Gregg Pasquarelli, FAIA, is a founding principal of SHoP Architects, renowned for redefining the practice of architecture through bold innovation and fearless creativity. His work has led to iconic projects such as the super-slender 111 West 57th Street and The Brooklyn Tower, New York’s tallest point in Brooklyn, as well as international landmarks in cities like Toronto, Mumbai, and Rotterdam. Pasquarelli’s philosophy revolves around open-minded collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle complex design and construction challenges.
In this Q&A, Pasquarelli delves into the motivations behind founding SHoP Architects in the mid-1990s, aiming to break traditional silos in the profession. He explains SHoP’s unique approach of integrating clients and stakeholders into the creative process to achieve functional yet breathtaking designs. Highlighting projects like 111 West 57th Street, Pasquarelli shares how technological advancements and research-based design foster groundbreaking architectural solutions. His work blends aesthetic innovation with functional requirements, evident in projects like The Brooklyn Tower, where contemporary design harmonizes with historical architecture.
Pasquarelli’s leadership and the firm’s trailblazing philosophy have earned SHoP numerous accolades, including the Smithsonian’s National Design Award and a place in the permanent collection of MoMA. This interview captures his vision of architecture as a collaborative, democratic process that transforms urban skylines while respecting cultural and historical contexts.
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