Manhattan Projects (MPNYC)

Founded in 2019, Manhattan Projects (MPNYC) is a New York City-based design studio dedicated to the enduring qualities of architecture in an era of constant change. Rather than subscribing to a particular aesthetic current, MPNYC aims to dissolve the rigid boundaries between different techniques, styles, and periods. The result is an intentionally ambiguous body of work that is neither artisanal nor engineered, classical nor contemporary, local nor global, minimal nor ornamental. The firm has offices in New York City and London and is led by two partners – Andreas Kostopoulous and James McNally – who collaborate on all projects.

Andreas Kostopoulous is the lead design partner. Prior to founding MPNYC, Andreas was an Associate Director at Diller Scofidio + Renfro, an interdisciplinary design studio renowned for its cultural, civic, and academic projects. Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Andreas studied Structural Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens before obtaining a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and the Architectural Association in London.

James McNally leads research and development efforts. Prior to founding MPNYC, James was a Director of Research at Diller Scofidio + Renfro, an interdisciplinary design studio renowned for its cultural, civic, and academic projects. Born and raised in New York City, James studied Political Science at the University of Chicago and obtained a Master’s in Urban Planning from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.