Nicole Pagano, Santanna Cowan, and Amanda Mullooly’s Diverse Expertise Continues to Drive the Firm Forward
TPG Architecture LLP, an award-winning New York City-based architecture and design firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Pagano to Studio Director, as well as Santanna Cowan and Amanda Mullooly to Creative Director. These leadership appointments underscore TPG’s steadfast commitment to fostering growth from within its team-of-teams structure, elevating its portfolio with best-in-class talent.
“We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of Nicole Pagano, Santanna Cowan, and Amanda Mullooly, each of whom has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and creativity during their time at TPG,ā says Thomas Hughes, Managing Executive. āTheir leadership has been key to delivering impactful projects, solidifying our pipeline, and reinforcing the value of our work. We are excited to see how Nicole, Santanna, and Amanda will strengthen our commitment to outstanding client service.”
Nicole Pagano
Nicole Pagano joined TPG in 2015, bringing with her a background in fine arts and a deep passion for visual storytelling. Over the past decade, she has established herself as a versatile, cross-disciplinary designer, blending brand identity, wayfinding systems, and digital interfaces into cohesive, impactful work. With a strong focus on creating concepts that embody clients’ values, she ensures that every visual element serves a purposeful role.
Previously serving as Creative Director, Pagano will continue to develop solutions that seamlessly integrate brand identity with spatial design. She will continue to mentor her team, refining collaboration across studios and identifying new opportunities to reshape the power of place. Her impressive client list includes Booking.com, CIM Group, Google, JPMorgan Chase, LiveOnNY, National Hockey League (NHL), Newsday, and New York Public Library.
Santanna Cowan
Santanna Cowanās journey at TPG spans eight years, including a return in 2019 after an internship in 2014, and has been marked by continuous growth. Drawing inspiration from architecture, historic preservation, and her travels, Cowan designs spaces that are both functional and responsive to her clients’ cultural backgrounds and future aspirations. She encourages diverse perspectives, redefining the possibilities of design while respecting the context and considering the lasting impact of each space.
In her new role as Creative Director, Santanna will oversee concept exploration, design development, space planning, and detailing for her studio’s leading workplace clients. She will focus on building strong relationships, supporting a collaborative studio environment, and inspiring her team to create innovative, sustainable, and strategic design solutions for enhancing the human experience in all of their projects. Her portfolio to date includes AEW Capital Management, King Street Capital, Argo Group, Cohen & Steers, DZ Bank, Silverstein Properties, and Tishman Speyer.
Amanda Mullooly
With over 12 years at TPG, Amanda Mulloolyās promotion to Creative Director underscores her significant contributions to the firmās branding and graphics efforts. Having risen through the ranks, Mullooly now takes on a more prominent leadership role, integrating signage and wayfinding into every project and collaborating more closely across TPGās multidisciplinary teams. Her focus is on streamlining processes, promoting efficient teamwork, and educating studios on the full scope of branding services.
Her design approach is rooted in a deep understanding of each clientās unique needs, balancing creativity with functionality. She brings a thoughtful, collaborative spirit to every project, always seeking new ways to amplify a brandās identity through immersive environments. Her extensive experience spans a wide range of sectors, including financial services, entertainment, and healthcare, including prior work for Associated Press, Broadridge, Chegg, Madison Square Garden, MTA, Macmillan Publishers, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Points Guy, and Unilever. As Creative Director, she is poised to further enhance the firmās reputation for designing compelling, brand-rich environments that leave lasting impressions.
These strategic promotions highlight TPGās commitment to nurturing talent and driving innovation. With Nicole, Santanna, and Amanda in these elevated roles, TPG will continue to deliver creative, sustainable, and impactful solutions that shape the future of architecture and design.
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 200 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.