Architecture is the Art of Economics™
Founded in New York City in 2012 and based in Detroit since 2015, ABOVE THE FOLD has developed a niche for elevating the profiles, practices, and portfolios of emerging & established talent & firms while expanding the exposure of precedent-setting projects from ordinary to extraordinary.
Working globally, contributing locally, and making contemporary architecture more accessible, the agency’s services range from pro-bono design team curation for clients and collaborators, to representing and advising professional firms in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, interiors, art, photography, and visualizations.
Advancing constructed environment across disciplines, ABOVE THE FOLD’s experience includes securing design teams and publicizing 60+ award-winning projects in excess of $6B construction value on six continents.
In Detroit, the agency’s trademark approach and collaborative nature has helped shape the design teams and outcomes for three of the most recognized projects built in the 21st century.
The agency is founded and led by John Patrick.
— Cultured Magazine, 2015
“John Patrick is one of a few young arts entrepreneurs who are employing Keynesian economics to shape contemporary capitalism’s avenues of business management and marketing… Patrick’s aspirations are only backed by the incubating experiences from which he emerged.”
— HOUR Detroit, 2023
“As a high school student in Seattle, John Patrick would often look skyward and ogle different buildings, especially the Seattle Central Library, which was under construction at the time… Never did Patrick dream that just a few years later, he’d be an intern at OMA.”
— Real Estate Developer, 2018
“Working with John Patrick is one of the most productive decisions I have made as a developer.”
— Detroit Design, 2023
“From leading PR campaigns to advising design teams on projects like Library Street Collective’s The Shepherd, and Prince Concept’s True North and Core City Habitat, Above the Fold is helping to revitalize the city through innovative design.”
— Architect, 2024
“After only a short time working together, John Patrick introduced us to a client with whom we shared interests, values and culture. The project was set up for success and has elevated the profile of our practice. It’s a testament to Above the Fold’s ability to not just get their roster work, but to get them the right work.”