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Colin Brice

Colin Brice

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Colin Brice 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.

Before co-founding MAPOS LLC, Colin was the Executive Director at the design and branding firm, Pompei AD, in New York. There he oversaw the creative development and production for the 45 person firm for such brands as Coca-Cola, MTV, Kiehl’s Since 1851, KMart, Herman Miller, and Harley Davidson. He also led design teams in the creative launch of environmental concepts for new brands and innovative adaptive re-use programming and architectural strategies in China, Northern Europe and across North America.

His extensive experience in experiential brand design and architecture provide an ongoing foundation in public works that respond to and support the values of larger cultural communities. He holds architecture degrees from both Carnegie Mellon and Yale Universities and is a registered architect in the State of New York.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Mapos Architects, DPC, New York, NY, US, co-founder + registered architect

Jan 2008 - current
 

Pompei C3, New York, NY, US, Executive Director, Architecture and Design

Primary responsibilities included:
Inspire and manage creative direction of the firm
Lead and implement innovative and sustainable design strategies
Generate and maintain client relationships
Manage effective in-house budgets and contract negotiations
Communicate and present the firm through pitches, seminars, conferences, etc.

May 2000 - Dec 2007
 

R.J. Wood Architects, Boston, MA, US, Freelance Designer

Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts Residence
Landsdowne Street Facade Renovation, Boston
Soldier Field Renovation and Expansion, Chicago

Jun 1998 - Apr 2000
 

Turner Brooks, New Haven, CT, US, Freelance Designer

Conway, Massachusetts Residence
Littleton, New Hampshire Residences

Jun 1998 - Apr 2000
 

Koetter Kim & Associates Inc., Boston, MA, US, Freelance Designer

Hillwood Development Plan, Dallas, Texas
Orlando Federal Courthouse Competition
Smith College Arts Center Competition

Jun 1998 - Apr 2000
 

Cottle Graybeal Yaw Architects, Aspen, CO, US, Designer

Aspen Club
Aspen, Colorado Residence
Silvermill, Keystone, Colorado

Aug 1995 - Aug 1997
 

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, New York, NY, US, Designer

IBM Corporate Headquarters Competition

Oct 1994 - Jan 1995
 

Education 

Yale University, New Haven, CT, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 1997 - May 1999
 

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 1990 - May 1994
 

Areas of Specialization