Team

Stefania Morandi, RID, M. Arch.Owner, Chief Creative Officer

Stefania is a Registered Interior Designer with over 14 years of experience across high-end residential, hospitality, commercial, and multifamily design.

Originally from Italy, she moved to Dallas at twenty-three after graduating from the Polytechnic School of Architecture and Design in Milan. She later obtained her Master’s in Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her diverse background spans all market sectors, bringing a holistic approach to design that blends aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.

Before launching Studio Morandi, she was the Lead Interior Designer at CDD, where she worked on private residences, luxury multifamily developments, and hospitality projects, including The Knox Auberge Residences and Auberge Resort Collection, Primland in Virginia. In 2017, she was a panelist for the Dallas Architecture Forum, further solidifying her presence in the design and architecture community.

Beyond design, she has a deep passion for the arts, classical music, literature, and social justice.

Certifications

Registered Interior Designer in the State of TexasRegistration No. 12591
NCIDQRegistration No. 34926
Currently pursuing Architectural Licensure - NCARB
Record No. 865753

Attalla Joudeh, MBA, M. Arch.Vice President

Attalla brings a rare blend of architectural expertise and entrepreneurial instinct to our studio. With dual master's degrees in Architecture and Business from the University of Texas, his work bridges the creative and the commercial, ensuring every project is beautifully designed and smartly executed.

Before joining the studio, Attalla coordinated design and permitting for dozens of residential and commercial buildings, managed multimillion-dollar construction and renovation projects, and founded a successful restaurant brand that now spans multiple locations. His deep understanding of real estate, construction, and operations makes him an invaluable asset to our clients, particularly those pursuing investment-driven or mixed-use design opportunities.

Whether he's refining construction documents or helping shape the business vision behind a space, Attalla approaches each project with rigor, clarity, and a commitment to delivering results.