MAP Announces Brian Loughlin as Principal
Brian Loughlin (right) with Jennifer Yang at MAP’s office.
New York, NY (January 25, 2023)—Magnusson Architecture and Planning announces the promotion of Brian Loughlin to Principal.
Mr. Loughlin has been with MAP for more than five years and as the company’s Director of Planning and Urban Design, he has built upon the firm’s long legacy of bringing a community-based and human-centered approach to planning and affordable housing design. His current projects include:
a four-building development with 500 affordable apartments in the Brownsville community of Brooklyn along Livonia Avenue;
Harbor House which will offer permanent supportive housing for women fleeing domestic abuse in Schenectady;
The Rise which will create opportunities for formerly incarcerated women to reintegrate with their communities in Brooklyn; and
Sol on Park, the winner of the NYCHA/HPD Seniors First Morris Houses RFP, a mixed-use development that will bring approximately 200 units of affordable senior housing and community programming to the Bronx.
Aerial view rendering of Sol on Park, Bronx, NY—health-focused design.
An advocate for equitable housing, planning and community development, Mr. Loughlin is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Architecture and Real Estate Development at Columbia University, Chair of the American Planning Association’s Housing and Community Development Division and Co-Chair of AIANY’s Housing Committee. An expert in the field of affordable housing, he is also a frequent contributor to industry related publications and events, including Oculus Magazine’s Fall 2022 issue for which he was the guest editor, and the Center for Architecture’s conference, NYC’s Housing Crisis, which featured Mr. Loughlin along with other leading housing experts, journalists, policymakers, community activists, planners, and designers.
Brian Loughlin at AIANY conference NYC's Housing Crisis.
Mr. Loughlin’s experience prior to joining MAP includes positions as the Director of New Construction for NYCHA and Chief Architect for the Jersey City Housing Authority.
“Brian is an important leader at our firm. Whether offering insights and analysis to our clients, working with peers to advance our field, or mentoring our architectural staff, he is always happy to share his vast expertise. So many of our projects are better for it and certainly our company is too. ”
Magnus Magnusson, Principal
“Brian’s design acumen and his expertise in planning and zoning are so important to what we do. He brings a level of skill that allows us to provide really creative solutions for our clients.”
Fernando Villa, Principal
“Brian’s extensive public sector experience is a powerful advantage. His keen knowledge and understanding of all aspects of housing development including regulatory requirements and finance add important dimension to the designs that we produce.”
Chris Jones, Principal