works closely with directors and senior team members, creating ongoing opportunities for mentorship, learning and exposure to how complex projects are navigated in practice.
We actively support career progression through regular check-ins and a formal review process. Together, we identify strengths, recognise skill gaps and understand each person’s long-term career goals, then look for ways to support that growth and open doors where possible.
We are keen to work with people who want to do well, grow their skills and succeed. Just as importantly, we value people who want to be part of the team, contribute without ego and understand that great work is rarely achieved alone.
When our people grow, the studio grows. That is why we invest in creating an environment where people are supported, challenged and encouraged to build rewarding, long-term careers in the industry.
Our studio has seen numerous graduates through registration.
At MAS, we are highly invested in supporting graduates through the registration process and helping develop confident, well-rounded architects. Our studio has successfully guided numerous graduates through registration, with a strong focus on mentorship, practical experience and long-term career growth.
We actively discuss registration goals with graduates and work closely with them to ensure they gain the exposure and experience required across all stages of practice. As team members progress, we create opportunities for shared learning, increased responsibility and involvement in projects that support their professional development.
Selected senior team members act as mentors throughout the registration process, assisting with logbooks, practice examinations and discussions around key registration topics. We also provide support around examination periods, including some allocated time off for study and exams.
Importantly, we believe graduates learn best through real project experience. We track progression carefully and aim to provide exposure across design, documentation, construction and project delivery. This includes time with our in-house contracts administrator, external secondment opportunities where appropriate and regular site experience.
We believe everyone should see the work they design become reality.
Understanding how buildings are delivered is an essential part of becoming a strong architect.