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Year Joined: 2023

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Syracuse University 2023

Professional Background: Being from Panama, Muskaan’s passion for architecture began during her childhood there, as she witnessed the transformation of Panama City into a current metropolis. During her time at Syracuse University, she developed an interest in the intersection of law and policy with architecture, which formed the basis of her thesis. She spent a semester abroad in Italy where she studied the classical architecture styles. She was also involved with student organizations that emphasize mentorship, inclusivity, and diversity on campus.

Position: At Aufgang, Muskaan works on projects through detailed zoning analysis and design development. She contributes to early-phase feasibility studies and designs visually engaging materials for potential new projects.

Personal Life: In her personal time, Muskaan enjoys traveling, cooking and exploring new cuisines, and spending time in nature.

Year Joined: 1997

Education and Certifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Architectural Technology, State University of New York at Delhi
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY
• Licensed architect in the state of New York

Professional Background: Steve joined the firm in 1997, and over the years he has led the development of a multitude of projects throughout New York City and the surrounding area, including new and existing structures consisting of commercial buildings, community facilities, multi-family residential structures, and educational occupancies of varying sizes. He also has extensive experience in building rehab projects.

Position: As an Associate Principal at Aufgang, Steve is responsible for overseeing the development of varying projects, including initial zoning analysis, project development from schematic phase to construction documents, project management and coordination, agency filings and approvals, and construction site oversight.

Personal Life: In his personal time Steven likes to spend time with his family traveling and enjoying the great outdoors.

Year Joined: 2014

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Temple University
• Licensed architect in the states of NY and NJ

Professional Background: She spent years working freelance for firms around the area gaining experience in designing various types of residential structures, before accepting a full-time position at Aufgang.

Position: At Aufgang, Daralynn employs her knowledge and experience to draft and design residential and mixed-use buildings. She ensures that her projects stay on track and addresses any issues and roadblocks that may arise during the process.

Personal Life: Daralynn enjoys spending time with her pets and riding quads in the woods.

Year Joined: 2017

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, New York Institute of Technology
• Member: Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society of Leaders, the AIAS, and the New York chapter of the Freedom by Design program
• AIA Associate

Professional Background: She was introduced to the architecture field at a very young age, having grown up in Colombia where her father is an architect. Her growing interest and passion for architecture led her to begin learning computer drafting in high school. She is highly proficient in drafting using AutoCad and Revit software, in addition to being Aufgang’s internal BIM Lead.

Position: At Aufgang, Maria works on new construction for residential and mixed use buildings and loves to see her clients’ vision come to fruition. In her role as Assistant Project Manager, Maria focuses her efforts on projects in the schematic design phase and helps to keep them on track up to construction.

Personal Life: Some of Maria’s hobbies are tennis, cycling, 5ks and golf. She has participated in golf events to represent Aufgang.

Year Joined: 2021

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology 2010
• AIA Associate

Professional Background: Himanshu has experience in designing high end luxury residential projects such as 15 Hudson Yards. In addition, he has been technical lead for high end retailers and managed a prototype for several nationwide banking cafes. Himanshu has grown up doing DIY work through his younger days. In 2010, coming out of college in a recession, Himanshu worked in masonry, framing construction and freelance work to gain experience. He also has 10+ years of Revit experience and is driven by the need to provide everyday problems with simple and effective solutions.

Position: At Aufgang, Himanshu is the Technical Director of Preservation and is responsible for coordination and management of rehab projects, facilitating designs, coordination of deliverables and site visits.

Personal Life: Himanshu is a proud dad & family man, an avid food and music lover. He loves to be outdoors working with his hands.

Year Joined: 2004

Education and Certifications:

• Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Professional Background: Adrian worked 14 years for an architectural firm in Buenos Aires and joined Aufgang in 2004.

Position: He enjoys collaborating with a team of professionals from the creative phases through the construction of new projects. Contemplating the entire process—concept, function, design, and construction—is a form of poetry to Adrian that he appreciates and enjoys.

Personal Life: Adrian’s work is closely linked to his love for art. “Architecture gave me the background to see art from a critical point of view, understanding the foundation and the needs of the artist. I feel that I have had this need since a long time ago. Working on my art, I found a new set of questions that I was able to focus on and provide some responses that may be useful for other people too.”

Year Joined: 2019

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture degree, New York Institute of Technology 2019, graduated with honors

Professional Background: As a student, and before joining us at Aufgang Architects, Mark was employed at an engineering company where he shadowed well-established engineers. Mark’s experience in the world of construction began when he was in high school, and he has developed skills in many different facets of construction.

Position: Mark’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: Mark is actively pursuing a license in Architecture. He also considers himself an avid DIYer.

Year Joined: 2023

Education and Certifications:

• Ricardo Palma University, School of Architecture & Urban Design, Peru 1996
• Licensed architect in Peru

Professional Background: Throughout his career, Javier has worked in a wide variety of architecture firms in Florida, Georgia, Spain, and Peru. He has experience using Autocad, Recap and Revit Architecture, and has skills in developing architectural drawings and details for custom interior design components, developing complete construction and permit set of documents, coordination with Structure and MEP models and editing families, and design consulting. Some of the buildings he has helped bring to completion are a mixed use complex (office building, theater, recording studios and cinema), Yuengling Beer Campus, Educational Performing Arts Center for Jesuit High School Tampa, banks, restaurants, retail, healthcare facilities, and townhouses.

Position: Javier is working with the Rehabilitation and Preservation Team under its Director Iskra Petrova in the Florida office. The current projects include rehabilitation and preservation SD drawings and permit sets of existing residential buildings in the New York area.

Personal Life: Javier enjoys bike rides in Florida’s natural parks and beaches. He enjoys going to concerts and The Beatles is one of his favorite bands. Javier is also a fan of Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami soccer team.