FXCollaborative

Design philosophy

FXCollaborative describes its ethos as follows:

• We believe in the power of intelligence, intuition, and interconnection to design a better world.
• We build places that resonate, creating authentic and enduring character rooted in the richness of context: the natural, the urban, and the social.
• We build with deep respect for our planet. The firm recognizes that humanity is at a decisive point in its relationship with the natural world and seeks to build and dwell in ways that repair the planet's health and our own.
• We celebrate our clients' unique cultures, orchestrating deep partnerships with clients, stakeholders, and consultants.
• We embrace diversity and promote social responsibility. The firm's ethos springs from the diversity of its team and informs its ability to serve clients, the profession, and the larger community.

Approach to complexity and cities

• FXCollaborative aims to deliver clarity for a complex world, working at the intersection of deep expertise, robust imagination, and energetic collaboration.
• The firm is passionately engaged in the revitalization and reinvention of cities, approaching each project with an urban ethos of contributing to the larger context to affect positive change.
• FXCollaborative describes itself as architects who are urbanists, integrating architectural design with broader urban and civic considerations.

• Cultural and civic
• Educational
• Mixed use
• Offices and headquarters
• Residential
• Interiors
• Transportation
• Planning and urban design
• Adaptive reuse
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Research and exploration

The practice also undertakes master plans and large-scale urban projects, as reflected in work such as the Hudson Yards Master Plan.

Across these categories, FXCollaborative focuses on context-driven, sustainable design that responds to each project's urban, social, and environmental conditions.

New business

• Primary contact: Dan Kaplan, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP
• Telephone: +1 646 292 8104
• Email: dkaplan@fxcollaborative.com

Press inquiries

• Telephone: +1 646 292 8194
• Email: communications@fxcollaborative.com

Student requests

• All student inquiries for information and material about the firm or specific projects should be sent by email to communications@fxcollaborative.com. No phone calls are requested for student inquiries.

Office location

New York office 1 Willoughby Square, 7th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 United States

• Main telephone: +1 212 627 1700
• General email: info@fxcollaborative.com

This New York office address is the primary mailing and contact location listed on the firm's website.

The Activity section includes:

• News
• Press
• Awards
• Publications
• Culture

Examples of activity

Recent and past Activity items include:

• Announcements of gallery exhibitions hosted in the FXCollaborative Gallery, often with viewing by appointment and specific exhibition dates.
• Public talks and panel discussions on topics such as housing, urban life, and the future of cities.
• Firm announcements, such as principal promotions and leadership updates.
• Recognition at industry events and galas.
• Publications and media coverage, including articles in architectural and design outlets.

The Activity section also offers an RSS feed for those who wish to follow updates through a feed reader.

For full details about specific events, exhibitions, awards, or publications—including dates, locations, and participants—refer to the Activity pages on the FXCollaborative website.

The firm positions itself as a place to grow professionally, with a studio culture that emphasizes mentorship and shared learning.

Studio organization and collaboration

• The practice is organized as a flexible network of typology-focused design studios, which supports both specialized and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• FXCollaborative avoids siloed departments; the same architects typically guide a project from inception through occupancy, maintaining continuity throughout the design and delivery process.
• The internal community is centered around mentorship and resource groups, and is described as thriving and continually evolving.

Diversity and social responsibility

• FXCollaborative emphasizes that its ethos springs from the diversity of beliefs, values, and backgrounds within the firm.
• The practice highlights a commitment to embracing diversity and promoting social responsibility, seeing these as central to its ability to serve clients, the profession, and the broader community.

These cultural values inform how FXCollaborative structures its teams and collaborates with clients, stakeholders, and consultants.

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