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Benjamin Studio is a boutique architecture, planning and interior design practice built on collaboration, thoughtful design, and close client relationships. By working directly with the principal architect, clients receive personalized attention and a clear line of communication throughout the design process. This hands-on approach allows us to respond quickly to evolving project needs while developing creative solutions that reflect each client’s vision. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to quality over quantity, Benjamin Studio focuses on crafting spaces that are carefully considered, highly functional, and enduring in their design.
Architecture + Interiors Integration
HOLISTIC DESIGN APPROACH
Benjamin Studio approaches interiors through the lens of architecture. By designing both the structure and the interior environment, we ensure that every element—from spatial layout to material selection—works together seamlessly to create a cohesive and intentional experience
Continuity From Concept to Completion
SEAMLESS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
With Benjamin Studio, the same design vision carries through from architecture to interiors. This continuity eliminates disconnects between disciplines and results in spaces that feel unified, purposeful, and thoughtfully resolved
Design That Supports How You Live
LIFESTYLE-DRIVEN INTERIORS
Our interiors are not simply decorative; they are rooted in how clients live, work, and gather. We prioritize function, comfort, and long-term livability while creating environments that feel personal and timeless
Curated, Not Catalogued
CURATED MATERIALITY
Benjamin Studio thoughtfully curates materials, furnishings, and finishes that complement the architecture and elevate the space. We focus on timeless selections that age beautifully rather than short-term trends
Boutique-Level Service
INTENTIONAL PROJECT SELECTION
As a boutique studio, Benjamin Studio takes on a limited number of projects to ensure each client receives thoughtful attention, creative focus, and a high level of design care
Architecture-Level Detail
DESIGN IN THE DETAILS
Our architectural background informs every interior decision—from millwork proportions to lighting integration—ensuring that the smallest details contribute to the overall design story
Owner + Principal architect
Benjamin McRae AIA I LEED AP I NCARB, Owner
McRae grew up in the northwest where he first fell in love with the outdoors and with Architecture. Spending his childhood exploring Oregon beaches and camping in the high desert, his connection to the outdoors is undeniable. It was in those early years that he also found an affinity for unique architecture. Whether it was his A-Frame childhood home, or exploring the Heceta Head Lighthouse, unique architecture intrigued him. “The first building that inspired me was my childhood home on the Oregon Coast, an A-Frame in the forest. It wasn’t like other homes in my neighborhood, with its high ceilings and expansive glass. This was the home that inspired me to sketch architecture and to design my own versions for fun,” said McRae. With an equally creative and curious mind, he found architecture to be a natural, intuitive fit.
McRae began his architecture education at the University of Oregon before transferring to the University of Arizona where he pursued a double major in Architecture and Structural Engineering. After graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Architecture, he moved to Phoenix where he started his career. Over the last 25 years he has worked for architecture firms of varied focus and size, learning about both public and private clients, large and small, simple to complex projects. Residential Architecture has been a passion throughout his entire career as he consistently created the time to complete numerous projects while also leading commercial architecture work.
While spending 11 years of his career with SmithGroup, he was able to lead some notable public work including the DPAA project located at Joint-Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, known to be the largest forensic anthropology laboratory in the world. This joint branch project for the Department of Defense has the mission of locating, recovering, and identifying all the MIA/POWs from all past conflicts. Aside from being an amazing mission to be part of, it turned out to be one of his most proud accomplishments. Most recently, as the Vice President and Principal Architect for LGE Design Group, he led numerous private developer projects and gained a deep knowledge for developer driven work all around the Phoenix area.