SmithGroupJJR
Architecture and PlanningMichigan, United States1001-5000 Employees
SmithGroupJJR operates as a multinational architecture and planning practice that integrates research, data, and design thinking to address clients' major challenges. With offices across the United States and a diverse team spanning many disciplines, the firm emphasizes collaboration in strategy, design, and delivery. Its approach blends aesthetic considerations with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to influence the built environment for clients, communities, and the broader ecosystem. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the firm maintains more than 20 U.S. locations and leverages a sizable network of professionals. It has earned recognition from leading institutions and design authorities for its impact on the built environment. In 2025, SmithGroup appointed Vince Avallone as director of medical planning, signaling ongoing expansion of its health-design leadership.