Eastchester Community Pavilion
Eastchester, NY • Civic
Flexible courts, classrooms, and cultural space. Solar arrays and cross ventilation reduce energy use.
Result. Model shows 28% less energy. Plans convert from sports to civic use in hours.
Founder and President • Framing Futures Architectural Firm
A. Alberto Lugo
Architect focused on clarity, performance, and community value. Work across New York and New Jersey.
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About
A. Alberto Lugo leads Framing Futures Architectural Firm (FFAF) with a focus on practical innovation. He aligns scope, budget, and performance early so delivery is smooth.
His work spans civic, residential, and workplace projects. He favors passive first strategies, efficient systems, and details that age well. He builds teams that document clearly and coordinate closely with engineers and builders.
Through the A. Alberto Lugo Foundation, he supports non-profits and community groups in Newark and across New York and New Jersey.
Design philosophy
Good buildings are clear, efficient, and adaptable. Lugo starts with performance targets, then shapes envelope and systems to meet them. He brings end users into the loop early to define success.
Featured work
Ironbound Lofts
Newark, NJ • Mixed use
180 units with retail and shared courtyards. Brick and steel reflect local industry. Green roofs improve stormwater and comfort.
Result. Daylight for most units and stronger pre leasing due to a clear amenity strategy.
Greenwich Innovation Hub
Greenwich, CT • Workplace
Modular layouts for growing teams. Green walls shade high performance glazing and define identity.
Result. Reduced fit out churn and better comfort across seasons.
A. Alberto Lugo Foundation
The Foundation provides low cost or pro bono design to non-profits and community groups in Newark and across New York and New Jersey.
\$2.5M raised
\$1.8M services donated
40+ projects supported
10k+ residents impacted