Founded in 1972, Morphosis is an interdisciplinary practice involved in rigorous design and research that yields innovative, iconic buildings and urban environments. With founder Thom Mayne serving as design director, the firm today consists of a group of more than 50 professionals, who remain committed to the practice of architecture as a collaborative enterprise. With projects worldwide, the firm's work ranges in scale from residential, institutional, and civic buildings to large urban planning projects. Morposis is named after the Greek term, morphosis, meaning to form or be in formation.