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
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
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
Mariana believes in informing design through the analysis of data, people, and place to create better urban environments. Her focus on community development encourages her to strive for site specific solutions, creating resilient landscapes, empowering communities, and building inclusive public spaces. She has experience in civic and master planning projects.
Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Masters in Urban Planning
Barnard College, Bachelor of Arts in 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
Originating by the waters of Nanjing and later navigating the mountains of Colorado, Nigel embodies a blend of cultural influences that shape his architectural perspective. His interest lies in viewing architecture as a social performance, driven to challenge conventional norms. His project experience ranges from private residences to large-scale urban projects both within domestic realms and on the global stage.
Bachelor of Fine Art in Product Design, Parsons School of Design
Master of Architecture, University of Southern California
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
Peyton likes to make things— not just in a shiny and new way but also in a repurposed or refurbished way. He is interested in the complete lifecycles of built objects—from the conception of its idea to its ultimate demise as a physical form.
Rice 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
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