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06/17/2026

We’re honored to be recognized in The Architect's Newspaper 2026 Best of Practice Awards. For nearly four decades, Caples Jefferson Architects has been committed to creating architecture that strengthens communities, advances cultural institutions, and expands access to thoughtful design. This recognition reflects the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of our entire team, as well as the trust of our clients, consultants, and partners.

Thank you to The Architect’s Newspaper and to everyone who has been part of our journey.

Photo credit: Albert Vecerka

06/17/2026

A panel of jurors analyzed submissions across portfolio, office culture, and social impact to determine the 2026 Best of Practice winners. A sense of place emerged as a winning through-line, uniting many of the winners and finalists.
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06/17/2026

We are pleased to announce that Caples Jefferson Architects has been recognized in The Architect's Newspaper 2026 Best of Practice Awards.

This honor celebrates not only the work we create, but also the values that guide our practice—design excellence, collaboration, mentorship, and a commitment to serving public, cultural, and community-focused clients.

We are grateful to our clients, collaborators, and colleagues whose partnership makes this work possible, and to our dedicated team whose talent and passion continue to shape the future of our practice.

Read more: https://www.archpaper.com/2026/06/2026-best-of-practice-winners/

05/13/2026

Join Principal Sara Caples of Caples Jefferson Architects as she brings her voice to the ICFF Talks, exploring how architecture can foster connection, dialogue, and shared values in a rapidly changing world.

From May 17–19 at the Javits Center, ICFF returns under the theme Common Ground—uniting global perspectives across design, culture, and innovation. With inspiring talks, cutting-edge exhibitions, and a vibrant international community, it’s where ideas shape the future of how we live.

Don’t miss Sara Caples in conversation alongside leading designers, thinkers, and creators redefining what matters most in the built environment.

Registration: https://icff.com/fair/icff-talks/

05/13/2026

Recently, members of the MAS Board of Directors and the Richard Morris Hunt Patron Program toured the Louis Armstrong House Museum and Center with Executive Director Regina Bain and architects Sara Caples and Everardo Jefferson. The group explored Armstrong’s historic home and the innovative new visitor center designed by Caples Jefferson Architects and learned about the organization’s community outreach and education initiatives.

This tour highlighted two essential parts of the MAS mission: the importance of preserving everyday places as well as iconic landmarks and the power of contemporary design to deepen our connection to history.

Places like the Louis Armstrong House affirm why we advocate for thoughtful preservation, inclusive storytelling, and neighborhoods that honor the people who shape them.

Richard Morris Hunt Patrons enjoy behind-the-scenes access to some of our city’s historic sites and innovative new spaces.

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04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Last week, Speed Presentations brought together leading firms for a fast-paced exchange of ideas around this year’s theme, Repair: Democracy and Urban Space. We were proud to have principal Sara Caples represent Caples Jefferson Architects among an inspiring lineup offering a distinct perspective on how design can engage, heal, and reshape our urban environments.

Thank you to AIANY Interiors Committee for hosting and to Boffi DePadova for their support.

Images courtesy of AIANY Interiors Committee

04/20/2026

We’re excited to share that our project, Louis Armstrong Center, has been selected for inclusion in the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) Built by Women 2026: New York City map.

Built by Women is a juried mapping initiative that highlights the significant—yet often overlooked—contributions of women across the building industries, including architects, landscape architects, engineers, developers, and contractors. Through this program, BWAF creates national visibility for the breadth and impact of women’s work shaping our built environment.

The 2026 map expands to all five boroughs of New York City, uncovering innovative, women-led and women-driven projects that are redefining the city’s landscape.

Our selected project, Louis Armstrong Center, reflects the spirit of “Built by Women”—recognizing the essential contributions of women in leadership and collaborative roles, and the ways their work advances design excellence, equity, and impact.

Explore the full list of selected projects here: https://bwaf.org/bbw-projects/louis-armstrong-center

03/18/2026

“This restoration was about more than façades, windows, and foundations. It was about fortifying memory.” — Raymond Codrington

At the reopening of the Historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center, community leaders—including Zohran Mamdani, Brooklyn Deputy Borough President Kim Council, Assemblymember Latrice Walker, and Commissioner Afua Atta-Mensah—gathered to celebrate the restoration of the last remaining residential structures of historic Weeksville.

For Caples Jefferson Architects, projects like the nearby Louis Armstrong House Museum and Center reflect a shared commitment: designing cultural spaces that honor history while ensuring these stories remain present and accessible for future generations.

Photos: Anthony Artis