Martin E. Stigsgaard

Martin E. Stigsgaard is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Spitzer School of Architecture, The City College of New York, where he has taught since 2010. He is also the founder of studioSTIGSGAARD, a practice renowned for innovative architectural projects blending sustainability, cultural narrative, and art. His work spans residential, institutional, and public art installations, emphasizing adaptive reuse and context-driven design.

• Education: M. Arch., University of Washington (1998); B. Arch and M. Arch., Royal Academy of Fine Arts (1996).
• Professional Experience: studioSTIGSGAARD (2008–present), Voorsanger Associates (1998–2004, 2005–2011), PLUSarchitecture (2005–2006), and visiting roles at USC and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

Stigsgaard’s research focuses on transforming spaces to address contemporary challenges, such as converting office buildings into residential complexes (e.g., Ptarmigan Residences) and designing culturally significant museums like the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. His art installations, like Cleveland Sun and the Tower Chapel, explore light, memory, and environmental interaction.

Key projects include the Liberation Pavilion Chapel, Vietnam Center Museum (Texas Tech), and the Rammellzee retrospective exhibition. He prioritizes sustainability, using geothermal systems and energy-efficient designs in projects like the Aspen Residence. His work bridges art, architecture, and history, creating spaces that reflect both functional and emotional narratives.

Publications and exhibitions include collaborations with the New Weather Group and installations at MoMA PS1. His design philosophy emphasizes adaptive reuse, cultural storytelling, and environmental responsiveness, shaping urban landscapes through innovative material and spatial strategies.