Our Studio
Studio Collab is a full service interior design and construction management firm by couple-duo Emily Manera and Vince Murphy. From high end vacation rental homes to build-outs of commercial space, residential renovations and custom home designs, our team has been a pivotal part of what makes these projects successful and our clients’ experience positive. Our holistic design-build process sets us apart, enabling us to operate with streamlined communication, planning and execution. Rooted in a multidisciplinary approach, we excel in creating custom designed spaces that transform into captivating expressions of beauty and functionality.
Our thoughtful, hospitality driven approach to design layers a mix of natural materials, rich textures and sophisticated patterns. We aim to create approachable yet timeless spaces with a curated look that is unique and personal to each project and client. Our intention is to understand and address your needs for the space while elevating your daily experience, ultimately crafting enduring and compelling environments for your commercial, hospitality or residential property.
DESIGN DIRECTOR
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN DIRECTOR
meet emily
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Philadelphia University and has a commercial design background and foundation. She began her career as a hospitality interior designer with an award winning Los Angeles based firm creating notable hotel properties for brands like Hilton and Grand Hyatt. After that, she worked on commercial high-rises to design and permit tenant improvements throughout Orange County. She has developed her design aesthetic, eye for curated detail and knowledge of constructability beyond the relevant work force with experience in both national and international projects & clientele.
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION
meet vince
Born and raised in a construction family with a strong foundation for trade work, he pursued a construction management degree with a focus in architecture at Philadelphia U. His career began in LA with a high-end developer constructing one of the city’s leading master plan communities. He later went on to work as a construction project manager for a custom home builder overseeing some of the most highly sought after homes on the southern California coastline. His detail oriented eye for construction quality and extensive building knowledge has helped execute numerous high budget developments.
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