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MA_ST_AR Studio is an architecture and design studio based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Founded in 2017 by architect and designer Maja Stamenković, the studio is renowned for its bold approach to creating spaces that seamlessly blend art, design, and architecture. Maja’s work has earned both local and international acclaim for its unique and visionary style.
As a designer who creates spaces infused with magic and creativity, her award-winning designs go beyond functionality, transforming spaces into immersive, timeless experiences. Through sculptural furniture and bespoke installations, she redefines contemporary living, with each piece reflecting her deep commitment to craftsmanship and emotional resonance.
Showcased at prestigious design events, her work pushes the boundaries of design, highlighting that true design speaks directly to the heart, leaving a lasting impression.
EXHIBITIONS
2025
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL (Design Is Human – Isola Design Gallery Exhibition, Isola Design Festival, Milan Design Week 2025, Milan, Italy) / April 2025
2024
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL (This Future is Currently Unavailable – Disclosure Exhibition, Isola Design Festival, Dutch Design Week 2024, Eindhoven, Netherlands) / October 2024
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL (Breaking the Glass Ceiling Exhibition, Zagreb Design Week 2024, Zagreb, Croatia) / September 2024
Tavarneta Bistro Ljubljana (Open House Slovenia (OHS) Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / April 2024
2023
LOVE LETTERS (AI&I Exhibition, Zagreb Design Week 2023, Zagreb, Croatia) / September – October 2023
Herz (AI&I Exhibition, Zagreb Design Week 2023, Zagreb, Croatia) / September – October 2023
Herz (Big See Awards Exhibition 2023, BIG Architecture Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2023
Meksika 2.0 – New Chapter / New Era (Open House Slovenia (OHS) Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / April 2023
2022
LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery Ravnikar (Slovenian Design Award Exhibition 2022 – Interior of the Year, BIG Design Festival, Month of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / October – November 2022
BUILDING BLOCKS (Big See Product Design Awards Exhibition 2022, BIG Design Festival, Month of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / October 2022
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL (Big See Product Design Awards Exhibition 2022, BIG Design Festival, Month of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / October 2022
LOVE LETTERS (Top Ideas 2022 – Think Orange, Furniture Fair Ambient and Dom Plus, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / October 2022
LOVE LETTERS (Big See Product Design Awards Exhibition 2022, BIG Design Festival, Month of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / October 2022
JT3 (Big See Awards Exhibition 2018–2022, BIG Architecture Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2022
Simon Salon (Big See Awards Exhibition 2018–2022, BIG Architecture Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2022
LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery Ravnikar (Big See Awards Exhibition 2018–2022, BIG Architecture Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2022
LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery Ravnikar (Open House Slovenia (OHS) Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2022
Herz (Open House Slovenia (OHS) Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2022
LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery Ravnikar (Meet the Architect: Maja Stamenković, Ljubljana Art Weekend (LJUBAW), Ljubljana, Slovenia) / May 2022
2018
Monstera Bistro (BIG Design Festival, Month of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / October – November 2018
Ravnikar Gallery Space [R-SPACE] (Open House Slovenia (OHS) Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / April 2018
2017
Monstera Bistro (Open House Slovenia (OHS) Festival, Ljubljana, Slovenia) / April 2017
AWARDS & PRIZES
2024
INT, Interior Design Awards 2024, Winner for HERZ
DNA, Paris Design Awards 2024, Product Design, Honorable Mention for LOVE LETTERS
Isola Design Awards 2024, Shortlist for LOVE LETTERS
DNA, Paris Design Awards 2024, Interior Design, Honorable Mention for JT3
A’DESIGN AWARD, A’Furniture Design Award 2023-2024, Runner-Up for LOVE LETTERS
Big See Interior Design Award 2024, Winner for TAVARNETA BISTRO
2023
ZGDW Award 2023, Product Design, Winner for LOVE LETTERS
ZGDW Award 2023, Interior Design, Winner for HERZ
OHS Award 2023 - Private Buildings for Meksika 2.0 - New Chapter / New Era
The Most Important Milestones, Achievements, Publications, Perceptions And Reflections In Slovenian Architecture Of The Last 25 Years, Work Space - Hybrid Home, HIŠE Magazine for LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery RAVNIKAR
The Most Important Milestones, Achievements, Publications, Perceptions And Reflections In Slovenian Architecture Of The Last 25 Years, Small Spaces, HIŠE Magazine for HERZ
Big See Interior Design Award 2023, Winner for HERZ
2022
20 Outstanding Architectural And Design Achievements In 2022, MMC RTV SLO for LOVE LETTERS
Slovenian Design Award 2022 - Interier Of The Year for LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery RAVNIKAR
Big See Interior Design Award Winner 2022 for LE < 3, Art Residency And Gallery RAVNIKAR
Big See Product Design Award 2022, Winner for STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Big See Product Design Award 2022, Winner for LOVE LETTERS
2021
Big See Interior Design Award 2021, Winner for SIMON SALON
Big See Product Design Award 2021, Winner for BUILDING BLOCKS
2020
10 Outstanding Architectural Realisations Of 2020, OUTSIDER Magazine for JT3
2019
Big See Interior Design Award 2019, Winner for JT3
2018
Big See Interior Design Award 2018, Winner for MONSTERA BISTRO
2017
The best Slovenian architecture of different scales and purposes in recent years, OUTSIDER Magazine for MONSTERA BISTRO
Award PROSTOR IN POL 2016, MMC RTV SLO for MONSTERA BISTRO