Claire Weisz

Founding Principal, at WXY architecture and urban design

Claire Weisz is a prominent figure in the field of architecture and urban design, best known as the founding partner of WXY Architecture + Urban Design, a New York-based firm renowned for its community-centered approach.1 2

Professional Background

Claire Weisz co-founded WXY with Mark Yoes in 1998.1 The firm has since grown to a team of around 50 employees with diverse expertise.1 WXY describes itself as a "tight-knit multidisciplinary think tank that builds," reflecting its innovative and collaborative approach to design.1

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout her career, Claire Weisz has received numerous accolades:

In 2011, WXY was selected as one of the six winners of the Architectural League's Emerging Voices competition.1
WXY received the 2016 AIA New York State Firm of the Year Award.1
In 2017, Weisz was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business.5
In 2018, she was awarded the Medal of Honor from AIANY.2
In 2019, WXY was named one of the world's most innovative architecture firms by Fast Company.1 2

Notable Projects

WXY's portfolio includes a wide range of projects, such as:

Reshaping Battery Park
Reimagining Astor Place
Brooklyn Navy Yards redevelopment
Rockaway Parks redesign
Downtown Davenport, Iowa revitalization
Toledo, Ohio riverfront project1

Professional Affiliations

Claire Weisz is actively involved in shaping the built environment beyond her firm:

Co-founder of the Design Trust for Public Space
Member of the industry advisory group for the US Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Operations
Board member of the Regional Plan Association1

Philosophy and Approach

Weisz is known for her integrated design process that involves clients and stakeholders to solve complex design problems.3 Her work emphasizes the importance of public space and dialogue in creating a regenerative, equitable, and inclusive world.4