Upstairs Studio Architecture

Upstairs Studio Architecture, ‘a place of creativity’, is a boutique architecture studio based in Miami, Florida, USA. The trendy company has, in 2022, received Luxury Lifestyle Awards in 2 separate categories, for Best Luxury Architecture (Single Residential Project) for Pinecrest Place in Florida, USA, and Best Luxury Architect Studio in Florida, USA. 

Upstairs Studio was founded by Maricarmen Martinez, AIA, in 1994.  From the beginning, the firm’s focus has been on creating custom architecture for select projects where each design is unique and memorable.

They are passionate about the home space and dedicate their practice to single-family residences. They aspire to make their designs simple, functional, and beautiful, with a fundamental belief in creating meaningful spaces with sustainable designs, that have a relationship to the built and natural environment.

Upstairs Studio encourages an interactive process of idea sharing between architects, clients, and consultants. The studio is comprised of young as well as professional women from diverse backgrounds, which feeds the creativity of the firm’s designs.    

Pinecrest Place is a residential development that was started in 2014 and completed in 2016. Upstairs Studio Architecture described their prominent development as: “a house where every space is used and where everyone, family and friends, feel welcome and a part of the life within.”   The home is raw and unpretentious, simple, beautiful, quiet, and sincere.