As Northeast Regional Managing Principal of interior design firm MKDA Stamford, Julia Riso Livingston, RA has proven to be a dominant force in design and commercial real estate. Under her leadership, the design studio has become a leading provider of services to the commercial building, workplace, healthcare, retail and multifamily sectors across Fairfield and Westchester counties, and nationally.
Her reputation has been built upon robust advisory services and crafting functional and visually impactful interior spaces that are perfectly adapted for the client. She is often called upon by commercial building owners to advise on building repositionings and the best approach for branding, marketing and leasing space.
“Good design is always a team effort. Purposeful collaboration in our open studio environment produces the best solutions for clients,” said Julia. “Always listen and offer professional advice, but at the end of the day, our partnership is our greatest strength.”
Julia has designed a wide range of interiors for firms such as Eldridge/Cain International, Guggenheim Partners, Cosentini Associates, Triton International, and Panagram Asset Management, and has performed major capital improvements on behalf of landlords George Comfort & Sons and Rubenstein Partners. Her work also includes interior design and architecture on restaurants, multifamily properties, single family residences, and numerous medical offices, including Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, ONS (Greenwich, Wilton, Stamford), Westchester Health Associates, Whole Child Pediatrics and Women’s Health CT, OB GYN Associates.
Building on her impressive resume, Julia’s professional contributions to businesses and her community have earned her many recognitions over the years. These include Woman Making an Impact by Westchester County Business Journal; Women of Influence by GlobeSt.com Street; and a Leading Lady in Commercial Real Estate by Real Estate Weekly.
“In offering exceptional design and first-rate service, Julia has formed lasting business relationships and made significant contributions to Stamford’s real estate and business communities,” noted MKDA CEO Michael Kleinberg. “I have no doubt that she will continue to make an impact for years to come.”
