The MDS Box
A streamlined, digital companion to our physical box, designed to equip your build with clarity, precision, and confidence.
Manolo Design Studio is an AIA Registered Architecture & Design Firm focused on implementing custom, luxury residential solutions for its clients in Park Cities and greater Dallas area.
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About the MDS Box
We created the MDS Box because we’ve seen what’s missing in most construction documentation: cohesion.
Too often, contractors are handed a mix of ideas and unfinished materials.
The MDS Box is different. It gives you the confidence of knowing what goes where, how it was intended, and what it costs, so you can focus on what you do best: building exceptional homes.
From sketch to move-in
We believe the design process begins with putting pencil to paper… a sketch; and ends when your keys are handed over at move-in.
Every step of the way, our studio will be your advocate during the design and construction process.
The Digital MDS Box
A comprehensive collection of architectural drawings that guides the build.
This includes floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed interior elevations… coordinated to reflect the design intent with accuracy and clarity.
These drawings are the foundation for what will be built, and how.
The conceptual anchor of the project. The design brief outlines the guiding principles, spatial intent, and aesthetic direction behind the home.
It provides context for each decision, helping the construction team understand not just what is being built, but why.
Every product, material, and fixture… documented, sourced, and tagged. This book ensures that selections are not just conceptual but executable.
Each spec is labeled by location and product, allowing contractors and trades to work with confidence and speed.
A bird’s-eye view of the project’s finish schedule and selections.
The matrix cross-references locations and materials, creating a fast, reliable way to verify what goes where.
It supports both high-level planning and day-to-day decisions on site.
A breakdown of budgeted items with current pricing and, where applicable, confirmed hard quotes.
These allowances are reviewed and updated to reflect market conditions, helping teams stay aligned on scope, selections, and cost.
Photorealistic visuals that communicate the intended look and feel of key spaces.
These images are not decorative; they are tools to clarify expectations and ensure alignment between design, documentation, and the finished result.
An introduction to Manolo Design Studio, including our credentials, philosophy, and project approach.
We include this as a point of reference for new collaborators, so everyone involved understands the level of precision and care that defines our work.
Contact Manolo Design Studio
If you are interested in a better design process for your project let’s talk.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation, and let’s explore how we can create a space that is as unique and inspiring as your clients are.