founder + principal
Maya Madison, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, Assoc. DBIA, CPHD, is a licensed architect and the founder of mad architecture design. With more than a decade of experience, she has led and contributed to residential, commercial, cultural, healthcare, and institutional projects throughout New York and beyond.
Maya founded mad to provide homeowners and developers with thoughtful, highly collaborative architectural guidance. Her approach combines creative design with a practical understanding of zoning, approvals, constructability, and the decisions that shape a successful project.
A graduate of Syracuse University’s Bachelor of Architecture program and a Certified Passive House Designer, Maya brings a strong commitment to sustainable design and creating spaces that are functional, distinctive, and responsive to the people who will use them.
Based in New York City and serving residential clients and development opportunities throughout the region.
Our Collaborative Process
Every project is different, but our goal is consistent: to create a clear, collaborative process that moves your project from possibility to reality.
discover + assess
We begin by understanding your goals, property, budget, and timeline. When needed, we evaluate zoning and development potential to identify opportunities and constraints before design begins.
design + develop
We translate your priorities into a thoughtful design, exploring layout, form, materials, and performance while refining the project with you through each phase.
document + approve
We prepare the architectural drawings required for permitting and construction and coordinate with consultants and reviewing agencies as needed.
