The Bluffs at Hope Valley — MURO visualization of Nordic-inspired attached residences
Design-forward. Builder-first.

Thoughtful Design.
Purposefully Built.

Architectural and interior design for residential developers, homebuilders, and homeowners seeking a thoughtfully designed custom home.

Serving clients across the U.S. and CanadaThe Bluffs at Hope ValleyDurham, NC
01 / A connected approach

A better design process.
From one home to many.

Great residential design considers the whole picture: the site, the build, and the people who experience it.

We bring architectural design, interior design, BIM documentation, and visualization into one coordinated process. Clarity at every scale. A shared direction from the start.

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03 / Clarity before complexity

Better questions.
Earlier decisions.

Residential projects have a lot of moving parts. We help bring the important decisions into focus while there is still room to make them well.

Can this design be built more simply?

We consider structural logic, roof forms, material transitions, and planning together, so the architectural idea can develop alongside a practical construction approach.

Are the drawings moving together?

Coordinated Revit models connect plans, elevations, sections, and schedules. Defined reviews help the team work from a shared set of information as the design develops.

How much variation does the project need?

We distinguish the elements worth repeating from the moments that give each home its identity. A model family can feel coherent without every elevation being the same.

Does everyone understand the decision?

Renderings and walkthroughs put spatial and material decisions in context. They give clients and project teams something concrete to discuss before changes reach the site.

Revit model perspective from the Bluffs design-intent drawing set

The Bluffs — BIM model perspective. Design-intent drawing excerpt.

04 / Builder-first design

The idea is only
the beginning.

Design quality and construction thinking belong in the same conversation.

We think through structure, materials, assembly, and coordination as the design develops. Our Revit workflow carries that thinking into clear drawing sets, supported by collaboration with engineers and locally licensed professionals where required.

The Bluffs at Hope Valley — rendered view across the landscaped approach
Featured development

The Bluffs
at Hope Valley.

Eight attached residences. Four lots. A shared architectural language with room for individual character.

Location
Durham, North Carolina
Client
Newman Land Co.
Type
Attached residential
Scope
Design · Documentation · Visualization
06 / Connected capabilities

One connected process.
Several ways to support it.

01

Residential design

Floor plan design, façade design, space planning, massing, and site relationships for individual homes and multi-home projects with architectural character.

02

Construction documentation

Data-rich BIM models, construction drawings, and schedules that support coordination on the job site. We resolve design conflicts digitally to make revisions faster, documentation clearer, and delivery schedules more predictable.

03

Interior design

Millwork design, finish materials, fixture selections, and spatial decisions that carry the architectural idea inside.

04

Visualization

Exterior and interior architectural renders, including still imagery, animations, and interactive 3D walkthroughs for design conversations and presentations.

05

Marketing support

Architectural imagery and presentation material to help builders and developers communicate future homes.

06

Repeatable home design

Model development, considered variations, and design libraries for recurring residential work.

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Services, packages, and pricing.
One clear starting point.

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07 / MURO Select

Start with a
Proven Design.

Pre-designed residences for builders and developers creating spec homes and repeat-design developments. A considered architectural starting point, supported by documentation, interiors, and marketing material.

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The Verta — a MURO Select pre-designed residence
10 / Meet the studio

The founders.

Founded by Rodrigo Molina and Mark Rapsing, MURO brings complementary strengths in residential design, building technology, and thoughtful presentation.

We share a belief: Great home design shouldn’t be complicated. Function doesn’t mean sacrificing form—the elegance is in the execution.

Rodrigo Molina — MURO co-founder
Rodrigo Molina / Co-founder
Mark Rapsing — MURO co-founder
Mark Rapsing / Co-founder
Let’s work together

Good design starts
with a conversation.

Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll help you find a clear way forward.