A belief that all elements of design across
disciplines are associated.
Based in Ridgefield CT & New York NY
Christian Golden – Principal – leads Associates design focused on total design across disciplines. He holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University. His practice draws on nearly a decade of experience at acclaimed New York firms, where he worked across architecture, interiors, and design at every scale.
Jessi Brattengeier and Jesse Johanning lead the branding arm of the Associates practice. Focusing on hospitality and cultural identities—their work is highly typographic, with thoughtful strategy as the foundation.