Front Studio Architects
Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Front Studio Architects is an architecture and planning firm based in New York City, formed in 2001 with a partnership that includes Yen Ha, Michi Yanagishita, and Art Lubetz. The practice operates across Pittsburgh and New York, and holds both WBE and MBE certifications, reflecting its emphasis on inclusive engagement and community-oriented design. The firm approaches architecture as an interactive, ongoing process focused on the environmental welfare of communities and inhabitants, aiming to create spaces that resonate emotionally and functionally with users by exploring ambiguous and evolving notions of place. Its work centers on developing projects that connect people to their surroundings through environmentally responsive, experientially driven forms. The team, comprised of a small professional group, leverages its cross-city roots to address design challenges in urban environments from a user-centered perspective.