Born in England, Marieanne has lived in and visited many different countries, and as a result, much of her creative inspiration is derived from her travels. Marianne studied in Paris at L’Ecole Speciale d’Architecture and holds degrees in architecture and urban planning from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. As the founding Town Architects for the new resort town, Marianne and Erik helped form and develop its distinctive architectural style and urban character, a melding of the white-walled simplicity of Bermuda with the verdant grandeur of Latin American courtyard homes. Since 2009, the couple has won over 16 awards for their work including the INTBAU World Congress, CNU Charter, Palladio, Addison Mizner, and Philip Trammell Shutze awards.