Morris Adjmi Architects

As MA's Chief Operating Officer, Allison is responsible for business performance and planning in the areas of finance, human resources, information technology, and office management. Working closely with the firm’s principal, she oversees day-to-day administrative and operational functions, as well as long-range strategic plans and initiatives. In this leadership role, Allison leverages more than 15 years of experience in the AEC industry, providing specialized insights to guide MA's continued success.

Drawing on nearly three decades of industry experience, Jennifer serves as MA’s Director of Operations. In this leadership role, she is responsible for developing and implementing processes that improve MA’s documentation standards, protocols during construction, and the overall quality of the firm’s project deliverables. Monthly, she facilitates cross-studio communication with the firm’s project managers and project architects to proactively discuss new ideas and practical, implementable solutions to meet the firm’s high standards for quality control, project efficiency, and client satisfaction. Since joining the firm, Jennifer has also spearheaded construction administration services on several of the firm’s large-scale developments in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

As Director of Planning, Nick leads MA’s strategic approach to urban design, placemaking, and early project development. Informed by expertise in zoning, building typologies, entitlements, public engagement, and pedestrian-oriented design, his work forms the basis for services in multi-parcel and district planning, programming, and public realm activation. 

With a track record of exceptional project and team leadership, Nick provides long-range thinking and systems-based support to MA’s institutional and developer clients alike. He has spearheaded countless studies and consistently reveals the full potential of a project site—delivering innovative solutions that respond to our client's objectives and address the challenges of developing urban environments. 

Nick is currently engaged in several planning initiatives throughout the United States, including coordinated developments in Miami’s Historic Overtown, Philadelphia’s Parkway, and Jacksonville’s Pearl Street corridor, among others.

As MA's Director of Marketing & Communications, Lauren is responsible for strategic positioning to drive brand recognition and growth that aligns with the firm's core focus, target market strategy, and long-term goals. In this role, she leads MA's marketing department to develop and execute comprehensive marketing, communications, and business development initiatives—ensuring all internal and external messaging and deliverables are consistent with the firm's voice and brand identity.

With more than ten years of experience supporting design firms in this capacity, Lauren leverages her strong communication skills, brand acumen, service-focused values, and ability to foster strategic partnerships to drive MA's continued success.

In the 12 years since joining MA, Executive Director Ian Mills has overseen many of the firm’s projects, including a number of large-scale, mixed-use 'placemaking' developments featuring luxury hotels and branded residences.

Recently, this included overseeing the design and delivery of two adjacent mixed-use buildings within Water Street Tampa Phase 1: The EDITION Hotel & Residences—Tampa Bay's first five-star hotel, featuring a blend of hotel keys and luxury condo units, and the Asher—a 788,000-square-foot development featuring a mix of market-rate rental units, fully furnished apartment-style guest suites operated by ROOST, and a robust package of shared amenities. Both projects were delivered in 2022.

Currently, Ian is providing executive oversight of MA's design teams on a 300,600-square-foot Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Charleston, South Carolina; a 470,000-square-foot St. Regis Hotel & Residences in Nashville, Tennessee; as well as several boutique adaptive reuse hotels in New Orleans and Nashville.

Leveraging more than 25 years of experience, Becca Roderick’s award-winning work is guided by the ethos that the most successful spaces shouldn’t just look beautiful—they should feel good too. As MA’s Executive Director of Interiors, she leads the firm’s interior design studio with vision and precision, guiding the creation of warm yet refined environments that balance concept, craft, and experience while aligning with each project’s architectural, cultural, and commercial context.

In her leadership role, she helps foster MA's highly collaborative design process, ensuring seamless integration across the firm’s in-house planning, architecture, interior design, and art services—all with an unwavering commitment to design excellence, efficient delivery, and exceptional client care. Recent work includes the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Charleston, South Carolina, expected to break ground in 2026.

Prior to joining MA, Becca served as a Senior Designer and Design Manager at AvroKO, where she received recognition for highly-publicized projects, such as the Perry Lane Hotel, named the “Best New Hotel in the World” by Travel + Leisure and The Zodiac Room restaurant at Neiman Marcus in Hudson Yards, which received a coveted Gold Key award and was featured in Interior Design and Hospitality Design magazines.

As the Director of MA Art Services, Lyle leads the design and development of all interior and exterior art programming for the firm's projects. Specializing in the thoughtful curation of artwork and the coordination of original commissions, he has recently overseen the selection and placement of art at Nexus Club New York, a 34,000-square-foot social club offering a wide range of amenity spaces and services in Manhattan. Lyle has also conceived and executed several conceptual, art-based placemaking initiatives such as the neon “WELCOME” sign that illuminates the New York City skyline.

Lyle has worked as an artist and in art services for the past 25 years. His artwork is showcased in the permanent collections of the MoMA and the Guggenheim Museum.

With more than 25 years of experience, Project Director Michelle Wagner excels in the management of large-scale projects and has played a vital role in leading the design and delivery of some of the firm’s most ambitious mixed-use developments. Most recently, this includes Front & York, a 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use multifamily complex in Brooklyn, NY. In addition, Michelle is guiding the delivery of Steel House—a 558,000-square-foot commercial building with ground-floor retail and a generous package of high-end amenities located within the RiNo neighborhood in her hometown of Denver, as well as a 670,000-gross-square-foot multi-parcel project in Atlanta, GA, featuring a 450,000-square-foot mixed-use residential tower.

Prior to joining MA, Michelle worked on the World Trade Center Master Plan and Design Guidelines with Studio Daniel Libeskind.

Bob is an architectural designer with a growing portfolio of residential and commercial experience. He is currently supporting some of the firm’s largest, most complex commercial developments, including a 230,000-square-foot development in Queens, NY, as well as a 550,000-square-foot development in Toronto, Canada. Both projects encompass the adaptive reuse and renovation of existing structures, as well as the construction of new buildings to create creative and contemporary office spaces. He is also contributing to the design of a 640,000-square-foot mixed-use multifamily building in Santa Clara, CA, featuring 300 rental units, an expansive amenity program, and ground-floor retail.

Ombretta is an architectural designer with more than 10 years of experience. She is currently developing kitchen, bathroom, and amenity layouts for 38 W 8th Street—a 36,000-gsf loft development in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood.

Emma is an architectural designer currently supporting several large-scale multiparcel projects in Miami, including the master planning and conceptual design of a six-building mixed-use development within the city’s historic Overtown neighborhood, as well as the design development of 2400 and 2500 North Miami Avenue—a 900,000-gross-square-foot mixed-use, multiparcel complex located within in the evolving Wynwood Arts District. Both projects encompass a unique blend of multifamily, hospitality, commercial office, and arts and culture programming.

Prior to joining MA, Emma served as an acoustics consultant where she supported the design of a wide range of residential buildings and cultural projects, including museums, theaters, and event spaces.

Emma is also an active member of MA’s Sustainability Committee and is currently contributing to the development of the firm’s first Sustainability Action Plan (SAP).

Chris is an architectural designer with a growing portfolio of projects varying in scope, scale, and typology. He is currently supporting the design of a 24-story, 130,000-square-foot residential tower on West 55th Street in midtown Manhattan, as well as the construction administration phases for 625 and 658 Driggs—a complementary pair of cattycorner multifamily buildings located within Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Chris also recently contributed to the design of Steel House in Denver—a 558,000-square-foot commercial office building with terraced outdoor space, a unique package of high-end amenities, and engaging retail on the ground floor. As a highly engaged and collaborative designer, he is dedicated to creating compelling solutions to complex challenges.

Christopher is a senior project manager with nearly 20 years of experience delivering creative and contemporary multifamily projects across the U.S. and abroad. He is currently leading the delivery of Gallaudet Union Market Parcel 3, a 714,000-square-foot mixed-use multifamily development across the street from Gallaudet University’s historic campus in northeast Washington, D.C. Christopher is also currently serving as the project manager for FÖRENA, an 87,000-square-foot luxury condominium building currently in construction in Downtown Manhattan. As a result of his careful leadership, the project met the client’s highly ambitious design schedule and is progressing smoothly through construction administration. Prior to his promotion to project manager, Christopher served as the lead architect on The Standard—the firm’s inaugural project in New Orleans. Located within the burgeoning South Market District, the new multifamily building has been recognized for ushering in the neighborhood’s modern context at the intersection of the city’s business and arts districts.

With more than 15 years of experience supporting projects of varying scopes and sizes, Magdalena (Magda) is a project manager with a primary focus and personal passion for design-oriented, high-end residential projects. Her portfolio includes a wide variety of scopes ranging from bespoke renovations of single-family homes to the new construction of luxury multifamily developments. Most recently this encompasses leading multiple project teams on efforts throughout the U.S., including overseeing the design of 18 West 55th Street—a new 24-story, 130,000-square-foot mixed-use multifamily building in Manhattan, as well as a unique mixed-use residential project in Los Angeles. In her leadership role, Magda has become especially adept in the navigation of complex project zoning, building code, ADA compliance, and spatial planning challenges.

Luke is a project architect whose work is informed by a belief that buildings should be infused with a sense of emotion, mystery, and memory. These ideas have shaped his evolving portfolio of multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects. Since joining MA, this includes The Rockaway Hotel in Queens, NY—a 6-story, 72,000-square-foot mixed-use development offering a unique blend of hospitality and residential programs and shared community-oriented amenity spaces; 2100 M Street—a 390,000 square foot commercial development in Washington, D.C., involving the renovation and reskinning of a circa 1960s brutalist building; as well as the four-building Rye Street Market commercial complex located within the evolving Port Covington neighborhood in Baltimore, encompassing approximately 275,000 gross square feet of office and retail programming. 

Beyond his work at MA, Luke’s own artistic architectural concepts have been published and exhibited in various galleries. He is a MacDowell Fellow. 

Chris is a senior project manager with nearly 15 years of experience developing a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and institutional projects throughout the U.S. His recent work includes leading large, complex multifamily programs, such as Atlantic Plumbing 901W in Washington D.C. Nearing completion, the unique project encompasses approximately 354,000 square feet of high-end and market-rate residential units, an assortment of fully furnished Whyle apartments for short term lease, and ground floor commercial space within two 11-story through-block structures joined by a sky bridge. 

In addition, Chris is currently managing the design development of 100 V at The Stacks—another mixed-use multifamily development in Washington, D.C., totaling approximately 300,000 square feet. Prior to joining MA, Chris worked on the mixed-use West End Square 37 and Square 50 projects in D.C., comprising approximately 400,000 square feet total. Square 50 layers a fire station, a squash club, and 55 units of affordable housing, while Square 37 encompasses 71 high-end condominiums and 93 market-rate apartments above a 20,000 square-foot public library. 

As a project manager, Chris works collaboratively with all stakeholders to build consensus around the client’s vision and objectives and deliver contextual and compelling design solutions.

Paul is an architectural designer with a growing portfolio of residential, commercial, and institutional projects. He is currently supporting the design of some of the firm’s most exciting projects, including a 670,000-square-foot mixed-use, multi-parcel development in Atlanta, GA, featuring a unique blend of residential, hospitality, and retail spaces; a state-of-the-art 380,000-square-foot dormitory project in northern California for the U.C. College System; as well as 350 & 400 Summer Street—two adjacent commercial towers totaling more than one million square feet of new development within Boston’s Seaport District.

Shiqi is an architectural designer with a growing portfolio of unique projects across the globe. She is currently advancing the schematic design of a new 37-story multifamily tower in Raleigh, NC, and supporting several complex adaptive reuse projects through New York City’s rigorous Landmarks Preservation Commission approval process. Since joining MA, Shiqi has also supported the design of a 600,000-square-foot mixed-use commercial development consisting of five contiguous sites in downtown Toronto that will encompass the new construction of a 24-story office tower and the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings.

Prior to joining MA, Shiqi worked on a wide range of historic preservation and urban renewal projects abroad. Most recently this has included residential complexes in Germany and Sweden featuring a blend of housing types such as student co-living rental apartments and affordable units, as well as commercial programs, education and community facilities, and neighborhood parking. She also worked on a 1,460,000-square-foot masterplanned redevelopment project in Copenhagen, Denmark, centered on the adaptive reuse of an abandoned prison structure and the transformation of the surrounding area into a vibrant residential neighborhood.

Julie is a senior designer with over 10 years of experience working on a variety of project typologies, including high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial developments, or a mix thereof. A skilled problem-solver, Julie navigates complex spatial challenges to make careful and comprehensive design decisions. She has guided the conceptual design of some of MA’s most iconic projects, such as the multi-parcel Atlantic Plumbing development in Washington D.C., totaling more than 715,000 square feet of new construction, as well as 7 West 21st Street in New York City—a 288,000-square-foot condominium located within the Ladies Mile Historic District. Most recently, she led the design of a 755,000-square-foot multi-parcel project for the redevelopment of the Independence Plaza complex in Tribeca, which will serve as an iconic contribution to the city’s evolving skyline.

Vicente is a project manager with over 10 years of experience and a diverse portfolio encompassing various building typologies, the restoration of historic structures, complex interior layouts, and both public and private work. He is currently managing the construction administration of 1 Huron—a 266,000-square-foot multifamily building with ground-floor retail and a generous package of high-end amenities located along the East River within Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. Based on his involvement in the design of the project, Vicente has an intimate understanding of New York City's building codes and requirements related to waterfront development and building within flood zones.

Aparna recently joined MA as an Architectural Designer and is currently contributing to the concept design for an approximately 380,000-gsf mixed-use hospitality development in Nashville, TN comprising keys, branded residential units, interior amenities, and F&B programming. 

Rossana is a senior designer with nearly 20 years of international experience creating compelling and contemporary designs for buildings of varying scales and architectural styles. Employing a strong understanding of materiality and articulation, she is particularly skilled in façade design and fenestration detailing.

Since joining MA, her diverse project portfolio runs the gamut, encompassing everything from large-scale rental towers to boutique condominium buildings and hospitality developments. Most recently, this includes Gallaudet Union Market Parcel 3—a 714,000-square-foot residential complex in Washington, D.C. that helps link the historic university to the adjacent and evolving Union Market neighborhood, as well as 529 King Street—a new 5-story hotel in Charleston, offering 50 extended stay units, a penthouse restaurant, rooftop bar and lounge, and lush interior courtyard.

Possessing a collaborative spirit, Rossana has a deep appreciation for the exchange of ideas—particularly those that challenge convention.

Allison is a highly skilled project manager with more than 10 years of experience in the design and delivery of a wide range of project typologies. Most recently this has encompassed several unique commercial office developments, including multiple mixed-use sites within a master-planned district adjacent to Fenway Park in Boston, which aspires to build community and activity via engaging streetscapes and new public uses, while respecting the historic fabric and significance of the stadium. 

Additionally, Allison has served as the project manager on Steel House in Denver—a 558,000-square-foot commercial office building with terraced outdoor space, a unique package of high-end amenities, and engaging retail on the ground floor. Allison’s project management experience also includes leading the design effort of a co-located 450,000-square-foot residential building and 180,000-square-foot hotel joined by a pedestrian bridge within Atlanta's evolving Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.

Monica is an Architect who possesses demonstrated skill in the design and documentation of large-scale commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use buildings. Her recent project experience includes 100 V at The Stacks, a 347,000-square-foot mixed-use multifamily project in Washington, D.C., a 430,000-square-foot commercial office complex located within Philadelphia’s evolving Northern Liberties neighborhood, as well as several multi-parcel projects in Miami. In addition to her design capabilities, Monica brings skill and precision in the implementation of BIM to support a coordinated and data-driven approach to project delivery.

Chi-Feng is an architectural designer with extensive multifamily project experience and particular skill developing exterior packages. He is currently supporting the design development of 2400 and 2500 North Miami Avenue—a 900,000-gross-square-foot mixed-use, multiparcel complex in Miami's vibrant Wynwood neighborhood. Prior to joining MA, Chi-Feng worked on a range of unique residential developments, including providing exterior design and documentation services for an 850,000-gross-square-foot multi-tower rental project located within the evolving Greenpoint Landing neighborhood in Brooklyn, as well as a more modestly scaled luxury condominium building on East 95th Street in Manhattan, which also encompasses affordable units.

Patrick recently joined MA as an interior designer and is currently providing construction administration services for the interior scope of 100 V at The Stacks—a 347,000-gsf residential building in Washington, D.C.

Lucy is a senior interior designer and project manager who possesses more than 8 years of international project experience, as well as prior experience working in a custom millwork workshop. Specializing in the creation of distinctive, brand-defining interiors—spaces that are both beautiful and functional—Lucy has delivered projects within a wide range of multifamily and hospitality typologies. Her most recent project experience includes the design and delivery of vibrant indoor and outdoor amenity spaces at 1050 Water Street—a 788,000-square-foot multifamily building currently on the rise in Tampa, FL. She also recently led the interior design effort for the multi-building Atlantic Plumbing 901W development in Washington, D.C., including the interior design of rental units, furnished apartments (operated under the Whyle brand), and shared amenity spaces.

Valerie is a Senior Interior Designer with more than a dozen years of experience creating award-winning residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces that prioritize beauty, functionality, wellness, and sustainable design principles.

Yara is an interior designer with a wide range of residential experience, as well as a growing portfolio of commercial and hospitality projects. Leveraging her skills in the selection of finishes and furniture, she is currently supporting the interior design of lobby and amenity spaces within a mixed-use, multi-parcel development in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, featuring both commercial and residential programming. Prior to joining MA, Yara worked on a number of high-end private residences, including a 7-story townhouse in Chelsea, New York, and a 4-story home in Kuwait City where she was responsible for creating furniture plans and custom millwork details. Additionally, Yara’s prior experience includes the Haden Flour Mill Hotel in Tempe, Arizona, that encompassed the adaptive reuse of a historic grain elevator, requiring extensive entitlement approvals from the City of Tempe and the National Park Service.

Michele is a certified senior interior designer who has delivered a wide range of office, retail, residential, and hospitality projects across the U.S., primarily involving the renovation and modernization of existing structures. Her portfolio includes the conversion of a former call center into a contemporary corporate headquarters in Nashville, the redesign of a flagship concept store on 6th Avenue in Manhattan, the design of a new luxury ski resort in Park City, Utah, and the gut renovation of several historic single-family homes throughout New York and Connecticut. Michele also has experience developing award-winning concepts for experiential exhibitions, such as "Trend Walk" at BDNY, and leading a number of branding projects for prominent retail and hospitality clients. Michele is currently supporting the design development of interior spaces within a new 110,000-square-foot condo building in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood, as well as the preparation of FF&E packages for a new 450,000-square-foot mixed-use multifamily building in Atlanta.

Yasmine is an interior designer and architect with nearly five years of industry experience. She is currently supporting the design development of rental unit kitchens and baths within Union Market Parcel 3—a new 714,000-square-foot multifamily building in Washington, D.C. Originally from Lebanon, Yasmine worked on several unique projects abroad prior to moving to the U.S. and joining MA, including a wide range of commercial, residential, and mixed-use urban developments varying in scope and scale.

Phoebe is a senior interior designer and project manager with more than 15 years of experience and a diverse portfolio of residential, cultural, hospitality, and F&B projects. She is currently leading interior design services for a 466,000-square-foot, two-tower multifamily project located within Chicago’s evolving Lincoln Yards neighborhood. Inspired by the foundries that once occupied the site, the project’s interiors feature a palette of colors and textures that evoke both hot and cooling steel. Phoebe is also currently supporting the construction administration of The Huron, a 266,000-square-foot condo building in Greenpoint, Brooklyn encompassing more than 15,000 square feet of interior amenities.

Prior experience includes serving as the project manager of several award-winning spaces within 30 Hudson Yards, including Journey to the Edge–a unique 23,650-square-foot hospitality and exhibit project featuring an observation deck and an immersive A/V queuing experience, as well as Peak–a 10,000-square-foot luxury hospitality project encompassing a restaurant, event space, and a lounge. Phoebe’s award-winning work also includes Murray’s Cheese Bar in Long Island City, where she oversaw the design, documentation, and management from the project’s inception to completion.

Melissa is a senior interior designer and architect with over 13 years of experience detailing and designing bespoke interior spaces. Her expansive portfolio includes hospitality, multifamily residential, corporate offices, and high-end retail. She is currently the lead interior designer for a 180,000-square-foot mixed-use hospitality project and the adjacent 450,000-square-foot mixed-use residential building, located in Atlanta. Melissa is also working on The Grand Mulberry—a 35,765 square-foot 7-story building with interior spaces that focus on textured materials and distinctive patterns. 

An excellent communicator with a focus on collaboration, Melissa is known for her ability to create synergy between all stakeholders to build consensus around a shared project vision.

JoJo is an interior designer with a growing portfolio of residential and commercial interior renovation projects. She is intrigued by technology’s ability to enrich the design experience and actively applies it to her design work. This includes supporting the interior design of a 24-story mixed-use residential tower in Reston, VA; Gallaudet Union Market Parcel 3—a 714,000-square-foot residential high-rise building in Washington, D.C.; and a 180,000-square-foot hospitality development in Atlanta, GA. She is currently working on the interiors of 375 M Street—a 340,000-square-foot mixed-use residential building in Washington, D.C. featuring over 300 residential units. In addition to her versatile design capabilities, JoJo is particularly skilled in client coordination and consensus-building.

Shay is a knowledge professional with extensive experience as a Digital Asset Manager. Fluent in metadata and information workflows, she administers the firm’s digital asset management software, OpenAsset, which stores, organizes, and protects the firm’s numerous digital assets, ranging from preliminary sketches to professional photography. In addition, she developed MA’s internal web-based collaborative platform, curating pages for various departments and committees as requested to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to enhancing the user experience, Shay works collaboratively across MA’s diverse stakeholder base to create and maintain information systems that allows the MA team to find what they need, when needed.

As MA’s Business Development Manager, Christine is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to both strengthen the firm’s presence in its core markets and drive growth within target markets. Working collaboratively with MA’s principal and directors, she identifies and evaluates potential opportunities, fosters strategic partnerships, and steers the development of industry connections in service to the firm’s long-term goals. With nearly ten years of experience working for design firms in New York City, Christine leverages her comprehensive background across design disciplines, marketing, and visual branding to drive the firm’s success.

Christine graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Design and Architecture Studies and has continued her education in the fields of urban studies, interior design, furniture design, and branding through studies at the University of Amsterdam, Parsons, and Pratt Institute. She serves as Editor in Chief and Creative Director of So Good and as an advisor for the Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) by the Waterfront Alliance.

Andrea recently joined MA as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, she welcomes all visitors, directs phone calls, facilitates meeting logistics, and coordinates deliveries and pickups.

As an accounting manager with nearly 15 years of experience, Cynthia is responsible for the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the firm's financial performance objectives are met. She works in close coordination with MA's Directors, project managers, and project teams, providing financial support and guidance to maintain financial targets and project budgets. One of the firm's first employees, Cynthia has been integral to MA's success and has unique insights into the firm's history, growth and development, and ambitions. 

In her role as project accountant, Tanya is responsible for ensuring the financial performance objectives of MA’s projects are met. She works closely with the firm’s directors, project managers, and project teams, providing accounting support and guidance as needed to maintain budgets and financial targets. A key member of MA’s Operations department, Tanya also collaborates closely with the firm’s accounting manager to help align AR operations and strategies.

Michael is a strategic and results-oriented IT professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience managing complex business-critical initiatives. As MA’s Director of IT, he is responsible for all technology sourcing, delivery, and support across the firm’s offices in New York and New Orleans. In this role, Michael analyzes MA’s IT infrastructure and systems performance to ensure our design teams are collaborating as efficiently as possible.