Macelle Albelda

Macelle’s love of Biophilic design stems from being a daughter of a contractor turned developer father and a tropical plant loving, chemist mother. I have memories of my mother suddenly screaming while doing the dishes and me running into the room all in a panic only to find out she’s was delighted to see a new flower blooming on special plant. Note, all of her plants were “special.” Waking up early on a Sunday morning to catch Dad physically drawing up a new blue print. Coming home to that smell and sound of plywood being cut. It was embedded early on.

Today, as a results-oriented designer and business owner, my passion is helping the A&D community create commercial and residential spaces that feel really good to be in.

It took me a long winding path to get here. My career has taken me from enterprise software sales in Silicon Valley to commercial real estate development, before striking out on my own and launching two companies – Studio Mahal and The Solarium event venue.

I’m passionate about adding that magical green layer of nature to calm the soul and make a space feel amazing to be in. I’m excited to be alive and to have the opportunity to have this vehicle to give back and make our world a better place. As part of my commitment, I made the decision to include a philanthropic component to my business and will donate a portion of my company’s sales proceeds to help improve the lives of others less fortunate.

Together with my curated partners, I am committed to providing unique, innovative and functional biophilic products along excellent customer service to the California A&D community.

Studio Mahal is a certified minority owned, women owned, California small busines.

Actively involved with AIA, ASID, USGBC, AWA+D, SCMSDC and WBENC

Certified with SCMSDC, WBENC, California Small Business & Metro.