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MA Studios: Architects in Colorado

Scott Munn

AIA, NCARB ~ Principal Architect

Scott Munn

Scott's warm-hearted demeanor, coupled with a genuine love of his craft, translates into client satisfaction time and again. He is a Colo. native with ties to Grand County extending longer than 50 years.  A graduate of architecture from the University of Washington, Scott achieved greatness in 1995 as World Champion in rowing, competing in Tampere, Finland, preceded by a 4th place in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. An architectural career launched in Vail, continued to Granby, where he founded M.A. He served two years as the West Chapter Director of AIA Colo., and continues to serve on the board for greater Colorado. He resides in Grand Lake with wife Tonya, daughter Ashlyn, son Zayden and dog Vyska (not pictured; but their late dog Kenzi is pictured).

Casandra Crawford

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C ~ Architect

Casandra Crawford

Colorado native Casandra cultivated a passion for mountain architecture and construction while at the University of Colorado Denver, on Colorado Outward Bound Cabins. She received her B.S. in Business Management in 2011 and a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Colorado Denver in 2015. She worked at Denver firm Semple Brown Design, where she worked on notable projects such as the Born Hotel and the Cattivella Restaurant. Living in the mountains positions her and her husband for favorite pastimes hiking, skiing, camping, and kayaking as well as raising little girl Kai and M.A. office dogs, Rozzi and Reve.

Sarah Morasso

AIA, NCARB ~ Architect

Sarah Morasso

Sarah moved to Colorado in 2016 after graduating from the Tulane School of Architecture in New Orleans, with both a BA and MA in Architecture. From New Jersey, Sarah was always inspired by the architecture of historic New England cities and small towns, but her undeniable passion for the outdoors led her West. She came to MA Studios from Semple Brown Design, where she worked on projects such as the award-winning Magnolia Hotel New Orleans and the Macanta Amenity Center. Alongside her partner and beagle, Bear, she spends her time away from the office rock-climbing, hiking, camping, and snowboarding.

Gabe Bellowe

AIA, NCARB, ICAA ~ Architect

Gabe Bellowe

As an artist and musician, Gabe's background informs a perspective where client-centered design and thoughtfulness is paramount. Previously engaged in historic preservation in Denver, Gabe has a penchant for finding creative, interesting, and useful ways to adaptively re-use existing spaces. With a BA from The George Washington University in Fine Arts & Psychology, Gabe worked as a counselor before achieving a Master’s of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. He is an outdoor enthusiast alongside his wife, and he enjoys time with his cats, his potter’s wheel, 3d printer and workshop.

Rusty Mcinnis

Architectural Designer

Rusty Mcinnis

Rusty enriches the MA Studios studio with a strong background in large-scale commercial architecture and a charming southern wit. He was raised in northeastern Texas and earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University. From there he worked for Harrison French & Associates in Arkansas with a focus on big-box retail projects. Rusty is an asset at MA Studios with rendering skills. Other talents include watercolor painting and wood-working. And rarely can one outshine Rusty’s enthusiasm for a good adult kickball game. He is seen here with his M.A. office dog Violet.

Stephen Firor

LEED, GA ~ Architectural Designer

Stephen Firor

Stephen is a Colorado native, outdoor enthusiast, and international traveler, all of which inspired him to pursue his B.S. in Landscape Architecture and Global Environmental Sustainability. He acquired his Master of Architecture degree from CU Denver while working. Through schooling, he learned his passion for sustainability and green building, prompting his LEED Green Associate accreditation. Stephen brings experience working on several project types in the Science and Technology, Aviation, and Infrastructure markets. If Stephen isn’t in the office he’s skiing, rafting, camping, or enjoying sunshine.

Tonya Munn

Administrative Assistant/ Marketing

Tonya Munn

Happily a "mountain girl," Tonya has called Colorado her home for three decades. Originally from Minnesota's lake country, her B.A. in English Writing and Communication prompted a semi-long career as an award-winning journalist, which culminated as managing editor of Colorado Mountain News Media's Sky-Hi News. Tonya pivoted to helping with administration at M.A. in 2014. Scott and Tonya enjoy raising their daughter Ashlyn, son Zayden and dog Vyska in Grand Lake, and Tonya finds joy telemark skiing, practicing yoga, or mom things like chauffeuring kids and Sherpa-ing backpacks or groceries.

Scott Munn

AIA, NCARB ~ Principal Architect

Scott's warm-hearted demeanor, coupled with a genuine love of his craft, translates into client satisfaction time and again. He is a Colo. native with ties to Grand County extending longer than 50 years.  A graduate of architecture from the University of Washington, Scott achieved greatness in 1995 as World Champion in rowing, competing in Tampere, Finland, preceded by a 4th place in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. An architectural career launched in Vail, continued to Granby, where he founded M.A. He served two years as the West Chapter Director of AIA Colo., and continues to serve on the board for greater Colorado. He resides in Grand Lake with wife Tonya, daughter Ashlyn, son Zayden and dog Vyska (not pictured; but their late dog Kenzi is pictured).

Casandra Crawford

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C ~ Architect

Colorado native Casandra cultivated a passion for mountain architecture and construction while at the University of Colorado Denver, on Colorado Outward Bound Cabins. She received her B.S. in Business Management in 2011 and a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Colorado Denver in 2015. She worked at Denver firm Semple Brown Design, where she worked on notable projects such as the Born Hotel and the Cattivella Restaurant. Living in the mountains positions her and her husband for favorite pastimes hiking, skiing, camping, and kayaking as well as raising little girl Kai and M.A. office dogs, Rozzi and Reve.

Sarah Morasso

AIA, NCARB ~ Architect

Sarah moved to Colorado in 2016 after graduating from the Tulane School of Architecture in New Orleans, with both a BA and MA in Architecture. From New Jersey, Sarah was always inspired by the architecture of historic New England cities and small towns, but her undeniable passion for the outdoors led her West. She came to MA Studios from Semple Brown Design, where she worked on projects such as the award-winning Magnolia Hotel New Orleans and the Macanta Amenity Center. Alongside her partner and beagle, Bear, she spends her time away from the office rock-climbing, hiking, camping, and snowboarding.

Gabe Bellowe

AIA, NCARB, ICAA ~ Architect

As an artist and musician, Gabe's background informs a perspective where client-centered design and thoughtfulness is paramount. Previously engaged in historic preservation in Denver, Gabe has a penchant for finding creative, interesting, and useful ways to adaptively re-use existing spaces. With a BA from The George Washington University in Fine Arts & Psychology, Gabe worked as a counselor before achieving a Master’s of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. He is an outdoor enthusiast alongside his wife, and he enjoys time with his cats, his potter’s wheel, 3d printer and workshop.

Rusty Mcinnis

Architectural Designer

Rusty enriches the MA Studios studio with a strong background in large-scale commercial architecture and a charming southern wit. He was raised in northeastern Texas and earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University. From there he worked for Harrison French & Associates in Arkansas with a focus on big-box retail projects. Rusty is an asset at MA Studios with rendering skills. Other talents include watercolor painting and wood-working. And rarely can one outshine Rusty’s enthusiasm for a good adult kickball game. He is seen here with his M.A. office dog Violet.

Stephen Firor

LEED, GA ~ Architectural Designer

Stephen is a Colorado native, outdoor enthusiast, and international traveler, all of which inspired him to pursue his B.S. in Landscape Architecture and Global Environmental Sustainability. He acquired his Master of Architecture degree from CU Denver while working. Through schooling, he learned his passion for sustainability and green building, prompting his LEED Green Associate accreditation. Stephen brings experience working on several project types in the Science and Technology, Aviation, and Infrastructure markets. If Stephen isn’t in the office he’s skiing, rafting, camping, or enjoying sunshine.

Tonya Munn

Administrative Assistant/ Marketing

Happily a "mountain girl," Tonya has called Colorado her home for three decades. Originally from Minnesota's lake country, her B.A. in English Writing and Communication prompted a semi-long career as an award-winning journalist, which culminated as managing editor of Colorado Mountain News Media's Sky-Hi News. Tonya pivoted to helping with administration at M.A. in 2014. Scott and Tonya enjoy raising their daughter Ashlyn, son Zayden and dog Vyska in Grand Lake, and Tonya finds joy telemark skiing, practicing yoga, or mom things like chauffeuring kids and Sherpa-ing backpacks or groceries.

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