About
Designing, teaching & building community.
Ali Abdullateef is an architecture professor at Cosumnes River College and a partner at Studio MBJ, a design firm.
His work focuses on architectural design, 3D and digital computational methods, and the technical processes used to develop and deliver projects. His professional identity combines teaching, design leadership and technical architectural practice.
Today Ali also works as a 3D specialist and subject-matter expert with PG&E, bringing the same digital workflows he teaches into large-scale industry projects.
Beyond practice
Beyond practice and academia, Ali is an active board member and volunteer with multiple nonprofit organizations dedicated to community empowerment, supporting families in transition, and expanding educational opportunities.
Tutorials & training · Coming soon
Learn the tools of architecture
Step-by-step tutorials and training for students, professionals and firms. Join the list to hear when the first ones launch.
The studio list
News, openings & first access
For students, alumni and anyone who loves architecture: news from Ali’s classes, events, job and internship openings, and first access to the shop and tutorials.