The Medici Method: A Legacy of Design
When Mark Waldo was 21, he stepped onto the cobbled streets of Florence Italy and felt something shift inside him. The city was not just a collection of buildings; it was a masterpiece—an orchestration of civic pride, beauty, and deeply considered intention. The Medici family, Michelangelo, and the great Renaissance minds had not just built structures; they had woven meaning into the fabric of the city. Every arch, every piazza, every line of stone told a story, a legacy left behind not just for function, but for inspiration.
This experience sparked an obsession. Mark studied the Medici’s patronage and the invisible forces that shaped Florence into the timeless masterpiece it is today. He saw three essential elements at play:
This philosophy became the foundation of what he now calls The Medici Method, an approach to design that does not start with blueprints but with deep, thoughtful analysis. Like the Renaissance masters, Mark believes in studying the land, the people, the history, and the intention before ever putting pen to paper.
Now based in Montana, he is following a process honed by the greatest visionaries of the 16th century. His architecture does not just fit into a place; it elevates it. His buildings are not just structures; they are legacies. By honoring the same timeless principles that shaped Florence, Mark designs spaces that are built to inspire for generations to come.
If you believe architecture should be more than just shelter—if you see it as a way to leave a lasting impact—then you already belong in Mark Waldo’s world.
Core of the Medici Method
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Civic-Mindedness
Architecture as a contribution to the town’s identity, enhancing the cultural and communal experience. Making a town great.
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A Commitment to Beauty
A rejection of the purely functional, machine-like approach that dominates modern design. Beauty is not a luxury—it is essential
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Personification
A structure should reflect the soul of its benefactor, an extension of their highest ideals and aspirations. It stands for you and your town.
This philosophy became the foundation of what he now calls The Medici Method, an approach to design that does not start with blueprints but with deep, thoughtful analysis. Like the Renaissance masters, Mark believes in studying the land, the people, the history, and the intention before ever putting pen to paper.
Now based in Montana, he is following a process honed by the greatest visionaries of the 16th century. His architecture does not just fit into a place; it elevates it. His buildings are not just structures; they are legacies. By honoring the same timeless principles that shaped Florence, Mark designs spaces that are built to inspire for generations to come.
If you believe architecture should be more than just shelter—if you see it as a way to leave a lasting impact—then you already belong in Mark Waldo’s world.