“Our experience working with Simone Mussa has been an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, there has been an air of professionalism, a welcome flexibility, and a dynamism that is rare to come across. With the talent to turn an idea into something spectacular. The knowledge to take a vision and transform it into something tangible. Not to mention a work ethic and competence much needed in this industry. We chose to work with Mussa + Associates because of Simone’s clear passion towards his art and an ease of communication that is hard to come by, but we stayed for the detailed follow through that is ever-present in the work that he has done for us. We have worked with many designers and architects over the years, and Simone Mussa of Mussa + Associates is among the best.”

 

Jefferson Hoffenberg, Vice President – Mystic Heights Development Corporation

Paul Hoffenberg, President – Mystic Heights Development Corporation

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“Simone Mussa is a very unique and thoughtful designer. It has been a delight co-creating the design of my new home with him.  I use the word "co-creating" very intentionally because he is a superb listener and has worked to incorporate my ideas and desires into his design.  He is a person of high-integrity and thinks of his role as one that serves the needs of the client.  He has always been open to my thoughts, questions, or concerns and is always accessible when I need to connect with him.  He always accommodates my hectic schedule, willing to meet evenings and weekends, as needed.  He is also very respectful of timelines, processes, and budget requirements...things that are very important to the success of the project.

I have really enjoyed working with Simone and would recommend him to others. The quality of his work is exceptional, and his positive outlook and generosity of spirit are a bonus!”

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Gina Warren

Portland, Oregon.

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“Working with Simone on the design of our now completed Sedona dream house was an amazing experience. He is not only talented and creative but also a pleasure to work with. We had a lengthy list of "wants" for the house in terms of both aesthetics and functionality and Simone was able to integrate all of them into a beautiful

design. Our goal was to take advantage of our spectacular Sedona red rock views and this was beautifully accomplished.

Best of all, working with Simone is a truly collaborative process. He listens well, is very responsive to suggestions, and highly creative in addressing concerns.  Throughout what turned into a multi-year design and build process (due to us, not Simone) he was focused on delivering the house that we dreamed of. He stayed involved in the project throughout, worked really well with the builder and other subs as needed, and was very responsive.

The result is a home we love to share with family and friends, and which consistently elicits "Wows" from visitors.”

 

Meredith and Bruce Atherley.

Washington D.C.

 

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“We are living in our dream house thanks to Simone Mussa. After visiting Sedona for years, we purchased a lot with magnificent views of the mountains in a great location within walking distance to restaurants and shopping and at a great price. We did not realize the great price was because it was a difficult shape to build on.  Simone came up with a plan that went beyond our expectations. He revised the plan several times when excavation issues occurred to save us extra costs. Simone’s sense of design and scale is pure Italian. Simone was easy to work with and we highly recommend him.”

 

Gayle and Elliott Greenberg

Ann Arbor, Michigan.

 

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“We honestly cannot recommend Simone Mussa and his design firm highly enough! After interviewing numerous designers for our dream vacation home, Simone was our clear, number-one choice. He is driven, dedicated, passionate about design, thoughtful to his client's desires and vision, and an absolute PATIENT saint of an artist. Thank you, Simone, for your outstanding work and devotion to making our modern-home dreams come true!”

 

The Hawk-Miller Family

Encinitas, California.

 

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“Simone designed a house for us in Sedona, Az. He works incredibly hard, is extremely honest and never ever lets his ego get in the way. Simone always listens, returns emails and calls promptly and is very respectful of our time. He delivers way more than contracted for and won't quit working until you are totally satisfied. Combining his work ethic with phenomenal design talent makes for an ideal home designer. He is so good with details and interior spaces that we were thrilled when he detailed out every elevation of every wall inside the house as part of his normal contract. Anything I want to build I will have him design - from an outdoor fire pit to a cool vanity or inside bench. Bottom line- in my opinion Simone is a great find - the combination of talent, hard work, delivering more than expected and his great personality offered up at a competitive rate is a hard combination to beat.”

 

Susie and Kimball Forrest

Anchorage, Alaska.

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“I have known for years that Simone was going to design our house - even before we bought the land.  I had seen a few of his houses and my friend raves every day about his custom design of Simone's that he built a few years back.  From the hands-on care to hours of time spent with me and my wife, Simone was attentive to our needs but visionary enough to come up with a unique modern design that has got us appreciating his work every day.  Thanks, Simone!”

 

Rick and Jennifer Wesselhoff

Sedona, Arizona.

 

 

“Working with Simone Mussa was on a professional and personal level a very fruitful and joyous experience.

His willingness and expertise created a clear and communicative working environment for all who were involved in the building process; from the contractor to us as a family, and all other professionals involved.  

That is why our home is always open to Simone and any prospective client: a creation worth seeing.”

 

Sasha Abrahamson

Sedona, Arizona.

 

“Simone was very patient and listened well to our needs. He immediately had a vision of our style and was full of ideas in our first meeting. He consistently came up with creative and functional solutions to our design
criteria without compromising the budget or aesthetics. He efficiently and creatively translated our ideas into a dream house that fully exceeded our expectations. Simone has an attention to detail and talent that sets him
apart from the rest. He is a pleasure to work with.”

 

Jessica and Julian Wrubel

Sedona, Arizona.

 

 

“As a local Realtor and fellow designer, I have had the pleasure of working with Simone on a number of projects. Simone is both meticulously detailed and a visionary designer who has the ability to connect with clients in a genuine and professional way often exceeding their expectations.  I recommend him highly and without reservation.”

 

Laura L. Pennington

Sedona, Arizona.

 

 

“One of the most important qualities in working with a designer is the ability to
listen to the client’s wants & needs. Simone listens very well. You will not be disappointed.”

 

David Levine
Sedona, Arizona.

 

 

“I have done several projects with Mussa. From a big home and guest house of more than 5,000 sq. feet to remodels of existing buildings.  I appreciated they took the time to understand my requirements and wishes and incorporated them into the projects.”

 

Ornella Faccin

Sedona, Arizona.

 

 

“Simone Mussa is an excellent designer whom we used with stunning results. His attention to detail is impeccable. We were entirely pleased with his final product. He can do a project big or small. He did a master bedroom/bathroom remodel for us. I have seen other work he has designed and was impressed with the quality. In short Mussa & Associates is superb.”

 

Randy Antwerp

Anchorage, Alaska.

 

 

 

“I think that one of the greatest challenges for a designer must come when they try to create the vision of not just one person but a collective. Simone patiently listened to our concepts and our vision and was able to create a harmonious design that satisfied everyone. When we first met Simone, we were impressed by the variety projects that he was working on and it was evident that each project was unique and obviously client-driven.  Mussa and Associates are a pleasure to work with. They are committed, enthusiastic, honest, and personable.  It is evident that they love the process of design and have no fear of a good challenge.”

 

Constance O’Brien

Canada.

 

 

“I wanted to thank you, Simone, for the outstanding job you did in transforming our Sedona home from an outdated 80’s building into a beautiful contemporary showcase. It was a daunting job due to the original construction and chopped-up layout but now we have a very livable home with great open living spaces that is a joy to live in.

These types of projects always need to be a collaboration between the owners and the designer with the owners offering their requirements and desires and the designer listening, suggesting, and delivering something that is not only a great design but a functional house that makes the owners happy. You listened, offered innovative solutions to tough problems, and you suggested great solutions. It was this collaboration that made the project special and such a success. It was a pleasure working with you and I would not hesitate to do so in the future if we should engage in a new project.

If any of your prospective clients would like to learn more than this short note can convey, please have them contact me. I would be happy to provide more details.”

 

Peter Shaw

La Jolla, California.