We don't follow trends. We study people.
Every ARQMA project begins with one question:
how do you want to feel when you walk through the door?
About the Studio
We don't just design spaces — we define how they are experienced.
We don't just design spaces. We design the feeling of coming home. ARQMA was built on a simple but radical belief: that your environment has the power to change your life. Not in a grand, abstract way — but in the way light falls on a Sunday morning. In the way a room makes you exhale the moment you walk in.
Based in Ontario, we work with clients across Canada and internationally, bringing the same obsessive attention to detail to every project — whether a downtown condo or a custom residence. Residential. Commercial. Always intentional.
We listen before we design. We question before we decide. And we don't stop until the space feels exactly like you — only better than you imagined. This is not decoration. This is design as it was always meant to be.
Our Approach
“We design with intention, creating spaces that not only function beautifully, but also elevate the way people experience their everyday lives.”— Marcia Oliveira Martins, Founder & Principal Designer
What We Offer
A refined design experience, thoughtfully tailored to how you live.
How We Can Work Together
Every project begins with a different need. Some clients are looking for guidance with finishes. Others want to rethink how their space functions. And some are ready for a fully developed, end-to-end design experience. We've structured our services to meet you exactly where you are — with clear, guided options that make it easy to understand what you need and how to move forward. Each offering is intentionally designed to feel simple, refined, and easy to navigate — so you can choose the level of support that aligns with your project.
Flexible to Your Project
Not every space requires the same level of involvement. You may choose different services for different areas of your home — a full-service design for one space, and a more focused approach for another. Our goal is to support your project in a way that feels cohesive, efficient, and thoughtfully tailored to your needs.
