MA+Co is a practice built on 30 years of dedication to architecture and design by Principal and owner Karen Alcock and her team past and present.

Since MA+Co's emergence as MAA in 2008 the studio has strived to enrich the community.

Accomplished in their quality, considered projects and commitment to mentoring staff. The addition of Associate Director Rachael McNally, with Principal Karen Alcock, ushers in a new phase at the studio with the dynamic duo at the helm. Buoyed by their joint endeavour to support each other and the team, tapping into their respective experiences; together they have nurtured MA+Co into the refined studio that stands proud today.

MA+Co define themselves by their perseverance to create thoughtful spaces for clients and the environment, a studio capable of navigating the nuance required to construct sustainable, considered designs. In a fast-changing world, the studio embraces and exploits construction complexities to find delight in the ordinary.

MA+Co projects are designed to be engaging and memorable

MA+Co approach is grounded in a concern for the social and environmental impact

MA+Co have a sense of place and integrity, instilling in them a solidity

MA+Co finds new connections between materials, landscape, climate, history and culture

Karen Alcock

Principal

Karen established MA+Co in 2008. Karen is passionate about the importance of architecture in creating liveable spaces that people want to live, work and play in.

Rachael McNally

Associate Director

Rachael joined MA+Co in 2016. She has a passion for collaborating with clients and contractors to achieve the best results.