Design people-centered spaces that perform.
We create architecture and interiors that respond to context, respect budget and constructability, and elevate daily experience through thoughtful design and detail.
About Māchina
We design people-centered spaces that perform — context-responsive, buildable, and aesthetically refined — with the goal of improving everyday life.
We design with intention.
Quality matters more than quantity. Design matters more than standard solutions. And time, cost, and clarity are inseparable.
Technical rigor shapes experience.
Collaboration and craft sustain the work.
Aesthetics define how a space functions and feels — every day.
Our Process
We operate with a flexible, bespoke process — guiding homeowners, developers, and collaborators through the full project lifecycle or targeted milestones. We integrate design, code compliance, cost alignment, and construction-phase support to optimize both user experience and commercial performance.
Feasibility & Strategy
We assess site conditions, zoning and code constraints, budget, and schedule to define what’s feasible — and identify the strongest path forward.
Concept & Schematic Design
We translate needs and budget into a clear design direction, layout options, and early visuals so key decisions happen early and with confidence
Design Development
The selected concept is refined into coordinated design: systems integration, material direction, and constructability decisions that reduce risk later.
Construction Documents
We prepare coordinated permit sets and work with local authorities and consultants. When required, we partner with a licensed Architect of Record to support approvals.
Bidding & Contractor Coordination
We support bid comparisons, scope alignment, value engineering (when needed), and contract readiness.
Construction Administration
Site observations, field reports, coordination, and issue resolution to protect design, budget, and timeline.
The People Behind Māchina
MĀCHINA operates as one integrated team, leading design and documentation in-house and scaling with a vetted network of collaborators — including structural, MEP, civil, cost, visualization, and licensed partners.
One team. One process. One accountable lead.
Hugo Biondo
Cincinnati
Architect (International Associate AIA) and interior designer focused on hospitality and commercial projects.
Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning.
Lex Gascó
Barcelona
Architect and interior designer focused on residential architecture and interiors, with strength in technical detailing, construction-phase oversight, and project management.
Why Māchina?
We care about both process and outcome.
We work closely with our clients through direct communication and informed guidance — so you stay in control without feeling overwhelmed.
We adapt to real budgets and constraints while maintaining professional judgment, documentation rigor, and design excellence.
Quality over quantity
Design over standard
Time equals money
Budget aligned with the best possible design
Let’s talk
We’d be happy to discuss your project, development, or collaboration — no strings attached.
- machina.architects@gmail.com
One studio, two cities
MĀCHINA leads design and documentation in-house and scales with a trusted network of collaborators. One team. One process. One accountable lead — so projects move efficiently without losing design intent.
Cincinnati
Hugo Biondo
- hugo@machina-architects.com
- +1 (513) 3018603
Barcelona
Lex Gascó
- lex@machina-architects.com
- +34 617665834