MulvannyG2 is ranked the No. 1 architectural firm - and No. 7 overall - in the publication's "Hot Firm 2001" ranking, which lists the 100 fastest growing architectural, engineering, professional and environmental consulting firms in the U.S. The Hot Firm 2001 ranking puts MulvannyG2's gross revenues at $38.4 million in 2000, a 237% increase from 1997, when the firm brought in $11.4 million. Mulvanny says its gross revenues are currently on track to make further gains in 2001.

MulvannyG2 was unofficially formed by the 1999 merger of Mulvanny Architecture and G2 Architecture. It is that merger that has fueled much of the company's growth the past two years, and MulvannyG2 president says another acquisition is possible. "We are open to any and all alliances that make sense for us," says Smith. "We're not stopping here."

The official name change to MulvanyG2 came earlier this year as part of the company's 30th anniversary celebration, which also included moving its headquarters to the recently opened and MulvannyG2-designed One Twelfth @ Twelfth office campus in Bellevue. Founded in 1971, MulvannyG2 now has 320 employees, six offices, and specializes in the office, retail, industrial, international and interiors practice areas. The firm is licensed in 48 states and Canada.