New York-based architecture and design firm TPG Architecture LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Claudia Opel, RA, LEED AP, to Managing Associate. A strategic project leader and trusted mentor, Opel’s promotion recognizes her relentless pursuit of excellence in both design and delivery, and celebrates her contributions in heightening the quality of TPG’s work and the performance of the firm’s healthcare practice.
āClaudia has played a pivotal role in driving our healthcare pursuits forward, consistently bringing focus, strategy, and years of industry expertise to every project,” said Al Thompson, Managing Executive. “Her leadership has elevated our presence in the sector, and weāre excited to see her continue to shape our growth in this space.ā
Opel joined TPG Architecture in 2020, bringing over two decades of experience in medical planning, design, and construction. Known for her sharp attention to detail and collaborative spirit, Opel grounds each new project in both functionality and compassion. Her thoughtful, pragmatic, and intentional approach to space is lauded for its lasting impact, fostering strong client relationships with some of the regionās most respected institutions, including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai, Atria Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, and NYU Langone Health.
During her time with the firm, Opel has established herself as a true ambassador for the healthcare studio, investing meaningfully in the growth of her teams and fine-tuning their design process to the benefit of her clients. Opel is both deliberate and driven by a quest to do things that make sense, particularly when it comes to enhancing the patient experience. Further, her ability to work skillfully across the project landscape — liaising seamlessly between architects, engineers, and consultants — to identify solutions and efficiencies has differentiated TPG within the sector.
Her promotion to Managing Associate positions her to further broaden her skill set and mentorship reach, strengthen her relationships with other studios across TPG’s team-of-teams structure, and best serve her clients.
āIām honored to take on this new role, playing an even larger part of the continued growth and sophistication of our healthcare studio,ā said Opel. āAt TPG, we have the opportunity to create spaces that truly impact livesāfrom patients and families to the providers who care for them. I look forward to mentoring the next generation of designers and shaping environments that promote healing, dignity, and connection.”
About TPG Architecture, LLP
TPG Architecture, LLP is a leading New York City-based design firm focused on creating interior environments that serve their clientsā strategic objectives. TPG Architecture was founded in 1979 and has grown from a dual partnership to a firm of over 227 professionals. With their headquarters in New York City and regional offices on Long Island and in Florida, TPG Architecture has worked on projects throughout the United States, as well as in 44 countries around the world. The firmās mission is to create value for their clients through design. TPG Architectureās work spans a range of project types including workplace, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and working with commercial building owners to enhance the value and leasability of their properties.