BAXT INGUI ARCHITECTS - Key Persons
Alyssa joined the firm in 2016 and is a Registered Architect, Certified Passive House designer, and Project Manager. Her design and organizational skills have made her an integral team member on several of the office's most exciting projects, including our Greek Revival Passive House and Gothic Revival Brick Townhouse.
Prior to joining Ingui Architecture, she graduated with a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Michigan.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Registered Architect
Amy is a Registered Architect, Certified Passive House Designer, and Principal at Ingui Architecture. She joined the firm in 2007, after receiving her M.Arch from the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design. With strong design skills and the ability to manage both large and small projects, Amy has been part of some of the office's most exciting projects. Because of her ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and builders she has become a leader in the office's sustainability efforts. This includes the First Certified Passive House in a Landmarked District, which helped to create the firm's repeatable approach to completing successful passive houses. She was also the lead team manager on our Brooklyn Heights Passive Rowhouse, as well as our ongoing NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award winning project, Engine 16.
Ashley's skill in both 2D and 3D programs has helped to create some of the office's most creative projects, including our Brooklyn Heights Passive Carriage House. She is also integrally involved with the management of some of the firm's most exciting current projects.
Prior to joining Ingui Architecture in 2019, she received her B.Arch from NJIT and interned at various firms, including DMR Architects and Howard L. Zimmerman Architects.
In 1977, after 3 ½ years with the US Coast Guard and over 6 years with Johansen and Bhavnani FAIA, Ben founded the practice that has become Ingui Architecture. As a Senior Associate at J&B, he managed one of the first residential, educational, and retail complexes on Roosevelt Island and the Drama Facility at the Usdan Center for the Arts on Long Island.
While the renovation and restoration of 19th century townhouses currently predominate among our projects, Ben has been involved with numerous new homes stretching from Tennessee and Virginia to Massachusetts, and typologies as diverse as schools, retail environments, offices, and galleries. Having completed passive solar townhouse rehabs, a passive solar indoor pool and a new passive solar residence in the 1970s and early 1980s, environmentally and socially responsible design has been a fundamental value since the firm's birth. Ben's architecture has been honored by the American Institute of Architects and the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
As volunteers, Ben and Susan Baxt, also an architect, have provided a campus master plan for a rural orphanage in Haiti and consultation for a new high school campus in Ethiopia as well as numerous pro bono projects in Brooklyn. Ben has been active in the leadership of Brooklyn Community Housing and Services (BCHS), Central Synagogue, and the Cobble Hill Association.
As a teenager growing up in Texas, architecture was Ben's dream; he hopes to continue practicing "as long as I can hold a pencil." He received the Alpha Rho Chi Medal from the University of Michigan's College of Architecture and Design, where he and Susan received their architectural degrees in 1967. Five years in Michigan did not affect his "terrible Texas drawl." Nevertheless, he and Susan were married a week after graduation.
Billy's collaborations with both design teams and contractors have made him a valued project manager, working on interesting projects like our Quiet and Contemporary Townhouse.
Billy is a Project Manager and Certified Passive House Designer at Ingui Architecture. He joined the firm in 2014, after completing his B.S. in Architecture from Catholic University and his M.Arch from Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, he was part of a team that won a Student Charter Award of Merit at the 2015 Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) for their project entitled "Visions for Lafayette, LA". Outside the office, one of his goals is to visit all seven continents and all fifty states.
Job Titles:
- Construction Quality Specialist
In 1976, after more than a decade in NYC commercial construction, Bob established Interior Alterations. Shortly thereafter, Bob and Ben Baxt met and collaborated on the construction of a small pediatrician's office. This started a 30-year relationship which evolved to focus on the alteration and rehabilitation of 19th century townhouses. At the beginning of the partnership, townhouse renovation was a new concept. There were very few contractors with experience handling the issues unique to 150-year-old buildings. Together, Bob and Ben learned the nature of 19th-century residential construction. Little by little, Bob assembled a remarkable team of tradespeople and craftspeople, and Interior Alterations became one of the most sought-after contractors in Brownstone Brooklyn.
When Bob retired from contracting, Ben and Michael knew his years of experience and hard-earned knowledge was too valuable to be left unused. About 2007, Bob joined the firm and continues to provide field observations and insight to our architects and construction teams. His keen eye and expertise provide capabilities that are rare in residential architecture.
Since joining BIA Interiors in 2022, Claire has been involved in a number of fun interior design projects and is a driving force on our interiors team. Her creative and thoughtful designs are matched by her ability to organize and manage successful projects.
Before joining the firm, she received her B.S. in Interior Design with a minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment from Drexel University.
Don is a Senior Technician and Designer at Ingui Architecture. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and later his M.S. in Architecture from Pratt Institute.
Don began the first six years of his career working as an Architectural Technician in both London and Hong Kong. Upon arriving in NYC, he founded Perspective Arts Illustration, an architectural visualization studio he ran successfully for 15 years, producing renderings and animations for many of the top firms in NYC. He was also an active member and Vice President of the NY Society of Renderers.
Job Titles:
- Controller
- Member of Ingui Architecture
Elizabeth has been a member of Ingui Architecture's team since 2015. She plays an essential role in the financial management of the business and individual projects and is in charge of all billing, bookkeeping, and financial related items.
Prior to working at Ingui Architecture, Elizabeth worked at Berdon Claims Administration and was an accounting manager at Southland Corporation.
Frankie's ability to collaborate with complex teams has culminated in a number of exciting projects and has been essential in the firm's growth into the Passive House movement. He specializes in residential renovations and working closely with homeowners to create spaces that meet their individual needs. His work with the firm includes the First Passive House Plus in North America and our Gothic Revival Brick Townhouse.
Frankie's design and detailing abilities, along with his management skills, have made him an integral member of the firm. Frankie is a Registered Architect, Principal, and Certified Passive House Designer, who has been with Ingui Architecture since 2006. He received his B.Arch from the New York Institute of Technology.
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Member of the Team
Jennifer has been an integral member of the team for over twenty years, overseeing office management, including continuous computer technical support. Her contributions continue to enable our teams to work as effectively as we do across all of the city agencies.
Before joining Ingui Architecture in 2000, she graduated from Monroe College with a degree in Office Technologies. Her keen attention to detail and organizational skills are integral to the smooth running of the office. Jennifer is passionate about containing gardening and houseplants, a gift she brings to the office.
Joey's strong design skills are evident in both the projects he manages and in those where he acts as lead designer. Joey is a Registered Architect, Senior Project Manager, and Certified Passive House Designer. He joined the firm in 2014 and since then has completed projects including our Boerum Hill Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights Brick Rowhome, and Brooklyn Heights Passive Rowhouse, as well as various non-residential projects and concepts. Joey enjoys working at a range of scales, from furniture pieces to multifamily, mixed-use projects, including Engine 16, a 2019 Buildings of Excellence Grant recipient.
He received his B.S. in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. During his studies, he explored a variety of interests including competitive rowing and product design. His interest in small details in design and relationship to place has carried into highly customized spaces in his work.
Job Titles:
- Director of Marketing & Communications
Kirsten spearheads the firm's marketing & communications and is integral to all public-facing aspects of the firm. This includes collaborating with a number of outside groups throughout the world and creating the firm's educational material, outreach, and partnerships with media companies and global thought leaders. She has been instrumental in overseeing the firm's collaboration with a number of startups in emerging markets.
She joined the firm in 2021, after receiving her B.A. in Public Policy and B.F.A in Studio Arts from Vanderbilt University. Her background in painting creatively informs her work overseeing the firm's branding. Outside of the office, she is pursuing her J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law.
Since joining Ingui Architecture as an Architectural Technician, Lahna has been involved in a number of fun projects and is a driving force on our team. Her creative and thoughtful designs are matched by her ability to organize and manage successful projects.
Prior to joining the firm, Lahna received her B.Arch with a minor in Sustainability Studies from Pratt Institute. She enjoys exploring the use of technology, including utilizing industrial robots and 3D printing as tools for architectural design. Bringing this to Ingui Architecture, she is part of a team bringing 3D printing as a method to study form and convey designs to clients in a tangible way.
Since joining Ingui Architecture, Lindsay creativity and design skill, alongside her organizational capabilities, have made her a key team member on a number of fun projects.
Lindsay is an Architectural Technician and a Certified Passive House Designer. Prior to joining the firm, Lindsay received a BA in Communications Studies and Business from Northwestern University, and her M.Arch from the University of Michigan.
Maggie emphasizes innovation and sustainability in her work and has overseen a number of our high-end residential projects, including our Wood Framed Townhouse, Park Slope Historic District Corner Home, and Greek Revival Passive House. Maggie is a Certified Passive House Designer and a Principal at Ingui Architecture. She joined the firm in 2013, after receiving her degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan. She became licensed in New York in 2018.
As a Principal, she enjoys organizing design discussions amongst her colleagues around compelling elements of New York City's built environment. Providing thoughtful, resolved, and individualized spaces are top of mind for Maggie in realizing the goals of homeowners. She still enjoys hand sketching whenever she can and plays tennis and volleyball on the Michigan Alumni team in her spare time.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Registered Architect and Principal at Ingui Architecture
Marc is a Registered Architect and Principal at Ingui Architecture, and a Certified Passive House Designer. He was born and raised in New York City, where he began his career in the construction industry with true hands-on experience. The combination of construction experience and his design capabilities show not only in his completed projects but also throughout the entire process.
After receiving his B. Arch. from the New York Institute of Technology, Marc brought his hands-on building experience to Ingui Architecture, where he oversees construction and detailing. Among the residential projects Marc has completed are our Lincoln Square Passive Brownstone, Brooklyn Heights Brick Rowhome, and The Captain's House.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate and Business Manager at Ingui Architecture
Martha is an Associate and Business Manager at Ingui Architecture, responsible for human resources and ensuring that the office operates smoothly. By evaluating areas that need improvement, she helps the firm achieve its goals and employees reach their maximum potential. With a B.A. from Baruch College in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, she seeks analytical and creative ways to cost-effectively increase productivity.
She is passionate about event planning, and takes the helm for organizing work-related, family, and friends' events. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children seeking fun adventures - including playing tennis, exploring new hiking trails, and shooting some hoops.
Mary has worked with several teams within the office on several exciting projects, both on the design and technical ends of the work, including our Carroll Gardens Passive House. She joined Ingui Architecture in 2019 and works closely with several teams completing work throughout the tristate area.
She received a BS in Architecture from Catholic University and a M.Arch from the City College of New York. While at City College, she served as an Adjunct Lecturer for the undergraduate Survey of World Architecture.
Meghan is an Interior Designer who joined BIA Interiors in the spring of 2021. She focuses on comfort and cohesiveness throughout her work, designing spaces that people want to come home to every day.
Meghan began her career in Pennsylvania, attaining her Bachelor's in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Philadelphia and Master's in Interior Architecture at Philadelphia University. She then joined Balongue Design, where she completed a number of gorgeous spaces. Prior to joining BIA Interiors, Meghan worked at a number of NYC-based firms, most recently MarkZeff.
Outside the office, Meghan travels as much as possible, exploring the city and unexpected destinations with a love for the theater. With a background playing the viola, she has a special passion for classical music and musicals.
Job Titles:
- President
- President of Ingui Architecture
Michael, President of Ingui Architecture, has been pivotal in steering the firm's designs, process, and sustainability efforts since joining the firm in 1994.
Michael firmly believes that creative and successful designs stem from an inclusive and collaborative process with each member of the team. In his practice, he takes care to respect the unique individual qualities of each client and home to create distinctive, personal projects. Outside the office, Michael is a painter. He allows his artistic process to inform his designs, blending art and architecture to create one-of-a-kind spaces.
He is also a global leader in the Passive House community, frequently sharing knowledge gained through his work at conferences throughout the world. In 2019, Michael founded the Passive House Accelerator as an engine to increase awareness of Passive House and support the community of Passive House builders. In 2022, he cofounded Source 2050, a groundbreaking marketplace designed to bring high performance building components to all builders simply and effectively.
Sohui is a Principal and Certified Passive House Designer at Ingui Architecture and Lead Designer at BIA Interiors. Sohui began her professional career as an intern with Peter Eisenman and joined Ingui Architecture in 2001. She has more than twenty years of experience with the firm, designing architectural spaces and managing projects. She received her B.S. in Architecture from the University of Michigan and completed her M.Arch from the University of Buffalo. Her international education and language knowledge has helped her communicate with a diverse set of clients, contractors, and consultants in the field.
Since joining the firm in 2012, Will, a Principal and Certified Passive House Designer, has been involved in a number of successful design projects, as well as helping to create our systematic approach to implementing passive house buildings. Some of the projects he's been involved with include the First Certified Passive House in a Landmarked District, Carroll Gardens Passive House, our Brooklyn Heights Apartment, and the First Certified House Plus in North America.
Before joining Ingui Architecture, Will received his B.Arch from NYIT, and served in the US Marines in Iraq from 2003-2007.