mayer sattler-smith is a multi-disciplinary design firm founded by klaus mayer and petra sattler-smith in 2001. the firm is based in anchorage, alaska.

the practice has developed an approach that is responsive to the specific conditions of the alaskan climate, culture and building technology, creating places for human occupation.

projects range from urban design, architecture, interior design to graphic design, furniture and art.

all projects are a result of collaboration between the principal partners and the respective clients, including varied stakeholders and users.

projects that received recognition include the ideal house, international gallery for contemporary art, solcab and urban memory forest. the firms‘ work has been published in wallpaper*, dwell, azure magazine, western interiors and design, on site review, art matters, the globe and mail, the anchorage daily news and anchorage press.