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MKOA Studio is a licensed architecture and interior design practice based in Denton, Texas, serving regional and remote clientele.

MKOA provides integrated services in architecture, interior design, and furniture, fixtures, and finishes (FF&E), ensuring continuity from concept through execution. We partner closely with clients to deliver highly customized design solution while collaborating with a trusted network of consultants, product reps, and artisans to support each project comprehensively.

A successful project is defined by clarity of vision, responsiveness to context and use, and a built result that balances design intent with constructability, durability, and long-term value. Driven by forward-thinking design and industry-leading technology, our practice is grounded in a commitment to clarity, precision, and a high standard of service—for our clients and within our studio.

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Morgan M. Kennedy, AIA is the Founding Principal Architect and Director of Design at MKOA Studio, a women-owned architecture and interior design firm based in downtown Denton, Texas, serving clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond.

A graduate of the Oklahoma State University School of Architecture, Morgan was recognized as the 2015 Caudill Fellow and brings more than a decade of professional experience across residential, hospitality, retail, adaptive reuse, commercial interiors, historic preservation, education, civic, mixed-use, and multi-family projects.

Her work has received national design recognition, including an AIA Award for Interior Architecture and an AIA Honor Award for Architecture. Throughout her career, Morgan has led high-profile projects that thoughtfully integrate architecture, interiors, and community context to create durable, meaningful environments.

In addition to leading MKOA Studio, Morgan has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas School of Design. She is also a wife and mother whose personal values strongly influence the studio’s people-centered and community-focused approach to design.

MKOA Studio is committed to creating context-driven environments that elevate the everyday experience while supporting the long-term growth and character of the communities they serve.

Services

Architecture
Interior Design
Furniture, Fixtures, & Finishes

Design for

Personal Dwellings
Small Businesses
Vacation Properties
Luxury Developments
Commercial Offices
Retail & Hospitality

Noteworthy Projects

2026 Luxury Builders Home - In Design
Keller, TX, MKOA Studio, 5,000 SF

2026 SoMa Historic Adaptive Reuse Restaurant + Offices
Fort Worth, TX, MKOA Studio, 6,000 SF

2025 Hickory Street Restaurant - In Design
Denton, TX, MKOA Studio

2026 Mulberry Jam Collective - In Design
Denton, TX, MKOA Studio, 4,000 SF

2025 Mulberry Place Live + Work - In Design
Denton, TX, MKOA Studio, 6,000 SF

2025 Albany Bahamas Residence - In Design
Albany, The Bahamas, MKOA Studio, 7,500+ SF

2025 Custom Ranch - In Design
Oklahoma, MKOA Studio, 4,500 SF

2024 Wise Area Relief Mission Food Bank
Decatur, TX, MKOA Studio, 6,000 SF

2024 Eagle Surveying Office Expansion
Denton, TX, MKOA Studio, 5,650 SF

2024 Krum Council Chambers & City Offices
Krum, TX, MKOA Studio, 5,750 SF

2023 Juniper Ridge Resort Homes
Possum Kingdom Lake, MKOA Studio, +/-1mil-3mil, 3,600-5,200 SF.
8 custom homes and counting.

2023 Residential ADU Luxury Gym
Krum, TX, MKOA Studio, 2,500 SF

2022 Trinity Investors Office TI
Southlake, TX, BRNS, +/-3mil - 18,000 SF

2022 Roots & Water Wine Club
Southlake, TX, BRNS, +/-1.3mil - 4,200 SF

2022 Juniper Ridge Community Center & Pool
Possum Kingdom, TX, BRNS, +/- 3mil - 20,000 SF

2021 Argyle Residence + Guest House
Argyle, TX, BRNS, +/- 3mil - 8,000 SF + 3,000 SF

2020 Cleveland County Wellness Square
Norman, OK, AHMM, +/- 5mil - 15,000 SF

2019 Flywheel Energy Partners Office TI
Oklahoma City, OK, AHMM, +/- 3mil - 27,000 SF

2019 NBC Bank Office TI
Oklahoma City, OK, AHMM, +/- 1.5mil - 6,000 SF

2019 Wildewood Residence 02
Oklahoma City, OK, AHMM, +/- 1mil - 2,500 SF

2018 Oso on Paseo Bar and Restaurant‍ ‍
Oklahoma City, OK, AHMM, +/- 400k - 1,525 SF

2018 Wildewood Residence 01
Oklahoma City, OK, AHMM, +/- 2mil - 3,500 SF

2017 AT&T National Rebranding Exterior Design
Specialty Retail Division, CallisonRTKL, Seattle, WA

2016 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
TI Plans & Exterior Design
Specialty Retail Division, CallisonRTKL, Seattle, WA

Design Awards (Morgan M. Kennedy, AIA)

2023 ULI Oklahoma Impact Award
Outstanding Public Initiative: Cleveland County Wellness Square, AHMM
2022 AIA Central Oklahoma, Honor Award
Cleveland County Wellness Square, AHMM
2022 AIA Central Oklahoma, Cote Award
Cleveland County Wellness Square, AHMM

2020 AIA Central Oklahoma Merit Award for Interiors
Oso on Paseo, AHMM
2019 AIA Oklahoma Citation Award for Interiors
Oso on Paseo, AHMM

2015 Caudill Traveling Fellow
Oklahoma State University School of Architecture
2014 SOA Pella Prize, First
Museum of Art

Publications

Architecture News, ‘When Have Design Constraints Led to Innovative Solutions in Architecture?’, Architecture News (July Issue, 2024). Kennedy, Morgan, MKOA.

School News, ‘How do you Adapt your Teaching or Leadership Style?’, School News (July Issue, 2024). Kennedy, Morgan, MKOA.

Architecture News, ‘What Materials Should be More Widely Adopted’, Architecture News (June Issue, 2024). Kennedy, Morgan, MKOA.

Edible OKC - Cover & Feature, Oso on Paseo, AHMM. Greenhaw, K. (2019, May). “Oso on Paseo.” Edible OKC Issue No. 25, May & June 2019, Cover, Page 19-21.

Architects Journal, Wildewood Residence, AHMM. Pitcher, G. (2018, September 12). “AHMM starts work on Cor-ten-clad house in Oklahoma suburb.” Architects’ Journal. https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ahmm-starts-work-on-cor-ten-clad-house-in-oklahoma-suburb.

Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University Library Digital Collections; ‘Morgan Kennedy’s Caudill Fellowship in Europe, Sketchbooks; Diaries, Kennedy, Morgan, 2015’.

Professional Registration & Affiliations

Licensed Architect, Texas
NCARB Certified
American Institute of Architects, Member
Women Owned Business WBENC
Denton Chamber of Commerce, Member
TWU CWE AccelerateHer Program, 2024
UNT CVAD Interior Design Adjunct, 22-23

Modern kitchen interior with white walls, a black ceiling, and wooden cabinets. A woman in motion is blurred, walking past a kitchen island with bar stools.
An aerial view of an outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, adjacent to a modern building with large windows, where people are sitting and talking, and some individuals are walking nearby. There is also a rooftop area with indoor seating visibl
A bright living room with large windows showing palm trees and sunset, featuring white and beige furniture, wooden flooring, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted television.
Modern house with large glass windows and a deck, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard, with patio chairs and a bicycle in the foreground.
Interior of a modern cafe with large floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist furniture, and a pastel pink counter. Four people are inside: one woman in a yellow dress standing at the counter, two seated customers near the window, and another woman in co
Interior design mood boards, architectural plans, and material samples displayed on black boards and tables in a design studio.
Interior of a modern gym with large glass windows revealing a backyard with trees and a swimming pool. The ceiling is made of wooden planks, and there is gym equipment on a rubber mat floor.
People studying architectural plans on a table, with various notes, sketches, and tools.
Modern building with large glass windows, white brick exterior, and a small landscaped area with trees and plants in front.
Modern multi-story house with a balcony, large windows, concrete and wood exterior, and landscaped yard with rocks and drought-tolerant plants.
Exterior view of a modern house with a white brick wall, a wooden porch, gray and metal roof, surrounded by green trees and grass.
A modern multi-story house with large windows, surrounded by lush green trees, with a driveway featuring parked cars and people walking near the entrance, under a blue sky with some clouds and birds flying.
Group of people discussing architectural plans around a table, with blueprints and a tablet displaying floor plans, in an office setting.
Rendering of modern multi-story waterfront residential buildings with large windows and balconies, surrounded by landscaped lawn and trees, with a winding pathway and water in the background.
Samples of architectural and interior design materials, including tiles, bricks, wood planks, and color swatches, arranged on a table for comparison.
Modern house exterior with large windows, a black metal and wood door, and a landscaped rock garden with desert plants.
An architectural rendering of a modern multi-story building with large glass windows and a sloped roof, featuring a parking lot with several cars and people walking around.
Interior of a casual restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, some patrons are dining, and a couple is kneeling and sitting at a table. The restaurant has retro wall decorations, a large menu on the wall, and a counter area with a sign that says 'Or
Two women reviewing architectural blueprints and digital plans on a tablet, with samples and measurements on a table.
Modern home gym with large glass doors and windows, weightlifting equipment, and a woman walking inside wearing high heels.
A modern house with large windows and an outdoor patio, with people sitting and socializing, children playing on the grass, and a woman walking with a child in a landscaped yard during sunset.
A modern, well-lit coworking space or lounge with people sitting on couches, a woman browsing a tablet, and a person looking at a display shelf filled with decorative items, books, and toys. The room features large windows, artwork on the walls, and
A design studio wall displaying interior layouts, color swatches, material samples, and architectural plans for home interiors and exteriors.
A conference room with a wooden table surrounded by six chairs. The room has dark paneled walls, a black ceiling, and various decorations including a red bulletin board with items pinned on it, plants, and wall art. Overhead lighting illuminates the
Rendering of a modern outdoor shopping center with a Blacksmith Smokehouse restaurant, parking lot with cars, people walking, desert landscaping with succulents and cacti, and a blue sky with scattered clouds.