Marla Stephens

Designer | Architecture

Marla is an architectural designer at Hacin who joined the team in 2026, bringing a background in high-end residential design. She finds inspiration in the subtleties that shape a sense of place, often overlooked but felt. Drawn to the objects, textures, and landscapes she encounters, she brings a curious and intentional eye to her work, with a focus on the details that give each project its character.

Marla holds both a Bachelor of Design (2022) and a Master of Architecture (2024) from the University of Florida. There, she thrived in a fast-paced studio environment and was recognized with the AIA Henry Adams Medal, awarded to the most outstanding graduate degree student. She also received the Graduate Award for Excellence in Teaching. Alongside her studies, she spent time abroad in Italy and the Netherlands, where she encountered thoughtful approaches to design across architecture, art, and traditions of making. In these experiences, she cultivated a lasting appreciation for how different cultures live, work, play, and connect with their environment.

Outside of the studio, she enjoys time in the pottery studio and slow mornings at her favorite coffee shops. She also spends as much time by the ocean (and collecting as many shells) as she can.

Contact

Email: mstephens@hacin.com

Phone: 617.500.2631