PARTNER

As a founding partner in Archimaera Architecture since 2019, he has led the design, approval process and execution of a number of mixed-use projects across New York City. This includes the 208 unit mixed-use RoseCastle development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, completed in 2022; an 87 unit mixed-use development currently under construction at 43-15 52nd Street, Queens; an 81 unit mixed-use development currently under construction at 88-36 139th St, Queens; and numerous other projects currently in various stages of design. Prior to this, he was an associate at Panter Hudspith Architects in London where he oversaw a range of award-winning projects from mixed-use, mixed-tenure housing developments through to a one-of-a-kind combined library and cinema project.

Jeremy is a registered architect in New York State and New Jersey and a member of the AIA. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University and a Master degree in Housing and Urbanism from the Architectural Association in London.

DESIGN MANAGER

Nick has been with Archimaera since 2019, bringing over 20 years of experience across a broad range of projects that include ground-up hospitality, multifamily, retail, and commercial offices. His background includes leadership roles in architecture, development and construction sides of the industry, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on the realities of development in NYC. As a senior leader for Archimaera, Nick guides project teams in design and execution, ensuring that each project meets the highest standard of bettering New York City. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Nick'slife-long interests in construction and fabrication meaningfully inform the firm's architectural vision and goals.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Heatherlyn Nelson is our operations executive with more than 20 years of experience designing organizational infrastructure, optimizing performance, and scaling business operations within creative and design-driven environments. At Archimaera, she provides firm-wide operational leadership across finance, administration, human resources, and facilities, aligning internal systems with long-term strategic growth and studio excellence.

Heatherlyn has directed multiple large-scale workplace initiatives, including two major office expansions in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan, overseeing real estate, office build-outs, cross-functional vendor partnerships, and operational readiness. Her leadership in these expansions strengthened the firm’s operating model, expanding our team capacity, and elevating Archimaera’s employee experience.

In parallel with her executive leadership, she is an entrepreneur and creative director who founded a home goods brand and leads independent design and styling projects. Her background in interiors, and visual storytelling informs a distinctly design-literate approach to operational strategy and business leadership.

Email: heatherlyn@archimaera.com

SENIOR DESIGNER

Project Highlights:

489 & 501 9th Ave, 88-36 139th St

Andrew Shih joined the Archimaera team in 2019 and has played a vital role in our success. He has a M.Arch degree from Parsons School for Design and a BA major in anthropology and philosophy from Tsing Hua University. Currently, Andrew works as a project architect on the Manhattan Hudson Yards projects and Jamaica mixed-use development. He has also been involved as the project architect for a commercial development in Brooklyn, a LPC landmarked single-family renovation, and several hotel developments.

Email: andrew@archimaera.com

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN & PROJECT ARCHITECT

Project Highlights:

439 W 36th Street, 100 S 9th Street, 489 & 501 9th Avenue, 430 W 37th Street, 29 Wythe Ave, 563 Sackett Street, 150 Mill Street, 353 Berry Street, 33 Little Nassau street, 1042 Atlantic Ave, 880 Atlantic Ave, 91 Bruchkner Blvd

Chi is an NYC-based architect and an architectural technician interested in implementing emerging technologies into the architectural design process. With over seven years of experience, he has worked on a variety of projects, including commercial buildings and residential mixed-use projects, applying innovative design principles and cutting-edge technology to create aesthetic and functional spaces. With a strong focus on technology, he also specializes in developing and integrating tools such as automated scripting and AI-enhanced design techniques into daily design practice.

Chi is a registered architect in New York State. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Tianjin Chengjian University and a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University.

Email: chi@archimaera.com

JR. ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER

Project Highlights:

ZQ1, ZQ2, William Vale Rezoning, 135 Kent, RMK, E86, Macoletta Williamsburg

Isaac is a Mexican-born, NYC-trained Junior Architect. He holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Yeshiva University and earned his M. Arch. from the Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York (CCNY) in 2019. He originally joined Archimaera in its previous iteration as a summer intern in 2017 and transitioned to a full-time employee in 2020. Since then, he has participated in multiple projects at varying stages of design, from conceptualization to rezoning, to construction management. His hobbies include playing the violin, weightlifting, and drawing, and he hopes to one day contribute to the growing academic understanding of queer spaces and architecture.

Email: isaac@archimaera.com

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER

Project Highlights:

29 Wythe, 501 9th Ave, 439 w 36th St, 88-36 139th St.

Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Michelle is an Architectural Project Manager who works on a variety of commercial and residential mixed-use projects located around New York City by Archimaera Architecture. With 7+ years of work in architectural journalism, planning, and design consulting, Michelle’s work focuses on how architecture is shaping the community and the neighborhood. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR) and a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP). When she’s not managing Archimaera's projects, Michelle can be found doing yarn crawls on the weekends for her new craft projects or exploring bookstores around the city.

Email: michelle@archimaera.com

JR. ARCHITECT

Project Highlights:

171 East 86th Street, 45-40 Vernon Blvd

Ruxuan is a Junior Architectural Designer who grew up in a family of female architects. Her passion for architecture originates from her childhood memories of observing her family working on new buildings, historical preservation, as well as adaptive reuse projects. Her experiences have provided her with valuable insights and equipped her with the skills necessary to make meaningful contributions in creating designs that are both efficient and adaptable, embracing change.

At Archimaera, she works on residential and mixed-use projects, responsible for producing 3D models, BIM, CAD, and other architectural drawings for projects being executed by Archimaera.

Ruxuan holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University and a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University.

Email: roxie@archimaera.com

JR. ARCHITECT

Project Highlights:

29 Wythe Ave

Tzu-Tung is a Junior Architectural Designer driven with a passion for crafting spaces that resonate on both urban and personal scales. That also create meaningful experiences within the built environment. His diverse portfolio includes projects ranging from WELL-certified residences to innovative post-pandemic design solutions, reflecting his adaptability and commitment to human-centered design principles.

With experiences spanning various project types, from mixed-use architecture to hotel interiors, Tzu-Tung brings a multifaceted perspective to his work at Archimaera. His role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including producing 3D models, graphic diagrams, rezoning, BIM, and other architectural drawings.

Tzu-Tung earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institutes as a recipient of a merit scholarship.

Email: tony@archimaera.com

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Zach Bundy brings over five years of architectural experience to Archimaera, where he contributes to the design of large-scale mixed-use projects, developing detailed BIM and 3D models as well as CAD drawings to support project delivery.

Originally from Arizona, Zach earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Arizona State University in 2019 while simultaneously working on public sector projects across the state. He went on to complete a Master of Architecture at Columbia University in 2021 through the two-year advanced placement program.

From 2021 to 2025, Zach worked at a boutique New York City firm, where he focused on high-end residential and cultural projects for arts-based clients in NYC, Long Island, and the greater New York region. His work there emphasized a sensitivity to context and craft, qualities he continues to bring to his current role at Archimaera.

Email: zach@archimaera.com

JR. ARCHITECT

Born and raised on a mountain in Korea, SunAh brings a deep sensitivity to the natural environment into her architectural thinking. She believes that architecture and the urban context are another form or continuation of nature, sharing the same core process of creating environments where life emerges.

Her work explores the interplay among nature, humans, machines, architecture, and the urban fabric. She is particularly interested in how these interactions shape spaces into places that reflect and support contemporary life.

SunAh holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Hanyang University and a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Prior to joining Archimaera, she worked with Space Group and COOM in Seoul, and MVRDV in Rotterdam, contributing to projects at the intersection of architecture and urbanism. Her experience spans diverse project types, including collective housing, museums, stadiums, and large-scale mixed-use developments.

In her free time, SunAh likes to go for walks, spotting beautiful moments in the city with human, nature, and machines.

Email: sunah@archimaera.com