Jonathan Cheng

Jonathan Cheng is an Architectural Designer at FXCollaborative whose experience spans multifamily residential, commercial, private residential, and cultural projects. Having worked at architecture firms throughout New York City and Long Island, he has contributed to projects of varying scales and complexities, developing a flexible and curious approach to design. He is energized by the opportunity to learn, adapt, and explore how new ideas and technologies can expand the possibilities of architecture.

A lifelong New Yorker, Jonathan has always been fascinated by the city's constant evolution—from historic neighborhoods that have endured for generations to an ever-changing skyline that continually raises the question of what comes next. This juxtaposition helped shape his interest in architecture as a discipline that is both creative and grounded in real-world constraints. He sees each project as an opportunity to respond to its context while imagining what a place can become.

Jonathan believes that architecture is ultimately about more than the design of a building; it is about how spaces influence the people who experience them every day. His interest in human-centered design has led him to consider the subtle ways the built environment can affect mood, health, performance, and quality of life. He is drawn to modern architecture for its clarity and simplicity, particularly when a building's function becomes the foundation for its architectural expression. Looking ahead, he is especially interested in the potential of robotics and emerging fabrication technologies to unlock new ways of designing and making.