Business Details
Innovative Architecture and Urban Design Solutions
Founded and led by Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang is an architecture and urban design practice with offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Paris. We work as a collective of architects, designers, and planners, sharing knowledge across our four locations while maintaining deep connections to local communities. Our collaborative approach integrates expertise from diverse fields to realize innovative projects spanning architecture, planning, interiors, and exhibitions. Central to our practice are shared values of knowledge, creativity, honesty, and responsibility to communities and the environment. We advocate for social equity, climate action, and biodiversity through design and partnerships with organizations like the Design Justice Demands of the Design As Protest Collective and Architects Advocate.Our work includes award-winning projects such as the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, which model sustainable, inclusive design. We engage in civic initiatives, youth mentorship, and citizen science to foster ecological stewardship and community empowerment. Our studios host public tours, exhibitions, and events to share our design process and culture with students, professionals, and the public. With a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration, we create spaces that connect people to each other, their communities, and the natural world.
Services
Architecture
Urban Design
Interior Design
Exhibitions
Planning
Highlights and features
- We integrate architecture with advocacy for social equity and climate action.
- Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate across four global offices.
- We prioritize biodiversity and low-carbon materials in projects like the David Rubenstein Treehouse.
- Our work has transformed cultural landmarks such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
- We lead industry-wide initiatives like the Anti-Racist Design Justice Index.
Associations and certifications
- US Architects Declare
- Architects Advocate
- Design Justice Demands of the Design As Protest Collective
Services
Architecture
Studio Gang creates innovative architectural solutions that prioritize sustainability and community engagement. Our projects, such as the David Rubenstein Treehouse, use mass timber and low-carbon materials to model environmentally responsible construction. We design spaces that foster social interaction and ecological resilience.
Urban Design
Our urban design practice focuses on equitable, climate-responsive cityscapes. Projects like the University of Chicago John W. Boyer Center integrate green spaces and social hubs into dense urban environments. We collaborate with communities to create inclusive public spaces.
Interior Design
We craft interiors that enhance functionality and human connection. The California College of the Arts project unified 30 academic programs in a flexible, sustainable environment. Our designs balance aesthetics with practical needs for educational, cultural, and commercial spaces.
Exhibitions
Our exhibitions, like 'Eyes on the Future' in Chicago, showcase architectural innovation through immersive installations. These exhibits explore design processes and project impacts, engaging both professionals and the public in conversations about the built environment.
Planning
We develop comprehensive plans for campuses and cities, such as the Enterprise Research Campus Plan in Boston. Our approach integrates environmental stewardship, accessibility, and long-term adaptability to create thriving communities.
Questions
What types of projects does Studio Gang specialize in?
We specialize in architecture, urban design, interiors, and exhibitions with a focus on sustainability and social impact.
How does Studio Gang incorporate sustainability into its designs?
We use low-carbon materials, prioritize biodiversity, and advocate for climate action through projects like the David Rubenstein Treehouse.
Can I tour Studio Gang's offices?
Yes, we offer public tours of our Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Paris offices.
What community initiatives does Studio Gang support?
We participate in youth mentorship programs, Habitat for Humanity projects, and citizen science events.
Has Studio Gang won any awards for its work?
Our projects like the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and Populus hotel have received international acclaim.
