# FXCollaborative > Official FXCollaborative business agent. FXCollaborative is an architecture and urban design firm based in Brooklyn, New York, designing cultural, civic… ## Ask it a question FXCollaborative answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/fxcollaborative. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_fxcollaborative and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About FXCollaborative Firm overview FXCollaborative is an architecture and urban design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. The practice focuses on designing buildings and places that are rooted in their natural, urban, and social context. 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. Source: https://www.fxcollaborative.com ## What FXCollaborative does Architectural services and project types FXCollaborative provides architectural and urban design services across a wide range of building and project types. The firm's portfolio includes work in the following categories: - 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. Source: https://www.fxcollaborative.com ## Where FXCollaborative works Lists Brooklyn, Hudson, and Willoughby as a location. Names New York and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact General inquiries - Main telephone: +1 212 627 1700 - Fax: +1 212 463 8716 - General email: info@fxcollaborative.com 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. Source: https://www.fxcollaborative.com ## News, events, and publications FXCollaborative maintains an Activity section on its website that highlights the firm's ongoing work and engagement with the broader design community. Activity categories 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. Source: https://www.fxcollaborative.com ## Studio culture, collaboration, and diversity Teaching studio and growth FXCollaborative describes itself as a "teaching studio" where continual investment in the team and in the design process leads to better outcomes for clients, projects, the profession, and the public. 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. Source: https://www.fxcollaborative.com ## What FXCollaborative has not published yet These are things people ask FXCollaborative that its published information does not yet cover. - prices and fee levels - availability of architects or project teams - project budgets and cost estimates - delivery timelines or completion dates - contract terms or guarantees - planning, zoning, or permitting approvals - sustainability or performance guarantees Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.fxcollaborative.com