As a dual-trained designer and architect, Emmanuel R. Juan guides the firm’s creative direction, technology, and production. He established the firm’s brand and website, oversees marketing and publicity for seventy2architects, and recently worked with publisher Francesc Zamora on Sustainable and Stylish Homes to showcase seventy2architects' residential projects, Iron Gray Residence, and the Sherman Lake House. Mr. Juan serves as principal designer, managing all residential and commercial projects. He also directs in-office operations and collaborates with consulting engineers to coordinate civil, landscape, electrical, mechanical, and structural concepts.

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Emmanuel studied at the State University of New York at Buffalo, earning a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture. He then obtained his Master of Industrial Design (MID) at Pratt Institute. He is a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects), and LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

 

Emmanuel’s formal education and varied design experiences helped shape the vision for seventy2architects. After graduating from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, Emmanuel initially worked for several years designing trade-show exhibits for multinational corporations such as Lucent Technologies, American Express, and Schindler Elevator. In 2003, he transitioned back to the architecture industry, beginning with an internship at Bogdanow Partners Architects in Manhattan. He subsequently joined ROART, a multidisciplinary studio focused on unique projects ranging from preschools to urban-designed structures. Building on these experiences, Emmanuel’s interest in large-scale urban construction led him to Ismael Leyva Architects, where he contributed to a variety of projects, including low-rise residential buildings and the 580,000 SF high-rise condominium tower The Century in Los Angeles, California.

 

In his spare time, Emmanuel mentors high school students interested in architecture or design, volunteers as a mentor for the Danbury Student and Business Connection, and supports Transportation Alternatives in New York City. He is a Registered Architect in the State of New York.