Ben Maguire began his architecture career at Carnegie Mellon. Originally drawn to the discipline for its blend of creativity, technical rigor, and the opportunity to shape the built environment. But as his career progressed, he found himself increasingly drawn to the broader forces that shape our cities — financing, entitlements, land use, and execution.

 

That curiosity led Ben into development. Not as a departure from architecture, but as a natural evolution. He wanted to take great design further — to be part of the decision-making from raw land to final product. Today, he works at the intersection of architecture and development, guiding projects with both a designer’s sensibility and a developer’s pragmatism.

 

Ben has led residential projects across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Colorado, including for-sale housing and long-term rentals. His personal rental portfolio is notable for strong cash flow and minimal turnover — a result of clear-eyed planning, thoughtful design, and disciplined execution.

 

He manages the full lifecycle: site selection, entitlements, capital raising, team leadership, and construction oversight. His approach is grounded, hands-on, and focused on creating lasting value — for both investors and communities.

 

To deepen his leadership capabilities, Ben recently completed an Executive MBA. His global research took him to cities like Amsterdam and Brussels, where he explored how sustainability and urban planning shape livable cities. His capstone thesis, "Navigating Change in the Real Estate Development Industry" reflects his belief that smart development requires both vision and adaptability.

 

Today, Ben is focused on one of the country’s most urgent challenges: the shortage of small-scale, walkable housing. He champions “missing middle” typologies — duplexes, triplexes, and quads — that fit seamlessly into neighborhoods while delivering outsized social and economic impact. In Pittsburgh, he’s pursuing infill projects that prioritize character, scale, and long-term value. His philosophy is simple: build smart, build small, and build for the future.