Beverly Hannah, AIA
PARTNER / PRESIDENT
Beverly is a native Detroiter with over forty years of experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has built a successful practice by boldly prioritizing Detroit, its communities, and the restoration of vintage buildings.
Jaimelyn Neher, AIA, LEED AP
PARTNER / VP OF DESIGN
Community. Context. Culture. Jaimelyn is passionate about understanding the client’s vision and curating an environment that tells their story while layering in the culture and community of the city they are in. Challenging the boundaries of inclusivity, she designs human-centric environments that factor the psychology of architecture into every square foot.
James Cummings
PARTNER / VP OF ARCHITECTURE
James has over twenty years as a design professional and Project Manager. He specializes in project delivery and architecture across many markets ranging from new built construction to the restoration and modernization of existing facilities. In establishing and sustaining client relations, coordination with consultants and collaborating with governmental agencies, James vital leadership skills to meet clients goals.
Marc Grassi
PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ARCHITECT
Marc is passionate about understanding how architecture relates to its urban context and surrounding community. His experience spans cultural, civic, mixed-use, residential, and adaptive reuse projects across Detroit, North Carolina, and New York City. Marc has led the design and management of historic renovations, urban infill developments, multifamily residential work, and tenant improvement projects, bringing a thoughtful and collaborative approach to a wide range of project types and scales.
Torri Smith
DESIGNER
Torri is a Detroit-based designer, artist and educator with nine years of experience designing within the city of Detroit. Torri’s foundational belief is focused on promoting kinship between the natural and built environments. Torri also teaches at the University of Michigan Taubman College, exploring environmental justice, urban activism and design.
Rose Fradette
PROJECT MANAGER / DESIGNER
Rose is an authentic designer based in Detroit. She believes that design encompasses detail, process, intention and collaboration. With many years of experience in the architectural field, she has developed a balanced understanding of the importance of both interior and architectural design within a project. Rose creates inclusive and intentional designs that enhance human experience.