Morris Adjmi Architects
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, Interior design |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Morris Adjmi |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States, Bahamas |
| Products | Architectural design, Interior design |
Morris Adjmi Architects operates as an architecture and interior design studio headquartered in New York City, catering to corporate, commercial, and residential sectors.
Background
Established in 1997 by Morris Adjmi (FAIA), originally from New Orleans and holder of a Master of Architecture degree from Tulane University, the practice draws upon Adjmi’s broad professional background. His architectural journey began in 1981 under the mentorship of Italian architect Aldo Rossi. In 1986, Adjmi co-founded Studio di Architettura in New York City alongside Rossi. Their collaboration yielded international projects such as Japan’s Hotel Il Palazzo, Disney’s Celebration Office Complex in Orlando, ABC Headquarters in Burbank, and Scholastic Corporation’s headquarters in New York City. Adjmi has also contributed as editor to two publications focused on Rossi’s architectural legacy.
After Rossi passed away in 1997, Adjmi initiated Morris Adjmi Architects (MA), emphasizing design concepts inspired by artists like Rachel Whiteread—an influence visible in the facade treatment of 83 Walker Street. This fusion of art and architecture motivated MA to develop an art initiative that bolsters its innovative edge within the industry.
Design projects
MA’s portfolio concentrates on commercial, office, residential, and hospitality structures predominantly located in Manhattan and Brooklyn, while also extending its reach nationwide. Notable undertakings include two 2010 constructions for NYU School of Law that incorporated the restored Provincetown Playhouse, along with a $55 million project situated above the High Line Park in the Meatpacking District. Additional Manhattan ventures cover neighborhoods such as Tribeca, SoHo, and the Ladies' Mile Historic District.
Beyond New York, the firm has completed commercial properties and hotels in Florida, including Celebration Place in Celebration, Florida, as well as a residential complex in Albany, New Providence, Bahamas. In Washington DC, MA was responsible for designing the Atlantic Plumbing multi-building development for JBG Smith.
In 2016, MA partnered with GREC Architects to commence two projects in Chicago’s West Loop: a boutique hotel containing 170 rooms at 200 North Green Street and a multi-family residential building at 1035 West Van Buren Street, both finalized by 2017. That same year marked the beginning of The Standard condominium project in New Orleans—Adjmi’s hometown—which opened in 2018 and led to the establishment of a local office there.
In 2018, MA achieved a milestone by topping out its inaugural high-rise at 30 East 31st Street in New York City. These initiatives illustrate the firm’s deliberate expansion strategy through diverse urban developments and geographic diversification.