As Partner-in-Charge, Marcus brings over 40 years of design experience and client dedication to the practice. Born in New York, Marcus grew up in a number of different cities, including Washington D.C., Stockholm, Paris and Moscow. In high school, he learned basic wood framing while working construction alongside a U.S. Navy crew in Leningrad.

Marcus got his formal start in architecture as a model maker for S.I.T.E. while studying sculpture at Cooper Union. After moving to Massachusetts, he worked for a number of Boston’s most prestigious firms and was a founding member of Elkus Manfredi Architects. In 1996, having won a competitive commission to design a shingle-style home on Nantucket, Marcus and his wife Judy formally established Marcus Gleysteen Architects (originally known as Gleysteen Design).

Marcus’s work expresses his dedication to timeless design principles. He believes that spaces should be both comforting and familiar while reflecting modern ways of living. His many travels and artistic training have embedded a strong sense of purpose, craft and beauty in every project he works on.

Marcus is a licensed architect in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union and a Master of Architecture from Columbia University.

Judy Gleysteen, born in Birmingham, England, spent her early years in the cathedral and market city of Worcester UK, where she wandered amongst the timber-framed buildings which loomed over the medieval street known as “The Shambles.”

As a founding member of Marcus Gleysteen Architects, Judy has collaborated on architectural projects with Marcus since first renovating their loft in Manhattan. 

Judy earned a Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College before going on to earn a Masters in Painting from Hunter College and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Originally, Judy oversaw all drawing and construction phase work on a diverse range of residential projects in the Boston area. Judy now orchestrates the firm’s financial administration, business development and human resources.

As a principal at Marcus Gleysteen Architects, Robyn has a talent for finding creative opportunities at each step of the design process. Her experience as a designer and project manager encompasses a range of custom residential and commercial-interior projects of varying style, scope and complexity. Robyn’s ability to orchestrate a project from beginning to end has resulted in beautiful environments inspired by the individuals who inhabit them. Her passion for the scale and detail of custom residential architecture and dedication to design excellence produces spaces that our clients truly enjoy.

Robyn received a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. She joined the firm in 2004 and is a registered architect and NCARB certified. Robyn enjoys collaborative problem solving and she works closely with clients, builders, project consultants and all members of the firm. Robyn is a frequent mentor within the office, helping develop both technical knowledge and design ability. Additionally, she contributes to the firm’s marketing and promotion.

Robyn grew up in the Berkshires and now lives in Wakefield, MA with her family. She spends her free time with her young sons: exploring, biking, and building Legos. She is an avid skier and home cook and continually seeks new restaurants to try.

Taylor is an associate at Marcus Gleysteen Architects, having joined the firm in 2017. He earned a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design where he focused on issues related to urban housing. Prior, he developed a hands-on sense of materiality and craft working on design-build projects in rural Vermont.

At MGa, Taylor has developed a stylistically diverse selection of residential projects where he enjoys reinterpreting the vernacular architecture of his native New England in a modern way. He also lends a keen eye for graphic design to for the firm’s marketing materials. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University.

Holly joined Marcus Gleysteen Architects in 2019 after graduating from Syracuse University with a B.Arch. Originally from Colorado, she decided to stay on the east coast after graduating to pursue her goal of working in residential design. During her time at Marcus Gleysteen Architects, she has enjoyed collaborating with the rest of the team and learning the ropes of design. As a part of the office, she creates refined renderings to further the design process. Holly looks forward to her future growth in residential design at MGa.

Katie Long is an Architect and Director of Marketing at Marcus Gleysteen Architects. With a Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia and a BA in History from Oberlin College, Katie contributes to all project phases while leading the firm’s marketing initiatives.

After beginning at MGa in 2011, she gained architectural experience in upstate New York and Philadelphia before returning in 2020. Katie manages digital communications, creates content that has significantly expanded the firm’s recognition, and brings her architectural expertise to high-end residential projects throughout New England. Her writing has appeared in design publications and academic journals. Katie works remotely from the Connecticut shoreline, where her dual expertise in architecture and communications enhances the firm’s ability to showcase its exceptional residential portfolio.