36. Scott Spector

So what does the future of suburbia look like? Chances are the answer to this is in Spector’s mind and on his drafting board. The Spector Group has emerged as the go-to firm for designing the future of LI. While you may not be familiar with the name, you have undoubtedly seen their designs. From residential and corporate projects to high-profile works such as Nassau County’s Museum Row or the D’Amato U.S. Courthouse, Spector’s invisible hand has played a key role. While Spector’s gregarious nature and healthy work load may seem more Peter Keating, some of his more uncompromising structures reveal his inner Howard Roark.