MG2 (formerly MulvannyG2 Architecture) is an architecture firm based in Seattle, Washington, United States.[1] MG2 is ranked among the 50 largest architectural firms and top two retail designers in the world.[2] The firm designs retail stores and centers, corporate offices and interiors, and mixed-use destinations for clients and brands of global significance. Clients include seven of the top 20 Fortune 100 retailers.
| Industry | Architecture |
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| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | , |
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Number of employees | 400+ |
| Website | mg2 |
Founded in 1971, the firm employs over 400 in six offices located in: Seattle, Washington; Irvine, California; Washington, D.C.; New York City, NY; Minneapolis, MN; and Shanghai, China. Since 2015, it has been led by CEO and chairman Mitch Smith and president Russ Hazzard. As of 2013, MG2 is the third-largest architecture firm in the Puget Sound region by annual revenue, behind Callison and NBBJ.[3]
In May 2015, the firm changed its name to MG2 and moved its headquarters from Bellevue, Washington to 1101 Second Avenue in Downtown Seattle.[4][5]
Notable projects
- Tower 12, Seattle, Washington, 2017
- 1101 Westlake, Seattle, Washington, 2016
- MG2 Headquarters, Seattle, Washington, 2015
- Uniqlo flagship store, Boston, Massachusetts, 2015
- Emerald City Commons, Seattle, Washington, 2013
- Tonkon Torp, LLP, Portland, Oregon, 2011
- Trolley Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2011
- Bellevue Towers, Bellevue, Washington, 2009
- Hyatt at Olive 8, Seattle, Washington, 2009
- Escala at 4th & Virginia, Seattle, Washington, 2009
- Fashion Place, Murray, Utah, 2007
- Fujian Provincial Electric and Power Company Headquarters, Fuzhou, China, 2007
- Redmond City Hall, Redmond, Washington, 2006
- Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, Washington, 2004[6]
- Shanghai Fudan Crown Plaza Hotel, Shanghai, China, 2005
- China Construction Bank, Xiamen, China, 2003
- Seattle Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seattle, Washington, 2001
References
Further reading
"Fred Meyer, Portland, Ore." Chain Store Age, November 2010.
"From Stockroom to Showroom." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, October 2010.
"The Hybrid Market." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, September 2010.
"Create a Community: Ideas for Attracting GenY." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, August 2010.
"Avoid the Slump: Retail Design Strategies for Tapping the Buying Power of GenX and GenY." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, July 2010.
"Can a bold new "eco-city" clear the air in China?" The Seattle Times, December 10, 2007.