Michael Graves Architecture & Design

What Michael Graves Architecture & Design does

Michael Graves Architecture & Design is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm founded in Princeton, New Jersey in 1964 by the late architect Michael Graves (1934-2015), an AIA Gold Medalist and National Medal of Arts recipient. The firm operates today under President and CEO Joe Furey from its headquarters at 341 Nassau Street and delivers integrated services across architecture, interior design, product design, graphics and branding, master planning, and design research. Client work spans healthcare, higher education, hospitality, government, arts and culture, historic preservation, K-12, residential, senior living, workplace, worship, and community/recreation sectors, anchored by long-tenure relationships with institutions such as Princeton University, Rice University, Walt Disney World, the U.S. Department of Transportation, St. Regis Cairo, Yale New Haven Hospital, and CVS Health.

The firm maintains 11 offices across the United States (Princeton, Hackensack, Washington DC, New York, Baltimore, Winston-Salem, Knoxville, Charlotte, Long Beach, Chicago, Philadelphia) and operates internationally through projects in Singapore, China, Egypt, Japan, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, the Philippines, the UAE, and the Caribbean. A consumer-products division, Michael Graves Design, generates royalty income through long-standing licensing partnerships with Alessi, Target, Pottery Barn, and CVS Health, distributing accessible home goods, kitchenware, furniture, and lighting designed under the founder's brand.

Revenue is generated through two distinct mechanics: project-based professional-services fees for architecture, interior design, master planning, and consulting engagements negotiated per project, and licensing royalties from the consumer-products division. The firm's go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by reputation, referrals, and direct institutional relationships, supported by thought-leadership channels including the American Building Podcast and presence at industry conferences such as Zweig Group's ElevateAEC. Technology capability is centered on MG Technology, an in-house visualization practice using Unreal Engine, Revit/Rhinoceros/Enscape BIM workflows, virtual reality, and Matterport 3D mapping, alongside a patented hospitality patient-room signage system for infection control. Growth since 2023 has been driven primarily by acquisition, including Parallax Team (2023), Kollin Altomare Architects (2025), Woodcock Design (2026), and Trudeau Architects with its Truarchs Online technology subsidiary (2026).

Name

Michael Graves Architecture & Design

Legal name

Michael Graves

Website

https://michaelgraves.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Michael Graves Architecture & Design is a Princeton-based multidisciplinary firm founded in 1964, delivering architecture, interior design, product design, master planning, and branding services to healthcare, higher education, hospitality, government, and residential clients across 11 US offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Industrial Design Services (541420), Graphic Design Services (541430)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Architecture and design services
• Interior design services
• Master planning services
• Product design
• Graphic design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Project-based professional fees for architecture, interior design, master planning, and design research services for institutional, commercial, and residential clients.
2. Product Design & Licensing: Royalties from consumer products including kitchenware, tabletop items, furniture, lighting, and home goods designed under the Michael Graves Design brand, distributed through partners like Alessi, Target, and Pottery Barn.
3. Graphics & Branding Services: Graphic design and branding services for clients across various sectors including hospitality, healthcare, and corporate environments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Michael Graves Architecture & Design is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm providing project-based professional services including architecture, interior design, master planning, product design, graphics and branding, and design research for institutional, commercial, and residential clients. The firm also operates a Michael Graves Design consumer products division that designs kitchenware, tabletop items, furniture, lighting, and home goods licensed through retail partners such as Alessi, Target, and Pottery Barn. An MG Technology division provides visualization, VR, and 3D mapping capabilities that support the core design practice.

Product overview

Michael Graves Architecture & Design is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm offering integrated services across architecture, interior design, product design, graphics & branding, master planning, and design research. The firm operates through two primary divisions: the architecture practice (providing design services for healthcare, education, hospitality, government, residential, and other sectors) and Michael Graves Design (consumer products for the home through collaborations with Alessi, Target, Pottery Barn, and other brands). MG Technology provides visualization and technology services supporting the firm's design practice. The portfolio includes over 60 years of projects spanning landmark buildings, interior design, and mass-market consumer products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design including new construction, renovation, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse for sectors including healthcare, education, hospitality, government, and residential.
• Interior Design Interior design services for hospitality, residential, workplace, and institutional projects, focusing on creating cohesive, human-centered environments.
• Product Design (Michael Graves Design) Consumer products for the home including kitchenware, tabletop items, furniture, lighting, and accessories. Notable collaborations include Alessi teakettles, Target products, and Pottery Barn furniture collections.
• Graphics & Branding Graphic design and branding services for clients across various sectors including hospitality, healthcare, and corporate environments.
• Master Planning Master planning services for campuses, mixed-use developments, and urban planning projects.
• Design Research & Strategy Design research and strategic consulting to inform project development and design decisions.
• MG Technology Technology-enabled design visualization services including Unreal Engine rendering, virtual reality experiences, interactive applications, video production, and Matterport 3D mapping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ faith-based organizations served in worship sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trudeau Architects, PLLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026New York State-based planning, architecture, and technology practice serving Higher Education, Healthcare, and public-sector clients. Known for campus living planning, capital program support, and proprietary software platforms CAMS and WISDM.
• Woodcock Design, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Philadelphia-based architecture firm founded 2001, led by Janice Woodcock. Specialized in preservation and planning with 6-person team serving Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey.
• Kollin Altomare ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025Los Angeles-based hospitality architecture firm with 20-person team and 400+ hospitality projects. Founded 1995 with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. Extends MG's reach into luxury hospitality sector and establishes West Coast presence.
• PGN ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024Washington D.C.-based architecture firm acquisition expanding MG's presence in DC market.
• Jose Carballo Architectural Group (JCAG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024New Jersey-based architecture firm acquisition expanding MG's NJ market presence.
• Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024North Carolina-based architecture firm acquisition expanding MG's NC market presence.
• Waldon Studio Architects (WSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024Maryland-based planning, architecture, and interior design firm acquisition.
• Studio Four DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024Knoxville, Tennessee-based architecture firm acquisition expanding MG's Tennessee presence.
• Parallax TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Texas-based Practice Technology consultancy serving AEC industry. Offers BIM implementation including templates, libraries, trainings, custom application development using Revit and other industry tools. Brings new sector capability to MG.
• CVS HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership for accessible product design including Convertible Shower Chair/Stool sold through CVS pharmacies.
• TargetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct branding partnership for household items including Single Cup Coffee Brewer, Garage & Basement Storage, and other consumer products distributed through Target retail locations.
• AlessicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing product design partnership dating to 1980s with Alessi, famous for Whistling Bird Teakettle and extensive kitchenware collection. One of MG's most successful licensing relationships.
• Pottery BarncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccessible home furnishings collaboration aiming to redefine accessible lifestyle furniture with functional enhancements, integrating novel safety features while maintaining beauty and quality.
• StrykerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare product design partnership for Transport Chair Research and Prime TC product development.
• American Building PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirm-produced podcast exploring architecture and design in America, creating thought leadership content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HOK: Global architecture, engineering, and planning firm with deep healthcare, education, government, and sports practices. Competes with MG across multiple institutional sectors and has broader geographic delivery capacity.
• NBBJ: Global architecture and design firm with significant healthcare and higher education practices. Competes with MG on institutional projects and brings comparable sector focus at larger scale.
• Perkins&Will: Architecture and design firm with strong healthcare, higher education, and civic practices. Comparable multidisciplinary offering including interiors and branded environments, with substantially larger bench and global footprint.
• Gensler: The largest global architecture and design firm with a multi-thousand-person bench across workplace, hospitality, healthcare, education, and government. Operates at significantly greater scale than MG and competes for many of the same institutional and enterprise clients.
• HKS Architects: Large architecture firm with healthcare, education, sports, and government practices. Direct competitor for MG's healthcare, higher education, and civic project pursuits; larger bench with global delivery.

Direct peers

• Rockwell Group: Multidisciplinary design practice spanning architecture, interiors, product, and set design with strong hospitality and entertainment focus. Closely mirrors MG's architecture-plus-product-design model and competes for similar cultural and hospitality commissions.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Specialized hospitality interior design firm serving luxury hotels and resorts globally. Direct competitor for MG's hospitality interiors work, including St. Regis, boutique hotel, and resort projects; overlaps significantly on award-recognized hotel design.
• Leo A Daly: Multi-discipline architecture, engineering, and planning firm with strong federal government, healthcare, and hospitality practices. Comparable scale to MG with similar institutional client mix and acquisition-driven growth history.
• WATG: Hospitality-focused architecture and design firm with strong resort and luxury hotel portfolio including international projects. Direct competitor in MG's hospitality segment and complements the recent Kollin Altomare acquisition.
• IA Interior Architects: Specialized interior architecture firm focused on workplace and commercial environments. Direct competitor for MG's Workplace segment and interior design engagements across enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MGravesDesign
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOEc35ZL9TZeG1FhUgvvMMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MichaelGravesArchitectureandDesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michael-graves-design-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/michaelgravesarchitecture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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