What MA Studio does

MA Studio (legal entity Studio MA s.r.o.) is a Prague-based architectural studio operating since its founding by Dan Merta and Cyril Nešleha, both of whom hold Czech Chamber of Architects (ČKA) authorizations, during their studies at the Czech Technical University in Prague. The firm of approximately 14-20 people delivers end-to-end architectural services across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, with a portfolio spanning single-family homes, multi-unit apartment buildings, historical conversions, and hospitality interiors. Its core service portfolio includes architectural design, project documentation, engineering and permitting, interior design, brand identity, photorealistic visualization, and VR tours.

The studio's central commercial proposition is a Design & Build model in which it acts as a single partner and general contractor from initial concept through construction supervision, internalizing trades and eliminating the need for clients to coordinate multiple vendors. Supporting this workflow is a proprietary AI rendering tool called Rendero AI used for faster architectural visualization, plus an emerging metaverse architecture practice designing buildings across platforms including Somnium Space, Decentraland, Cryptovoxels, Mona, and VictoriaVR. The firm also operates a sub-brand called MA HUB, a shared architectural environment that pools independent architects and specialists to flex capacity on complex projects.

MA Studio serves three primary customer segments: private investors and individual homeowners seeking custom residential design, real estate developers requiring a partner for apartment buildings and urban infill projects, and commercial/hospitality clients needing branded interior design. Revenue is generated through professional service fees, with interior design pricing disclosed at 6-12% of total project cost and project quotes typically prepared within one week of initial consultation. The firm has no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and operates as a privately held Czech s.r.o. with all revenue derived from project-based professional services and construction contracts.

Name

MA Studio

Legal name

Studio MA s.r.o.

Website

https://ma-studio.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MA Studio is a Prague-based architectural studio that delivers end-to-end Design & Build services, including architecture, interior design, permits, construction, and VR visualization, for private homeowners, real estate developers, and commercial clients across the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Full-service architectural design from initial concept through project documentation, including engineering, permitting, and construction supervision. Revenue generated through professional service fees for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
2. Design & Build: Turnkey project delivery where MA Studio acts as single point of contact from design through complete construction. As general contractor, they manage all trades and construction quality, charging fees based on project scope and complexity.
3. Interior Design Services: Interior design services including concept development, documentation, and complete turnkey implementation. Services include bespoke furniture, lighting, smart home elements, and construction supervision.
4. Visualization and VR Services: Architectural visualizations, animations, video showcases, and virtual reality tours for projects. These services support project sales and client presentations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MA Studio (Studio MA s.r.o.) is a Prague-based architectural studio offering a comprehensive Design & Build service for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in the Czech Republic. Its deliverables cover architectural studies, project documentation, engineering and permitting, construction supervision as general contractor, interior design with bespoke furniture and smart home integration, brand identity for commercial and developer projects, and VR/metaverse visualization including its proprietary Rendero AI rendering tool.

Product overview

MA Studio is a Prague-based architectural studio operating as Studio MA s.r.o. that offers comprehensive architectural and construction services. The core offering is a Design & Build model (realizace na klic) where they serve as a single partner handling both design and complete construction. Their service portfolio includes Architectural Design (residential houses, apartment buildings, commercial properties), Interior Design delivered as part of Design & Build, Project Documentation and Engineering Services for permits and approvals, Virtual Tours & VR for project presentation, Brand Identity Services for commercial projects, Metaverse Architecture for virtual worlds (Somnium Space, Decentraland, Cryptovoxels, Mona, VictoriaVR), and Rendero AI - their proprietary AI rendering tool. They also specialize in real estate development services for developers, particularly in challenging urban gap-fill projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MA HUB: A shared architectural environment for independent architects and design specialists, connecting expertise and offering collaboration opportunities on selected projects.

Products and services

• Design & Build Comprehensive turnkey architectural and construction service where MA Studio serves as the single partner, handling both design and complete construction or renovation of residential and commercial spaces as general contractor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Interior design services typically 6-12% of total project cost

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Drdek.czminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and maintenance partner responsible for the MA Studio website creation and updates.
• Halla a.s.coreTechnology or IntegrationMain partner for the Humpolec project, providing lighting solutions for the entire building. Contributed to the comprehensive lighting design of the converted painting workshop.
• Stopka.czminorOthersMaterials supplier for interior projects, offering quality materials as part of the turnkey interior service.
• Lino DesignminorOthersFurniture supplier for interior design projects, providing designer furniture as part of complete interior solutions.
• SimpleProgressminorOthersSupplier partner for interior project components, ensuring quality and coordination of various interior elements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schindler Seko architekti: Prague architecture studio with a comparable integrated design and realization model, focused on residential, public, and urban projects in the Czech Republic.
• Studio eight: Prague-based architecture and interior design studio of comparable size, operating in the Czech market with a similar end-to-end design and project delivery model for residential and commercial clients.
• CMC architects: Czech architectural studio with comparable mid-sized team, delivering residential and commercial architecture in Prague with an integrated design and realization approach.
• ov-a architekti: Prague-based architecture studio with similar team scale and project typology mix, focused on residential, interior, and small commercial commissions in the Czech Republic.
• Atelier SAD: Czech architecture studio with comparable residential and interior design practice, competing for similar private-investor and developer-led commissions.
• Kuba & Pilař architekti: Prague-based architectural practice of similar scale and portfolio focus, working across residential, public, and commercial projects in the Czech market.

Broad incumbents

• MVRDV: Established international architecture firm using technology-driven visualization and VR in client presentations, comparable in the use of immersive tools to communicate design intent to clients.

Emerging players

• Heatherwick Studio: Design-driven studio combining architecture, interiors, and brand identity with heavy investment in physical prototyping and visualization — comparable to MA Studio's full-stack creative offering including brand identity and VR.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Globally recognized architecture firm with an integrated design-build mindset, technology-forward visualization, and VR-based client presentation capabilities — comparable in the tech-augmented, design-driven positioning MA Studio aspires to.

Others

• Enscape: Provider of real-time architectural visualization and VR tools widely used by architecture firms — relevant as an enabling technology peer for MA Studio's VR tours and Rendero AI workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ma-studio-cz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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