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Year Joined: 2008

Education and Certifications:

• Architecture and Design, University of Buenos Aires 1999

Professional Background: During his academic career, he worked for several architectural firms as an intern, which taught him valuable experience in working in the architectural industry. Before joining Aufgang, Mariano relocated to Spain where he worked for two leading architectural firms in the city of Marbella. He then relocated to the United States where he has worked in architecture for more than 12 years, joining our firm in 2008.

Position: Mariano is highly experienced in hand renderings, having taken courses in design and drawing while attending a technical high school where he earned the degree of construction manager. Mariano is a skilled designer and an excellent team player, he believes that working as a team is crucial in order to complete a project, meet specific deadlines, and exceed a client’s expectations.

Personal Life: Outside of work Mariano enjoys drawing, outdoor activities and reading.

Year Joined: 2007

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, New York Institute of Technology, graduated with honors
• Certificate in Business Management, Cornell University
• Licensed architect in the state of New York
• LEED certified professional

Professional Background: Tom‘s first exposure to working in the architectural field came from working in wood-frame construction. His passion for the industry grew, and he soon realized that as an architect he would be afforded more creative license to design structures that would have a lasting impact on the community. Tom brings over 14 years of project management experience to our team at Aufgang. Prior to joining our firm, he spent several years at various other firms in the city and Westchester County, where he gained experience leading the development of projects ranging from single family residential units to multi-family mid-rise structures and interiors.

Position: As a Studio Director at Aufgang, Tom is a leader in all aspects of project development – from designing the beginning concept, to overseeing the project through the construction process to completion. He has extensive knowledge and experience in project management, schematic design, project design development, construction drawings, design quality, and project construction. He is also a leader in building and maintaining client relationships, managing team’s workloads, and client and consultant coordination. Tom is a firm believer in the powerful role that technology plays in design, and avidly follows the latest technology trends as inspiration for efficient and innovative designs.

Personal Life: Outside of the architecture world, Tom enjoys spending time with family and friends and being active outdoors.

Year Joined: 2017

Education and Certifications:

• Fashion Institute of Technology – 1991

Professional Background: Joy has brought with her over 25 years of expertise including the support to C-Level executives and their respective large teams of personnel. Her diverse skills are a result of her marketing, fashion, information technology and healthcare background. Joy thrives in a fast paced and team environment and loves working with people.

Position: At Aufgang, Joy supports the staff by managing the project submittal workflow in addition to various administrative tasks and duties, is our team building facilitator, and manages the resource materials library.

Personal Life: Joy loves all things nature, spending time with her family and is a yogi.

Piero joined Aufgang Architects in 2018.

He was born in Lima, Peru and moved to New York at the age of 13. He has always been fascinated by construction and building design as he grew up studying the eclectic architecture of these two cities.

Piero graduated with a degree in Architectural Design from Parsons in NYC and while in school he interned with the 9/11 Freedom Tower design team. During the course of three months Piero built extensive 3D models of downtown NYC and Freedom tower using AutoCAD and was an integral part of the early phases of the redesign process.

After graduation Piero worked for a variety of architecture and design firms in the metropolitan New York area. Piero had also studied Fine Art at SUNY Purchase where he designed and created a number of public and commercial murals in New York and Connecticut including a two-story abstract mural for the renovated lobby of City Center in White Plains, New York.

Year Joined: 2018

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Technology, New York City College of Technology

Professional Background: Reginald grew up in Cap-Haïtien, a port city in Haiti well known for its French Colonial architecture. The architectural influence from his culture was so aspirational it inspired him at a young age to design and study buildings around him. Prior to joining Aufgang, Reginald worked on both commercial and residential projects where he applied his working knowledge to architectural planning & design while also working as a freelance architectural drafter.

Position: At Aufgang, Reginald works on rehabilitation and preservation for a variety of buildings. In his role as Assistant Project Manager, Reginald focuses his efforts on projects in the schematic design phase and helps to keep them on track up to construction.

Personal Life: Outside of work Reginald likes to exercise, read, travel, and visit historical museums, and is also involved in different activities related to architecture. Reginald is currently studying for his ARE to become a licensed Architect.

Year Joined: 2019

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture Technology, New York Institute of Technology 2016

Professional Background: Esther interned while in school at both architecture and engineering firms. Her experience includes working for developers where she designed many large high-rise residential buildings and single-family homes. Esther’s interest in becoming a licensed Architect started in her younger teen years when she grew a passion for turning undeveloped spaces into working articulated layouts.

Position: Esther’s position at Aufgang ranges from Schematic Layout design for Construction documents to involvement in the Construction administration phase for residential and mixed-use buildings. She coordinates between clients and consultants to bring drawings to the clients’ desired project image. She’s continuing to grow in the field of architecture as there is so much more to learn.

Personal Life: Esther appreciates and adores her family and loves to spend time with them. Besides her love for architecture, she has a passion for singing, creative scrapbooking and painting scenery.

Year Joined: 2022

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology
• Licensed professional engineer in the state of New York
• Certified Energy Manager
• Certified Green Building Engineer
• LEED Certified
• Member: ASHRAE
• Member: AEE, Association of Energy Engineers

Professional Background: Sam’s first exposure to the construction industry came working at his family plumbing company. There he learned multiple facets of design and construction of various plumbing and mechanical systems. After college Sam started his career at a large firm designing mechanical systems for combined cycle power plants. From there Sam went to the NYC market where he designed MEP systems for mid and high-rise multi family dwellings, commercial office buildings, hotels, medical, and NYC schools. Throughout his 20 years in NYC he has worked in all aspects of project design and administration.

Position: As the Director of Engineering at Aufgang, Sam works with his team to explore new avenues and technologies to help create a more efficient and healthy building environment. He understands that bringing more efficient technology into everyday design will not only save the client money but also conserve valuable energy.

Personal Life: In his spare time, Sam is an avid gardener.

Year Joined: 1983

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s Degree from Temple University in Philadelphia

Professional Background: She began her career as an administrator for the Association of the Bar of New York City from 1971-1974.

Position: Elise joined our firm in 1983 and has proudly served our team since as our longest-term employee. She is responsible for all general administrative duties. Aufgang clients and staff rely on her experience, dedication, efficiency and meticulous attention to detail to keep business running smoothly.

Personal Life: Elise enjoys spending time with her three children and five grandchildren.

Year Joined: 2021

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology 2017.
• Featured: International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Javits Center in New York City 2016
• Licensed architect in Ecuador

Professional Background: He has an expansive and comprehensive background in all phases of architecture and construction including commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, and development, in addition to interior design.

Position: Milton’s position includes production of construction documents, collaborating with consultants in the construction administration phase, and handling the day-to-day needs of an active project.

Personal Life: In his free time, Milton enjoys travel, designing furniture and spending time with his family.

Year Joined: 2019

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Virginia Tech 2000
• Master’s Degree in Architecture, University of Arizona 2004
• Licensed architect in New York and New Jersey
• LEED AP

Professional Background: His interest for architecture was secured after taking a high school drafting class followed up by his early travels visiting the architecture of Italy.

Position: In his position as Project Manager, Stefano oversees all elements of a project’s development, from schematic design through construction documents, guiding consultants, and coordinating with the owner and contractors.

Personal Life: He considers all things astronomy as his hobby.