About Mandra Workshop

Mandra Workshop is an architecture and design studio founded by Marco Mandra, built on the belief that good architecture is honest, functional, and grounded in craft. The firm works across residential and commercial projects throughout New York and Connecticut, known for designs that merge technical precision with warmth, texture, and a strong sense of place.

Every project begins with a deep respect for construction — for how things are actually built. That understanding drives Mandra Workshop’s ability to bridge imagination with reality, transforming ambitious ideas into spaces that feel natural, durable, and distinctly local. Sustainability and material integrity guide the work, with each design shaped by its environment and the people who inhabit it.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Marco began his career in construction, learning the craft of building from the ground up alongside his father. That experience shaped his practical approach to architecture — balancing creativity with buildability. After earning his degree from Florida Atlantic University and becoming a licensed architect, he founded Mandra Workshop PLLC in 2019 to bring that philosophy to life.

Today, Marco lives with his wife and their two children, continuing to explore the intersection of design, building, and family life. Outside the studio, he’s often in the workshop, woodworking, sketching, or outdoors — still guided by the same hands-on curiosity that first pulled him into construction.