About

As Principal of Circular, Jordan has been the creative force behind the firm’s award-winning projects worldwide. With over 25 years of experience, he has consistently kept the firm at the leading edge of integrating new technology and practices into the work. Jordan is a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and a LEED Accredited Professional. Jordan holds a BA in Art and Semiotics from Brown University, and a Masters of Architecture from Columbia University.

Greg has been a part of Circular since 2001, and in his role as Director of Architecture he oversees research, production and execution of the firm's projects. Greg is a Certified Passive House Designer, and a professor at Pratt Institute. He holds an M.Arch from Columbia University and a BS Arch from Ohio State.

Melanie is an artist, designer and academic, and oversees Circular’s interactive, installation and community engagement work. Her practice explores relationships between gender, speech, history and the social structures of control. Melanie is Associate Professor of Art, Media and Technology at Parsons the New School for Design. Previously, Melanie founded the production studio at digital art non-profit Eyebeam. Melanie has won numerous commissions and fellowships from Creative Capital, Creative Time, NYFA, NYSCA and others, and holds degrees from Brown University (BA Art and Semiotics) and The School of Visual Arts (MFA).

Andrei "Alex" Truica is a senior architectural designer and project manager specializing in public sector and institutional projects.  Alex is a Certified Passive House Designer, and holds a Master of Architecture from Pratt, as well as a BA from Fordham University.

Mara is a licensed architect in Spain, and has extensive experience in retail design as well as conservation and restoration of existing buildings. Mara completed her M. Arch at ETSAM, UPM Escuela Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid.

Paul is an architectural designer committed to creating generous spaces that thoughtfully mediate the occupant's relationship with the environment, society, and themselves. He is a Certified Passive House Designer and received his B. Arch with a minor in Sustainability Studies from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

Pedro Treno is an architect with a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Pedro has contributed articles to books as part of his ongoing research on Brutalism.