Marcus Wilford

2020 Fall Fellow

Marcus Wilford, a Brooklyn-raised architect born in Trinidad & Tobago, is an experienced designer of socially just, ecologically conscious spaces. As an educator, he's enriched minds at CCNY and Cornell AAP, guiding students through architecture studios addressing affordable housing and NYC's sociopolitical and environmental challenges. Marcus boasts a dynamic portfolio, steering the design of the National Juneteenth Museum and diverse public memorials. He champions community engagement and grassroots social work, affirming the integral role of inclusivity and diversity in design. In his professional background, Marcus has left an indelible mark at esteemed firms like Bjarke Ingels Group and MASS Design Group. His contributions to these organizations spanned continents, influencing projects across the US and beyond. As a Senior Designer at MASS Design Group, Marcus prioritized restorative justice and community engagement in the creation of impactful memorials and cultural buildings across the United States. His career encapsulates the transformative potential of conscious design.

For IPA’s To Be or Not to BQE Selected Topic Design Fellowship, Marcus and team proposed mass transportation alternatives to the BQE highway. He currently leads the IPA’s Modeling Community Visions for a Future Without the BQE community design project.