Hugh Trumbull AIA

Material, Craft, Detail

Hugh’s work is predicated on an investigation into materiality, detail, and craft, leveraging insight into the tectonic qualities of material to most effectively realize his imaginative partis. This approach has demonstrated broad applicability across a diverse range of projects, from more intimate interior renovations to the signature façade expressions of new urban monuments. From the subtle and sophisticated limestone curvature of 712 Fifth Avenue’s lobby, to the stark juxtaposition of stone and glass elements that enliven the façade of HONY Center, the understated sensibility of Hugh’s design approach belies the great care and craftsmanship necessary for its final bearing.

712 Fifth Avenue Lobby

New York, NY, USA

Hony Center

Shenzhen, China

343 Madison Avenue

New York, NY, USA

Creative Repositioning

A practice leader in repositioning, Hugh innovates on the possibilities of form, structure, and program to creatively rejuvenate existing buildings. His approach balances functionality and aspiration, deriving synergy between everyday use and grand architectural moments. Across scales, from the building-scale renovations of Centra Metropark and 175 Park Avenue to the lobby spaces of 712 Fifth Avenue, 280 Park Avenue, and 60 Wall Street, Hugh’s repositioning projects are driven by a fundamental connection with and sensitivity to user experience.

Centra Metropark

Iselin, NJ, USA

175 Park Avenue

Madison, NJ, USA

280 Park Avenue

New York, NY, USA

Industry Leadership

Hugh has taught design studios at Cornell University and lectured on architectural design, professional practice, and environmental systems. He has also served as a guest critic on design juries for Columbia University, the Parsons School of Design, Cornell University, the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, the University of Kentucky, and Penn State University.