Not just architects.
We believe in performance-driven architecture.
(noun) Definition: architecture that exists in the liminal space between programmatic flexibility and formal specificity. It is the juxtaposition between the rigid and flexible that leads to spaces that thrive within their contexts while reinforcing the unique strengths of its communities. Moreover, aesthetic and function collaboratively contribute to the value of the built environment.
We believe in the transformative power of space-making.
We carry the responsibility to make spaces that enrich the human spirit and enhance the quality of life for all that engage with them. We don’t know what the future holds, but we embrace this uncertainty by designing architecture that can adapt to the needs of future innovators and problem-solvers. Instead of subscribing to trends and fads, we commit to the elements of architecture that are timeless and enduring.
We believe in the value of a well-crafted partnership.
As a professional services firm, it is our network of clients, collaborators, consultants and friends that power the engine that is Siegel. We approach every conversation with the respect and decency necessary to convey our engagement and continued effort towards a successful outcome for everyone involved.
We believe in an architect's responsibility to lead.
Our commitment to creating work of outstanding design quality comes from an ability to actively manage a team with a wide range of perspectives. The architect has the unique responsibility of enacting the vision of a space, of putting the pieces together. We approach architecture in the same way that Michelangelo approached his role in sculpture: “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”
We believe in innovation through lifelong learning.
Each project is an opportunity to contribute to the world while learning about ourselves and the world around us. We embrace experimentation and failure as processes that push the boundaries of what’s possible. We are a team of interdisciplinary thinkers that ask follow-ups and exceed expectations.
We believe in quality of execution.
We don’t let our monstrous imaginations cloud our judgement when it comes to the successful precision of projects from start to finish. Constraints become opportunities for us to be inventive, and our inventions are rooted in a tangible track record of high quality, successful work. We are the most precise, detail oriented, people you will ever meet.
Uncovering the Essential
We embrace every design challenge and opportunity as part of our journey, seeing limitations not as obstacles but as catalysts for innovation. With a deep respect for place and purpose, we create architecture that thrives within its context, shaping a timeless connection between people and their environment.​
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Siegel, formerly Robert Siegel Architects, is a leader in design innovation. We are known for making buildings that are easy to use and beautiful to look at. We achieve this by employing original thought in the research, planning, design and engineering of each building, and by focusing on developing and deploying innovative materials and systems. As a result, our buildings reinforce the unique strengths of their communities.
We are an award-winning internationally recognized architectural firm with buildings in Asia and throughout the United States. We provide master planning, architecture and interior design expertise for academic, civic and cultural facilities, as well as for retail, commercial, and residential enjoyment. Our holistic design process includes the development of bespoke furniture and lighting pieces.
We fully engage our clients in the design and construction of their buildings. Using an open and collaborative process, we work with experienced and technically progressive consultants to produce outstanding architecture that is beautifully designed, meticulously detailed, and carefully constructed to endure for generations.
“Every design challenge is an opportunity for invention."
-Rob Siegel, Principal and Founder
Robert Siegel, AIA, NCARB has achieved design success with a variety of building types, including major award-winning civic commissions such as the U.S. Land Port of Entry in Calais, Maine and the Korean Embassy in Beijing, China. He has extensive residential experience designing sumptuous modern homes, apartments, lofts, duplexes and penthouses.​
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Robert established his private practice in 1991 after earning his Master of Science in Architecture from Columbia University and his Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. He has taught architectural design and building technology at Parsons School of Design, Syracuse University, the Boston Architectural Center, Pratt Institute, City College, and NJIT. Robert is the former chair of the AIA New York Chapter Committee on the Environment and is a founding member of the Advisory Board for Syracuse University’s Study Abroad program. Appointed by the Commissioner of the United States Public Building Service, Robert serves as a National Peer Reviewer for Design Excellence in Architecture.
