

ROGERS PARTNERS Architects+Urban Designers was founded in August 2013 by Rob Rogers, FAIA. Rob has been involved in consequential institutional, cultural and public realm projects across multiple typologies for over 30 years. Believing that even a single building is a piece of urban design, his work assertively and elegantly combines urbanism, landscape and architecture.
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Alissa's body of work reflects the breadth of her experience on large, internationally prominent projects, as well as smaller commissions of all types. Her designs are distinguished by a modern sensibility that is balanced and elegant. She believes that one’s experience of architecture is inevitably subjective and often ephemeral, and that good design is like Goldilocks’ “just right.” Alissa believes that comfort and delight are the qualities that stand the test of time; her ultimate objective is to create environments where the user feels effortlessly accommodated to the purpose of the space, no matter the size or function.
Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Bachelor of Architecture


Brenda’s career in architecture has focused on complex institutional projects. Her expertise has centered on collaborative problem solving and respect for the building process, while fostering design excellence with the goal of providing meaningful projects with purpose, beauty and dignity for the communities they serve.
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture
Barnard College, Columbia University, Bachelor of Arts, Architecture


Catherine believes in the power of holistic design interventions and how they can come together at different scales and typologies to create a resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban fabric.
Through her academic and professional experience, she has explored solutions to urban and environmental issues such as Louis Berber Global innovation Challenge: A pre-disaster management plan for natural events such as hurricanes, and Moving Mumbai: Urban frameworks for Mumbai’s Eastern waterfront, among others. Her experience also includes transportation planning with the MTA, educational, healthcare, and residential design.
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Master of Infrastructure Planning
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture
New York City College of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture


David moved to Houston in 2009 for school, and has since pursued projects tied to the heart of the city. Ranging in scope from neighborhood icehouse to the Astrodome, his personal projects share an interest in how public space exists in the region, and how people experience interior, context, and climate. In addition, David brings 3 years of experience working alongside artists, designers, and fabricators in Houston to construct ideas of all scales.
Rice University, School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Arts


Edwin is an accountant with over 16 years of experience. He is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting operations at Rogers Partners.
Rutgers University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting


Genaro believes in the importance of design at different scales and typologies. The influence and importance furniture, landscape, art, and architecture has in one’s life. Architecture should be a complementation to the urban fabric and the surrounding environment with its micro ecology. His experience includes furniture design, interior corporate, residential in renovation, expansion and new constructions and restaurant design.
The City College of New York, Masters of Sustainability in the Urban Environment
New York City College of technology, Bachelor of Architectural Technology – BTECH


Graham brings the arts and humanities to bear on the practice of architecture. He has worked on a range of projects for offices in Mexico City, Los Angeles and New York.
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Master of Architecture I
Colorado College, Bachelor of Arts


Jen is a graphic designer with a passion for contemporary art. She enjoys creating eye catching designs that are subtle, yet effective. Her interests include package design, marketing, page layout, branding, and web design.
State University of New York at New Paltz, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude


Josh plays a key role in multi-phased projects with key long-term clients at Rogers Partners and manages the daily operations of the New York office. His experience includes educational and religious spaces for both new construction, renovation and expansions.
New Jersey School of Architecture at NJIT, Master of Architecture
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture


Julio brings diverse experience having worked in housing, renovation, educational, and institutional projects in Barcelona and New York. His passion lies in architecture’s power to impact public life, shape social outcomes, and confront the challenges of climate change.
UPC Barcelona School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture; Masters of Architecture


Karyssa is trained as both a landscape architect and an architect. Through design, she believes landscapes can improve quality of life for its users as well as respect and enhance the existing ecology. Karyssa has applied this philosophy to public realm design for some of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. With a focus on resilient public spaces, she strives to design diverse and long-lasting places with the flexibility to accommodate evolving public space needs.
University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Architecture
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Master of Landscape Architecture


MJ is captivated by the art of crafting architectural narratives, whether through traditional or digital means. Her passion extends beyond aesthetics, focusing on the profound impact of design on the human experience and the environment. Her approach is guided by a belief in the social responsibility of architecture, where each design endeavor aims to better the lives of individuals and enrich the communities they inhabit.
Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Master of Architecture
Yonsei University, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, and Interior Architecture
Seoul, Korea


Natalia worked in the luxury division of France's largest marketing and communications firm before deciding to pursue her interest in architecture through marketing. She believes in the power of good design to influence people's lives for the better and loves to visit museums and photograph buildings in her spare time.
Institut Supérieur de Gestion, BBA International Business


Nicki focuses on design as it relates to the human scale through specific details and the extended plan. She encourages conscious design that improves the lives of daily users through the quality of space and light.
The University of Texas, Bachelor of Architecture; Certificate in Business Foundations


Noel is interested in exploring the overlaps between architecture, landscape, and urbanism to influence the built environment. His project experience spans a range of scales and typologies, from small interventions to large urban strategies.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture
University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science in Architecture


With over thirty years of experience on a wide variety of project types across the globe, Stefano ensures our contract documents are a clear and concise presentation of the technical information required to achieve the overall design and functional objectives of each project. He engages successfully with community groups and the client, design, and construction teams to realize institutional buildings of lasting merit.
New York University, Institute of Fine Arts, Master in Art History and Architectural History, with Distinction
Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Master of Architecture
Columbia University, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture


Raised by an architect and a food scientist, Phoebe leverages her curiosity to thoughtfully question her environment. She has designed urban campuses, both domestically and in Asia, with an emphasis on investigating the relationship between building interiors and public space. As a designer, she seeks to make contributions to communities which are mindful and sensitive to existing ecosystems.
University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Architecture


Reggie is passionate about meaningful design interventions and interdisciplinary explorations. Drawing from her studio art and art history background, Reggie merges design endeavors with an artistic sensibility and a comprehensive understanding of contextual factors. She approaches design as a process of building narratives from layers of complexities within their environments, fostering connections, and creating a sense of belonging.
University of Pennsylvania School of Design, Master of Architecture
Washington and Lee University, Bachelor of Arts in Art History & Studio Art


Spring believes that the design of the built environment should better the human and natural condition. With a commitment to human experience and the social impact of architecture, she has experience in educational, institutional, residential, and urban design projects.
University of Virginia, Master of Architecture
University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Architecture


Tasfia is originally from Bangladesh and moved to the USA in 2016. She became interested in architecture and urban design after learning how they could help Bangladesh address many of the pressing problems brought on by climate change and migration, such as flooding, homelessness, and overcrowded cities with inadequate infrastructure.
Tasfia is highly interested in problem-solving and designing aspects of architecture. She has always enjoyed drawing, crafting, and painting. However, her academic background in Bangladesh was in science. Architecture appeared to use both art and science to achieve a good balance of aesthetics and functionality in the built environment, while also helping to understand how this affects our natural
environment. Her goal is to work in this field to shape our community, help the environment, and improve the quality of life
New York City College of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture


Tyler brings both architectural and landscape design experience to Rogers Partners and leads the Houston, TX office. Acknowledging that the life of a site extends beyond the opening day, he accommodates the dynamic life of buildings and the emergent qualities of landscapes in his work. With a background firmly anchored in the public realm, Tyler adeptly and seamlessly navigates amongst a diverse range of cities, communities, stakeholders and audience of users.
University of Pennsylvania, School of Design, Master of Landscape Architecture
Rice University, School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts


For over twenty years, Vince has explored the balance between fine craftsmanship and a vision for form and materials that stand the test of time, yet address the needs and spirit of their day. He has led the designs for numerous award-winning projects within the public realm ranging from residential developments to educational facilities and parks.
Southern California Institute of Architecture, Master of Architecture
University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture