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Caleb Mulvena

Caleb Mulvena

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Caleb Mulvena is a Principal and Co-founder of NYC-based design and architecture agency, Mapos. Recognized as a leader in sustainable architecture, Mapos creates interactive design processes that integrate community sustainability, effective technologies, and building systems. Established and emerging clients include Coca-Cola, Nike, Fila, Asics, Icebreaker, MTV, Samsung, LivePerson, Fresh, Icebreaker, ?WhatIf!, the New York Stock Exchange, and Green Depot, who’s flagship store in New York City was the first retail project in New York State (and second in the country) to achieve a LEED Platinum rating.

As the former senior designer at Peter Marino + Associates Architects, Caleb has participated in a remarkably broad range of project types before leaving to create Mapos LLC in 2008. Along with significant retail design experience creating flagships in Milan, Paris, and New York, he has developed everything from sports stadiums to yacht clubs to custom homes. He has lead the development of new brand concepts and managed successful architectural projects for Louis Vuitton, Zegna, The Sundance Institute, Chicago Bears Organization, The Aga Khan, and the Four Seasons, among many others, all of which have been widely published.

Caleb has degrees in architecture from Cornell University, where he was the recipient of the Downing Prize and the NY Society of Architects Del Gaudio Award, and Syracuse University, where he was a Syracuse Fellow and an SOM travelling fellowship finalist. He is NCARB certified and a registered architect in the State of New York.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Mapos Architects, DPC, New York, NY, US, Principal, Co-Founder

Mapos is an integrated team of architects, designers, and hard-to-label creative instigators who work with our clients and colleagues to develop multi-disciplinary services for creative concepts, architectural environments, and experiential branding.

Recognized as a leader in sustainable design, Mapos creates customized design processes that integrate community sustainability, effective technologies, and building systems. Established and emerging clients include Coca-Cola, Nike, MTV, Samsung, Fresh, the New York Stock Exchange, and Green Depot, who’s flagship store in New York City was the first retail project in New York State to achieve LEED Platinum.

Services include:
Architecture
Planning
Environmental, Event, Exhibit and Installation Design
Creative Programming
Branding
Project Strategy and Management

Jan 2008 - current
 

Peter Marino Architect, New York, NY, US, Lead Designer, Project Manager

City Center High Limits Gaming, Las Vegas, NV
Zegna Global Store, Milan, Italy
Ermenegildo Zegna Boutique, New York, NY
Zegna Global New Retail Concept, Milan, Italy
Four Seasons Coral Casino Beach Club, Santa Barbara, CA
Louis Vuitton New Retail Concept Integration, New York, NY
Louis Vuitton New Concept Flagship Store, Paris, France
American Craft Museum, New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Flagship Store, New York, NY
Costa Smeralda Yatch Club, Sardenia, Italy
Christian Dior Facade Concept, New York, NY

May 2004 - Dec 2007
 

Brand + Allen Architects, San Francisco, CA, US, Lead Designer

The I-Hotel Boutique Concept, Sacramento, CA
Lumens Lighting Showroom, Sacramento, CA
Mission Bay Housing Block N4aP1, San Francisco, CA
Mission Bay Aqualounge Spa Concept, San Francisco, CA

Jan 2003 - Apr 2004
 

Wood + Zapata, Boston, MA, US, Designer, Project Manager

Sundance Film Centers, Multiple Cities, USA
Hamilton Square Film Center and Garage, Philadelphia, PA
Chicago Bears Soldier Field Renovation, Chicago, IL
Perth Sports and Convention Center Competition (finalist), Perth, Australia

Oct 1998 - Sep 2000
 

Education 

Syracuse University in Florence, Florence, IT, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Syracuse Graduate Fellowship Recipient
SOM Urban Design Travel Fellowship National Finalist
William S. Downing Prize Recipient
New York Society of Architects Del Gaudio Award Recipient
Charles Alberding Athletic and Academic Scholarship

Sep 1991 - Jun 1995
 

Awards 

AIA Honor Award for Design, Colorado Chapter, 1st Place

For: Ramo Residence Basalt, CO

1998
 

Areas of Specialization