Rahimpour joins SGA as principal and head of NY architecture department

Manhattan, NY Reza Rahimpour, AIA, LEED AP, joined SGA as principal and head of the New York architecture department. In his new role, Rahimpour hopes to drive SGA’s growth in New York by advancing digital innovation and contextual design, further establishing the firm as a leader in shaping the future of the built environment.

Rahimpour brings over 20 years of architectural leadership shaped by New York’s dense urban landscape. His work spans adaptive reuse, complex multifamily projects, and skyline-defining commercial developments.

throughout the city, such as 77 Charlton, a high-end multifamily development in Manhattan, Empire Stores, a landmark adaptive reuse project on the Brooklyn waterfront, and Dock 72, a next-generation commercial office building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. What sets him apart is his ability to align ambitious design with regulatory precision and transform challenging zoning and code constraints into opportunities for creativity, efficiency, and long-term value.

At SGA, Rahimpour is leading a team that fuses design excellence with real estate acumen. His approach is defined by deep regulatory knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and a forward-looking design sensibility grounded in the human experience. His approach to design and urban development revolves around:

Balancing density with livability to enhance user experience.

Maximizing light, air, and views within tight urban footprints.

Create buildings that perform well for both the market and the people who inhabit them.