Jeffrey Ramirez
Jeffrey Ramirez is passionate about using graphics and brand design to create a better built environment. In
the way that a single yellow line painted on the road saves millions of vehicles from crashing into each other,
he believes that graphic design has the ability to reshape cities, buildings, and homes in ways that enhance
people’s everyday lives.
In 2011, Jeffrey helped launch THE UP STUDIO along with architects John Patrick Winberry and Adam Wanaselja. His
background in communication design, and experience working at various NYC design studios, prepped him with the
ability to translate complicated architectural theories into simple, understandable concepts and to create
consistent visual languages. His work ultimately helps individuals navigate, understand, and engage with the
spaces they inhabit. Jeffrey holds a BFA in Communication Design from Pratt Institute.
Contact Jeffrey for speaking engagements, potential projects, or just to say "Hi."
Dwell Magazine
Interview
Dwell Magazine stopped by our Long Island modern farmhouse that we call Open Corner House for an exclusive house tour and sat down with Jeffrey
Ramirez to discuss the architecture design decisions.
Future Talks
Jeffrey sat down with Rethinking the Future for an extensive interview about his thoughts on the value of brand design in the built environment, the importance of evolving in design, and his overall design philosophy.
Gray Magazine
Brand Designer & Partner, Jeffrey Ramirez, sat down with Gray Magaine for their series "In The Design Lounge" to discuss how we think about making custom home design more approachable and how we've gamified some of the process.
Business of Home
Jeffrey Ramirez sat down with Business of Home to discuss how he is gamifying the modern home design process with a personality test and conversation card game which helps future homeowners discover their dream home wish list. Play Personal Space for free HERE.
Architect as Developer
An
extensive interview with John, Adam and Jeff about how acting as our own developers allows us to create
concept-driven residences, experiment with new typologies, and create our ideal business opportunities.
Build the Vote
Based on an idea
from the NYC architecture firm The Up Studio, “Build The Vote” is a unique public service project from
GRAPHISOFT that uses the voices and talents of architects to remind their colleagues — and all citizens —
of the importance of voting in the 2020 election.
Close
UPs
Constantly inspired by the creative people around him, Jeffrey takes a deeper look at
the work and workplaces of some of the brilliant creatives whom he is lucky enough to collaborate with.
Brick & Wonder
Interview
Jeffrey shares his thoughts on the need for clear communication in the field of architecture with Brick & Wonder, a community of A/E/C creatives.
Getting Personal with Designers
Founding Partners Jeffrey Ramirez, John Patrick Winberry, and Adam Wanaselja sat down with the podcast to share a little about how (and why) the firm was stared and the fun (and challenges) faced along the way.
3D Digital Walkthrus
Jeffrey hosts a series of videos explaining the architecture and interior design concepts behind several of our upcoming home projects.
Design x
Architecture
Jeffrey strongly believes that graphic design has a valuable role in all
phases of architectural and property development projects. Good design helps architects pitch their
concepts better, helps developers market their projects smarter, and helps real estate teams sell their
properties faster. In this course he explains how.
Uprise
Art
The team at Uprise Art spoke with Jeffrey Ramirez about his art selection and curation
for Infinity House. THE UP STUDIO was tasked with selecting all interior materials, furnishings and
accessories for the grand modern home. This included a search for art that directly correlated with the
architecture itself.
Concealed
Cottage
Situated in East Hampton NY, this woodland guest house was designed to reveal the
tree and water views from the rear of the structure yet completely conceal itself from the street and
neighboring properties. The client's background in the NYC art world allowed our team to push the limits on
this really exciting project for our team.
Harbor
Hideaway
Harbor Hideaway is a single-family residence in the centuries-old whaling village of
Sag Harbor, NY. The property is situated in center of a small peninsula and seemingly one of the only lots
in the quaint neighborhood without direct water views. However, by flipping the traditional orientation of
the home and providing ample roof access, the two-story home becomes a stunning lookout.
Free Float
Free
Float is a pool house that continues THE UP STUDIO's obsession with contextual contradiction. Located on a
three acre estate in Sands Point NY, the modern pool house is juxtaposed against the existing traditional
home. Using structural gymnastics, a column-free, simple shading area was created to protect occupants from
the summer sun while still allowing the structure to feel light and open, maintaining views of the Long
Island Sound and surrounding beaches.
Below is a small collection of personal designs and snippets from some of Jeffrey's favorite personal projects.
While these designs didn't have a place to live within THE UP STUDIO's mission, we thought they still deserved a
home. The projects below include illustration and animation for a cancer charity, award-winning album art, a
laser-cut shelving system, various posters, merchandise and more.
