Cirgenski+Company combines backgrounds in architecture, construction, and real estate development with four decades of in-depth experience in sectors ranging from commercial and corporate real estate to non-profit cultural institutions to private individuals, both nationally and internationally. By keeping our clients' goals the continuing focus of our energy, we consistently deliver creative, cost-effective results.
 

CHRIS CIRGENSKI, Owner and CEO

Chris is a recognized leader in New York City’s development and project management, construction, and architecture industries, with over 40 years of diverse experience in these areas.  As a registered architect, he practiced for two decades on a national and international level, having designed projects ranging in scale from entire city plans and commercial airport planning, to residential and commercial interiors.  Prior to establishing Cirgenski+Company, Chris was the co-founding partner of Cirgenski+Capalino from January 2008 to June 2019. Prior to this, he founded Fountainhead Commercial Construction, a construction management company that built award-winning projects for not-for-profit institutions and private clients.  Before founding Fountainhead, Chris served as a Principal of Lehr Construction, one of New York City’s premier contractors, where he helped increase its revenues from $275 million to $400 million in six years.  Chris co-founded the nationally recognized architectural firm, SpAce, prior to joining Lehr.  He has also served as Senior Project Manager for Rafael Viñoly Architects in New York City and Senior Project Architect for Parsons International/MMM Group in Athens, Greece.  Chris received a Master of Architecture Degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts from Dartmouth College.