Design AIDD Key Personel
We offer a range of services to help our clients with their design and construction needs. Our commercial portfolio experience includes over three-quarters of a million square feet of office space, galleries, art studios, educational and healthcare facilities. Our housing experience includes the design and construction of more than 3,600 units of affordable, market-rate, and high-end multi-family housing, as well as being shortlisted on international housing projects.
Andrea Harris, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Andrea has over 37 years of experience and executes Design AIDD’s strategies and long-term visions and is responsible for the corporate internal operations and construction documents. She organizes operating policies, office procedures, and support functions to ensure that our firm meets our business needs and those of our clients. Andrea directs our human resource department, financial functions of the firm, legal and corporate compliance; facilitates our company IT management, and drives the firm to always seek more efficient ways to help clients with their project goals. Andrea also specializes in problem-solving and works closely with contractors on challenging construction details.
Ian Pinto, Associate AIA
Ian has 28 years of experience both in New York and in India. Ian defines the vision for Design AIDD and leads the firm’s Client Services team. He works closely with our designers and consultants to identify and articulate our clients’ needs in order to deliver efficient building designs. Ian is the central point of contact for new business and client leads. His strong hands-on project leadership and continuity throughout the design and construction process, ensures client satisfaction, leading to repeat business. He understands project vision and goals, ensuring that work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the high level of quality that clients expect from Design AIDD.
David Kirschenbaum, Associate AIA
David has 32 years of experience in all aspects of housing, mixed-use, and commercial construction. David heads the zoning and code compliance department of our firm. He is responsible for overseeing project compliance with the various City, State Codes, and Regulatory Agencies. David is in charge of the final review of projects prior to Department of Buildings submission and his attention to detail enables our office to give our clients the quality that they have come to expect. His confidence and extensive experience brings a sense of assurance to our clients. He contributes to the general management, business development, and strategy of the firm. His hands-on approach, along with his keen design skills and overall knowledge of construction, enables him to provide clients with innovative solutions to their design project challenges prior to construction.
Idabeth Rojas, Project Specialist
Idabeth has over 13 years of experience in design and construction and is responsible for construction documents and product library for project materials. His eye for detail enables the team to strengthen the coordination of the design process. He works closely with the three founders and brings a fresh eye to the firm. Idabeth also has extensive knowledge of various software programs that help with everyday operations.
Twana Elliott, Administrative Assistant
Twana has over 18 years of experience in office management and accounting. She is responsible for assisting with the firm’s financial strength. Her thorough cross-checking and integration of contracts with accounting software enabled the company to stay economically viable. She is also the backbone of the business vendor relations and coordinator of the day-to-day operations.
Services
Architectural Services
- Affordable Housing
- New Construction
- Moderate & Substantial Rehabilitation
- Adaptive Re-Use
- Mixed-Use projects
- Zoning Analysis
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
- Sustainable Design
- Feasibility Studies
- Site Analysis
- Space Programming
Building Department & Expediting Services
- Building Code Consulting
- ECB / DOB Violation Removal
- Determinations
- Obtaining Certificate of Occupancies (C of O)
- Permits
- Public Assembly Applications (PA)
Other Services
- Attorney General (AG) - Offering Plans & Reports
- Board of Standards & Appeals (BSA) Applications
- Co-op Board Review Package
- DOH Approvals
- DOT Approvals
- Fire Alarms
- Fire Protection Plans
- Landmark Approvals
- Tax Lot Subdivision / Condo Creation
- Tenant Space Review