MBB’s Jeff Murphy moderated a panel of eminent university architects and planners including Alice Raucher, Architect for the University of Virginia; and David Lenox, University Architect at Stanford University, to present strategic thinking surrounding revitalizing historic campus buildings.Also participating in the panel discussion, hosted by the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY), were Kim Chen of Columbia University and Sarah Boykin of the University of the South.

Higher Education Design

MBB Architects has worked on higher education planning and design projects at New York University, Columbia University, the University of Virginia, University of the South, Medgar Evars College, and Princeton University. The firm’s higher education practice is organized around advancing the mission of each institution it serves. Proceeding from a deep understanding of needs and opportunities, the firm builds consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

About Jeffrey Murphy

Founding Partner Jeffrey Murphy leads the planning and design of multi-dimensional, complex projects. His award-winning work for cultural and educational institutions shows how sustainable design can enrich the beauty, function, and performance of architecture. He melds bold design vision with a commitment to addressing diverse stakeholder needs and interests. From greening historic buildings to planning campus-wide sustainability upgrades, he synthesizes technical, cultural, economic, and health criteria. His expansive definition of sustainability includes not only high-performance building systems, but also creating places that people love and care for over generations.