MX3 ARCHITECTS is a boutique architectural design studio
Where architecture is a one-of-a-kind expression of the Earth it stands on and the lives it holds
You know it when you feel it.
Whether stepping into a space or meeting someone new, when you get a good feeling, you trust it.
We’re like that too.
Decades of research led us to a discovery: science backs up that instinct. Every location on Earth has measurable energy — data that tells us which proportions, colors, and even musical chords create a sense of harmony in that place.
That’s Enermimetic Architecture.
Our proprietary process listens to your goals and the Earth’s energy. It then translates both into a space that belongs unmistakably in that specific place, for those specific inhabitants.
It’s not typical. But when it’s for you, it’s the only way that makes sense.
The science behind spaces that just “feel right.”
Our Values
Purpose
Design driven by deeper meaning
We don’t do bland, but this isn’t “woo” either. To us, innovative architecture is purposeful and guided by science.
Progress
Always moving forward
We aren’t interested in recreating the past. Our work pushes boundaries and looks toward the future.
Harmony
Smooth process, aligned results
The pursuit of harmony guides everything from the structures we build to how it feels working with us.
MX3 is…
Corrine Madimenos Assoc. AIA
Peter Madimenos AIA NCARB
Anastasia Maravelias Assoc. AIA
We’re a husband, wife, and daughter team committed to connecting people with their environment through architecture that improves daily life.
Clients say we feel more like friends than a design firm. That’s how we like it. If we were to chat over espresso, here’s what you’d learn about us.
Corrine Madimenos Assoc. AIA, Managing Principal
To Corrine, architecture is at its best when it enhances how we connect to ourselves, each other, and the Earth. Growing up in Athens, Greece, she wasn’t just inspired by modern and classical architecture. She wanted to be part of that group of creators who design buildings that make people stop in their tracks.
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Managing Principal
As Managing Principal of MX3, Corrine guides all phases of architectural and interior design and construction, product design, fabrication, and marketing. She has a knack for presenting design ideas that are bold yet aligned with your goals. (If you and your partner have clashing tastes, leave it to her to find the happy medium.)
Education & experience
35+ years in the field
BA in Architecture, University of Illinois in Chicago
Attended Ecole Pedagogigue d’ Architecture in France
Co-inventor of the earthstation and NEU QUB home office units
Holds two utility and design patents
How others describe her energy
Equal parts visionary artist, badass CEO, and perfect hostess
Fierce defender of strangers and loved ones alike
Outside the studio
Never says no to historical fiction or a good mystery
Her ideal day is sharing a meal with loved ones in a beautiful setting
In her headphones: Greek music or alternative rock
Peter Madimenos AIA NCARB, Design Principal
Peter believes the best architecture feels like it was always meant to exist. No borrowed concepts or boring buildings. Your space should defy expectations and leave you with a childlike sense of wonder.
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Design Principal
As Principal of MX3, Peter oversees all phases of your project, from first sketches to final details. He’s known for drawing out what you want (even if you don’t have the words yet), and shaping that vision into a space that resonates on a soul level.
Education & experience
Nearly 40 years in the field
BA in Architecture, University of Illinois
NCARB Accredited
Co-inventor of the earthstation and NEU QUB home office units
Holds two utility and design patents
How others describe his energy
Easy-going man meets creative genius
Pied Piper to the ultimate judges of character: children and animals
Outside the studio
Big fan of Chicago Blackhawks hockey
Loves to surf (Bondi Beach is on the bucket list)
In his headphones: anything from Led Zeppelin to Sofi Tukker
Anastasia Maravelias Assoc. AIA, Associate Architect
Anastasia never had to choose being creative over being technical. She’s one of those rare designers who can apply artistic skill and logic to create spaces that evoke awe and make life better.
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Associate Architect
Anastasia’s parents (the other 2 Ms of MX3) are her biggest inspiration. She loves collaborating with them to help you get the most value possible out of your space.
Education & experience
12+ years in the field
BA & MA in Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology
Co-inventor of the patented NEU QUB home office units
How others describe her energy
Makes heavy moments feel lighter
Intelligent, giving, and a superior listener
Outside the studio
Loves spending time with her husband, children, and dog
Enjoys weird conversations (aliens > small talk about the weather)
In her headphones: a fantasy audiobook
“My advice is simple: hire them!”
“I’ve worked with MX3 since 1997 on everything from commercial and mixed-use projects to my own home. I come back because they’re responsive, reliable, and innovative in their approach. They add real value, from finding extra leasable space to improve ROI to presenting design ideas I’ve never seen before.
From the very first project I did as my own firm, they had an impact. I was stressed before a planning hearing because I couldn’t produce the oversized exhibits we needed. Peter reassured me, 'Stop by my house. I’ll have them ready.' That’s not typical architect behavior. Because he went out of his way to make sure I had what I needed, the hearing was successful.
They’re a solid, design-forward firm, but they’re also good, salt-of-the-earth people. I’ve seen Peter’s confidence turn naysayers into supporters. Corrine’s design suggestions bridged the gap between my wife’s modern style and my traditional taste to make sure the home felt like us. With MX3, you don’t feel like another client. They become true friends.
If you value innovative design that’s grounded in practicality, and a design team that’s great to work with, my advice is simple: hire them!”
George Markopoulos, Praedium Development
(commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects)
