MG2 Listed in BD+C’s Top 190 Multifamily Architecture Firms for 2023
We’re excited to be listed in BD+C’s Top 190 Multifamily Architecture Firms for 2023.
Market: Community Environments
Westbank Tops Off 48-Story Mixed-Use First Light Project in Downtown Seattle
Westbank, a global real estate development company dedicated to city building and the creation of beauty in all forms, will top off their Seattle project, First Light, on October 18.
Check Out Costco’s New HQ Addition — Contours, Cafeterias, Cubicles, and Cardio
This is about pictures — a visual tour in and around the finished product, which 3,700-plus employees moved into over the summer.
MG2 Listed in the Top 50 of BD+C’s Top 130 Hospitality Facility Architecture Firms for 2023
We’re excited to be listed as number 47 in BD+C’s Top 130 Hospitality Facility Architecture Firms for 2023.
MG2 listed in ENR Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors
We’re excited to be listed on ENR’s Top 100 Green Design Firms.
MG2 Listed in the Top 10 of BD+C’s Top 140 Retail Sector Architecture and Architecture Engineering (AE) Firms for 2023
We’re excited to be listed as number 8 in BD+C’s Top 140 Retail Sector Architecture and Architecture Engineering (AE) Firms for 2023.
Top 175 Architecture Firms for 2023
We’re excited to be included among the top 25 in Building Design + Construction’s 2023 Top 175 Architecture Firms.
Curiosity with the MG2 Interns
Joining the Seattle Design Festival this year are Trevor Gunderson and the MG2 Summer Interns with The Garden of Ideas! In this Pop-Up Experience, the team asks you to question the Now in order to generate new ideas that can be incorporated into our shared spaces and places.
In anticipation, the Seattle Design Festival sat with the interns to learn more about what inspires them.
ENR 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms
We’re excited to be listed in ENR’s Top 225 International Design Firms of 2023.
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The Top 45 Architecture Firms in the US 2023
We’re excited to be named one of The Top 45 Architecture Firms in the US 2023 by Green Building and Design.
These Are the Top Retail Design Firms for 2023
We’re excited to be among the top retail design firms of 2023 ranked by VMSD. It’s an honor to be ranked 4th alongside many other exceptional firms and designers.
MG2 Wins Best Event at SMPS Seattle’s 2023 Reign Awards
SMPS Seattle’s annual Reign Awards gala recognizes excellence in marketing communications and outstanding achievements of top marketing professionals.
MG2 won Best Event for “Costco’s 40th Anniversary Event & Exhibit”.
Puget Sound Business Journal Announces Corporate Philanthropists List
We’re honored to be included in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual list of Corporate Philanthropists.
The Historic Details of Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel Are Restored while Seamlessly Integrating Current-day Criteria
Recognizing the importance of preserving the hotel’s rich heritage while updating its timeless charm, Fairmont Olympic Hotel leaders embarked on a restoration project. To achieve their goal, the hotel’s representatives needed a team that could blend modern elegance with classic sophistication while paying attention to every intricate detail in preserving the property’s legacy. Renovating this historic gem wasn’t just an enormous hospitality project, it was an honor and a privilege for the team at MG2, a local architect with a dedicated interest in community and culture.
Largest Architecture Firms in Greater Washington
Ranked by 2022 metro-area architectural billings.
PSBJ reveals companies on its 2023 Corporate Philanthropists Lists
Companies from Washington and beyond supported the state’s charities throughout 2022 as the economy cooled, inflation rose and as the long tail of Covid-19 lingered in our lives. The Business Journal’s lists of corporate philanthropists rank 75 of those companies for their contributions. The Business Journal will reveal the rankings of the 2023 Corporate Philanthropists rankings at the Corporate Citizenship event May 18 at the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
Annual Rock Star Award Winners Announced for Coverings 2023
Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced the annual Rock Star Award winners in advance of Coverings 2023 and we’re excited to see Kenya Jones-Lowell, Interior Designer at MG2 named a winner.
Reimagining Brick-and-mortar
“Retailers need to carefully consider co-tenants, traffic counts, proximity of amenities, ease of access and real estate costs,” MJ Munsell told Chain Store Age. “It’s no longer a given that going into an inline mall location is the best strategy.”
ENR 2023 Top 500 Design Firms Preview
We’re excited to be included in ENR’s 2023 Top 500 Design Firms Preview.
MG2 Is Named on CCR Magazine’s 2023 Architect/Design Firms Annual List
The look. The feel. The presence. Nothing stands out more in a commercial project than the
retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare (and other) sectors, check out our annual listing.
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Fostering the Future of Architecture: Join the MG2 Summer Internship Program
February 2023 / By Russ Hazzard
For decades, we’ve been passionate about supporting the development of future design leaders and fostering creative ideas that will influence the communities and spaces in which we live, play, and work. With unique perspectives and imaginative concepts, students have the potential to shape the future of the built environment and bring a breath of fresh air to the industry. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that our Summer 2024 Internship Program is now open for applications.
Learn more & apply for MG2’s Summer Internship Program
MG2 has always placed distinctive value on high-impact career growth, continuous learning, and the influence those have on cultivating an exceptional company culture. Our Internship Program provides students with a hands-on experience in the field, allowing them to develop their skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of what it’s like to work in architecture and design. With four start dates to choose from, interns will have the flexibility to choose a program that works best for them and their university schedule.
Ready for real, hands-on experience? Not only will our students assist with document preparation, data collection, research, and other project tasks that ensure successful results, but they’ll also have access to dynamic social and learning events, mentorship, as well as our infamous Annual Student Intern Design Competition. Designed to give interns a comprehensive understanding of the industry, we’re excited to provide applicants with the opportunity to be a part of our dynamic and collaborative team and contribute to shaping the future of design.
We’re looking for passionate learners who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master of Architecture or a related degree and have proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. Applicants should also embrace and exude MG2’s core practice values of an Integrated Approach, Design Excellence, Social Responsibility, Leadership, and Results.
This year MG2 is offering internship opportunities in each of our United States offices, with focuses that span our Community Environments, Consumer Experiences, and Client Programs markets. With a variety of opportunities available, students will be able to experience projects, sessions, workshops, and experiential collaboration that aligns with future career goals.
Our employees are the heart of our firm, and as part of our team for the summer, students will have access to a variety of programs and perks that aim to make their experience with us truly unforgettable. From our commitment to sustainability to our dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, our interns will find a supportive and inclusive community at MG2.
To keep our culture strong and bring everyone together, we host bi-weekly all-office meals, monthly recognition events, happy hours, summer activities, and an end-of-year holiday party to commemorate our successes. No accomplishment is too small to celebrate, and we’re passionate about making every moment count.
To ensure our built environments are a true reflection of the communities we serve, diversity is a fundamental ingredient in MG2’s recipe for creating not only exceptional projects but an inclusive and equitable work environment. We’re actively seeking out talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who bring a wealth of unique perspectives and ideas to the table.
Our differences make us stronger and are integral in designing and building experiences and spaces that cater to everyone. We proudly champion inclusion in all its forms and strive to elevate every voice in order to create truly equitable experiences and spaces.
In our never-ending quest to cultivate the next generation of design professionals, we’re excited to welcome students who share our values, vision, and passion to join our team this summer. Early applications are due April 5, 2024. Let’s start your journey in architecture together.
Learn more and apply on our Student Programs page today.
MG2 celebrates 2023 firm-wide promotions
As with the two before it, 2022 was a year of unpredictable change, evolution, and growth for our company, industry, and planet. MG2 is thrilled to take this moment in time to celebrate the devotion, perseverance, and enthusiasm that saw us through it all with the promotion of 102 highly outstanding staff across our global offices throughout the year.
As we dive into the waters of 2023—an adventure into both boundless prospects and undiscovered possibilities—we’re humbled and honored to have such incredible talent leading the way.
Amongst our leadership, it’s a pleasure to introduce our new Chief Financial Officer—Wendy Unzelman—and welcome three new Principals—Amy Hart, Mitch Pride, and Roy Hague—as well as three new Associate Principals—Nathan Menard, Geir Mjelde, and Javier Buscaglia-Pesquera—to our ranks.
But of course, our leaders are just one patch on the diverse quilt that is MG2. It’s with absolute pleasure that we celebrate the career advancement of dozens of dedicated staff from every department, market, and level. There are no small responsibilities here; we would not be the company we are today without the extraordinary ability and tenacity of all of our colleagues. We are fortunate to have outstanding people defining and delivering a limitless future for MG2 and our customers, putting your best into all you do, and making our firm such a fantastic place to work. Congratulations to all!
IRVINE
- Megan Ajamian – Project Accountant III
- Daniel Han – Associate 2
- Nubia Herrera – Associate 3
- Yusuf Islamoglu – Associate 2
- Renee Krause – Senior Associate 1
- Jasmine Le – Associate 3
- Margarita Medina – Associate Program Manager
- Nathan Menard – Associate Principal
- Gustavo Montalvo – Associate 3
- Jenny Nguyen – Associate 4
- Tommy Nguyen – Associate 2
- Tony Reiter – Senior Associate 1
- Laiisha Thomas – Director of Shared Services
MINNEAPOLIS
- Emily Ebanks – Associate 4
- Sarah Cooper – Associate 3
- Alison Ferrell – Associate 2
- Ryan Hartsuff – Senior Associate 1
- Lorren Mueller – Associate 3
- Drew Tangren – Associate 2
NEW YORK CITY
- Theresa Abner – Associate 1
- Nicole Pokorny – Senior Project Manager II
- Alyssa Taylor – Designer
SEATTLE
- Kris Artz – Associate 5
- Mary Avellino – Accounts Payable Manager
- Jackie Bang – Associate 2
- Brad Barbee – Associate 5
- Katherine Bartman – Human Resources Generalist
- Jared Bassetti – Senior Associate 1
- Morgan Bell – Associate 2
- Lauren Bizzigotti – Associate 2
- Jessica Bone – Associate 2
- Elise Braun – Associate 3
- Josh Brown – Associate 2
- Anthony Caldarazzo – Estimator II
- Lauren Cebulla – Associate 3
- Dennis Cenidoza – Senior Associate 1
- Taylor Chadwick – Associate 3
- Catherine Clark – Senior Associate 1
- Erin Dillinger – Associate 3
- Ping Doan – Associate 2
- Abbie Drake – Art Director
- Dallas Dyer – Program Manage
- Crystal Fairley – Associate 4
- Kaitlynn Fenn – Associate 2
- Rory Fitzpatrick – Associate 2
- Whitney Gomes – Associate 3
- Trevor Gunderson – Associate 4
- Roy Hague – Principal
- Amy Hart – Principal
- Colleen Hannah – Studio Administrator 2
- Brittany Hazzard – Contract Specialist
- Gabe Hernandez – Associate 2
- Debbie Huynh – Project Accountant II
- Bonnie James – BIM Account Manager
- Marit Jensen – Senior Associate 1
- Eleazar Juarez-Diaz – Design Lab Coordinator
- Jackie Kennedy – Content Specialist
- Derrick Kent – Chief Estimator
- Johnny Klemke – Senior Building Performance Analyst
- Mike Knoff – Associate 5
- Willie Mak – Associate 5
- Kevin Marx – Senior Associate 1
- Courtney McLean – Program Administrator
- Geir Mjelde – Associate Principal
- Savannah Moller – Associate 3
- Jed Moody – Associate 2
- Svetlana Olsen – Senior Estimator II
- Eshani Patel – Associate 2
- Alina Pinchuk – Associate 4
- Rozlyn Pratt – Associate 3
- Mitch Pride – Principal
- Christina Puzon – Senior Associate 1
- Fidel Ramos Viveros – Associate 2
- Madison Schimpf – Associate 2
- Courtney Schmidt – Associate 2
- Scott Stidell – Senior Associate 1
- Sarah Simchuk – Associate 5
- Sruthi Sundaresan – Associate 2
- Ryan Todys – Associate 2
- Martin Rejo – Associate 2
- Leana Tunku Ya’acob – Associate 2
- Wendy Unzelman – Chief Financial Officer
- Tais Wagner – Associate 4
- Natasha Windle – Director of Program Services
- Travis Yates – Associate Director, Design Technology
SHANGHAI
- George Chen – Associate 4
- Victor Lo – Associate 2
- Ge Qian – Associate 3
- Leo Wang – Associate 2
WASHINGTON, D.C.
- Carlos Aranibar – Associate 3
- Matthew Berish – BIM Account Manager
- Javier Buscaglia-Pesquera – Associate Principal
- Anny Chan – Senior Associate 1
- Joy Cunningham – Associate 3
- Jeremy Goeckeritz – Director of Cost Management
- Brian Kendell – Senior Associate 2
- Paola Moreno – Associate 4
- Lala Musayeva – Associate 4
- Michael Nieves – Associate 4
- Kevin Richardson – Senior Associate 1
- Behbood Vatani – Senior Estimator II
Design trends: Flexible, creative spaces draw renters in
Amenities designed around pleasure can double as workspaces as long as they provide a flat surface, electrical outlets, internet access and a comfortable place to sit. Natalie Hyde, senior interior designer at Seattle-based design firm MG2, has stopped putting dedicated office space in common areas altogether in favor of amenities with flexible work-from-home applications.
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MG2 Publishes Inaugural Community Impact Report
January 2023 / By Mitch Smith
For decades, MG2 has been deeply committed to fostering and growing authentic connections with the societies we live in, and design for. Proudly driven by and shaped by the dedicated employees of our firm, each philanthropic undertaking is a direct representation of the social issues, community challenges, and personal passions held as high priorities by individuals and teams throughout our practice. This personalized approach doesn’t just set us apart from others in our industry: it fundamentally defines who we are and what we stand for as a company.
2022 was truly a remarkable year for MG2. It was a year that tested our agility, perseverance, and character, with exemplary results documented not just through our projects and partnerships, but across the impact we’ve made together in—and on—our communities.
It was a year that empowered our firm to double down on commitments to institutions like Howard University, the University of Oregon, the University of Washington, Washington State University, Lake Washington Tech, and Florida A&M University—with whom we’ve established vocational scholarships to help foster career paths in design for those in underrepresented communities—and forge new relationships with organizations like Seattle-based Fred Hutch, whose strides in cancer research are transforming lives around the globe.
It was a year that finally allowed our staff to reengage in many of the physical initiatives, activities, and events that have always invigorated us to our core. From Day of Giving volunteer missions organized by teams across the globe, to group builds for BLOCK Project and NAIOP Community Enhancement Projects, to celebrating our 20th Swing for the Cure golf tournament in person with our partners once again—the emotion? Palpable. The energy? Visceral.
But perhaps most importantly, 2022 was a year that encouraged us to reenvision and recraft our roadmap for the future of the MG2 Foundation. Armed with deeper intention and meaning behind what we invest in (and why), we look forward to 2023 where we’ll seek to elevate the representation of the Foundation in underwriting all of our community engagements, investments, and initiatives, resulting in even greater impact than ever before.
This is where you, our community, come in. MG2 Foundation initiatives represent an investment not only in what our company stands for but also in our core identity.
To truly succeed, we need employees at all levels to bring their passions, energy, and ideas to the forefront. We need managers and leaders to help us educate teams about MG2’s impact efforts and to set a positive example by engaging with those with whom you resonate the most. And we need our friends, family, and partners to continue to bring their passions and support to the table. We would not succeed without you.
But most of all, we need everyone to lean in and take advantage of the virtually limitless opportunities at hand. With each new year, it’s our honor and pleasure to grant each of our employees the chance to support the organizations and causes they’re passionate about. To make a genuine difference in our communities, industry, and future. All you have to do is rise to the challenge.
Here’s to taking our impact even further together, in 2023 and beyond.
Yours in service and gratitude, Mitch Smith, CEO, MG2
Learn more about the mark MG2 has made on our communities in our inaugural MG2 Community Impact Report, or by reaching out to our team.
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