ABOUT US

Utilizing new and innovative approaches while simultaneously respecting architecture history, allows us to remain flexible in our approach and execution of processes, techniques, and design.

THOMAS MCKAY

RA AIA

FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

McKay received his BFA/ B.A. degree at Rhode Island School of Design in 1984 and a Master’s Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University in 1993. He is a registered architect in the State of New York, New Jersey and Florida. He has been an AIA member since 1998. In the period from 1987-1993 he worked in Milano, completing commercial projects in Europe and Japan including the Centro Commerciale for Seregno, Italy. In 1994 as a Founder of MSM Architects, he worked extensively with and designed for European, Asian, and South American companies.

In January 2003 he formed McKay Architecture/Design. McKay has been a lead member and investor in a series of residential and mixed-use development teams domestically and internationally. McKay taught Design at Parsons School of Design from 1999-2014 and he has lectured on MA/D’s approach towards design and realization of contemporary projects. In 2013 he formed and is managing partner of Aerea Properties LLC, a New York Development company.

OUR STORY

Founded in early 2003, we collaborate on design projects with individual owners and their teams both domesticallyand abroad. Some past and present clients include IDEO, Ian Schrager Company, Hugo Boss, David Yurman, Crunch Fitness, Versace, USM Modular Furniture, Monsieur Touton, Centrum properties, and Savitt Partners. We believe our strength can be seen in the enduring relationship we have formed with clients, builders and other design professionals.

OUR STORY

Founded in early 2003, we collaborate on design projects with individual owners and their teams both domesticallyand abroad. Some past and present clients include IDEO, Ian Schrager Company, Hugo Boss, David Yurman, Crunch Fitness, Versace, USM Modular Furniture, Monsieur Touton, Centrum properties, and Savitt Partners. We believe our strength can be seen in the enduring relationship we have formed with clients, builders and other design professionals.

OUR TEAM

Spatial and organizational study guides our team in the exploration of possibilities for each project with its’ own unique program and set of environmental relationships. These dialogues help us make alterations to the pre-conceived and redefine intentions during the design process.

CHRISTOPHER MUSTAFA KIRWAN

PRINCIPAL OF URBAN PLANNING

Christopher is a multi-disciplinary professional and educator with over 30-years of experience across a range of design fields including urban planning, architecture, technology and new media with a specialty in the branding and marketing of Real Estate projects. He received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree (BARCH) from Rhode IslandSchool of Design and attended graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for Advanced Visual Studies.

During his career, Christopher has worked around the world including Milan, New York, London, Dubai, Seoul, Beijing and Bangkok. As part of his extensive professional experience Mustafa was Director of Global Branding forthe Reignwood Group in Beijing China from 2009-2015, responsible for the planning, design and marketing of Reignwood Group’s property & lifestyle portfolio including Reignwood’s Ten Trinity Square project in London and Reignwood’s Eco-resort in Dali, Yunnan Province China.

JAKE MCKAY

BBA

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Jake McKay received his BBA degree with a double Major in Marketing and Legal Studies and a minor in Entrepreneurship. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University Honors Program and the Fox Honors programs. Jake was a member of the American Marketing Association, Entrepreneur Student Association and TPhi Alpha Delta Legal Business Fraternity.

In 2023 he worked with both Jon Mitchell PA heading Marketing Management/Marketing Research and LLC and Ellsworth and Luxor as a Marketing and Sales Representative. Since then he has worked as a Teachers Assistant at Temple University’s legal studies program and a publicity and marketing intern at Obscured Pictures. Along with his leadership and communication skills, Jake is a NYC native and brings his knowledge of the city and his positive energy to develop business for MA/D locally and nationally.