Overview
Marvel is an architecture and design firm that creates buildings, landscapes, and urban spaces for public and private clients[1]. The firm traces its origins to 1959, when architect Thomas Marvel founded Marvel & Marchand Architects in Puerto Rico[4]. Rogers Marvel Architects was established in New York City in 1992 by Rob Rogers and Jonathan Marvel[4], and the firms split into independent practices in 2013[4]. Marvel operates four offices located in New York at 145 Hudson Street[6], San Juan, Puerto Rico[7], Richmond, Virginia[7], and Barcelona, Spain, with the Barcelona office opening in 2025[7]. The firm offers architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, and interior design services[3], stating its mission as "Design everywhere for everyone"[10]. Marvel has twelve partners[5] and has completed projects including Pierhouse, 1Hotel, and El Portal de El Yunque[8]. The firm received the 2024 AIA New York Medal of Honor[9].
The company's own site places it in New York: Founded in New York City in 1992 ('Rogers Marvel Architects is founded in New York City'); maintains headquarters with 'eight lead in Marvel. [2]
MARVEL traces its origins to 1959, when architect Thomas Marvel founded Marvel & Marchand Architects in Puerto Rico; Rogers Marvel Architects was established in NYC in 1992 by Rob Rogers and Jonathan Marvel, and the firms split into independent practices in 2013. [4]
MARVEL's New York office is at 145 Hudson Street, New York, NY. [6]
Growth & traction
MARVEL has twelve partners, including Yadiel Rivera-Diaz and Tyler Silvestro, both promoted to partner in 2019. [5]
MARVEL operates four offices: New York (145 Hudson Street), San Juan PR (161 Calle San Jorge), Richmond VA (300 East Main Street) and Barcelona, Spain (Avinguda del Marqués de l'Argentera 7), the last opened in 2025. [7]
MARVEL received the 2024 AIA New York Medal of Honor. [9]
Customers
MARVEL's published projects include Stonewall House Senior Residences, the Northeast Bronx YMCA, the Walter Gladwin Recreation Center, Pierhouse and 1Hotel (completed 2017), and El Portal de El Yunque (completed 2021). [8]
Focus
- MARVEL states its mission as "Design everywhere for everyone" and describes itself as "a comprehensive collective that embraces the challenges of a design process driven by collaboration and curiosity", having integrated landscape architecture in 2019.[10]
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