About the Role
An Architecture Co-op Intern at MA will be immersed in the design process and gain hands-on experience supporting active projects across all phases. Co-op students will work closely with project teams on drawings, models, presentations, research, and technical documentation while developing an understanding of project delivery from concept through construction. This is a full-time, paid Winter 2027 co-op position running from January 11 through April 29, 2027, providing meaningful exposure to real-world architectural practice and the operations that support it.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of client presentations, including diagrams, drawings, models, and renderings.
- Support drafting, modeling, and design documentation under supervision.
- Contribute to design development through precedent research, image sourcing, and material studies.
- Participate in project meetings and design reviews as part of active project teams.
- Observe coordination with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
- Gain exposure to the relationship between design intent and technical execution.
- Support updates to drawings and models based on team redlines and feedback.
- Gain familiarity with project milestones, schedules, and internal workflows.
- Join scheduled site visits to New York City projects for exposure to construction and client interaction.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a professional Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program.
- Strong design sensibility and curiosity about the built environment.
- Proficiency in design and visualization software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
- Uphold MA's Core Values through collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to quality.
- Actively contribute to project teams under the guidance of senior staff.
- Balance creative and technical tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Show initiative, stay organized, and communicate clearly.
- Approach each task with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Co-op
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Master of Architecture
Salary/Compensations
- Paid
Benefits
- Weekly team lunches
- Firm-wide On-the-Boards presentations
- Beautiful Spaces offsite design inspiration series
- In-house art exhibitions
- Paired with mentors
- Supported in professional development
About the Company
- Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm offering a comprehensive approach to planning, architecture, interior design, and art.
- Guided by a passion for placemaking, we’ve designed over 27 million square feet of built space in more than 25 cities throughout the U.S. and abroad.
- Our portfolio spans residential, hospitality, commercial, arts & culture, and institutional markets, with expertise in adaptive reuse, new construction, entitlement and zoning support, urban planning, interiors, and art services.
- Our Architecture practice is shaped by MA’s Conversation-Driven Design Ethos, rooted in dialogue and collaboration.
- We believe the most meaningful designs emerge through an exploration of context, balanced composition, and creative vision.
- This ethos drives us to create projects that are timeless yet contemporary, layered with materials and details that enrich the client experience.
- By blending architectural rigor with artistry, we craft environments that inspire, endure, and tell a story.
