Architecture Research Office

Architecture Research Office (ARO) is the New York City firm led by Stephen Cassell, Kim Yao, and Adam Yarinsky. ARO is a diverse collective united by a collaborative process, commitment to accountable action, and social and environmental responsibility. Research gives the firm’s work purpose and intention. Their architecture unites beauty and form with strategy and intelligence. The office designs spaces that inspire people, further institutional missions, and advance equity and resilience. This philosophy has earned the firm the 2020 AIA Architecture Firm Award, the AIA New York State Firm of the Year Award, and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture. In recognition of their vision, artistry, and dedication to craft, ARO’s Principals have been elected to the National Academy of Design. Published in October 2024, Architecture. Research. Office. presents ARO’s diverse body of work, its ethos, and the people behind its projects