What Morris Adjmi Architects does

Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is a New York-headquartered architecture and interior design firm founded in 1997, operating as a single integrated practice under the legal entity Morris Adjmi Architects P.C. with 51-100 employees based at 60 Broad Street in the Financial District. The firm delivers six interconnected service lines — Residential Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Hospitality Architecture, Planning & Placemaking, Interior Design, and Art Services — alongside two branded hospitality sub-concepts (ROOST extended-stay hotels and Whyle short-stay furnished apartments) that are embedded within select mixed-use developments.

The firm's underlying craft centers on "contextual modernism": a design approach that bridges historic preservation and contemporary innovation through proprietary methods including negative cast-iron facade technology (83 Walker), Ise Shrine-inspired mirrored building reconstruction (The Sterling Mason), and custom brickwork patterns (45 East 7th, 116 University Place). Notable technical components include marine-grade plasma-finished aluminum, aluminum-coated GFRC panels, sandblasted precast concrete panels, and demonstrated expertise in achieving NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission approvals and LEED Platinum certifications across multiple project types.

MA's business model is professional services revenue generated through project-based architectural and interior design fees quoted on a per-engagement basis by scope, complexity, and scale. The go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement with real estate developers, hospitality operators, commercial property owners, educational institutions (e.g., NYU School of Law), and government/municipal entities (e.g., Gallaudet University). The firm maintains a portfolio of over 50 completed projects across 17 US states plus select international work in Fukuoka, Japan and Nassau, Bahamas, with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and founder-led ownership under Morris Adjmi.

Name

Morris Adjmi Architects

Legal name

Morris Adjmi Architects P.C.

Website

https://ma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Morris Adjmi Architects is a New York-based architecture and interior design firm founded in 1997 that delivers contextual residential, commercial, hospitality, and planning projects for real estate developers, hospitality operators, educational institutions, and government clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Historic preservation consulting
• Hospitality architecture design
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: MA generates revenue through professional architectural and interior design fees for residential, commercial, hospitality, and planning projects. Revenue is project-based, typically for large-scale new construction, renovation, and conversion projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Morris Adjmi Architects is a full-service architecture practice providing architectural design for residential, commercial, and hospitality building projects, plus complementary planning and placemaking, interior design, and art services across the United States. The firm additionally operates serviced-residence sub-brands ROOST Extended-Stay Hotels and Whyle Furnished Apartments, integrating its design work with hospitality operations.

Product overview

Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is a full-service architecture and design firm offering six interconnected service lines: Residential Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Hospitality Architecture, Planning & Placemaking, Interior Design, and Art Services. The firm operates as a single unified practice rather than a platform-plus-modules structure, with projects typically combining multiple service offerings. For example, hospitality projects often include Interior Design and Art Services components, while residential towers frequently incorporate both architecture and interior design. The firm also operates two branded hospitality sub-concepts: ROOST (extended-stay hotels) and Whyle (furnished short-stay apartments), which are integrated into select mixed-use developments. Projects span new construction, adaptive reuse, and historic renovation across the United States and select international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architectural Design Full architectural design services for residential building projects, including new construction and adaptive reuse within historic and contextual urban districts, targeted at developers and property owners.
• Commercial Architectural Design Architectural design services for office, retail, and mixed-use commercial building projects, targeted at commercial real estate developers and corporate property owners.
• Hospitality Architectural Design Architectural design services for hotel, extended-stay, and serviced-residential projects, targeted at hospitality operators, hotel developers, and branded residence sponsors. Includes the firm's operated sub-brands ROOST Extended-Stay Hotels and Whyle Furnished Apartments.
• Planning and Placemaking Urban planning, master planning, and placemaking services for educational, cultural, civic, and large-scale development clients, including parks and public-realm commissions.
• Interior Design Interior design services integrated with the firm's architectural projects, providing cohesive interior environments for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients.
• Art Services Art curation and consulting services for architectural and interior projects, provided as an integrated capability alongside the firm's design work.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED Platinum certification achieved on multiple projects including NYU Wilf Hall (first education building in NY), The Wharf Parcel 10

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: NYC-based architecture firm with a parallel focus on contextual modernism that bridges historic tradition and contemporary design. Both firms serve similar residential, commercial, and institutional developer/institutional clients in NYC and gateway US cities with comparable aesthetic sensibilities.
• Selldorf Architects: NYC architecture firm with a closely comparable contextual design approach and similar portfolio spanning cultural, residential, and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable firm size, NYC base, and high-end developer/institutional clientele.
• Handel Architects: NYC-based architecture firm specializing in large-scale residential towers, mixed-use developments, and hospitality projects for similar real estate developer clients. Comparable scale and direct overlap in NYC multifamily and hospitality segments.
• Deborah Berke Partners (TenBerke): NYC architecture firm with similar contextual modernism philosophy and overlapping portfolio in cultural, institutional, and residential projects. Comparable size, NYC headquarters, and developer/institutional client base.
• SHoP Architects: NYC-based architecture firm with a similarly diverse portfolio spanning large-scale residential towers, commercial developments, and public sector projects. Comparable developer clientele and overlapping presence in major US gateway cities.
• Snøhetta: Internationally recognized architecture firm with parallel contextual design philosophy spanning cultural, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects. Comparable approach to historic preservation and contemporary contextual design, though with broader global footprint.
• Olson Kundig: Architecture and design firm with similar contextual modernism philosophy and innovation-driven approach to materials and detailing. Comparable focus on high-end residential, hospitality, and cultural projects with strong design brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF): Larger NYC-based architecture firm offering broader services across commercial towers, hospitality, and urban mixed-use projects globally. Competes with MA on large developer commissions but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• FXCollaborative: NYC-based architecture firm with comparable contextual modernism portfolio across workplace, residential, cultural, and education projects. Larger scale and broader service offering than MA, with overlapping developer and institutional clientele.
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): One of the largest global architecture firms with broad portfolio including commercial towers, hospitality, and master planning that overlaps with MA's service lines. Competes for large-scale institutional and developer commissions but at much greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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