Ennead Architects is an internationally-acclaimed 200+ person practice based in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai, China, and a presence in South Florida. With over 59 years of history, we are internationally recognized for planning and design excellence, our diverse portfolio – including new construction, renovation and expansion, historic preservation, interior design and master planning, as well as pre-design advisory services and professional counsel to public and private institutions and government agencies in connection with strategic planning – ranges from museums and performing arts centers to complex laboratory, research and teaching facilities for higher education, to residential, hospitality, commercial and mixed-use projects, to large scale civic and infrastructure projects. Ennead creates powerful and dynamic designs that advance new paradigms, reinforce institutional identity, establish a sense of place, facilitate shared experiences, enhance user performance and improve existing conditions. The firm's collaborative process is based in extensive research involving the analysis of context, public image, emerging technologies and a commitment to sustainable solutions.