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Architecture and PlanningNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
J_spy Architecture | Design is a small architecture and planning practice based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jason Shannon and Paola Yañez, the firm positions itself as a new, formative office exploring how architecture can influence daily living beyond aesthetics, aiming for a proactive role in shaping the relationship between people and the built environment. Its work targets clients seeking architecture that contributes to social context and livability, addressing the ways spaces affect how communities inhabit and interact with their surroundings. The company sits within the broader architecture and planning industry, distinguishing itself by pursuing a more engaged, socially aware approach to design rather than traditional, purely reflective building projects. The firm operates in a small-team environment in the United States, with its base in the Jersey City area.