About Us
Founded by Douglass Alligood and Jin Young Song. Alligood Song Architecture PLLC is an architecture and urban design firm led by Douglass Alligood and Jin Young Song. Douglass Alligood brings over 40 years of experience across a wide range of projects and typologies. His design approach prioritizes the user’s needs and considers the broader context of each project within the community, supported by his technical expertise in both design functionality and building performance. Jin Young Song, an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo's Department of Architecture and a registered architect in New York, specializes in sustainable building envelopes, the socio-cultural performance of facades, and participatory interactions with novel construction prototypes that explore human perception.
With offices in Buffalo and New York City, ASA is dedicated to “listening” to people, aiming to uncover untold stories through the lens of the user and the site. Our commitment to design excellence is rooted in a research-driven approach to architecture that combines technology, aesthetics, and human perception—ultimately creating a narrative told by the people who inhabit the space. We see ourselves as supporters of that story. Our work has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Forge Prize, iF Awards, Architizer A+ Awards, AZ Award of Merit, AIA New York State Design Award, and the NYSCA Independent Project Grant.
Douglass Alligood, FAIA
Douglass Alligood, FAIA is an architect with more than 40 years of experience working across a wide variety of projects and typologies - from single-family homes, commercial and residential towers, hospitals, education facilities, science research labs, and cultural institutions, to large-scale master planning and urban design. Douglass is a licensed architect in multiple states, including New York, and a member of the AIA College of Fellows. He has been a volunteer and appointed member of several community planning groups, including the non-profit Urban Design Forum, and The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). He is also committed to mentoring young professionals and architecture students.
Jin Young Song, AIA
Jin Young Song, AIA is a registered architect in the state of New York. His research expertise lies in architectural design, with a focus on sustainable building envelopes and the socio-cultural performance of building facades. He holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Harvard University and has gained professional experience at firms such as SOM, OMA, and Sauerbruch Hutton. Song has received several awards, including the Forge Prize, iF Awards, Architizer A+ Awards, AZ Award of Merit, AIA New York State Design Award, and NYSCA Independent Project Grant.