Hoffmann Architects

Kristen T. Anderson, Assoc. AIA

An honors scholar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Kristen studied architecture in Rome and interned at New York design firms, where she participated in historic preservation, educational, institutional, and civic architectural projects. With a commitment to outreach and service, she dedicates her design and community action experience to numerous volunteer activities. Kristen applies her broad skill set to providing architectural support for the firm’s New York area projects.

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Eric Au, LEED Green Assoc.

While studying civil engineering at Syracuse University, Eric led the structural rehabilitation of a historic armory, a project that demanded consideration of historical significance and constructability. As an intern at the New York City Department of Design and Construction, he participated in management of large projects at diverse facilities, which afforded him insight into detail-oriented construction practices. A certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Eric applies his technical background to supporting the New York engineering team.

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Deborah J. Costantini, AIA

An experienced architect who first joined the firm in 1997, Debbie meets the challenges and opportunities of building envelope rehabilitation with skill, expertise, and attention to detail. As Senior Architect, she works to advance the firm’s technical knowledge and leads project teams in meeting design objectives. She holds an architecture degree from Roger Williams University.

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Mike F. Criollo Lalvay

While earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University College of Engineering, Mike was a mentor, a teaching assistant, and an undergraduate researcher in the Cornell Fracture Research Group, as well as an intern with the U.S. Department of the Interior. After graduation, he worked at an engineering practice, analyzing structural building elements and developing plans and details. He knows several programming languages and is fluent in Spanish. At Hoffmann Architects, he supports condition assessment, design development, document preparation, and contract administration for projects in the greater New York City area.

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Rachael DiCristina, Assoc. AIA

While earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rachael received many honors, from faculty awards and scholarships to commendations for leadership and design. She sought out varied internship experiences in private practice, academic research, and government agencies, working in New York, Connecticut, and Washington DC. A mentor to female undergraduates through AIAS and the RPI architecture program, Rachael is committed to the success of women in STEM. At Hoffmann Architects’ New York office, she provides investigation, design, and contract administration support for building enclosure projects.

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Maureen J. Dobbins

Developing and maintaining client relationships is Maureen’s central responsibility. She oversees sales, business development, public relations, and marketing initiatives company-wide. Under her leadership, the business development and marketing team establishes connections, develops project strategies, explores new markets, and maintains active participation in industry organizations. Maureen holds an MBA in Marketing Management and Information Systems from Pace University.

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Katherine M. Ferguson

With more than 10 years’ experience leading business development and marketing teams, Katherine is a seasoned professional who understands the nuances of building successful client-consultant relationships. Through her work with preservation organizations and historic real estate, her involvement with the Urban Land Institute and National Trust for Historic Preservation, and her guest lectureships at the College of Charleston and the University of the District of Columbia, as well as her contributions to industry publications, she demonstrates a passion for supporting building owners through the challenges of restoration. At Hoffmann Architects, she applies her degrees in historic preservation and marketing from Clemson University to helping clients find the right solution for their buildings.

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Robert M. Fraguada, Assoc. AIA

Rob holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in construction management from Pratt Institute, which affords him a pragmatic approach to the logistical and technical considerations of building envelope projects. Drawing from his internship, educational, and freelance experience, as well as his extensive design software skills, Rob provides drafting, field work, and document development support to the New York office.

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Travis S. Heim, AIA

After beginning his career as an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Navy, Travis earned a B.S. in architectural studies from Washington State University, followed by a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University GSAPP. As a building enclosure consultant, he is experienced in the design and documentation of high-performance facade systems, including complex geometry detailing, thermal and condensation analysis, performance specifications, and project management. Travis provides comprehensive exterior envelope design services for projects in the greater New York City area.

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Alison B. Hoffmann

With a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona, Alison is the single point of contact for all official corporate communication. She edits and produces the award-winning Hoffmann Architects JOURNAL, as well as technical articles in trade publications, and she oversees the image and reputation of the firm in print, online, and in the industry.

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Lawrence Keenan, AIA, PE

Larry is the manager of technical staff for the firm’s Connecticut office. Both a licensed structural engineer and a registered architect, he brings experience and technical wherewithal to complex structural challenges. A civil engineering graduate of the University of Connecticut, Larry has been solving design problems in garages, facades, and plazas with Hoffmann Architects for more than 20 years, garnering two patents in the process.

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Erin L. Kesegi, AIA

Erin applies her architecture degree from Roger Williams University to the investigation and remediation of building envelope problems. Her leadership in mentoring emerging design professionals and overseeing company drafting and technical standards promotes achievement and consistency firm-wide.

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Cindy Lattanzio

Guiding employees in navigating benefits election, training, and personnel relations, Cindy is responsible for overseeing recruiting, hiring, and retention, as well as for administering benefits and compensation, providing management coaching, and improving job satisfaction and employee engagement for the entire staff. With a degree in sociology from Susquehanna University and experience at global Fortune 500 companies, Cindy brings sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills to the support and management of the firm’s most valuable resource: its people.

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Tai Mahmuti, PE, LEED Green Assoc.

A civil engineering graduate of Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, Tai leads project teams in research, design development, detail drawing, report preparation, and construction administration. His experience in building science and performance offers valuable perspective for the evaluation and rehabilitation of exterior envelope conditions.

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Rachel A. Mesite

In collaboration with the Controller and CFO, Rachel maintains Hoffmann Architects’ financial records, processing invoices, reviewing expenses, and providing accounting support. An honors graduate of Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, Rachel contributes her experience in finance and administration to meeting the financial record-keeping and reporting needs of the firm.

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Nicholas J. Moroniti

Given the technologically-driven nature of the profession, Nick plays a critical role at Hoffmann Architects: he directs, plans, implements, troubleshoots and maintains all computing systems for the firm. From drafting software to smartphones, Nick applies his computer science degree from Quinnipiac University to the long-term planning and day-to-day management of the firm’s technology resources.

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Rachel C. Palisin, PE, LEED AP BD+C

Director of the firm’s Washington DC area office, Rachel is an experienced professional engineer with a background in restoration and sustainable design. She studied Historic Preservation at the post-graduate level at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, and she holds a Master of Structural Engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Rachel applies her broad experience in engineering and preservation to the diagnosis and resolution of building envelope distress, as well as to the development of design details in consultation for new construction.

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Guilherme C. Pinho, Assoc. AIA

Committed to sustainable design and efficient construction, Guilherme doesn’t just talk the talk: he designed his home, which he is building with his own two hands, to be a Passive House with zero carbon footprint. Guilherme is a student in the Honors Program at Boston Architectural College, where he is working toward a Master of Architecture degree, and he earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Technology from the University of Hartford. Well versed in design software, he has an Architectural and Civil CADD Technology Diploma from Porter & Chester Institute in Connecticut. Guilherme applies more than 12 years’ experience in architectural drafting and construction management to supporting projects in the Connecticut office.

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Russell M. Sanders, AIA

Russ is responsible for the attention to detail that characterizes Hoffmann Architects projects.  He oversees the technical staff company-wide to ensure that work is completed to rigorous standards.  After receiving his architecture degree from the Ohio State University, Russ came right to work at Hoffmann Architects, where he has since honed a career’s worth of expertise in the technical demands of rehabilitation.

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Kara L. Shypula, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Assoc.

Often photographed hanging over the side of a New York skyscraper on an observation platform, Kara provides close-up inspection for even the most daunting of buildings. She also applies her architecture education at the University of Hartford to preparing drawings and specifications and providing project management services for building envelope rehabilitation.

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