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Jorge Mastropietro Architects

JMA is a firm based in NYC with architecture, urban design, and interior design services.

10/29/2026

Some places never really leave us. ❤️

For Jorge, stepping back into a classroom means returning to one of the places where it all began. After more than 35 years in architecture, being in front of students again brought back a special kind of happiness: sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and inspiring the next generation of architects.

His talk explored neuroarchitecture and the relationship between space and the human experience: how light, scale, materials, geometry, and sound influence the way we feel, think, move, and interact. A reminder that architecture is not just about designing buildings, but about understanding the people who experience them.

Thank you to UADE and Fabio De Marco for making this special return to the classroom possible.

Some beginnings stay with us forever.

09/22/2026

Located in Brooklyn, this new 4-unit multifamily project reimagines small-scale residential living with a focus on privacy, independence, and neighborhood connection. Each apartment enjoys its own private exterior entrance, creating a townhouse-like experience within a compact urban footprint.

The ground floor features two 1-bedroom units, each paired with direct access to the basement, offering flexible space for storage, recreation, or work. Above, the second and third floors host two duplex apartments with 2 bedrooms, designed to maximize natural light, vertical flow, and a sense of home.

The project makes the most of its compact lot with smart planning and intentional design, resulting in homes that feel both connected and distinctly individual

08/26/2026

A three-unit residential building in Union City, designed around comfort, light, and outdoor living.

The four-story building combines white brick veneer, cement cladding, and glass railings to create a clean, contemporary facade. Each apartment features front and rear balconies, while a shared rooftop terrace with native plantings provides additional outdoor space and views toward Manhattan.

The design takes advantage of the site’s urban setting, creating a strong connection between the residences, the outdoors, and the evolving neighborhood.

08/14/2026

A new chapter for Main Street. 🎉

We’re proud to share that our LEON Marketplace project at 262–270 Main St., West Orange, NJ has officially been approved by the Planning Board.

Designed as more than a supermarket, the project rethinks the relationship between architecture, Main Street, pedestrians, vehicles, and the surrounding community, creating a more engaging and connected experience for the neighborhood.

After months of design, coordination, and problem-solving, we’re excited to see this vision move one step closer to becoming a reality.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and excited for what comes next!

08/11/2026

There’s something special about stepping away from the screen and getting back to the basics.
Imagining an urban scheme, sketching ideas by hand, moving pieces around, and brainstorming together as a team — sometimes the best ideas start with a pencil, a marker, and a big sheet of paper.
Architecture is a collaborative process, and it’s always fun to see an idea take shape right in front of us.

07/21/2026

At JMA, we believe great design goes beyond form and function. It shapes the way people live, work, and connect. Every project is an opportunity to create spaces that are thoughtful, enduring, and centered on the human experience.

What does great architecture mean to you?

07/14/2026

A recent walk past 345 Central Ave gave us the chance to revisit one of our completed projects and see how it has become part of the neighborhood.

The design is rooted in a dialogue between old and new. The historic façade was carefully preserved and restored, while the new addition was designed to respect its character through a thoughtful and seamless transition.

With frontage along both Central Avenue and Lincoln Street, the building reinforces the urban fabric through two distinct street elevations. Residential units are positioned above an active commercial base, contributing to the vitality of the neighborhood while maintaining a strong relationship with the public realm.

Private terraces and the rooftop garden introduce outdoor spaces that enhance natural light, ventilation, and residents' quality of life. Beyond providing shared amenity space, the green roof also contributes to improved stormwater management, reduced urban heat island effect, and better environmental performance.

It's always rewarding to revisit a project and see how the original design continues to engage with the city and the people who experience it every day.

07/09/2026

As part of the 35th anniversary of Jorge's journey in construction, we conclude this selection of projects from our archive by revisiting a house that reflects one of the studio’s enduring principles: designing spaces that evolve with the people who inhabit them.

The Mastropietro House began as the renovation and extension of a modest 1940s home on a compact corner lot in Buenos Aires. Designed for a young couple, the project was conceived with flexibility in mind, allowing the house to grow and adapt as their needs changed over time.

Working within the existing structure, the design carefully optimized every square foot. The generous ceiling height and crawl space beneath the original house made it possible to introduce a mezzanine overlooking the new living room. During the first phase, this space functioned as the primary bedroom; as the house evolved, it was transformed into a home office and studio.

The architectural concept centered on a simple two-story volume organized around an open interior courtyard. Flexible spaces and abundant natural light create an environment that can be reconfigured over time, demonstrating how thoughtful design can maximize both space and adaptability.

The Mastropietro House is a reflection of the studio’s belief that architecture should not only respond to present needs, but also anticipate the future, creating homes that can evolve alongside the lives of their owners.

35 years of building, learning, and creating. Thank you for joining us on this journey through our archive.

06/18/2026

As part of the 35th anniversary of Jorge's journey in construction, we continue revisiting projects from our archive that have helped define the studio’s design philosophy and architectural approach over the years.

Located in a gated community north of Buenos Aires, the Sampietro House emerged from a unique design challenge. Strict building regulations dictated not only the materials that could be used, but also the overall form of the house, including a requirement for sloped roofs.

Rather than treating these restrictions as limitations, the project transformed them into the central architectural idea. A single sloping roof clad in black stone defines the house, creating a strong and distinctive form that opens toward the outdoor living spaces.

The design places the exterior at the heart of the project. Gardens, terraces, and open-air spaces become the organizing center around which the house is arranged. Living spaces, private rooms, and even circulation areas are oriented toward this central outdoor environment, reinforcing a continuous dialogue between architecture and landscape.

The Sampietro House reflects an approach that has remained constant throughout the studio’s work: finding creative opportunities within constraints and allowing simple architectural gestures to shape memorable spaces.

35 years of building, learning, and creating.

06/12/2026

As part of the 35th anniversary of Jorge's journey in construction, we continue revisiting projects from our archive that have helped shape the studio’s architectural language over the years.

Originally completed during a period of exploration into contemporary residential design, the Scalabrin House was conceived around a simple idea: achieving architectural expression through form, proportion, and a restrained palette of materials.

Stone and plaster surfaces contrast with expansive glass openings and aluminum details, creating a composition of abstract white volumes. The project sought a more understated architectural presence, moving away from the conventional imagery often associated with suburban garden homes and toward a language defined by clarity, light, and spatial quality.

The relationship between interior and exterior became a central theme of the design. The house volumes frame and contain the garden, creating a sense of privacy while giving scale and character to the outdoor spaces. At the heart of the project, a generous veranda serves as a transition between living, dining, and landscape. Large glazed openings allow the interior to extend naturally outdoors, blurring the boundary between house and garden.

Private spaces are located on the upper level, where the layout clearly separates the parents’ area from the children’s bedrooms, balancing family life with privacy and independence.

The Scalabrin House reflects the studio’s ongoing interest in simplicity, material honesty, and the connection between architecture and its surroundings.

35 years of building, learning, and creating. More projects coming soon.

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

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