From a very early age, art and design have influenced my life in the most impactful way, personally and professionally. I grew up in Roanoke, Virginia and frequently traveled to New York City to visit my relatives.
My grandfather, Dr. Theodore J. Edlich Jr, was a prominent New York City Physician whose practice was located at No. 2 Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village a block down from the famous arch in Washington Square Park. Among his many patients were artists such as Willem de Kooning, Elaine de Kooning, and Franz Kline, stage and screen personality Robert De Niro and dancers trained at the Julliard School of Music. My grandfather was a patron of local artist Kline commissioning fifty paintings long before he was famous.
My grandfather’s life was deeply enriched by the world of art and he became a benefactor to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Whitney Museum of American Art. On my frequent visits we spent most of our time together exploring galleries, attending art openings and going to The MET. My grandfather and uncle Steve were both avid art collectors. Their appreciation and dedication to their passion became their job, covered almost every inch of their homes, something they truly lived and breathed.
Steven Edlich
I remember visiting my uncle’s art studio, which was fashioned from a renovated warehouse on Broadway across from Cooper Union well before this became a trend and popular cultural addition to city living. Though it was a walk-up without a functioning elevator, his studio ceilings were high, and the windows were expansive, allowing light to cascade through the room and dance off his six-foot modern collages with their four-inch massive gold frames. His tall artwork hung framed from the floor to the ceiling.
My grandfather and Uncle Steve had a talent for using art to bring beauty and excitement to everyday life. As I developed my own business of design, I wanted a name that reminded me of my early experience of being thrilled with the power and beauty of art that transformed one’s personal experience.
I have built my business over the past twenty years to bring my clients the same power and beauty through design, transforming space, and human experience. The name Metropolitan Studio® is a brand growing out of my own lived history and sets a standard that I seek to emulate as I work with my partners and clients.
Our office in Baltimore, Maryland
Our Mission
Our mission is to create dream spaces to enrich lives and elevate lifestyle.
What We Do and Our Passion
We create dream spaces to enrich lives and elevate lifestyle.
We use our Visionary Blueprint: A Pathway to Design Brilliance to create a one of a kind branded environments.
We create 3D imagery including the latest AI and photo reaslitc renderings to communicate the design ideas and solutions.
We curate FF&E packages, procure domestically and internationally.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Connie Wittich for over 20 years, and her talent for design is truly exceptional. My father, renowned architect Joe Mason, collaborated with Connie over two decades on a variety of projects, including his home in San Diego, Dream home in Costa Rica, and commercial properties. Connie has an incredible sense of space, color, and texture, always designing with the client’s vision in mind. She’s a true artist, able to transform any environment into something extraordinary as a background for clients to create lasting memories. Her work is not only beautiful but deeply thoughtful, bringing every detail together in a way that elevates the entire experience. I highly recommend Connie for any design project, big or small!
Working with Metropolitan Studio was awesome. Worked with them on the Oakmont Renovation in Santa Rosa, CA. Collaboration was great to bring new life to this community. Looking forward to working with Connie and team again in the near future.
Working with Metropolitan Studio has been an absolute pleasure! They are incredibly quick, efficient, and affordable, making every project seamless and stress-free. Their designs are nothing short of phenomenal—transforming several of our rehab projects into fresh, vibrant, and inspiring spaces. They have a remarkable talent for breathing new life into old, tired buildings. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!
We have had the pleasure of working with Connie and her team at Metropolitan Studios for the last few years. They have been an absolute delight to collaborate with, consistently bringing creativity, professionalism, and expertise to every project. Their efforts have led to outstanding design and operational outcomes for Summit Vista, and we truly value their partnership. Highly recommend their services to anyone seeking exceptional results!
Metropolitan Studio & Allied Partners have worked together on a few different projects now. From interior finishes in California to furniture procurement in Virginia they have the skills to meet our clients needs.
The team at Metropolitan Studio is great to work with. Their attention to detail, eye for good design, and ability to deliver your vision is second to none. From sophisticated homes to large scale hospitality projects they have the know how to create great places and experiences for their clients. I look forward to working with them on future projects.
We recently worked with Metropolitan Studio to transform our space, and the results exceeded all expectations! Using AI, they were able to maximize every inch of our living area, making it both functional and beautiful. They brought innovative ideas and paid attention to every detail, seamlessly blending our vision with their expertise. They were professional, attentive, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire project. We’re beyond thrilled with the final result and highly recommend their services to anyone looking to elevate their space.
