Articles from Corgan

Global architecture and design firm Corgan has released new research addressing mass timber biogenic carbon emissions. Mass timber is lauded for its renewable nature compared to traditional building materials, but there are carbon emissions from wood harvesting and material transport that should be considered. Corgan’s sustainability practice, Echo, and research group, Hugo, conducted a study to identify the biogenic carbon emissions that are often unaccounted for in industry standard life-cycle assessment (LCA) studies for mass timber buildings. Further, to educate and empower the industry, the firm developed the Corgan Mass Timber Carbon Calculator — a free tool that will help architects and designers to estimate biogenic carbon emissions in mass timber projects and better manage a project’s overall embodied carbon calculations.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan has opened a new office in the Seattle metro, settling in the Skyline Tower at 10900 N.E. Fourth St. In Bellevue. The Class A, WELL-certified and LEED Gold-certified building is a fitting home for the firm dedicated to elevating architecture and design for clients in aviation and transportation, data centers, education, healthcare, government, multifamily, office and workplace. After decades of working in the region, Corgan's Seattle office strengthens the firm’s ability to support clients and meet the growing demand for its services in the Northwest U.S., Alaska and Canada.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan has released a new research report, Residency Reshaped, addressing the transformative shifts in the multifamily housing market. This study explores how renters’ priorities are evolving in the wake of hybrid work trends, affordability challenges, and changing expectations for living spaces. The findings offer developers and property managers actionable insights to better align with renter needs and preferences.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Ian Zapata has joined the firm as its Director of Design—a role that will champion the firm’s leadership in design and innovation within the global design community. As Director of Design, Zapata will continue to advance Corgan’s design philosophy while helping imbed elevated, data-driven, and sustainable design principles in the firm’s work across sectors including aviation and mobility, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan is proud to announce the expansion of The Shop, marking a transformative step in the firm’s approach to integrating physical model-making, craftsmanship, and digital fabrication in the design process. The new expanded facility reflects Corgan’s ongoing commitment to high design, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The Shop features state-of-the-art tools including laser cutters, advanced 3D printers, and professional woodworking equipment, encouraging architects to get hands-on with their designs.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan announces the appointment of two established California architects to its Los Angeles office; Kevin Tyrrell is joining as Education Studio Leader and Principal, along with Alexandria Hoevel as Multifamily Studio Leader and Vice President. Both bring decades of experience with deep local and regional market knowledge. They have a shared vision for innovation and excellence in the industry that will drive Corgan’s footprint in the education and multifamily practices in Southern California.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan announced that Doua'a Abdulhadi has joined the firm as the London Interiors Studio Leader and an Associate Principal. With more than 13 years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States, Abdulhadi brings a wealth of expertise in architecture and interior design that will bolster the firm’s growth in the United Kingdom.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan is establishing a presence in the nation’s capital. The rapidly growing firm, which services clients in aviation and mobility, data centers, education, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace sectors, is ranked the No. 4 architecture firm by Building Design + Construction and No. 6 in Interior Design Magazine’s “Giants of Design” 2024.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Chris Grossnicklaus has been promoted to national sector leader for the firm’s healthcare practice. Grossnicklaus has more than 18 years of experience in the design industry, with the last seven years at Corgan taking a leadership role in the healthcare practice. Ranked the fourth-largest architecture firm overall and the 18th largest healthcare design firm in the United States, Corgan’s portfolio includes major academic medical centers, behavioral health facilities, labs, oncology centers, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and medical office buildings.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan has been honored with the prestigious "Firm of the Year" award by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). This accolade, ASID’s highest level of recognition, recognizes an interior design firm that has demonstrated a legacy of achievement and contributions to advancing the practice of design. The “Firm of the Year” award highlights the firm’s excellence in the areas of design, sustainability, culture, community impact, research, and innovation.

Research conducted by global architecture and design firm Corgan has received the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE). Developed by Corgan—Hugo, the firm’s research and innovation group, in partnership with Corgan’s Workplace Strategies team, “The Hybrid Report” has received CORE recognition, which EDRA awards to rigorous and innovative practice-based environmental design research studies. The Hybrid Report outlines decision-making drivers, key pain points and preferences, and design elements that shape the employee experience.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan is pleased to announce that Brent Capron has joined the firm as Interiors Studio Design Director and Associate Principal for its New York office. With more than 25 years of experience in the design industry, Capron will lead the creative endeavors of Corgan’s corporate interiors practice in New York, while nurturing and expanding client relationships. Notable projects by Corgan New York include JFK Terminal 6 and LaGuardia Terminal C; workplace designs for Capital One, Citi, Darktrace, Intercontinental Exchange, and Warner Music; and recent award-winning projects for State Street Bank HQ and WestCap in Boston.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan has joined the Climate Group, a non-profit formed in 2003 to drive climate action by working with companies, governments, and other organizations with the power to reduce carbon emissions on a large scale. Corgan is now part of a coalition of 120 energy-smart businesses committed to accelerating energy efficiency. The Climate Group targets five industries - energy, transport, built environment and industry - that contribute the most to carbon emissions. As a part of the built environment industry, Corgan has an important role to play in reducing operational and embodied carbon, a key component in the fight against climate change.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan, has moved its Chicago office to AMA Plaza at 330 North Wabash (formerly known as the IBM Building). The modernist Mies van der Rohe’s 52-story tower is fitting home for the design firm focused on elevating aviation, commercial, interior and data center architecture and design. Corgan is currently working on projects at O’Hare Airport including the Global Terminal and Concourse, Terminal 3 upgrade, American Airlines Concourse L-Stinger and others, has recently completed several data centers in Elk Grove and the renovation of Locke Lord’s downtown office.

Global architecture and design firm Corgan, in partnership with the University of Arkansas, has received a research grant from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative to study workplace design for neurodivergent people, specifically for those with ADHD. Corgan—Hugo, the firm’s research and innovation group, will partner with the university on research with the goal of identifying successful inclusive design strategies.

Global architecture firm Corgan has been awarded a $30,000 research grant from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation to study the experiences of teachers with disabilities — a diverse community with limited representation in existing research. Corgan—Hugo, the firm’s research and innovation group, will partner with Corgan’s education sector on research aimed at uncovering actionable insights to promote inclusive design strategies for schools.