M.R. Walls

What M.R. Walls does

M.R. Walls (legal entity Romano Studio LLC; DBA Mario Romano Walls) is a Santa Monica-based fabricator of custom CNC-carved Corian solid-surface architectural wall systems. The company is built around its patented InterlockPanel system — three US patents covering puzzle-piece precision-machined panels that interlock in exactly one configuration, eliminating field cutting, alignment guesswork, and grout lines. The product portfolio centers on three lines: MR Walls Standard (CNC-carved Corian in any pattern, interior or exterior), MR Walls Backlight / Illuminated (integrated LED backlighting through translucent Glacier White Corian with warm amber, cool white, or programmable RGB plus DMX control), and a Design Assist service that runs from concept through installation. The firm is DuPont Corian Design's exclusive North American partner for architectural wall surfaces, giving it privileged access to Corian's specification channel. A library of 32 Ready Made Designs sits alongside a fully Custom Design System, supported by proprietary algorithmic software for parametric geometry and thermoforming at 320°F for curved surfaces. Certifications include GREENGUARD Gold, NSF/FDA food-contact, IP65 waterproofing for the Backlight system, Red List Free, and hurricane-rated facades up to 180 mph with exterior certification from -40° to 140°F.

Revenue is generated through project-based enterprise sales, with each installation quoted individually on square footage, design complexity, material selection, backlight requirements, and installation scope. The go-to-market motion is direct field sales to architects, interior designers, developers, and end-customers, beginning in the design-assist phase and extending through fabrication and installation. The customer base is unusually diversified for an 11–50 employee firm, spanning healthcare (Jefferson Health, Mayo Clinic, UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, Hoag Hospital), education (University of Wisconsin, TCU, Mt. San Antonio College), aviation (American Airlines/LAX), automotive (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1), sports and entertainment (LA Kings, Crypto.com Arena, Capital One Arena, Morongo Casino), retail and luxury (Harvey Nichols, AMIRI), hospitality (Wynn, Ritz Carlton, Mitsui Fudosan's Figueroa Eight, Parker Toronto), corporate (Fox Technology Center, ServiceNow, Deloitte, SpaceX), real estate (Irvine Company), and government (Naval Base San Diego). Marquee installations include a 17,000 sq ft, 17-floor Jefferson Health Honickman Center cloud wall, a 12,000 sq ft University of Wisconsin Student Union, a 5,000 sq ft LAX American Airlines terminal completed in 16 days, and the in-progress Jamboree-Michelson Pedestrian Bridge with over 2,500 unique triangular panels for Summer 2026 completion.

Name

M.R. Walls

Legal name

Romano Studio LLC

Website

https://mrwalls.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mario Romano Walls (M.R. Walls) manufactures patented CNC-carved Corian architectural wall systems for commercial projects across healthcare, education, hospitality, corporate, sports, aviation, and government sectors, holding three US patents and serving as DuPont Corian's exclusive North American architectural wall partner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Wall Surfaces

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB)

Keywords

• Architectural wall surfaces
• CNC-carved facades
• Corian wall panels
• Backlit wall systems
• Interlocking panel systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Wall Systems: Sale of custom CNC-carved Corian wall panels and systems. Project-based revenue from design-assist through installation. Products include Standard, Backlight, and Illuminated wall systems. Pricing is quote-based based on project scope, dimensions, and design complexity.
2. Design and Fabrication Services: Design-assist partnership from concept to installation. Includes custom design work, material specification, and project management services for large-scale commercial installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

M.R. Walls designs, fabricates, and installs custom CNC-carved Corian solid surface architectural wall systems under its patented InterlockPanel technology (3 US patents). The company delivers three product families — Standard (carved Corian walls), Backlight/Illuminated (integrated LED-lit translucent Corian), and Ready Made and Custom Designs — and provides design-assist services from concept through installation for large-scale commercial projects.

Product overview

M.R. Walls is a patented architectural wall system company that fabricates 3D textured walls from Corian solid surface using CNC carving technology. The product portfolio centers on three main offerings: MR Walls Standard (CNC-carved Corian walls in any pattern/dimension), MR Walls Backlight (integrated LED backlighting through translucent Corian), and the Patented InterlockPanel System (3 US patents for puzzle-piece precision-machined panels). The company offers Ready Made Design patterns (32 curated options) and Custom Design Systems, complemented by RGB Programmable Controller modules and Design Assist services from concept through installation. Applications span elevator lobbies, feature walls, facades, ceilings, hallways, water features, showers, reception areas, grand entries, and branding walls across healthcare, education, hospitality, corporate, retail, and sports sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InterlockPanel System: Patented puzzle-piece wall panel system with three US patents enabling precision-machined interlocking panels without field cutting or grout lines.
• MR Walls Backlight

Products and services

• MR Walls Standard CNC-carved Corian walls with any pattern and dimension for interior or exterior applications. Non-porous, seamless, sole-source specifiable sculptural surface.
• MR Walls Backlight / Illuminated Integrated LED backlighting system through translucent Corian surfaces with warm amber, cool white, or programmable RGB options. Targeted at healthcare healing environments and hospitality wow moments; IP65-rated for wet areas including patient showers and water features.
• Patented InterlockPanel System The patented structural backbone of M.R. Walls products — precision-machined puzzle-piece Corian panels that interlock exactly one way. Eliminates field cutting and grout lines, with bleach-safe, antimicrobial, GREENGUARD Gold surface properties.
• RGB Programmable Controller System Programmable LED controller that addresses individual backlight LEDs independently, enabling full control over color, intensity, and motion for customizable lighting scenes and animations across MR Walls Backlight installations.
• Design Assist Service Design-assist partnership service provided to architects, developers, and end-customers covering concept, custom visuals, material specification, project management, and pricing for backlit and standard MR Walls projects.
• Ready Made Designs Collection Curated catalog of 32 specifiable carved patterns for MR Walls Standard and Backlight systems, enabling architects and designers to select a proven pattern without commissioning fully custom geometry.
• Custom Design System Fully custom Corian wall design service that uses proprietary algorithmic software for parametric design and CNC fabrication, allowing clients to create unique concepts or convert existing artwork into CNC-carved Corian surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000 sq ft installation across 17 floors at Jefferson Health with seamless cloud-inspired pattern
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DuPont Corian DesigncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive partnership making MR Walls DuPont Corian's only North American partner for architectural wall surfaces. Selected based on patented innovation (InterlockPanel system), architectural expertise in large-scale wall systems, proven scale with complex high-profile installations, zero-defect quality record, and brand alignment with DuPont's premium vision for Corian applications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 3form: 3form manufactures architectural resin panels (Varia, Chroma) including translucent and embedded-material options for interior walls, partitions, and lighting applications. Directly comparable to MR Walls in product category, target market (architects and developers), and custom fabrication approach.
• Forms+Surfaces: Forms+Surfaces produces architectural surface products including textured wall panels, screens, and cladding for commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation projects. Comparable to MR Walls as a design-driven architectural surface manufacturer serving similar enterprise and institutional customers.
• Lumicor: Lumicor manufactures translucent architectural resin panels designed for backlit applications including walls, partitions, ceilings, and decorative features. Closely comparable to MR Walls' Backlight and Illuminated product lines in the backlit solid/translucent surface category.
• Modular Arts: Modular Arts produces interlocking 3D architectural wall panels for residential and commercial interiors, with a focus on easy installation and design flexibility. Directly comparable to MR Walls' InterlockPanel concept and decorative wall panel positioning.
• Wolf-Gordon: Wolf-Gordon manufactures architectural wallcoverings, textiles, and sculpted wall panels for commercial interiors including healthcare, education, and corporate settings. Comparable as a designer/specifier-driven architectural wall surface company targeting similar institutional clients.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Architectural Markets: 3M's Architectural Markets division offers DI-NOC architectural finishes and related surface films used across commercial interiors, healthcare, and retail. Comparable as a broader incumbent in architectural surface solutions, though positioned as a global conglomerate product rather than custom-fabricated artisanal panels.
• Cosentino: Cosentino is a global Spanish surface manufacturer producing Dekton, Silestone, and related engineered surfaces used for countertops, facades, and architectural applications. Comparable as a large established surface manufacturer competing for architectural specifications, though focused on stone/quartz rather than carved solid surface.
• Caesarstone: Caesarstone manufactures engineered quartz surfaces primarily for countertops and architectural applications. Comparable as a premium architectural surface manufacturer with strong brand presence, though focused on quartz slabs rather than carved 3D wall systems.

Others

• Aristech Surfaces: Aristech Surfaces manufactures solid surface materials (branded Avonite and Studio Collection) that compete directly with DuPont Corian. Relevant as both a potential alternative material supplier to MR Walls and a competitor for solid surface architectural applications.

Emerging players

• PaperStone: PaperStone produces sustainable composite panels from recycled paper and resin for countertops, cladding, and architectural applications. Comparable as a smaller-scale specialty surface manufacturer targeting similar green-building certified commercial and institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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