Centralised data. No more spreadsheets.

Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA) is a New York City-based practice known for blending material expression with intelligent space choreography. Their portfolio spans residential, commercial, and civic work, delivering meticulously crafted environments for an international client base.

Before Programa, MKCA relied on multiple spreadsheets, elaborate folder systems, and institutional memory to manage projects. This fragmented approach slowed collaboration, created duplication, and made it hard to give clients a clear, visual picture of progress.

MKCA now centralises all project data in Programa Schedules, products, vendors, approvals, timelines, and status tracking—accessible across multiple teams in real time. A growing address book and product library streamline vendor management, while visual schedules replace dense spreadsheets for client communication.

The team works faster, with less admin overhead, fewer miscommunications, and stronger collaboration across large-scale projects. Clients get visual clarity instead of data overload, and MKCA can focus on their design vision while keeping every detail accessible and accurate.