JGE Architecture + Design (JGE), a Boston-based 100% minority-owned architecture and design firm with a comprehensive portfolio comprised of multi-family housing, mixed-use development, life sciences, commercial, k-12, and university projects, has hired Cristina Zupcu as its Director of Interior Design. Cristina joins the team from the Cambridge Innovation Center, where she previously served as Interior Design Lead.
With over 15 years of experience, Cristina Zupcu comes with a comprehensive background of professional practice, designing and overseeing interior environments for award-winning corporate, residential, life science, retail, and hospitality projects. With Zupcu’s expertise, she will strengthen and expand JGE’s Interior Design services for both new and existing clients.
“As we continue to grow, it is imperative to find the personnel necessary to take our interior design capabilities to the next level,” said Jonathan Garland, president and founder of JGE. “We share Cristina’s outlook that interior design is crucial to the success of any renovation or new construction project. A well-designed interior has the power to not only enhance the value, appeal, and comfort of a space, but also boost productivity, attract new business, and most importantly increase quality of life.”
Raised in Romania, Cristina learned from a young age the profound impact that thoughtfully designed environments can have on our lives. After moving to New York at 12, she experienced the vibrant contrast between European and American culture, which continues to inform her work, shaping a unique design perspective that merges the best of both worlds.
Before JGE, Cristina led projects ranging from small renovations to 100,000-plus square feet complex projects at the Cambridge Innovation Center. Her proficiency in guiding projects from concept to completion through strong communication, time management, and coordination will be integral to her new position as Director of Interior Design. Cristina brings her expertise, interpersonal skills, and passion for design to reflect her clients’ unique services and ethos through interior design.
“Joining this dynamic firm as the Director of Interior Design presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of architects and designers,” said Cristina Zupcu, Director of Interior Design at JGE. “Design, to me, is far more than crafting beautiful and functional spaces; it’s a reflection of our identities and the stories we wish to tell. Together, we will push the boundaries of design to deliver exceptional results that enhance the lives of those who interact with our work.”
Recently completed projects by JGE include 566 Columbus Ave Residences in Boston’s South End, 1463 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester, Nevins Hill Residences in Brighton, and 1-17 Edgerly Place and 130-134 Arlington St. in Boston’s Bay Village
About JGE Architecture + Design
JGE is a Boston-based 100% minority-owned architecture and design firm with a comprehensive portfolio comprised of multi-family housing, mixed-use development, life sciences, commercial, k-12, and university projects. JGE appreciates the profound impact design has on our communities, so we work collaboratively with our clients, design teams, and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges. We deliver buildings that capture the spirit of their surroundings while also emphasizing their own unique identities. For more information, please visit https://www.jgarlandenterprises.com/.
