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MG2
IndustryArchitecture
Founded1971
Headquarters,
Key people
  • Mitch Smith (CEO)
  • Russ Hazzard (President)
Number of employees
300
Websitemg2.com
First floor exhibit space in MG2's Headquarters in Seattle

MG2 (formerly MulvannyG2 Architecture) is an architecture firm based in Seattle, Washington, United States.[1] MG2 is ranked among the 50 largest architectural firms and top two retail designers in the world (BD World Architecture). The firm designs retail stores and centers, corporate offices and interiors, and mixed-use destinations for clients and brands of global significance. Clients include seven of the top 20 Fortune 100 retailers.

Founded in 1971, the firm employs 300 in four offices located in: Seattle, Washington; Irvine, California; Washington, D.C.; Shanghai, China. Since 2015, it has been led by CEO and chairman Mitch Smith and president Russ Hazzard. As of 2013, MG2 is the third-largest architecture firm in the Puget Sound region by annual revenue, behind Callison and NBBJ.[2]

In May 2015, the firm changed its name to MG2 and moved its headquarters from Bellevue, Washington to 1101 Second Avenue in Downtown Seattle.[3][4]

Notable projects

References

  1. ^ "MG2." www.MG2.com. May 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Stiles, Marc (January 13, 2015). "MulvannyG2 executive shakeup: Zhang out, Hazzard in as president". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  3. ^ Stiles, Marc (May 19, 2015). "Cool Spaces: First look inside MG2's new Seattle headquarters". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  4. ^ Moss, Tiffany (May 19, 2015). "MulvannyG2 Architecture opens new Seattle headquarters" (Press release). MG2. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  5. ^ Allison, Melissa (January 30, 2005). "Retired chief of architecture firm leaves foundation of influence". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 3, 2013.

Further reading

"Fred Meyer, Portland, Ore." Chain Store Age, November 2010.

"From Stockroom to Showroom." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, October 2010.

"The Hybrid Market." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, September 2010.

"Create a Community: Ideas for Attracting GenY." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, August 2010.

"Avoid the Slump: Retail Design Strategies for Tapping the Buying Power of GenX and GenY." Visual Merchandising + Store Design, vmsd.com, July 2010.

"Can a bold new "eco-city" clear the air in China?" The Seattle Times, December 10, 2007.