Category: Architects

We are thrilled to announce that we have joined forces with Lemay, an international design practice headquartered in Canada with offices around the world, to better meet the growing global demand for creative, integrated design solutions. This partnership represents a significant milestone for both firms, enhancing our geographic reach and uniting complementary expertise to address today's most pressing design challenges. Learn More

Last week, San Mateo County celebrated the official opening of 500 County Center—the first net-zero, mass timber civic building in the U.S. 🌱 Targeting LEED Platinum, this five-story building sets a new precedent for low-carbon, high-impact civic design, housing key departments and the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers—the central hub for democratic engagement. “Every decision in construction detailing and structural design was motivated by the goal of diminishing the building’s carbon…

You can help the development win the Popular Choice Award too! The 205-unit, all-electric, affordable senior housing located at the Sotomayor Houses in the Bronx is a standout example of urban in-fill on campus/public housing developments. Learn More

Decarbonizing the built environment is imperative to mitigate the effects of climate change. For over a decade, our firm has committed to discovering actionable solutions to lower carbon emissions of our projects. We've found that Passive House construction has been the most effective method to ensure that the homes we design, primarily masonry retrofit projects, are healthy, quiet, and most importantly, low carbon. Michael Ingui recently welcomed Hannah Kliger of…

The groundbreaking ceremony for Castle III, a new supportive housing building, was celebrated by Partner Mark Ginsberg and Associate Christine Berry, Stanley Richards, President and CEO of The Fortune Society, and elected officials. Our second large-scale project for Fortune, Castle III will provide long-term housing solutions for justice-involved people experiencing homelessness, and low-income residents and families of East Harlem, in an 82-unit all-electric residence built to Passive House energy efficiency…

N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be Sustainable The university spent $7 million to transform the building to limit energy usage and costs, and boost the satisfaction of students. Read more

The HPD/NYCHA Seniors First winner located at the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses in the Bronx, is named for the Justice’s mother Celina Baez, and offers more than 200 units of affordable senior housing. Learn more

The “Innovation Roundup” of Building Design+Construction Media’s 2024 Multifamily Annual Report explored C+GA’s use of custom Passive House window systems on projects like 4697 Third Avenue to demonstrate that energy efficient and healthy homes can be a baseline in affordable housing. “These novel double-window systems allow for AC units to be closed off and thermally isolated from the interior during winter months, resulting in energy savings, lower operational costs, and reduced…

Join the MAP team. At Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) we work to foster a collegial, collaborative, and team-based studio environment, focused on thoughtful planning and design solutions to support and elevate our clients’ missions. Learn More