mcl studio clients - Residential, Commercial and Strategic Planning

client testimonials

“Everyone needs a Mimi.”

– PBC, client

“Working with Mimi to design my dream orthodontic office was such a pleasure. After learning more about my vision for my practice, Mimi provided me with plenty of beautiful design options to bring my ideas to life. I absolutely love my office; it is a true reflection of my tastes and personality. Everyone that walks through the door raves about how beautiful and modern the office is. I highly recommend working with Mimi to obtain a truly gorgeous esthetic for whatever space you need.”

– Dr Jessica Bowen
Bowen Family Orthodontics

Corporate Real Estate Client 2020

“Mimi Leitzel made a significant contribution to the programming and workplace strategy phase of a new corporate office building in the Philadelphia suburbs. The company was in the process of transforming its workplace planning strategies and Mimi very quickly showed how these changes might affect the overall planning and capacity of the building. Working closely with the owner and design firm, the team quickly produced a detailed programming manual which the client still uses. When the building recently opened, the soundness of the planning and design was affirmed by great client feedback.”

– Corporate Real Estate Client

Karin McGrath Dunn – PRD Management

Karin McGrath Dunn – PRD Management

Karin McGrath Dunn – PRD Management

“Working with Mimi is a dynamic process with a great result every time. Mimi listens and prepares a thoughtful assembly of ideas, colors, finishes but the most valuable part of her approach is how open and receptive she is to clients needs and tastes, doing everything she can to help get even the most indecisive person to a happy end result and across the finish line.

I always look forward to the project where Mimi is going to be involved because I know that the outcome will be so much greater and so much more efficient than if I had tried to do it myself.

Our building owners clients enjoy working with her because she leaves her personal opinions behind to truly serve the client in achieving their vision while also meeting constraints of budget space and time.

mcl studio is not a pushy design group and not a huge institutional firm intent on plowing through a job – in mcl studio we have a hands-on partner to turn to, and it is almost like having a design department, but better. Mimi helps us solve problems big and small and creates great aesthetic results while maintaining continuity and consistency across our portfolio.”

– Karin McGrath Dunn, PRD Management
Casa Farnese Building Renovation


“Outstanding Turn around of a Troubled Property” – NAHMA COQ, Community of Quality Award

“We have to give a shout out to Mimi Leitzel of mcl studio for designing this space for us. She nailed it!”

– Ronnie Rothman CNM, WomenWise Midwifery
Out and About Springfield Township

“Mimi listened to what I was trying to achieve as well as the budgetary constraints I had. She did a great job of working within the parameters. Mimi knew the product lines and was able to quickly identify products that fit the costs and needs of the project. I would definitely recommend Mimi, she did a great job.”

– Dr. Lawrence Schiff, DMD
The Schiff Dental Group


Winner Acorn Award” – Enterprise Magazine and Springfield Sun
The award honors property owner’s and designers who address historic preservation, pedestrian consideration, beautification, environmental improvements and appropriate economic development.

The office interior is a spa-like environment with bamboo floors, accent lighting, a comfortable adult waiting area, a brightly colored fun separate space for families, great accents and a soothing fountain in the entrance. State of the art medical equipment, massage chairs and digital technology are all incorporated in a colorful timeless palette.

“Sometimes I just go hang out in the Laundry Room, I love it so much!”

– MK, client

“Prognosis: Smashing” by Kathleen Nicholson Webber, Philadelphia Inquirer Home & Design, June 3, 2011

Doctors and Dentists seek out those other pros, Designers, to bring color, calm, and comfort into their offices…

And although hospitals have invested in good design for many years now, individual medical professionals are giving aesthetics a second opinion, too, recognizing that a well-designed space can calm nerves and ease anxiety – as well as attract new patients. That means…


Slawek Orthodontics gives patients something to smile about” – Whitemarsh Living


“The old office was like a typical Doctor’s Office. Now it’s very calming, hip and comfortable. I love the colors and I love that it is so light filled.”

– DN, client

Loretta Witt – Prudential Fox Roach Realtors

“Mimi listens! She is cooperative, creative and works on time.”

– Loretta Witt, Realtor

“Mimi brought great insights to our space, facilitated all of the construction and incorporated beautiful color selections that were classic but not stuffy. We get tons of compliments on our space.”

– SD, Insurance Agency

Insurance Company - Bala Cynwyd, PA

“I was very comfortable working with Mimi. She listened carefully to the description of the task at hand and my concerns. She was very thorough with follow ups, ensuring that we were on track. It was refreshing to have her dig into her vast repertoire of experiences, coming up with new thoughts and perspectives.”

– S-E Haugen
Strohl Systems (now Sungard)

S-E Haugen – Strohl Systems (now Sungard)

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