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.
西雅图费尔蒙奥林匹克酒店的历史细节得以修复，同时无缝融入现代标准
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
2 月 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 社区环境, 消费者体验, and 客户项目 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!
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
上海
- George Chen – Associate 4
- Victor Lo – Associate 2
- Ge Qian – Associate 3
- Leo Wang – Associate 2
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- 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
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MG2 Publishes Inaugural Community Impact Report
1 月 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 和 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, 或通过 reaching out to our team.
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联合健康中心
后疫情时代医疗设施的适应性再利用
联合健康中心（United Health Centers，简称UHC）致力于服务社区居民的终身健康。他们以关爱和尊重的态度，为所有人提供便捷、全面、优质的医疗保健服务，无论其支付能力如何。
随着该机构在加州圣华金谷迅速扩展服务，他们与MG2设计公司合作，将现有建筑改造为卓越的医疗设施。改造后的空间融合了现代酒店服务、居家舒适感和现代医疗技术，营造出轻松、舒适、开放的氛围，为用户带来更优质的体验。
医疗保健环境的适应性再利用
将现有建筑改造为高性能医疗中心，需要的不仅仅是基本的建筑设计。除了深入了解建筑结构的细微差别以及如何利用现有构件改造空间之外，还需要具备特定的专业知识，以符合州和国家医疗办公场所的规范和法规。
该团队首先进行了密集的编程会议——这是任何医疗建筑概念设计的关键——以挖掘基本的健康和舒适性考虑因素，从而优化患者和工作人员的设施用户体验。
克洛维斯-肖健康中心（原址曾是家具店、好莱坞影碟店和道场）的设计师们保留了建筑的外壳，重新包覆了外墙，并借助加固结构改造了玻璃窗，使自然光线得以照射进来。在与市政府密切合作下，设计团队拆除了老旧的灰泥，重新粉刷，并用耐晒的仿木材料和现代化的顶棚翻新了外立面，营造出一种温馨宜人的氛围，这种氛围从进入停车场的那一刻便已开始。
汉福德健康中心原址曾是西尔斯汽车用品商店，改造工程包括拆除现场的几台油泵、重新填土和修复地基以适应大规模的结构改造以及加固。此外，车库门也被拆除，取而代之的是宽敞的玻璃窗，将室外的自然美景引入室内。
如今，这里已成为一座现代化的牙科诊所。该诊所的建筑设计紧凑而复杂，需要对十五个医疗站及其独特的内部管道系统进行改造。MG2 的优化设计方案实现了所需数量的患者就诊区——每个就诊区都配备全景绿化景观，有助于缓解患者压力——以及一个玻璃幕墙的接待区，其立柱嵌入窗体结构中，以支撑新增的现代墙体重量。
设计新冠疫情时代的医疗候诊室
为了打造独具特色、摆脱千篇一律感的最终产品，设计师们以安全、控制和家庭为重点，营造出开放、温馨、现代的环境，充分引入自然光，并融入热情好客的元素。
由于新冠疫情仍然严峻，医疗机构的患者——无论是有意识还是无意识地——都会倾向于保持社交距离。考虑到这一点，设计师们致力于优化候诊室的布局，将大厅的动线划分成一个个独立的区域和隔间，而不是一个大型的开放式候诊区。这些区域的设计充分考虑了每个人的舒适度，既能让每位患者感到安全，又能让护士观察到候诊室内的每一位患者。
为医务人员健康与福祉而设计
与患者的健康、安全和舒适同等重要的是医生、护士和后勤人员的健康、安全和舒适。在员工倦怠和离职率居高不下的时期，员工满意度是这些医疗机构发展规划中的首要考虑因素。因此，每个后台区域都采用与前台相同的优质材料、饰面和设备进行设计和装修。
此外，各设施还战略性地设置了户外休息区，让医护人员有喘息的空间，可以脱下个人防护装备，并在轮班期间接触绿色植物和新鲜空气。
将可持续性融入医疗保健环境
联合健康中心的适应性再利用医疗中心的设计和建造过程中，全面贯彻了超越以往的可持续发展标准和亲生物元素，以造福当今的患者和子孙后代。
凭借在加州OSHPD #3医疗规范设计以及CalGreen许可方面的专业知识，MG2的设计团队能够快速高效地采用并遵守这些临床和州级标准。此外，通过安装太阳能电池板的屋顶、配备高效环保的照明系统以及优先考虑适应性再利用而非新建建筑，进一步实现了节能，所有这些措施都为UHC节省了能源和资金。
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项目细节
- 加利福尼亚州圣华金谷
- 遗产
- 办公室, 零售开发
- 16,380 平方英尺
- 建筑设计
- Legacy Construction & Real Estate - 摄影
- CalGreen、OSHPD #3、LEED
4 Things to Consider for Hotel Event Spaces
Lots of factors go into creating a good event space. Here are four tips from designers about how to create a memorable venue for events, whether indoors or out.
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Ovation 公寓大楼
将大胆的社区愿景变为现实
Ovation 矗立在西雅图市中心和 First Hill 街区的交汇处：这是首个豪华公寓社区，为居民和客人提供高级设施和充满艺术气息的美感。
该项目占地77万平方英尺（约73000平方米），包含两栋32层的住宅楼，共计565个住宅单元。项目包含八层地下停车场，可容纳387辆车，以及8400平方英尺（约790平方米）的零售、办公和餐饮空间。Ovation的宽敞户外空间与西雅图市政厅的户外空间交织在一起，进一步深化了其在该地区的根基，为居民、公众和市政场所的顾客创造了统一的公园体验。
该综合体的双塔楼各自展现出独特的个性，体现了当地特色及其历史的方方面面。丰富的配套设施满足了居民的都市活力生活方式：带泳池的屋顶露台、热水浴池、带壁炉的休息室、带私人工作室的共享办公空间、宽敞的健身房、两个带顶棚的宠物休息室（配有宠物美容中心）、电影院等等。在这些公共区域，定制的艺术品套装展现了当地艺术家的才华。
Ovation 住宅单元装修和便利空间的策划是多家公司共同努力的结果，由 MG2 的室内设计专家翻译、记录并无缝实施。
从施工文件到竣工，团队一直引导着各项工作，协调了多项考虑的后勤工作，确保了可施工性，并实现了最初的设计理念。
在多个案例中，由于设计意图、供应链物流或停产部件存在问题，我们运用实时问题解决技术来解释、迭代或改进特定设计。根据《美国残疾人法案》(ADA) 体育场大厅座位规范，我们进行了彻底的重新设计。最初规格错误的定制木工制品也经过重新设计和改进。对于不再供应或交付时间中断的固定装置和饰面，我们进行了专业的重新选择，以确保及时安装。
MG2 融合了对功能性、执行力以及高端、注重细节的用户旅程的深入了解，在 Ovation 的整个室内设计中采用了轻盈而一致的手法，确保其顺利完工，并按时、按预算成功亮相西雅图社区。
Ovation 最近被提名为 NAIOP 2022 年度“年度高层住宅开发项目”星光之夜.
42nd Gold Key Awards Finalists Revealed
The winners have been announced for the 42nd Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, the industry’s oldest awards program for hospitality interiors, sponsored by Boutique Design magazine. The 2022 Gold Key judges selected these standout projects from a competitive field of submissions from more than 100 design firms around the world.
The Road Maps (Plural) for Reinventing Enclosed Malls
Reinventing enclosed shopping malls is a bit of an art, handled on a site-by-site calculation with the goal of reinvigorating each community.
How One Global Architecture Firm Uses Seamless Collaboration To Deliver Superior Results
20 Trends in Hotel Construction
“Changing guest and owner demands mean new normals in hotel construction. Here are some tips for what hoteliers should keep in mind when starting a construction project, whether it’s a new-build, an expansion or a gut renovation.”
How to Create a Compelling Destination
To create Healthy Communities, MG2 has expanded on the traditional live-work-play model, adding the more intangibles of “nourish,” “learn” and “move.” The plans for Crossroads, in Bellevue, is one example. At Crossroads, we intentionally knit residential, retail, and green space into the fabric of the community and improved connections to transit and community hubs for a pedestrian experience throughout and beyond the property.
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On the Move: The Latest Hires Across the Industry
“Seattle-based architecture and design firm MG2 has promoted Shannon Suess, Terry Odle, Mai-Lee Lam, and Mat Yeung to the role of principal.”
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