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
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