The 25 – John B. Murray, AIA

John B. Murray was born in California and grew up in Philadelphia. Upon graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, he moved to New York City to begin his design career.

Early in his apprenticeship, he discovered his love for residential architecture, which led him to join Parish-Hadley Associates. It was during this tenure that Murray began to refine his understanding and appreciation of the vital relationship between traditional architecture and interior design and decoration.

With the support of Albert Hadley, Murray embarked upon the formation of Ferguson Murray & Shamamian Architects. Murray founded his independent practice, John B. Murray Architect (JBMA), in 1997. For over 25 years, JBMA has earned national and regional architecture awards and served the classical architecture community.

“I remain passionate about the language of traditional architecture because it is rooted in the classical principles of utility, good building practices, and beauty,” Murray explains. “Adapting these principles to 21st-century living is what brings me joy and keeps traditional architecture fresh and inventive.”