This year, I had the incredible opportunity to attend StonExpo 2025 through the Natural Stone Institute’s A&D Program, an experience that genuinely reshaped the way I understand natural stone and its role in architecture. Seeing the program featured in The Cutting Edge  magazine made the whole experience even more meaningful. A Transformative Look Into Stone Walking through the Las Vegas Rock quarry was nothing short of unforgettable. Standing inside an active quarry, watchin

Introducing My New Podcast: Exploring Architecture as a Living Dialogue I’m excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, a project rooted in the belief that architecture is ultimately about people, place, and connection. At MK Designs Atelier, architecture isn’t just structure; it’s a living dialogue between the built and the human. Each episode explores the intersection of design, culture, and community, asking how spaces shape the way we live and come together. From cr

In the Summer of 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to travel abroad and study architecture across Central Europe, an experience that reshaped both my design perspective and my understanding of different cultures. Through NJIT’s study abroad program, I visited Austria, Prague Czech Republic, Budapest Hungary, and Munich Germany, each city offering its own architectural identity, history, and way of engaging with public space. One of the most meaningful parts of this journ