Handel Architects

Handel Architects was founded in 1994 with a commitment to making cities better places to live. We believe that architecture and design matter, and that through our work, we can make a positive difference in the world. We strive to create buildings that are not just things in themselves, but serve as catalysts for positive urban and social change. With over 180 architects and designers in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Hong Kong, our work encompasses projects like the National September 11 Memorial, urban infrastructure and master planning projects, high density mixed use developments, multi-family projects across all income bands, corporate headquarters, and buildings for non-profit, institutional and educational clients around the world. Mission: Handel Architects is a global design practice focused on density, sustainability, and the creation of vital urban environments. The firm’s emphasis is on understanding the forces that shape cities and how each project, from a large-scale urban master plan to a single high-impact building can become a catalyst for positive urban change.