As the leader of KPF’s institutional practice, Jill brings over 40 years of experience to the planning and design of large and complex projects in the US and around the world. Her local portfolio includes award-winning healthcare, research, and academic facilities, along with major infrastructure work. Jill is extremely active in the design and development

Sean specializes in building science and building enclosure performance, including analysis and simulation of heat/air/moisture migration and energy efficiency issues. He has a particular interest in iconic New York City cultural buildings, helping to make them more sustainable with high-performing enclosures. Sean has investigated and designed repairs for a wide variety of building types and

Vishwadeep Deo joined Thornton Tomasetti as a Vice President in 2022, bringing over 20 years of global experience. He leads the design of façades across various sectors, including cultural, institutional, commercial, sports, aviation, transit, and residential. As a Façade Consultant, he investigates façade system designs that intersect analysis, fabrication, assembly, optimization, materiality, and computation—driving designs

Nathan studied Art, Architecture and Business in Oregon, Copenhagen, and Rome. After graduating in 1996 from the University of Oregon, he worked for two years in Portland, Oregon before moving to New York City. Nathan joined Snøhetta in 2011. As Director, Nathan is leading the work for Ford Motor Company in Michigan, beginning with a

Silverio Patrizi joined Thornton Tomasetti in 2011 and is experienced in the structural analysis and design of different façade systems. He manages design consultation, detail development, specifications, shop drawings review and site inspections. Silverio has performed extensive research on the New York City Energy Conservation Code [NYCECC] and is considered Thornton Tomasetti in-office expert in

Craig Copeland, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C is an Architect, Sculptor and Industrial designer who is a Partner in the New York City studio of Pelli Clarke & Partners Architects, and founder of Situcraft in Long Island City, New York. Craig received a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida (1982); a Master of Architecture from Yale University (1989),

Kat Chan is a Senior Associate at Walter P Moore where she focuses on the development of façade design from an integrated approach. After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in structures and discovering the multifaceted discipline of façade engineering, she has taken her passion for the built environment and honed it for successful

Oliver oversees YKK AP’s North American group of architectural products companies including its commercial and residential business units as well as its unitized curtain wall subsidiary Erie AP which has numerous notable projects in New York City including the Delta Terminal at LaGuardia, the new JKF T-6 Terminal, the 911 Memorial Museum, and the recent

Gary Martinez, FAIA, is an internationally recognized expert on the design of landmark performing and cultural arts centers. As a Partner and Studio Director at OTJ Ar- chitects, Gary leads with an unwavering belief in the power of architecture to inspire, engage, and heal, while recognizing that the results of his work must reflect the

Mark Rabinowitz is an accomplished conservator, author, lecturer, and sculptor with over 30 years of experience assessing and treating architectural art,monuments, and historic structures. He specializes in the conservation of a broad range of materials and objects including artifacts from the Titanic, an Egyptian Obelisk, the Celestial Sphere at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, a

New York City’s High Line is no stranger to development. Since first opening in 2009, the elevated railway–turned–public park has spurred a building frenzy on Manhattan’s Far West Side, much of it architecturally meager. Straddling the High Line today—several years after its third and final stretch was inaugurated—are gleaming glass stalactites, anonymous in their bearing

In keeping with its conservation mission, the National Aquarium in Baltimore has announced plans to make all of the glass in its buildings “bird safe.” The institution is planning to replace all 684 panes in the glass pyramid that covers its Upland Tropical Rain Forest exhibit after several panes shattered, indicating the existing glass is reaching the end of its expected

Manuel Schnüpke is responsible for Pohl sales activities in North America with strong focus on New York City. Manuel joined Pohl in 2016 and he consults with architects, developers, and contractors throughout the design development stages regarding suitable façade systems, materials and surface finishes. Pohl is an international specialist for standard and custom metal facades

Claire Weisz, FAIA is a founding principal of WXY architecture + urban design, a multidisciplinary practice focused on the art of re-imagining infrastructure. Her recent design awards for public work include the redesigned Rockaway Boardwalk, the reconstruction of Astor Place, and a new Salt Shed, Garage and SeaGlass Carousel at the Battery in Manhattan. Weisz

As a partner at SOM, Laura Ettelman oversees the design and planning of a diverse range of projects across the globe. Her portfolio includes some of the world’s largest aviation and transportation hubs, new hospitals and research centers for healthcare and science, and campus master planning for both higher education and the civic and government

Seven massive residential towers are beginning to steadily rise along the waterfront of the Mott Haven community in the South Bronx, New York. Designed by Hill West Architects, the residential complex known as Bankside is actually two sites that are bifurcated by the Third Avenue Bridge. New York City has more than 520 miles of

ProSpec, LLC works with Architects, Engineers, and Owner/Developers to promote fully engineered large format porcelain rain screen façade systems, distributed by Pro Exterior, a certified Women Owned Business with New York City and the Port Authority of NY and NJ.