WE ARE THE STRUCTURES WE BUILD

Grounded by innovation and connection, Firmitas is a full-service, professionally licensed structural engineering design and consulting firm dedicated to crafting enduring and sustainable structures. Founded in 2008 by engineer and creative mind, Geoffrey Brunn, PE, SE, LEED AP, our firm was born out of a singular focus: to form structures that resonate deeply with the human experience.

Structures, by their very nature, are tangible expressions rooted in reality and confined by constraints. At Firmitas, the essence of our work lies in this narrative of connection between space and materiality. Seeing beyond blueprints, our team navigates each project like creative chameleons—we adapt and modify, listening intently to our teammate architects, clients, and consultants for the whispers of opportunity amidst the confines of challenges. It's within these margins, these end-use touchpoints, where true creativity thrives and Firmitas differentiates its work product from others.

With an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, each project personifies form and function, embodying a realized reflection of our client's goals and aspirations. Our goal within every structure is to evoke a visceral response, to invite touch and interaction, and to forge meaningful experiences within the spaces we create.

Purpose

Utilitas

Beauty

Venustas

Structure

Firmitas

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Leadership: Firm Principal

Geoffrey Brunn, PE, SE, LEED AP, is the founding principal of Firmitas, and a structural engineer passionate about creativity, sustainability, and design in all its forms. With diverse experience across the US and internationally, Geoff launched Firmitas in New York, driven by a dream of personalized, agile engineering. Drawing from his background in architecture, Geoff approaches each endeavor with a keen eye for innovation and a technical skillset he effectively articulates with the wider team.

“Leveraging a foundation of resolute technical skills, we understand the client and team’s goals and find a creative path to supporting them.”

Rejecting any notion of a one-size-fits-all solution, this engineer believes every project presents unique challenges and opportunities that demand specific attention and collaborative exploration. And, this is where Geoff thrives: Through collaboration—whether it's thinking outside the box for some clients or meticulously following a thoughtful design plan for others. Breaking industry stereotypes and fostering creativity are at the heart of Geoff’s ethos. Through Firmitas, he embraces the diverse needs of his clients, always striving to exceed expectations and create environments that inspire. Outside of work, Geoff is a father, husband, and dog companion who enjoys weightlifting, golfing, snowboarding, and is a grandmaster-ranked backgammon player.

Representative client list

Architects

Graf & Lewent Architects

LineSync Architects

DCAP Architecture Planning

Re-A.D Architecture Design

JMA Atelier

Lubrano Ciavarra Architects

IA Interior Architects

Artists & Creatives

Villareal Studio

Red Bull Studios

Benfield Partners 

Aviation

United Airlines

Delta Airlines

American Airlines

Lufthansa / Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Port Authority of New York / New Jersey

LaGuardia Gateway Partners

Efficiency Systems

Gotham News

Signature Aviation

Choice Aviation

Condo’s & Co-op’s

101 Wooster

54 Bright

Executive Towers

Kings Oaks Terrace

Live Oaks Co-Op 

Contractors

Bilotta Construction

Chilmark Construction

VRH Construction Corp.

Level Solar

Allan Briteway Heavy Electrical

S & J Electrical Contractor Inc.

Families

Bourgeois Family

Nimmer Family

Jacobsen Family

NDA Family

Kraft Family

Garages

Avis Car Rental

National Car Rental

Enterprise Car Rental

Budget Car Rental

Government

Port Authority of New York / New Jersey

Prospect Park Alliance

PATH train | Port Authority Trans-Hudson

Higher Education

NYU | New York University

Pratt Institute

Westchester Community College

St John’s University

Hofstra University

The City University of New York | CUNY

Pace University

Real Estate Investment Companies

Aimco

Akelius Real Estate

JLL

Starwood Capital

Kacka

Retail, Hospitality, & Corporate

Balenciaga

Totokaelo Luxury Retail

10 Below Ice Cream

Shake Shack

Otto’s Tacos

14th Street Medical Office Building

Fulgurances Fine Dining

Funbox

Prospect Park Alliance