Hoffmann Architects

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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Deena Darby

From her early years at Savannah Arts Academy, through her Bachelor of Architecture degree program at Syracuse University School of Architecture, Deena has been an engaged and dynamic leader. Whether developing a student architecture publication, landing prestigious research and design internships, or studying abroad in Italy and the U.K., Deena takes the initiative in creating meaningful conversations about architecture. In the firm’s New York City office, she supports project teams in delivering innovative solutions to building envelope challenges.

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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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D. Teresa Epstein

Although her official role is to provide administrative support to the New York office, Teresa does much more; serving as the glue that holds everything together, she keeps the office working efficiently, supports marketing efforts, and manages the day-to-day affairs of senior staff. She has been with the firm since 2000.

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Kelsey R. Greenleaf, Assoc. AIA

With a background in classical architecture and field study in Florence, Italy, Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Keene State College, and she has completed more than two years toward a Master of Architecture degree at the Boston Architectural College. Kelsey brings experience in drafting to her role as part of the Connecticut technical team, where she develops plans and detail drawings, reviews submittals, performs field work, and prepares documentation for building envelope rehabilitation projects.

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Richard Kadlubowski, AIA

Director of the firm’s Washington DC area office, Richard has devoted three decades to managing projects with Hoffmann Architects.  With experience ranging from green roofing design considerations to glass curtain wall replacement to historic stone restoration, he lends diverse expertise to exterior rehabilitation projects.  Richard earned a master’s degree in architecture from State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo.

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Juan Kuriyama, AIA

Juan is responsible for the diagnosis and resolution of building system distress. In his 15-plus years with the firm, he has been recognized for his expertise by both Spanish and English publications. Juan earned architecture degrees from Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru and from Pratt Institute in New York.

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Tai Mahmuti, PE, LEED Green Assoc.

A civil engineering graduate of Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, Tai supports 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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Richard W. Off, AIA

Applying studies in urbanism, ecological design, Modernism, and high-rise structures to the considerations of the building envelope, Richard supports project teams in the New York office, diagnosing and resolving distress and failure in facade, roof, and plaza systems. An architecture research fellow in Southeast Asia and South America with a background in dense urban environments, Richard earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University.

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Tamara S. Saleh

Fluent in both English and Arabic, Tamara was afforded the opportunity, while pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering at Northeastern University, to intern at a design firm in Amman, Jordan, where she gained firsthand experience in all aspects of engineering practice. Her background also includes internships in environmental and site planning, as well as field testing, drafting, and community outreach at engineering, science consulting, and utility companies. Originally in the Connecticut office, she now provides technical support for building envelope projects in New York City.

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Steven J. Susca, PE

Steve’s engineering solutions do more than demonstrate the systems analysis techniques he learned while pursuing his structural engineering degree at the University of Connecticut. His technical ability goes beyond textbook calculation to draw from years of experience with diverse building materials and configurations.

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