Newman Garrison + Partners is licensed in the states of:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
Architecture
Newman Garrison + Partners’ design studio offers a full range of architectural services, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. NG+P’s philosophy – designing timeless architecture that evokes emotion and imagination – is the driving force behind the studio’s dozens of award-winning projects. The firm’s team of licensed architects works together with creative synergy to ensure quality results and attention to detail at each stage of the design process.
Interiors
NG+P partners with Max Michelle Interiors to offer integrated interior design services for mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects. Inspired by concepts from fashion, art, and travel, the interior design team works collaboratively from conception to installation to create captivating interiors that incorporate innovative solutions.
Planning
NG+P’s range of planning projects includes designing urban villages, revitalizing town centers, conducting yield studies for land acquisitions, and designing comprehensive master plans for new communities, all while keeping the community in mind by establishing a welcoming ambiance for residents, tenants, and visitors alike. With careful assessment of history, culture, and context, NG+P’s planning team integrates inspiration and practical application in order to design communities with a memorable character and a strong sense of place.
Lifestyles
Through a deep understanding of the sensory experience, NG+P has built an award-winning portfolio by thoughtfully applying elements of lifestyle design to each of its projects. As market trends and technological innovations continue to evolve, and so does NG+P’s inspiration to continually design environments that simultaneously address today’s desires with the future-proof resiliency of tomorrow’s dreams.
Our vision, mission, and values guide us in everything we do…
- Our Mission: Newman Garrison + Partners’ mission is to provide innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions that are responsive to the environments in which we live.
- Our Values: Newman Garrison + Partners is committed to design excellence. At our core, we are creative thinkers and problem solvers operating ethically and with authenticity to create positive and lasting impacts on communities.
- Our Commitment to Culture: Staying ahead of the curve entails an elegance of leadership, fueled by passion and energy, across all levels. Success emerges from the inside out, and at Newman Garrison + Partners, people are our greatest assets. Aligning strategy, leadership, and culture allows us to leverage collective intelligence and achieve the greatest results.
- Our Service: We apply the highest standards to everything we are involved with. Through our in-depth, hands-on approach, we strive to create lasting relationships with clients, consultants, colleagues, and industry professionals ensuring that communication and collaboration are at the forefront.
Kevin R. Newman
CEO/Creative Director
Since acquiring Newman Garrison + Partners (“NG+P) in 2005, Kevin Newman has served as CEO and Creative Director of the Los Angeles-based, award-winning architecture, urban planning, and interior design studio. Throughout his 40-year career, Kevin has been recognized as an industry leader and changemaker given his innovative design solutions for high-density, mixed-use, urban infill, and resort projects nationally and internationally.
Kevin leads the firm’s creative design studio, as well as managing the day-to-day operations for NG+P. With a primary focus on diversifying the firm’s portfolio to include hospitality, mixed-use, mid-and high-rise residential and urban development, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge to the architecture, planning, and design process.
In 2017, after nearly seven years, Kevin successfully patented an urban-infill design solution known as “New Block” which is a lower-cost, sustainable concept designed for smaller urban sites. The patented approach creates the potential for value in parcels that traditionally have been ignored by builders for economic reasons, allowing for more open space and livability within the multifamily housing sector.
Kevin offers a distinctive approach to residential and commercial design, helping clients achieve their goals by embracing a commitment to progressive, individualized, and sustainable practices. His in-depth understanding of varying vernaculars is emblematic across NG+P’s work, which has garnered numerous local, regional, and national awards.
Kevin has been the recipient of several industry accolades including the prestigious Gold Nugget award, MultiHousing News, Multifamily Executive, NAHB Pillars of Industry, and Best in American Living for design excellence. He has spoken at a number of conferences including PCBC and Urban Land Institute (ULI). He is also a member of ULI, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and BIA Chapters of Los Angeles and Orange County.
John C. Garrison, AIA
President
John Garrison, a 28-year member of the NG+P team, serves as Partner and President of Design Development for NG+P, Inc. and works closely with the design studio to ensure quality control and code compliance. He is a licensed architect in 13 states and is a member of the AIA for over 20 years. His experience includes over 35 years of award-winning projects ranging from high-density multi-family and mixed-use residential to luxury single family projects throughout he United States.
John’s knowledge of building codes, materials and methods of construction and building industry standards has been refined by many years of interpretation through his hands-on involvement with clients, contractors and building officials. John is the lead architect for building code compliance and quality control on all projects within the office and he oversees the day to day operations and schedule of the staff.
John is involved in all phases of the projects within the office, from conceptual design through construction administration. His vast knowledge of past project success allows him to apply appropriate types of management with all stakeholders whether in a supportive, controlling or directive manner to achieve project directives. John has overseen several projects that have gone on to win prestigious awards such as the PCBC Multifamily Project of the Year. John is involved in continuing education for the firm staff and keeps up to date with the ever-changing technology of the building industry. John has served as an NCARB mentor for many staff members aspiring to become a licensed architect.
Founder/Creative Director
Lori Michelle brings a unique and creative approach to design in today’s diverse and sophisticated marketplace. Lori hails from Los Angeles and has worked with some of the entertainment industries most notable figures. Lori brings a multi-layered approach, utilizing influences in fashion, art and travel which has garnered her a reputation as one of LA’s most sought after interior designers.
Her approach to re-imagining the visual landscape provides a unique insight into today’s design scene. Her enthusiasm and love of people, architecture and interior design creates a natural foundation that is the catalyst for some of her signature styles that seamlessly bring together people, style and easy living in her designs.
As the principal of Max Michelle Interiors, Lori has the ability to oversee the entire process from conceptual design to installation. Her strong business background, management and organizational skills is a great asset in a business that is so intrinsic in detail and follow through.
Hospitality Director
Sonya is a creative and driven design team leader focused on delivering bottom line results to clients through bespoke interior design services. She specializes in guiding her creative team through all aspects of a project to develop interior spaces that are sophisticated, thoughtful, and profitable. She believes that clients are best served by having an interior design team that is capable of delivering a guest experience that goes beyond the expected – creating results that are both exciting and inspiring. With over 17 years of industry experience, Sonya’s projects span from boutique hotels to full service properties to luxury multi-family residences.
Before joining Max Michelle Interiors, Sonya was the co-founder of MLH Design Group – a successful hospitality interior design firm focused on hotel guestrooms and public spaces. In addition, Sonya has worked for WATG as a designer. During that time, she was a designer on several four and five star projects including Four Seasons Westlake Village, Westlake Village, CA; Puertas Al Cielo Luxury Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico.
Recent projects include Marriott Delta Hotel, Philadelphia, PA; Ocean Club Luxury Apartments, Redondo Beach, CA; Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, Sedona, AZ; LEGOLAND Resort, Carlsbad and others.
In her spare time, Sonya is the Scholarship Director for, and serves on the board of, the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality’s Orange County Regional Chapter where she shares her industry experience with students, promotes industry education, and oversees the scholarship awards.
Density – Urban and Rural | Transportation – Mass and Manual
Lifestyle – Engaging and Restorative | Connection – Virtual and Personal
These are only some of the major components creating and contributing to the challenging and rewarding opportunities before us. We are both personally and professionally motivated and inspired to participate in co-creating strategies inclusive and beneficial to all stakeholders. This requires a process guided by experts and vested decision makers committed to achieving effective solutions and resilient growth.
At NG+P, we are constantly evaluating and implementing the most effective design and communication techniques that improves collaboration, culture, approval cycles, and coordination efforts, and ultimately, allows for condensed production schedules and efficiency.
In addition, Newman Garrison + Partners fosters creativity and pioneers innovation. Founder Kevin Newman is a catalyst for change, driven by sustainable and socially conscious design. As such, he created a patented urban-infill design solution known as “New Block” which offers a lower-cost, sustainable concept design for smaller urban sites.
NG+P Partnerships
Together we bring our combined geographic reach and our complementary expertise to raise the level of inspired design, service and collaboration – achieving spectacular results on complex development opportunities with a balanced emphasis on design and economics.
AIMCO
Amcal Multi-Housing Inc.
Avalon Bay Communities
Ball-Nogues Studio
BirtcherAnderson
California Home Builders
Callison RTKL Architecture
City of Anaheim
City of Fullerton
City of San Jose
City of Vista
Cusumano Real Estate Group
Dinerstein Companies
Dream Hotel Group
Evolution Strategic Partners, LLC
Essex Property Trust
Forest City
Gatehouse Capital
Gerrity Group
Haseko
HDS Group
Hines
Innovative Housing Opportunities
Intracorp Companies
Isenberg & Associates, Inc.
Jamboree Housing
JPI Development
JSB Development
Kamehameha Schools
KGD India
Legacy Partners
Lennar Communities
Lincoln Property Company
Mani Brothers
Megan Geckler
The Morgan Group
Morgan Holdings
New Urban West
Newhall Land & Farming
Newland Communities
Noesis Group
P. Joseph Development
Phoenix Properties
Playa Capital
The Ridgway Group
Regional Properties
Steelwave
Sudberry Properties
UDR
Watt Communities
Weintraub Real Estate Group
Wermers Properties
Whole Earth Development
Zaremba Group
Best On-The-Boards Mixed-Use Project (Design)
Iowa Apartments – 2022 Grand Award
Best Mixed-Use Project
The Q Topanga – 2022 Award of Merit
Best Affordable Housing Community – under 30 du/ac
Wesley Village – 2018 Grand Award
Best Multi-Family Housing Community – 15-30 du/ac
820 Mission – 2018 Merit Award
Best Multi-Family Housing Community – 60-100 du/ac
The Ellington – 2017 Merit Award
Best Affordable Housing Community – 30-60 du/ac
Rockwood Apartments – 2017 Merit Award
Best MultiFamily Community – 60-100 du/ac
Runway at Playa Vista – 2016 Grand Award
Residential Housing Project of the Year – Attached in an Urban Setting
Runway at Playa Vista – 2016 Grand Award
Best MultiFamily Community – 60-100 du/ac
West Park at Civita – 2016 Merit Award
Residential Housing Project of the Year – Attached in an Urban Setting
West Park at Civita – 2016 Merit Award
Mixed Use Project
The Huxley (Fountain and La Brea) – 2014 Merit Award
Multi-Family Housing
Park Landing – 2014 Merit Award
On-the-Boards Multi-Family Community – under 100 du/ac
Playa Runway – 2014 Merit Award
On-the-Boards Multi-Family Community – under 100 du/ac
Tularosa – 2014 Merit Award
Best On the Boards Multi-Family Community
The Dylan (Santa Monica and La Brea) – 2012 Grand Award
Best Multi-Family Housing Project – over 50 du/ac
Raincross Promenade – 2012 Merit Award
Best On the Boards Multi-Family Community
Fountain and La Brea – 2012 Merit Award
Best Mixed-Use Apartment Community
Verano at Rancho Cucamonga Town Square – 2007 Finalist
Best Attached Housing Project Mid-Rise
Watermarke – 2005 Finalist
Best Community Site Plan – Up to 15 acres
Watermarke – 2004 Merit Award
Best Single Family Detached Home – 3,600 to 4,000 SF Conventional Lot
Sedona Plan 2 – Ladera Ranch – 2004 Merit Award
Best Mixed-Use Community
Legacy at Museum Park – 2003 Merit Award
Best Apartment Community – 1 to 3 Stories
Legacy at Museum Park – 2003 Grand Award
Best Apartment Community – 1 to 3 Stories
Bella Vista at Warner Ridge – 2003 Merit Award
Best On-The-Boards Site Plan
Watermarke – 2003 Merit Award
Best Single Family Detached – 3,301 to 3,500 SF
Maravu Plan 2 – 2003 Merit Award
Best Single Family Detached – 4,000 to 4,500 SF
Maravu Plan 4 – 2003 Merit Award
Best Architectural Design – 3,601 to 4,000 SF
Estates at Mountain View – 2003 Merit Award
Best Apartment Project – 5+ Stories
The Plaza at the Arboretum – 2002 Merit Award
Best Attached Project for Sale – 12 to 18 du/ac
Cabot Bay at Bridgeport – 2001 Merit Award
Best Mixed-Use Community
The Q Topanga – 2022 Finalist
Best Affordable Development (up to 100 units)
Wesley Village – 2018 Finalist
Best Residences Services at an Affordable Apartment Community
Rockwood Apartments – 2017 Finalist
Best Low-Rise Apartment Community
Runway at Playa Vista – 2016 Finalist
Best MultiFamily Community Site Plan
820 Mission – 2015 Winner
Best Community Amenities
27 Seventy Five – 2015 Finalist
Best Mid-Rise Apartment
The Huxley – 2014 Winner
Best Affordable Apartment Community
Park Landing – 2014 Finalist
Best Rental Apartment Community – non-garden, 5 stories or less
Avalon Del Rey – 2018 Finalist
Best For-Sale MultiFamily Community – More than 40 Units per Acre
Watermarke – 2005 Finalist
Best Garden Rental Apartment Community – Primary Market – 4 Stories and Under
Legacy Fountain Plaza – 2005 Finalist
Best Site Plan Suburban
Watermarke – 2005 Finalist
Best Luxury Multifamily Development – Primary Market
The Quarters at Memorial – 2003 Finalist
Best Mixed-Use Development
Legacy at Museum Park – 2003 Finalist
Best Site Plan Suburban
Watermarke – 2003 Finalist
Best Student Housing Apartment Community
Jefferson Commons at the Ballpark – 2003 Finalist
Best Mixed-Used Development
The Plaza at the Arboretum – 2002 Winner
Best Site Plan Urban
Legacy at Museum Park – 2002 Winner
Best Mixed-Use Development
Jefferson Center – 2002 Finalist
Best Site Plan Urban
College Park – 2002 Finalist
Best Garden Apartment Community
Tierra Vista – 2001 Winner
Best For Sale Housing Community
Cabot Bay at Bridgeport – 2001 Winner
Best Site Plan
Tierra Vista – 2001 Finalist
Best Luxury Multifamily Development
Tierra del Rey – 2000 Winner
Best Attached For Sale Housing Community
Montecito at Valencia Town Center – 2000 Finalist
Best Development & Design: Mixed-Use
The Q Topanga – 2022 Honorable Mention
Best New Development: Mid-Rise
The Huxley – 2014 Silver Award Winner
Best Architectural Design of an Attached Community
West Park at Civita – 2017 Gold Award Winner
On-The-Boards Community
820 Mission – 2016 Silver Award Winner
Best Architectural Design of an Attached Community – Urban
The Dylan – 2015 Gold Award Winner
Best Architectural Design of an Attached Community – Urban
The Huxley – 2015 Gold Award Winner
Best Green/Sustainable Home Design
Park Landing – 2015 Silver Award Winner
Best On-The-Boards Community
Playa Runway – 2015 Silver Award Winner
Best Architectural Design for a Multi-Family Community
Park Landing – 2014 Silver Award Winner
Attached Community of the Year
Park Landing – 2014 Silver Award Winner
Best Single Family Detached Under $250,000
Bella Villagio Plan 3 – 2004 Silver Award Winner
Best Marketing Campaign
Postcard Campaign – 2003 Silver Award Winner
Best Single Family Detached Home Priced from $650,000 to $1 Million
Maravu Plan 2 – 2003 Silver Award Winner
Best Single Family Detached Home Priced Over $1 Million
Mont Calabasas – The Stone Residence – 2002 Silver Award Winner
Best Attached Home Plan Priced Under $350,000
Cabot Bay at Bridgeport – 2002 Regional Award
Best Attached Home Plan Priced Under $350,000
Cabot Bay at Bridgeport – 2002 Silver Award Winner
Best Architectural Design: Multi-Family Residence
West Park at Civita – 2016 San Diego ICON Award
Community of the Year: Attached
West Park at Vicita – 2016 San Diego ICON Award
Commercial Remodeling
Six-Eighty – 2013 Renaissance Award
Community of the Year Award
Maravu – 2002 Grand SAM Award
Best Detached Housing Product 4,501+ SF
Rancho Santa Fe – 2000 Finalist
Best Detached Housing Product 2,801 to 3,500 SF
Rancho Santa Fe – 2000 Finalist
Innovative Development Award
Wesley Village – 2018 Winner
Project of the Year
Rockwood Apartments – 2017 Winner
Special Needs Housing
Rockwood Apartments – 2017 Winner
Innovative Development Award
Park Landing – 2014 Winner
Best Mixed-Use Project
The Q Topanga – 2022 Gold Award
Best Mixed-Use Project
The Q Variel – 2022 Silver Award
Best Mixed-Use Project
The Q Topanga – 2022 Nominee
Best Mixed-Use Project
The Q Variel – 2022 Nominee
Best Mixed-Use Project
The Huxley – 2015 Silver Award Winner
Project of the Year – Beyond LA
Wesley Village – 2017 Winner
Project of the Year – Beyond LA
Rockwood Apartments – 2016 Winner
Transformative Communities, Homes Within Reach
Rockwood Apartments – 2016 Finalist
Mixed-Use Community, Multifamily
The Q Topanga – 2022 Platinum Award Winner
Development up to 4 Stores, for Rent
Runway at Playa Vista – 2016 Silver Award Winner
Best Affordable Home (Both Detached & Attached)
Puerta Del Sol – 2008 Silver Award Winner
Best Rental Development 5 Units and Over
Watermarke – 2004 Platinum Award Winner
Best Single Family Detached Home – 3,001 to 4,000 SF
Maravu Plan 2 – 2003 Silver Award Winner
Best Attached Home – Up to and Including 8 du/ac
The Retreat at Mountain Village – 2002 Platinum Award Winner
Best Single Family Detached Home – Priced from $650,000 t- $1 Million
Mont Calabasas – The Andrade Residence – 2002 Silver Award Winner
Best Rental Development
Tierra del Rey – 2000 Platinum Award Winner
Innovative Project of the Year
Park Landing – 2014 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award Winner
Best of the Best – Vision
Park Landing – 2012 Nominee
Best of the Best
Park Landing – 2011 Nominee
European Awards for Excellence
Diagonal Mar – 2004 Winner
Project of the Year – Affordable
Rockwood Apartments – 2017 Grand Award
Project of the Year Award
Avalon Del Rey – 2007 Winner
Good Standard Award – Multi-Family Mixed Use
Stadium Lofts – 2007 Winner
Resort/Luxury Project of the Year Award
Watermarke – 2004 Winner
Opportunities
Be a part of our award-winning architectural design studio. We have an opportunity for you to work with some of the largest builders and developers on creative, exciting, and innovative Multifamily / Mixed-use / Hospitality projects. We offer a dynamic work environment, challenging projects, and competitive benefits.
All studio positions require an architectural degree. Compensation is commensurate with experience. All senior positions require an architectural degree and proficiency in Office 365 and Revit.
We are always looking for talented individuals who are excited to join our team. Any students or recent graduates who are eager to learn from industry experts, create future opportunities, and build meaningful connections are encouraged to inquire within to find out more about opportunities available.
For resume inquires contact us at talent@nggpartners.com
Current Job Opportunities:
Internships
We are always looking for talented students and recent graduates to join our team, create future opportunities and build meaningful connections.
Applicants enrolled at an accredited University can submit a portfolio and resume in .pdf format to: talent@nggpartners.com subject line: ‘Internship’
Newman Garrison & Partners recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at Newman Garrison & Partners in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.