Yi Zhou, AIA
Yi Zhou is an Architect at dD+P and works on the Education Team. He primarily works on public school renovations and developing sustainable design solutions.
Yi Zhou is an Architect at dD+P and works on the Education Team. He primarily works on public school renovations and developing sustainable design solutions.
Lukas Argyros is a licensed architect in New York State and has a specialized background in construction management for projects ranging from government institutions to residential and commercial developments. Since beginning work with dD+P, Lukas has been working primarily with the NYC SCA, managing the construction administration of various projects. In addition to his work with dD+P, he has been serving as an Adjunct Professor at the New York Institute of Technology since 2009. Lukas is a member of the firm’s Green Team and is active in the research and implementation of sustainable technologies.
As a native New Yorker and an Associate at dD+P, Carly Epler has led and worked on projects for cultural, commercial, and government clients. She holds a master’s degree in architecture from Tulane University and is a licensed architect in New York. Carly has managed and worked on projects including commercial, healthcare, landscape, restoration, transportation, and interiors. Her recently completed projects include the Javits Center Medical Station & Temporary Field Hospital and the Clifton Railcar Maintenance Shop. Carly is an artist and brings her practice to the studio from the design development and construction phases to mentoring and encouraging new studio members to harness their creativity.
James Childress is an Accounting and HR Manager at dD+P. His work spans maintaining the financial and accounting functions of the studio and being an advocate for all studio members. James' work includes interactions with all facets of studio culture from planning dD+P's annual events to managing employee benefits.
Cindy Chan’s strong artistic background and keen attention to detail are attributed to her success in the positions of Designer, BIM Manager, and member of dD+P’s Green Team. She has played an instrumental role on recent NYC SCA projects, particularly as BIM Coordinator for PS 256Q, where she closely communicated with various disciplines in preparation of the project design model. She is also Chair of dD+P’s ACE Mentor Program.
Natalie Jaggernauth's focus at dD+P has been on design for educational projects. Specializing in PreK-12 facilities, she has been an integral part of all phases from feasibility studies to concepts, design, BIM modeling, and construction administration for a series of Pre-K conversion projects under the NYC Universal Pre-K Initiative, as well as stand-alone public schools within the five boroughs. Natalie is a registered architect in New York and a member of the firm's Green Team.
Raymond Liu is an integral member of the dD+P team due to his exceptional background in various phases including scoping, design, coordination, and construction/site experience. He is an avid member of the firm’s BIM Team and Green Team, and manages the studio’s interns to fulfill specific tasks.
Allison Black manages many of the firm's special projects through completion while concurrently managing the firm’s Long Island City office, balancing project tasks with the needs of dD+P’s studio to ensure a consistent and efficient working environment. For over a decade, Allison has interacted effectively with clients, management, and support staff, and has the ability to manage highly sensitive information as it relates to the firm and its projects while coordinating team meetings and project schedules.
Aileen Muñoz is dD+P's resident Interiors Specialist and workplace strategist. She often spends her time considering how the design of workspaces can engage and inspire people. She has been a team leader for the majority of the firm's corporate interior projects as well as a Designer on several schools and transit renovations. Her experience spans all project stages, from conception to construction, though her particular interest is in materiality, texture, and color, using details and finishes to turn vision into form. Aileen is a LEED Accredited Professional and offers a sustainable perspective on design and furniture selection.
David Tobar brings experience in architectural design, adaptive reuse, and construction administration to many of dD+P’s education and transportation projects. He has significant rehabilitation expertise and as a result, has extensive knowledge of restoration practices for both historic and non-historic buildings. This knowledge spans all phases of the design process, managing complex project teams, and working closely in the field with contractors and owners to resolve issues as they arise. His talent for anticipating unknowns and project management extends to the variety of other hats he dons around the office, such as operations and IT oversight.