Mark has worked as an architect in New York City and Atlanta. Since founding Proxy Design Studio with Toru Hasegawa, Mark has focused on applications for digital computing in architecture and design. Mark co-directs Proxy and works closely with clients to support the work of the studio. Mark is also an adjunct faculty member at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation where he teaches seminars on building construction technology and spatial computing. Mark co-directs the GSAPP Cloud Lab, a research-based laboratory that explores the design of our environment through emerging technologies in computing, interface and device culture.
Toru has worked as an architect in New York City and Tokyo, where past work included architectural design for residential clients. Since founding Proxy Design Studio with Mark Collins, Toru has explored the computational design paradigm for a range of clients, from individuals to institutions. Toru is also an adjunct faculty member at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation where he teaches seminars on building construction technology and spatial computing. Toru co-directs the GSAPP Cloud Lab, a research-based laboratory that explores the design of our environment through emerging technologies in computing, interface and device culture.
Proxy works with a diverse array of forward looking people and institutions. We believe that the best outcomes grow from collaboration and productive exchange. These groups have been active collaborators in the projects found on this site: