M/PAL/ Mandy Palasik Studio / is a full-service architecture and design practice based in Los Angeles. We curate experiences at the intersection of art, architecture, and community.
Founded by architect and artist Mandy Palasik, M/PAL combines technical expertise with creative vision. Recognizing the constraints in traditional architectural practice, Mandy sought to create a multi-disciplinary studio with a personalized design experience that approaches each project as a collaborative work of art with a story to tell.
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Built on the belief that design is not a linear process, the work manifests in various scales and formations ranging from custom homes to public art installations. Each project is approached as a collaborative narrative that is continuously evolving, as with our practice. We seek to create spaces that celebrate the art of everyday living, inspire excitement in the mundane, and evoke beauty in simplicity.
SERVICES
/ Architectural Design & Consulting (residential and commercial)
/ Interior Design
/ Furniture Design/Custom
/ Graphic Design
/ Custom Art/Installations
/ Curatorial Services
/ Creative Direction
/ Public Art Technical Assistance
MANDY PALASIK, ARCHITECT/FOUNDER
Founded by architect and artist Mandy Palasik, M/PAL combines technical expertise with creative vision. Recognizing the constraints in traditional architectural practice, Mandy sought to create a multi-disciplinary studio with a personalized design experience that approaches each project as a collaborative work of art with a story to tell.
Mandy has over twelve years of international experience on a diverse portfolio of award-winning architecture projects including housing, historic renovations, adaptive re-use, educational, and cultural facilities. She worked in the offices of Marmol Radziner,
KieranTimberlake, GWWO Inc., and SITIO Architecture + Urbanism.
Her art has been exhibited at the Helms Bakery District in Culver City and on the Atlanta BeltLine. She has taught at Temple University, served as a guest juror on national design awards, and is a contributing writer to Artblog.org. Mandy holds a Master of Architecture in Housing and Urbanism from the Architectural Association and a Bachelor of Architecture from Kennesaw State University. She currently serves on the board of the Los Angeles chapter of the non-profit Open Architecture Collaborative.
CREDENTIALS
/ Licensed Architect, State of California
/ U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
/ Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
/ County of Los Angeles Community Business Enterprise (CBE) Participant
/ Pre-qualified Participant,
LA County Department of Arts & Culture Professional Development Roster
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Pre-qualified Artist, LA County Department of Arts & Culture Health Department Artist Roster
/ Pre-qualified Artist, LA Recreation and Parks (RAP) Facilities Artist Roster
/ Licensed Architect, State of California
/ U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
/ Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
/ County of Los Angeles Community Business Enterprise (CBE) Participant
/ Pre-qualified Participant,
LA County Department of Arts & Culture Professional Development Roster
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