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Introducing MG2’s New Portland, Oregon Office! MG2 has acquired the Portland-based, affordable housing-focused architecture firm Studio C. “We are excited to welcome Jim Walker, AIA and Brian Bennett, AIA to MG2,” says Mitch Smith, MG2 CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Their strength in project design, understanding of building systems and experience in complex problem-solving will be invaluable. Their expertise, combined with their passion for affordable housing, is a perfect complement to our firm.” MG2’s new Portland office is the firm’s seventh location after Seattle, New York, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Irvine, and Shanghai. Learn all about our new team in Portland here: https://lnkd.in/eQehKdVS

"People are the lifeblood of any city, and they define the urban environment that we covet. Our cities have always been alive and dynamic. How do we keep them that way? One answer: ground-floor activation," writes Mark Taylor, AIA, LFA, MG2 Principal, in the Urban Land Institute's article below. Learn the three reasons why ground-floor activation is not just a best practice but a design ethic that can transform urban spaces. Special thanks to Sibley Fleming and Brett Widness. https://lnkd.in/eQh2fDpK _____________________________________________________________________________ #ULI #designpractice #mg2design

Engineering News-Record Northwest has ranked MG2 a Top Design Firm -- #5 in Multi-Unit Residential. With the addition of affordable housing experts, Principals Jim Walker, AIA and Brian Bennett, AIA, we now have an expanded multifamily team with deep experience in fostering healthy communities. Learn more about our multifamily residential experience here: https://lnkd.in/gRNwucQJ AND Find ENR's Multi-Unit Residential rankings here: https://lnkd.in/gmBtDEPd

Total Retail highlighted MG2’s Gen Z Insights Report in an article about Netflix and its two new entertainment venues opening in Philadelphia and Dallas. Explore our full Gen Z report here: https://lnkd.in/ghcyr5WB AND find Total Retail's article by Marie Albiges below: https://lnkd.in/gxnhda77

A favorite amongst locals and tourists, The Jockey Club invites guests to enjoy Mackinac Island with its expansive outdoor seating and cozy indoor dining room. The restaurant undertook a comprehensive update and expansion of the outdoor dining area, creating permanent covered dining that can be enjoyed throughout the entire season. Designed to be a visual complement to the memorable architecture of the existing building, the pavilion features clean lines and simple but elegant composition. The result is a warm and inviting dining area, enshrouded in island history, that perfectly complements the legacy architecture of the building and the nearby hotel. Find out more about The Jockey club at the link below.  https://lnkd.in/gSBWBjGS Photographer: Adrian Wilson ________________________________________________________________________ #mackinacisland #restaurantdesign #jockeyclub #mg2design

"Melissa Gonzalez, principal at retail designer firm MG2 and founder of The Lioneqsue Group, said more brands are looking to collaborate as a way to differentiate their value proposition. 'When you think about what consumers are craving, it's really being a part of a community,' she said. 'When brands are purposeful, they think through what that lifestyle would be, and they give you a more holistic experience around that.'" -- Melissa Daniels, Senior Reporter, Modern Retail. Read the full article, "Why M.M.LaFleur & Perigold are Teaming Up to Sell Each Other’s Products," below https://lnkd.in/gGn8rK8k _____________________________________________________________________________ #retaildesign #retail #mg2design

MG2 Project Architect Maribel Barba, AIA, is featured in Architectural Products’s column “Last Detail: Architectural Leader.” Maribel led a one-of-a-kind, community-focused Costco Wholesale project in the Santa Fe neighborhood of Mexico City. "Seeing the positive impact of our work on the community - how it improves daily lives or solves a specific problem - is profoundly fulfilling," she told Architectural Products writer Barbara Horwitz-Bennett. Read the entire article in the link below. https://lnkd.in/gp7Q2mBy ____________________________________________________________________________ #costcosantafe #costco #mg2design

Engineering News-Record California has ranked MG2 a Top Retail Design Firm. Our Irvine office, led by Managing Principal Meghana Joshi, AIA, NOMA who spearheads our California operations, was ranked #3 for Retail in the state. Learn more about our Irvine office in the link here: https://lnkd.in/gwh9SkiK AND Find ENR's rankings in the link here: https://lnkd.in/gCTvyR7q ________________________________________________________________________________ #ENR #topretaildesign #design #mg2design

Per our investigation, as a generation that values autonomy and convenience, Gen Z appreciates bank environments that provide self-service optionality. And while they also value personalized service when it comes to more complex issues, banks have the opportunity to provide greater satisfaction to Gen Z by giving them the ability to tackle less time consuming tasks, such as deposits and withdrawals, independently. Download our report today to discover cross-generational consumer banking perceptions and preferences and learn the design strategies and opportunities that can positively impact the consumer’s experience at a physical branch, resulting in increased visitation, improved consumer sentiment, and trust. Learn more in the link below: https://lnkd.in/gmFfKS8i _____________________________________________________________________________ #Genz #banking #banks #mg2design

We’re officially bringing the magic of hands-free Kiziks to King of Prussia Mall in PA! Even more store locations to come. Big thanks to everyone who came on by to celebrate the grand opening with us. Here’s to another big leap!