About Māchina

We design people-centered spaces that perform — context-responsive, buildable, and aesthetically refined — with the goal of improving everyday life.

Design people-centered spaces that perform.

We create architecture and interiors that respond to context, respect budget and constructability, and elevate daily experience through thoughtful design and detail.

Behind Māchina

MĀCHINA operates as one integrated team, leading design and documentation in-house and scaling with a vetted network of collaborators — including structural, MEP, civil, cost, visualization, and licensed partners.

One team. One process. One accountable lead.

Lex Gascó

Barcelona, Spain

Architect and interior designer focused on residential architecture and interiors, with strength in technical detailing, construction-phase oversight, and project management.

Hugo Biondo

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Architect (International Associate AIA) and interior designer focused on hospitality and commercial projects.
Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning.