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Introducing MG2’s New Portland, Oregon Office!⁠ ⁠ MG2 has acquired the Portland-based, affordable housing-focused architecture firm Studio C.⁠ ⁠ “We are excited to welcome Jim Walker AIA and Brian Bennett AIA to MG2,” says Mitch Smith, MG2 CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Their strength in project design, understanding of building systems and experience in complex problem-solving will be invaluable. Their expertise, combined with their passion for affordable housing, is a perfect complement to our firm.”⁠ ⁠ MG2’s new Portland office is the firm’s seventh location after Seattle, New York, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Irvine, and Shanghai. Learn all about our new team in Portland in the link in bio. ⁠ __________________________________________________________________________________⁠ #linkinbio #architecture #portland #portlandoregon #pnw #affordablehousing #mg2design

Explore the vibrant and unique world of Sorel (@sorelfootwear ) at their 10-day pop-up shop in Williamsburg, NY, until 10/22/2023. Inspired by New York City, the store expertly blends rough surfaces and hard metals with soft shearlings to create a truly one-of-a-kind textural landscape. Featuring a full orange color saturation, a large mural of SOREL's polar bear, and custom artwork, the building's exterior embodies the brand's ambitions and vibrant colors, while engaging windows and illuminated signage encourage exploration. Come experience the Brooklyn street style that surrounds this incredible space and get inspired by the art of design. 📍: 160 N 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, 11249

Welcome to @Costco_ !!re!!_039;s remarkable headquarters in Issaquah, WA, where nature and architecture blend seamlessly. ⁠ ⁠ The expansive courtyard and open staircases encourage exercise and spontaneous connections. ⁠ ⁠ The breezeway offers a bird's eye view of Issaquah for impromptu gatherings. Inside, a double-height lobby with towering windows is bathed in daylight and creates an inspiring workspace.

A favorite amongst locals and tourists, The Jockey Club invites guests to enjoy Mackinac Island (@mackinacisle ) with its expansive outdoor seating and cozy indoor dining room. ⁠ ⁠ The restaurant undertook a comprehensive update and expansion of the outdoor dining area, creating permanent covered dining that can be enjoyed throughout the entire season. Designed to be a visual complement to the memorable architecture of the existing building, the pavilion features clean lines and simple but elegant composition.⁠ ⁠ The result is a warm and inviting dining area, enshrouded in island history, that perfectly complements the legacy architecture of the building and the nearby hotel.⁠ ⁠ Find out more about The Jockey club at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: Adrian Wilson @interiorphotography ______________________________________________________⁠ #mackinacisland #jockeyclub #grandhotel #mackinac #mg2design

Per our investigation, as a generation that values autonomy and convenience, Gen Z appreciates bank environments that provide self-service optionality. While they also value personalized service when it comes to more complex issues, banks have the opportunity to provide greater satisfaction to Gen Z by giving them the ability to tackle less time-consuming tasks, such as deposits and withdrawals, independently. ⁠ ⁠ Download our report today to discover cross-generational consumer banking perceptions and preferences and learn the design strategies and opportunities that can positively impact the consumer’s experience at a physical branch, resulting in increased visitation, improved consumer sentiment, and trust. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Learn more in the link in the bio!⁠ __________________________________⁠ #banking #banks #genz #mg2design

@wearkizik_ !!re!!_039;s Mall of America location is making headlines. 📰⁠ ⁠ ⁠ "It's critical that consumers experience the step-in technology Kizik is known for. [...] It's an AHA moment." ⁠ ⁠ -- Said MG2 Principal Melissa Gonzalez to Retail & Leisure International⁠ ⁠ "Mall of America and King of Prussia are iconic shopping destinations. [...] we knew it was important to us to open more physical retail locations as part of our long-term growth strategy." ⁠ ⁠ -- Said Kizik CEO Monte Deer to Zachary Russell, Chain Store Age ⁠ ⁠ "Physical locations have proved to be successful for Kizik. [...] Deere pointed to data showing a more than 70 percent conversion rate for customers who try on the brand's shoes for the first time in-store." ⁠ ⁠ -- Stephen Garner, Footwear News ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Kizik's next location, in King of Prussia Mall, opened today. More on that coming soon. ⁠ ⁠ Find all these stories and more in the link in bio!⁠ __________________________________________________⁠ #Mallofamerica #kizik #motionismagic #retaildesign #mg2design

Per our investigation, moviegoers shared the following 5 key insights as it relates to an elevated movie theater viewing experience and which amenities and activities would deliver the most value. ⁠ ⁠ Download our report today in the link in bio to discover innovative and purposeful ways cinema operators can surprise and delight their loyal customers while attracting new, through a variety of offerings that can be enjoyed before, during or after a movie.⁠ __________⁠ #movie #moviegoers #cinema #cinemainsights #strategy #mg2design

We're excited to see @Costco Santa Fe receive a special mention in @Architizer_ !!re!!_039;s A+ Awards. ⁠ ⁠ Built on a landfill, Costco Santa Fe, with its massive warehouse, parking structure, and loading bays, is almost completely hidden from public view. This Costco, which also includes a large green roof with 21 varieties of native plants and grasses and 15 insect hotels, was designed to meld into the neighborhood and serve the community. A pedestrian bridge and walking/running path connect the sports fields and courts to the nearby Parque La Mexicana, seamlessly integrating the new facility with the park’s urban green space.⁠ ⁠ Find more information about Costco Santa Fe in the link in bio.⁠ __________⁠ #mg2design #costco #costcomexico #retaildesign #retaildesigner #design #architecture #designinspiration

Per our investigation, consumers will pay for a heightened experience.⁠ ⁠ Download our report today to discover how consumer personas and behaviors can inform how cinema operators can elevate the movie theater experience through a variety of offerings that can be enjoyed before, during or after a movie.⁠ ________________________________________⁠ #Mg2design #mg2advisroy #moviegoers #movies #cinema #summermovies #retailstrategy #film

Edgeworks Climbing + Fitness (@edgeworks_bellevue ) in Bellevue’s Crossroads Shopping Center has a new look! An 11,000 square foot expansion on the south side of the facility offers an array of new features for climbers of all ages and abilities, including 45-foot walls with 49 additional climbing lines, a new training area and locker rooms with saunas.⁠ ⁠ CRĒO Industrial Arts collaborated with the MG2 team to design, fabricate, and install a 33-foot metal focal piece on the exterior of the building. CRĒO meticulously engineered the artwork, which was fabricated in different shapes and sizes and then pieced together onsite in a challenging installation process. ⁠ ⁠ "The dynamic sculptural corner piece at the new Edgeworks expansion was inspired by the climbing walls found inside, creating a focal point within the heart of the Crossroad community," said Mark Taylor, AIA, Principal at MG2.⁠ ⁠ Kudos to the team: ⁠ ROIC (@retailopportunityinvestments ) - Owner⁠ Edgeworks (@edgeworks_bellevue ) - Tenant⁠ KPFF (@kpff_sea ) - Civil Landscape⁠ Hewitt (@hewittseattle ) - MEP⁠ WSP (@wsp.usa ) - Engineers⁠ Foushee (@fousheeconstruction ) - General Contractor⁠ CREO (@creo_ia ) - Corner Sculpture Contractor⁠ ⁠ ____________________________________________________________________________⁠ #mg2design #architecture #design #bellevue

MG2 together with General Contractor @buildgroupinc and developer @westbankcorp welcomed a bespoke McLaren Elva onto the rooftop of the luxury residential tower @firstlightseattlecondos . The sports car was raised 450 feet by crane to the tower's pool deck. First Light's penthouse comes with the use of a custom-designed McLaren Elva.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about our First Light project in our link in bio.⁠ _____________________________________________________________⁠ 🏷: #mg2design #firstlightseattle #downtownseattle #mclaren #construction #supercar #westbank #multifamilyhousing

If you weren’t able to attend Milan Design Week yourself, let MG2 designers MJ Munsell, Jessica Thaemert, and Marta Abas’ walk you through the highlights from multiple days of extraordinary brand experiences and events.    From large-scale, tech-enhanced pop-ups to full-scale lifestyle installations to smaller, room-sized experiences with hand-crafted touches, fashion, home, and even automobile brands created moments to remember. And the common thread? The commitment to building a connection between the brand and the consumer through multi-sensory and imaginative interactions.   Andiamo! ____________ #milan #milandesignweek #design #mg2design