SGA announced the appointment of Reza Rahimpour, AIA, LEED AP, as Principal. With two decades of architectural experience shaped by New York City’s dynamic urban fabric, Rahimpour will lead the firm’s New York Architectural Department. His expertise spans the multifamily, commercial, and adaptive reuse sectors, with a portfolio that includes some of the region’s most complex and iconic architectural commissions.

“Reza is a respected design leader whose career spans the globe, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to SGA,” said Adam Spagnolo, CEO and Partner at SGA. “His arrival reinforces our commitment to shaping the future of the built environment through thoughtful, contextual design and a client-focused approach. Reza’s deep expertise in navigating New York City’s complex regulatory environment, combined with his proven leadership and dedication to client success, will be instrumental in advancing the continued growth of our New York office.”

Before joining SGA, Rahimpour served as a principal at Perkins Eastman, S9, and OBMI. He has played a pivotal role in various projects, including the high-end 77 Charlton residences for Toll Brothers in Manhattan, the skyline-defining Vantage residential tower in Jersey City, the adaptive reuse of Brooklyn’s Empire Stores for Madison Equities, and the next-generation office building Dock 72 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A strong advocate for digital transformation in architecture, Rahimpour co-founded the BIM team at Perkins Eastman’s Studio 9. A registered architect in the state of New York, Rahimpour earned a master’s in architecture from the University of Tehran. 

In his new role as Principal, Rahimpour will lead with a client-focused mindset that leverages his cross-sector perspective to enrich every phase of the design process. With an approach deeply influenced by New York’s evolving urban fabric, Rahimpour’s specialized knowledge of multifamily housing enables him to balance design aspiration with functionality, constructability, and market viability. He will play a central role in guiding design strategy, strengthening client relationships, mentoring teams across the firm, and ensuring clarity to developers and project teams from concept to completion.