ELEVATED LIVING
MODERN FORM; INNOVATIVE FUNCTION
Internationally recognized as a leader in modern architecture, BMA Architects designs custom residential retreats that celebrate modern architecture and embody the future of elevated living. With a forward-thinking approach and a comprehensive process, our awardwinning team works collaboratively with clients to create highly personalized modern homes.
Informed by artful distinction and discerning function, BMA’s lifestylecentered architecture combines built form, the environment, and natural light for spaces that transcend everyday shapes and form. From luminous oceanfront estates to modern chalets built in mountainous terrains, BMA Architects is the name behind visionary projects in some of the world’s most desired locales.
HARMONIOUS SPACES— INTEGRATING THE NATURAL SURROUND
NEW HORIZONS, UNWAVERING EXCELLENCE
For over two decades, BMA Architects has been a name associated with ingenuity and artistry in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Since its inception in 2001, the firm has grown to include a well-rounded team selected to uphold the company’s merits of personalized service.
Now led by founder Blaze Makoid and Lori Beppu, and supported by the industry’s most esteemed artisans and collaborators, BMA Architects continues to evolve. Its sophisticated residences grace locations from the Hamptons to Lake Tahoe, Miami to Jackson Hole, and other coveted locales around the globe.
SIMPLE AND TIMELESS MATERIALS
THROUGHOUT – WOOD, GLASS AND STONE
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO ELEVATED DESIGN
BMA Architects believes that communication and shared creativity between client and architect are the key to inspired designs. Before
beginning any project, we listen first and commit to learning the underpinnings of each client’s lifestyle. Our process relies on an exchange of ideas that begins with your vision and culminates in a concept that is not only centered around, but also enhances, your daily
Through a hands-on, holistic approach that extends beyond what architectural firms typically oversee, BMA guides clients through each design phase from site selection and property positioning to intricate design decisions impacting both form and function. We operate as a full-scale resource, transforming coveted ideas into sacred spaces for our clients.
“ THE MOST SUCCESSFUL RESULTS ALWAYS BEGIN
WITH EFFECTIVE AND PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION; OUR LISTENFIRST APPROACH ENABLES US TO TRANSFORM OUR CLIENTS’ VISIONS INTO PERSONALIZED MODERN RETREATS, ”
BLAZE MAKOID Founder/Partner
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. ENDURING DESIGN.
BMA Architects designs exceptional residences and retreats across the world’s most sought-after destinations. Working across cultures, climates, and landscapes, the firm brings a global perspective grounded in a deep sensitivity to place.
DESIGNS WITH PURPOSE
BMA Architects is driven by the philosophy that the whole of a project encompasses far more than aesthetic principles alone. Our modern residences not only celebrate the art in architecture, but also foster health, wellness, and balanced living.
By bridging the connection between exterior and interior settings—through indoor/ outdoor spaces, modern amenities that incorporate fresh air, and walls of glass that welcome in expansive views—we integrate the natural surround and work to create harmonious spaces.
ENDURING LEADERSHIP AND AWARDWINNING DESIGN
With over three decades in the industry, award-winning architect Blaze Makoid has dedicated his career to designing visionary resortlike homes for his esteemed clientele. Makoid believes in executing concepts that elevate the everyday experience and enhance both the lifestyles and wellbeing of his clients. Since earning his degree from Rhode Island School of Design in 1985, Makoid has garnered international recognition for his work and is the name behind some of the most exclusive homes in some of the world’s most distinct locales.
LORI BEPPU
Lori Beppu has worked on various large-scale projects throughout New York. Since joining the firm in 2012, Lori has contributed her detailoriented project management style, technical knowledge, and client liaison skills to lead some of the most complex projects in the firm’s history. With over twenty years of experience in architecture and design, Lori brings
keen perspective and insight to each project she is involved in. Having full comprehension of what contributes to a project’s success, she effectively assembles a strong design team and diligently collaborates with clients and consultants through all phases of projects. Her strong commitment to a client and a project as well as a willingness to mentor.
