Studio
We Are Designers
Artists, Makers, Architects and Urbanists
The idea we had when we founded BRAYA was to make a positive impact on the world by creating thoughtful, beautiful, and meaningful art, objects, architecture, and places—a mission we are even more committed to today. Each bespoke design project is tailored to its use, context, and client, with the goal of being memorable, remarkable, and vivid. These qualities are achieved through human-centric experiences and storytelling, iconic and unique symbolism, and conceptual clarity. Guided by our core values—creativity, curiosity, expertise, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility to one another, all living things, and the environment—we strive to craft designs that leave a strong and lasting impression.
Design Leadership
Led by Maya Janczykowska and Brad Wilkins, BRAYA has become an internationally acclaimed creative studio. Their projects can be found around the globe, spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, China, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania. From fine art and sculpture to urban design and skyscrapers, their work reflects a commitment to craft and extraordinary ideas.
"We are figuring out new and exciting ways to remind people that we live in an amazing world through the design of art, objects, architecture and places."
- Maya Janczykowska & Brad Wilkins
Maya Janczykowska
Design Principal
Sculpture & Architecture
Co-Founder
Maya, a sculptor, artist, and architect, has transformed urban spaces worldwide with innovative designs that seamlessly integrate artistic expression, functional spaces, and a deep attention to process, craft, and detail.
Maya holds a Master of Architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a world top ten university for art and design. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), the #1-ranked art and design university in the United States. Maya was recognized for her artistic achievements by being selected for the RISD European Honors Program.
Brad Wilkins
Design Principal
Urban Design & Architecture
Co-Founder
Brad, an urbanist, architect, and industry leader in skyscraper design, has shaped iconic skylines worldwide with cutting-edge innovations that blend aesthetic beauty, functionality, and local identity.
Brad holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, home to the oldest architecture program in the prestigious Ivy League. He has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Utah, the oldest research university in the western United States. In 2010, Brad was honored by the university as the Distinguished Young Alumnus of the Year.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented, design-driven, collaborative, hardworking, honest, and friendly individuals (a sense of humor is a bonus). Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates we wish to pursue. Please note that we do not accept agency inquiries, in-person visits, or phone calls.