Alan Greenberger directed many of the firm’s architectural, urban design and planning projects. A cum laude graduate in architecture from Rensselaer, Alan joined the firm in 1974. He went on to become Deputy Mayor for Economic Development for the City of Philadelphia, and today is a Distinguished Teaching Professor at Drexel University.
Mary Keefe directed the firm’s strategic planning, development and engagement initiatives since joining the firm in 1991. Her interests included social capital and intersection of architects, designers, and the broader world. Today she is an active member of the alumni community of the University of Pennsylvania, where she serves as a board leader of the Wharton Club.
Bob Shuman focused on the documentation and delivery of our projects. He joined the firm in 1982, and developed an expertise in detailing, building systems integration, energy efficient design, building code analysis, and general professional practice—all with an emphasis on integrated and responsible architecture. Today he is an Associate Professor of Architecture at Temple University.
Bob Shuman, AIA
Partner, 1990–2017
Mary Keefe
Partner, 1991–2020
Alan Greenberger, FAIA
Partner, 1990–2008
Our success today is in gratitude to several esteemed colleagues who directed our firm from this transitional moment.
Their collective character, values, skill, and accomplishments are reflected in the succeeding leadership, who established MGA Partners in 1990 with a fresh portfolio of ideas and practice.
Founded as Mitchell/Giurgola Architects in 1958, the firm achieved international prominence for architecture, during which time Mr. Giurgola won the Gold Medal—the American Institute of Architects’ highest honor for design.
We are a design-oriented firm with experienced and mature leadership.
Over the past thirty-five years, the focus of our practice has been for respected public and private institutions. Our work is collaborative, seeking fresh ideas drawn from the people and circumstances of each project—establishing our long tradition of making lasting contributions to urban and campus spaces, improving the quality of community through our planning and architecture.