Architect and studio leader focused on practical innovation, community value, and durable craft. Work across New York and New Jersey with a clear goal. Build spaces that serve people well.
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A. Alberto Lugo founded Framing Futures Architectural Firm (FFAF) to deliver clear, buildable design with a long view. He leads projects from first conversation to ribbon cut, aligning stakeholders, budget, and performance goals. His method is simple. Listen, model, test, and refine until the building works on paper and in practice.
His portfolio covers civic space, housing, and workplace. Lugo pairs passive strategies with efficient systems to lower energy use and maintenance. He pushes for details that age well and for plans that adapt without waste. He values straightforward coordination with engineers and builders so delivery stays on track.
Mentorship is a core part of his role. He sets standards for documentation, quality checks, and code review. He builds teams that understand the why behind each decision.
Good buildings are clear. They welcome light, move air well, and make it easy to find your way. They keep operating costs in check and allow for change without waste. This is the filter Lugo applies to each plan and detail.
He starts with performance targets, then shapes form and envelope to meet them. He sets up early sessions with end users to learn what success looks like. He maps cost and schedule risks so surprises stay low.
Eastchester, NY • Civic
Flexible courts, classrooms, and cultural space in one roof. Solar arrays, cross ventilation, and locally sourced timber lower cost and impact.
Result. Energy model shows a 28 percent reduction in use. Floor plates convert from sports to civic events in hours.
Newark, NJ • Mixed use
180 homes with ground floor retail and shared courtyards. Brick and steel recall the district’s industry. Green roofs improve stormwater and comfort.
Result. Daylight access for most units. Community roof deck increased pre leasing and resident engagement.
Greenwich, CT • Workplace
Modular layouts let teams grow in place. Vertical green walls shade a high performance façade and set the building’s identity.
Result. Less interior churn, better comfort, and a clear landmark for the district.
The Foundation serves non-profits and community groups with low cost or pro bono design in Newark and across New York and New Jersey. The aim is direct. Put professional design in reach so needed projects move forward.
Focus areas include community centers, affordable housing, schools, and libraries.
For new work, speaking, or press, use the details below. Non-profits can mention the Foundation in the subject line.
Email. hello@ffaf.example
Phone. +1 555 987 1234
Office. New York and New Jersey
Send a short brief with goals, budget range, target dates, and stakeholders. FFAF aligns scope early so delivery is clear and efficient.
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