How PLY+ Replaced Manual Spreadsheets with Monograph

PLY+ is a design research firm that has been operating in its current iteration since restructuring in 2016. First created by Craig Borum in 1999 under the name PLY and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the firm takes an open-ended design research approach to projects. PLY+ specializes in leveraging architecture to help organizations find a sense of identity within physical space, while simultaneously exploring their own interest in new materials and technologies.

Founded in 2017 by award-winning Registered Architect Lindsey May, AIA, Studio Mayd (pronounced: ‘MADE’) is an energetic, creative architectural design studio in Washington, DC. The company’s work ranges from arts and culture spaces to commercial, retail, and residential projects. The diversity of their expertise anchors their agile, creative process.

Rossmann Architecture Inc. (RAI) is a commercial and residential design firm based in St-Joseph, Gatineau, Quebec. Founded by husband and wife—Erik and Sara Rossmann—in 2012, this family-owned firm has quickly grown over the past few years to a team of over 30 staff members and plans to reach 40 within the next two years. Rossmann Architecture provides expertise in all areas of interior design and architectural services, including studies, surveys, and construction management.

Verdant Studio is a full-service architecture and design firm that was founded in 2015 by Jessica Hester in Rogers, Arkansas. Specializing in commercial and residential architecture, art in public spaces, curatorial services, feasibility studies, and urban planning, Verdant Studio “plays on a lot of playgrounds” so-to-speak. The firm, which is licensed in every state except Alaska, is known locally for its diversity, as it’s made up of 12 employees with unique personal and professional backgrounds from art and graphic design to sculptures and more.

Traverse Landscape Architects was started in 2011 by co-founders Arthur Eddy and Kris M. Bradner, as the predecessor of Birchwood Design Group. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Traverse Landscape Architects is dedicated to the landscape architecture market with a large portion of its project portfolio in the New England region. Projects range from parks, open spaces, academics, and athletics to gardens, civic, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and more.

ITZEN Architects Inc. is a full-service architecture design firm rooted in the heart of downtown Santa Ana, California. They are focused on creative collaboration throughout each stage of a project and believe their client's architecture should be thoughtful, exciting, forward thinking, and FUN.

Abacus Architects, Inc. is a full-service firm deeply committed to enhancing human lives and enterprises through the practice of architecture. They apply their expertise in architecture, civil engineering, interior design, lean concepts and consulting, master planning, facility and site studies, and construction administration to help our clients maximize their success.

Britt Design Group is an award-winning, full-service interior design firm, specializing in turnkey services for the discerning client. By integrating architectural and interior design solutions, the design team creates transformative spaces that are both functional and inviting. The firm combines forward thinking technology and best practices with internal process and project management to maximize efficiency.

Workshop/APD is a 50-person architecture and interior design firm, with its main headquarters based in New York. Luxury residential makes up a majority of the firm’s portfolio with additional work in hospitality experiences, high-end multifamily development, and product design.