Maxi Spina

Maxi Spina is an Argentine-born, Los Angeles-based architect and educator currently serving as the Undergraduate Thesis Coordinator at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). He is also the Principal of Maxi Spina Architecture (MSA), an award-winning international design firm. His work emphasizes the role of drawing as a foundational element in architectural formalism and sensory experiences.

• Education:
  • B.Arch with Honors, National University of Rosario
  • M.Arch, Princeton University

Maxi’s research and practice focus on architectural drawing as a conceptual and aesthetic tool, the formal constitution of architectural objects, and sensory spatial design. His work has been widely published and exhibited, reflecting a synthesis of theoretical rigor and innovative design methodologies.

Scientific awards and honors include the prestigious Maybeck Fellowship (2007-08), accolades from the Chicago Athenaeum, AIA-LA, Architect Magazine, and ACSA. These recognitions highlight his contributions to architectural theory and design excellence.