Former N.Y. Church Site Reimagined as Housing. MLK Plaza Serves a Range of Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers.
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Your Design Has Values
In an op-ed for AIA New York’s winter issue of Oculus, MAP principal Magnus Magnusson discusses architecture as an advocacy tool that can help shape equitable public policy, foster community agency, and champion sustainable practices.
Q&A with Brian McIntosh – MAP’s Director of Architectural Visualization
Brian McIntosh, MAP’s Director of Architectural Visualization discusses renderings and the role that they play in the firm’s design process.
Casa Celina Earns Mention From Michael Kimmelman In The NY Times
Located in the Soundview section of the Bronx, this 16-story building offers affordable senior housing under NYCHA/HPD's Seniors First program at the Sotomayor Houses.
MAP Projects In the Built By New York Exhibit at The Center for Architecture
The exhibit features five projects by Magnusson Architecture and Planning.
Melrose Commons in the News
The Melrose Commons Master Plan, a formative, community-centered design project celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Community-Driven Development in New York City: The Melrose Commons Master Plan
30 years later, the revitalization project in this South Bronx neighborhood provides a framework for inclusive design and housing production.
Sara Bayer, Named to Crain’s New York Business 2024 Notable Leaders in Sustainability
MAP’s Director of Sustainability, Sara Bayer, was honored as one of Crain's 2024 Notable Leaders in Sustainability. She shares her insights.
Regenerative Metropolis: High-Performance Carbon Sequestration
Opening remarks for the Climate Week symposium from MAP’s Director of Sustainability, and the event chair, Sara Bayer.
Q&A with MAP’s newest principal, Brian Loughlin
An expert, and advocate for equitable housing, planning and community development, Brian Loughlin weighs in on some of the biggest challenges facing our local housing industry.
What we can learn from Nordic countries about affordable housing
As an Iceland-born architect who has been designing housing in New York for more than 30 years, I’ve seen the achievements and failures of our system—and I’ve seen solutions from the Scandinavian countries that can work here.
It’s a Seismic Shift. We are Ready!
MAP’s Director of Sustainability Sara Bayer spoke at the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Awards.
Housing is a Verb
The Fall 2022 issue of Oculus is all about housing and MAP’s own Brian Loughlin (Director of Planning and Urban Design, and Associate Principal) serves as guest editor.
Design for Dignity: Lessons from Medellin
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, MAP Principal, Colombian born Fernando Villa reflects on his affordable housing journey.
Three Key Sustainability Resources
Our Director of Sustainability, Sara Bayer shares three key resources from her work.
Three Sustainable Design Questions for MAP’s Sara Bayer
We asked our Director of Sustainability, Sara Bayer, three quick questions to talk about where we stand.
Affordable Housing is Sustainable Housing
Affordable housing has been a leader in energy efficient residential development for many years.