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In the news.

September 2021

An Exclusive Web Home Tour was featured in Architectural Digest in the September 2021 issue.  The article describes the careful approach taken by Maria Alataris and Vishaan Chakrabarti to give new life to the historic 1925 home originally designed by famed local architect Walter Ratcliffe.  The surreal Fornasetti patterns selected stand up to the house's own ornate detailing and modern furniture pieces give a new twist to the grand old home.

September 2023

Architectural Digest published an online article on Craftsman Homes in September 2023 and featured the Elmwood House by maa designs.  The cover shot is of the beautiful family room.

January 2014

The At Home feature of the January 31, 2014 Financial Times prominently showcased maa designs most recently completed project, Flatiron Loft as well as client Vishaan Chakrabarti, the architect, urbanist, author and husband.  The kitchen, living room, dining room as well as shelving are all photographed as part of the article.

New York Living

October 2006

The October 2006 issue of New York Living Magazine featured maa designs' West 133rd Street project on the front cover.  The article described the building's history and features and went on to describe the project as "architecturally-designed with finishes befitting a Tribeca loft".  For more information about the project, please see the West 133rd Street page of this website.

Oculus New York

Spring 2004

The spring 2004 issue of Oculus, the American Institute of Architects New York City Chapter magazine, featured maa designs as part of "New York Next:  Faces of the Future" in New York City Architecture.  maa designs was also featured in the accompanying exhibition at the Center of Architecture which ran July 1st through August 7th, 2004.  Maria Alataris is shown first on the left in the top row of the Magazine's cover.

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