Chuck Marie Studio is a collaborative design practice that cares about clients and what they have to say.From dive bars to Michelin-star restaurants, the studio’s design approach is deliberate yet playful. Each design is carefully curated to convey a message, evoke a feeling, and most importantly tell a story. With designs rooted in the past and curious about what’s to come, each project incorporates tailor-made details and artistic elements. Studio founders Patrick Di Rito and Janine MacKenzie found their way to interior design through art and architecture backgrounds. They love embracing unusual or strange design elements to achieve spaces that feel real, not perfect. Viewing spaces with both a macro and micro lens, Patrick and Janine carefully consider not only the entire building, but also the smallest details.
Patrick Di RitoPatrick Di Rito is a designer based in Atlanta, GA. He received his BS in Architecture from Georgia Tech. Prior to co-founding Chuck Marie Studio he collaborated on numerous commercial projects with Smith Hanes Studio, including Atrium at Ponce City Market and the Woodlark Hotel in Portland, OR. He works on interior design and architecture projects around the country. He works primarily in commercial hospitality and restaurants, but also in retail, office, and residential design. Beyond interior design, he is also an artist and maker in photography, wood and metal, fabric, and food.
Janine MacKenzieJanine MacKenzie is an interior designer based in Atlanta, GA. She received BFAs in Sculpture and Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, GA. She has designed residential and commercial projects across the country, including Carmel in Atlanta, GA and Barrett’s Bakery in Coralville, IA. Beyond her interiors work, Janine has experience as a retail display artist, prop stylist, and set decorator.
EchoEcho is an integral part of Chuck Marie Studio, where her owner Janine leads with a passion for creating inviting spaces. Echo, known for her love of pink, sweet potatoes, and activities like sleeping and chasing squirrels, adds her playful charm to the studio.
