In 2011 Mauricio Lopez founded ml studio, inc, an art and lighting design firm with the mission of providing personalized attention to all projects under the principles of a boutique design practice. With his architectural and art backgrounds, Mauricio specialized in lighting design working at award winning firms in New York. His creativity, technical knowledge and management experience are a rare combination of skills that he applies to any design, such as The Campbell with Ingrao, a historic landmark bar at Grand Central Terminal in NYC, recognized with a 2018 Award of Merit by the Illuminating Engineering Society, the New Beauty Apothecary at Harrods, London with HMKM Architects or the luxury residences at 12 E 13 St with Cetra Ruddy in New York City.