PRINCIPAL


Christiana Moss approaches architecture with vision, optimism, and a commitment to testing and research; all integral qualities of our collaborative design practice. As Studio Ma’s managing partner, Christiana is responsible for assisting our clients with identifying project goals, facilitating decisions and leading the design team to realize successful buildings. Her ability to grasp the interrelationships among these issues and use them to shape memorable architecture is integral to our practice. Christiana received her Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning. Prior to graduation, she joined the studio of the Pritzker Award winning Nordic master, Sverre Fehn, at the Oslo School of Architecture for a semester of study. She interned in the offices office of Simon Ungers in New York City upon graduation, where she worked on a winning entry for the Berlin Holocaust Memorial. In 1997, she moved to Arizona and was a member of the offices of McCoy and Simon Architects and Eddie Jones from 1998-2003 before founding Studio Ma. Christiana has worked on numerous educational, institutional and cultural program types, where she applied her design and management skills towards the successful completion of both small and large scale projects, including public-private partnerships with Princeton and Arizona State Universities.


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect, States of Arizona, Colorado and New Jersey
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
American Institute of Architects


EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
College of Architecture, Art and Planning
B. Arch, 1994

The Oslo School of Architecture, Oslo, Norway
Bygg 3: the Studio of Nordic Master Sverre Fehn
Spring 1993


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Christiana is a member of the American Institute of Architects, The US Green Building Council (USGBC), the Society of College and University Planners (SCUP), and the University Development and Innovation Council (UDIC). 

PRINCIPAL


Christopher Alt is the technical leader for our studio, advancing design through the integration of building systems and focused research into our client’s buildings to achieve superior functional and aesthetic resolutions. As the options for buildings grow increasingly complex, Chris helps our clients and design team evaluate what are the best choices given the stated financial and operational goals. Chris received his Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning. Prior to graduation, he joined the studio of the Pritzker Award winning Nordic master, Sverre Fehn, at the Oslo School of Architecture for a semester of study. Since then, he has worked with prominent architects Simon Ungers and Wendell Burnette. A founding partner of Studio Ma, Chris has kept the firm abreast of the latest developments in design, energy and light modelling software. His technical proficiency enables us to undertake a wide range of project types and scales, as well as such enhanced architectural services as energy modelling, which was integral to the execution of the 715-bed Lakeside Housing Project at Princeton University. Chris leads the firm’s recent commitment to digital fabrication and modelling, working directly with fabricators on custom-designed fixtures and exterior wall panels, including those planned for Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect, States of Arizona and New Jersey
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
International Code Council Member (ICC)
National Roofing Council Association Member (NRCA)


EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
College of Architecture, Art and Planning
B. Arch, 1994

The Oslo School of Architecture, Oslo, Norway
Bygg 3: the Studio of Nordic Master Sverre Fehn
Spring 1993


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Ma, Inc. / Principal
2003 - current

Moss-Alt Partnership, LLP / Principal
2000-02

Wendell Burnette Architects / Project Manager
1997-99

Simon Ungers, Architect / Intern Architect
1995


TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Arizona State university
1998, 2001-02

PRINCIPAL


Jason brings a keen eye for pragmatics to his role as project principal. He practices team-based design, which yields exceptional results by meeting budget, schedule and technical performance goals while enhancing, environmental and architectural quality. This dual-objective approach has earned Jason’s projects twenty-five significant national, regional and local awards to date. A twenty-year Phoenix resident, Jason has been active in many professional and civic associations including the Urban Land Institute and American Institute of Architects, where he serves on the Phoenix Metro Chapter Executive Board as President-elect. Recently, he has extended his architectural practice into real estate development. His first venture, artHAUS, a model transit-oriented residential urban infill development, built to LEED for Homes standards, will be completed in late spring 2016. New projects are being evaluated throughout Arizona other locales.


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect, States of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
American Institute of Architects


EDUCATION
Arizona State University
M. Arch, 1997

University of Illinois
B.S. 1994

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL


As project manager for our work, Tim Keil provides ongoing coordination between our clients and the design team, overseeing day-to-day performance and monitoring cost, schedule and functional goals. Through Tim’s leadership, our clients’ goals are realized effectively and proactively. Tim received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon School of Architecture. Before joining Studio Ma in 2006, he served as a project manager for over $750 million of institutional and higher education projects in California. Tim’s experience managing projects, as well as the depth of his on-site construction knowledge, has enabled Studio Ma to undertake a wide range of project types and scales, such as Princeton University’s Lakeside Graduate Housing, and ASU’s Manzanita Hall and Sun Devil Fitness Complex. His deep and practiced knowledge of construction and the regulatory environment allows Studio Ma to work in an efficient manner from the earliest stages of a project through construction administration.


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect, States of Arizona and California


EDUCATION
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
B. Arch, 1999
summa cum laude


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Ma, Inc. / Associate Principal
2007 - current

LPA Sacramento, Inc. / Project Manager
1999-06


TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Arizona State University / Guest Critic
2008

PRINCIPAL EMERITUS


A founding principal of Studio Ma, Dan was active in the firm from 2003-2017 where his work included planning, urban design and architectural design. He has taught widely and has also served as the campus architect for Cranbrook Educational Community. He remains involved in an advisory capacity on a variety of project types, including master planning and urban design.

Dan is currently a Professor of Practice at the College of Planning, Landscape and Architecture at the University of Arizona, balancing his time between teaching and other professional interests.

PROJECT MANAGER


EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
School of Design
M. Arch, 2010


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Ma, Inc. / Project Manager
2010 - current

Wendell Burnette Architects / Intern Architect
2008-09

PROJECT MANAGER


EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
BSD - Architecture, 2004
summa cum laude

Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
Associate in Applied Science in Construction, 2000
Associate in General Studies, 2000
summa cum laude


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Ma, Inc. / Project Manager
2004 - current

Form Third / Design + Production Lead
2013-2014

Architekton / Intern Architect
2002-2004

I-10 Studio / Intern Architect
A joint venture of Wendell Burnette Architects,
Rick Joy Architects, and Marwan Al-Sayed Architects
2003


TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Arizona State University / Guest Critic

ARCHITECT

EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
BS/Finance, 2000

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
M. Arch, 2005


REGISTRATIONS
Arizona
Massachusetts
New York


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eluks Manfredi Architects / Project Architect
2013-2015

Cannon Design / Project Architect
2005-2013


AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects; LEED AP, BD+C

EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, May 2013

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Master of Architecture, May 2015


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Ma, Inc. / Architectural Associate
2015-current

MARKETING & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR


EDUCATION
Art Institute of Phoenix / Phoenix, AZ
B. Graphic Design, 2013


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Ma / Marketing & Operations Coordinator
2017 - current

Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale / Marketing Manager
2012-2017

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect, State of Arizona


EDUCATION
Arizona State University, The Design School
Tempe, Arizona
Master of Architecture, May 2011

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Master of Architecture, August 2010 – December 2010

Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2006
Major: Art, Concentration: Architecture

Denmark’s International Study Program
Copenhagen, Denmark
Pre-Architecture, Summer 2005

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Design Discovery, Summer 2004


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
LEED GA