About us

MOPS Architects is a California-based architecture and interior design studio working internationally on full-cycle residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.

We balance architecture and interiors as one cohesive language, creating spaces that feel refined, intentional, and deeply considered.

Our work is rooted in timeless architectural principles and guided by a deep understanding of how people live, move, and feel within space.

Rather than following trends, we focus on creating environments that feel calm, intentional, and enduring.

Every project is approached individually, responding to the character of the site, the rhythm of daily life, and the emotional atmosphere a space can create.

Spatial ergonomics, flow, light, and proportion remain central to our process, ensuring each environment is both highly functional and emotionally resonant.

Founded by Maria Stepanova, a graduate of the Moscow Architectural Institute (MArchI), MOPS Architects brings together over 20 years of architectural practice across residential and interior design projects internationally.

We believe thoughtfully designed spaces can shape everyday experience, well-being, and the way people live over time.

The studio works across concept development, architecture, interiors, and project realization with a focus on precision, clarity, and long-term value. Every MOPS project is guided by a clear internal system.