AIA New York to Change Conversation on Housing
As the city shifts its focus to housing in 2014, the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is set to lead the conversation. With planned programs that address the pressing issues facing New Yorkers, the chapter’s Housing Committee will promote dialogue about housing design... - January 24, 2014
MAP Turns Parking Lots Into Affordable Housing in the South Bronx
Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) today celebrated the groundbreaking of Soundview Family Housing, the first phase of a multi-building development that will meet a growing demand for affordable housing in the Soundview neighborhood of the South Bronx. The development is part of an... - November 23, 2013
Magnusson Architecture and Planning Repositions Itself to Better Serve Clients
Staff promotions, a new website, recent design awards, and new midtown office space mark the continued growth of Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) as it approaches its 30-year anniversary. - November 22, 2013
Build Affordable Communities, Not Just Affordable Housing, Says Local Architecture Firm
Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP), New York City-based housing experts, has innovated housing typologies for the past 30 years by integrating affordable housing into communities. With mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s commitment to creating 200,000 units of affordable housing, MAP hopes to improve the lives of as many New Yorkers as possible. - November 09, 2013
Public Housing Gets New Lease on Life, Transforming an Urban Island Into a Community
Schoolhouse Terrace at Croton Heights represents a new model of integrated affordable housing that mixes residents of different income levels and incorporates vital services to make strong communities. - September 19, 2013
New Workforce Housing Looks Market-Rate, Raises the Bar for Quality Design
Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) announces the official opening of its latest workforce housing project, 22 Tarrytown Road, in Greenburgh, NY. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place this morning and included guided tours of the apartments. Westhab, the largest provider of affordable and... - September 18, 2013