ATLANTIC PARK - Key Persons
Over his career, Al has cultivated a diverse portfolio showcasing his adaptability. His expertise spans multi-family residential developments, mixed-use office spaces, masterplans, adaptive reuse projects, and science and technology facilities. Notable achievements include a 28-story mixed-use highrise in Philadelphia, an innovative office overbuild in Hoboken, and a pioneering school of veterinary medicine in Glassboro, NJ.
Job Titles:
- Design Principal, Architect
Inspired by the arts, Alec views creativity as a practice and the design process as iterative. Often challenging the status quo, he seeks to elevate the human experience through his inquisitive, collaborative and creative approach. Having moved to the United States from Odessa, Ukraine as a child, his professional work ethic and demeanor were uniquely shaped by the experience of immigration, enculturation, and a desire to succeed.
Alec's steadfast pursuit of excellence and combination of natural talent, intellectual clarity, and genuine inclusiveness are invaluable assets for his clients and colleagues. Intrigued by the challenge of designing remarkable, human-centered projects, he brings a commitment to shaping a well-crafted public realm to his design work.
As Design Principal, Alec pursues ambitious design projects, focusing on how the human experience can inform the way that buildings and cities are designed. Since joining Hanbury's Norfolk office in 2017, he has spearheaded design on a variety of mixed-use, commercial, planning and higher education projects. Whether he is leading a project or providing thought leadership in the studio, Alec has a clear passion that extends beyond architecture and into valuable advocacy for human-centered design.
Drawn to her profession by coming of age amidst the art, culture and architecture in the Washington D.C. area, Allie Beck aspires to create places that compel visitors to touch and experience architecture beyond sight alone. Allie prioritizes positivity and creative problem solving to every phase of design. She values sustainability in her work and is especially interested in adaptive reuse projects that infuse her expertise and love for community-based projects with her passion for breathing new life into old buildings.
Job Titles:
- Associate Principal, Architect
- Associate Principal, Architect / Leadership Council
- Project Architect, Designer, LEED® AP
Andy has served as project architect, designer, LEED® AP, and BIM technician on a wide variety of projects, including housing, historic and adaptive re-use, and military facilities. He is engaged by the idea of transforming an old and tired building into something warm, bright, and full of life, as well as by avoiding the excesses that often come with new construction. He is skilled at Revit®, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and is certified as a project management professional by the Project Management Institute. Andy also currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Corps of Engineers and is active in the Hampton Roads Chapter of the AIA.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator for Hanbury
Angie Bailey is a marketing coordinator for Hanbury. She joined the firm in 2000 from the Norfolk Public School System, where she headed the administrative team for gifted education. She is a resource for all marketing-related questions, including information about current or past projects. She keeps critical databases up to date and is one of our resident Deltek Vision gurus. Over the years, her impact as a key collaborator with Hanbury's marketing team has been felt in the high-caliber materials and products she produces for proposals and interviews, which are instrumental in helping the firm win great work.
Anna Carpenter's work focuses on university campuses. She is particularly engaged by finding innovative solutions that create unique opportunities for students and support the school's mission and identity. With stakeholder and user expectations continually evolving, Anna works throughout the process to develop an intimate knowledge of a university. She is a firm believer that posing the right questions is the key to achieving design goals, and uses the information she develops through client engagement to compose designs that fit a campus' fabric.
Job Titles:
- ASSOCIATE
- Associate Principal, Designer
Annesley Cole's work is informed by her longstanding commitment to sustainability and her desire to create buildings that enhance user experience. Her background includes a wide range of project types, but of particular interest is the intersection between physical and mental health and human-centered design. Annesley views the programming phase of a project as a fresh challenge each time, and the construction phase as a rewarding process of fine-tuning the larger ideas that have gone into the design. She is pursuing the project management side of the field due to her proficiency with BIM software and coordinating with the contractors and consultants to complete the project. Annesley finds great fulfillment in working with a client from the first design conversation to the grand opening.
Job Titles:
- Design Principal, Director of Interiors, Strategic Team
Drawn to the expansive creative opportunities in workplace design, Anne Bradley has been leading interior design teams for a range of corporate industries for over two decades. Anne's designs shape the spaces within an office and reinforce the energy and experience of the company's brand and culture-while also conforming to building codes that keep inhabitants safe.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Principal
- Principal, Architect / Leadership Council
Christopher Charles brings exceptional organizational, technical, and communication skills to every project team. Since joining the firm in 2004, he has worked on a variety of projects, including campus housing, dining, and performing arts. He has proven to be an integral member of many design teams, providing particular leadership in construction observation and documentation. Chris also shares his talents and abilities outside Hanbury, volunteering his time in support of his alma mater, Hampton University, as well as various charities and philanthropic organizations in his community.
As an architectural designer, Cody Dodd is drawn to community projects where he can witness, not only the design and development, but also the impact of the space on the community first hand. Cody revels in the early design work, the schematic phase, where the seemingly endless possibilities create opportunities to get the client and community excited about an idea. Cody's attention to detail and ability to bring order to the tasks at hand makes him an asset to the design team.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Principal
- Chief Executive Officer, Design Principal
David Keith is a design principal and the Chief Executive Officer of Hanbury. His work spans a wide range of building types, and his career has centered around creating environments that promote great people, integrated design approaches and innovative design leadership. At Hanbury, he provides leadership for both the firm and projects. David values creating spaces that engage with their surroundings and the people that experience them. He enjoys opportunities to find out what clients are trying to achieve, develop a series of ideas and a clear vision, and propose ideas that bring life to their hopes and dreams. He believes when we understand the potential of our clients, we can be truly innovative. David is an active member of the Virginia Beach Resort Advisory Commission Planning and Design Review Committee and has served as the Past-President for the Hampton Roads Design-Build Institute of America.
Doug Campbell is a highly accomplished Architect, Principal, and Higher Education Market Leader with a passion for designing educational spaces that foster exploration and innovation, sustainable building practices, and transformative student experiences. With almost two decades of design leadership, his portfolio includes a wide range of higher education projects including large-scale campus master planning, student life, and academic projects.
With a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor in Architecture and English Literature from the University of Virginia, Doug brings a unique perspective that is deeply rooted in design, storytelling, and strategy. As a volunteer and thought leader, he has contributed his expertise to numerous conferences, publications, teaching initiatives, and community projects.
Doug's design philosophy is guided by a belief in multi-disciplinary collaboration to shape exceptional educational spaces that inspire young minds and foster a sense of community. He creates dynamic living and learning environments that encourage exploration as well as enhance our understanding of place. Drawing from his experience as a former Resident Assistant, Doug values the opportunity to be on campus and engage in teaching, mentoring, and mutual learning. He has been an active contributor to Hanbury's Legacy Programs and learning culture.
Eliot Ball's work as a designer spans K-12, higher education, multi-family, commercial and community design projects. Eliot applies his experience across construction documentation and evaluation, detailing and project management along with proficiency in both digital tools and craft methods of making including woodworking, metalworking and welding. Eliot especially enjoys the two phases that bookend every project - initial ideation and iteration in the beginning and seeing projects through construction and completion. Eliot is looking forward to exploring and applying new technologies and approaches including parametric design.
Job Titles:
- Associate Principal, Architect
Erika Feggestad is adept at 3D modeling and other diagramming techniques to allow better understanding of the built campus environment, campus patterns and growth potential. She views the impact of rapidly changing technology on design as a positive, with the potential to change both the learning and teaching experience. Erika has helped test and analyze the capacity of different sites for new projects, and she has gained an understanding of how to incorporate new facilities into a historically rich environment.
Job Titles:
- Principal, Raleigh Operations Director
James Benson brings a unique set of skills to the team, with a background in both business and marketing in addition to design. This combination is what gives him increased clarity in the potential of design. He believes great design can generate quantifiable results, like profit, recruitment, retention and funding. As a designer, he sees facilities through a lens of market conditions, and often brings new ideas to the table. He thrives on developing deep relationships with clients, being responsive, dependable and trustworthy, and sharing lessons learned. Most of all, he likes seeing how the work he does every day can affect people's lives.
Jared Coffin has more than 25 years of architectural experience on a variety of small- to large-scale projects, varying in degrees of technical and design complexity, including child care and educational facilities, recreational buildings, restaurants and multi-family designs. His strong sense of design, together with his project management experience, has produced award-winning projects. He was featured in Inside Business Magazine as one of the Hampton Roads region's "Top 40 under 40." He shares his talents with a project called "Living Waters for the World," having helped with the installation of seven clean water projects in Nicaragua since 2006.
Jeffrey Butts brings a full suite of skills to his design work, from graphic design to writing to art direction. Passionate about people and how they use space, his creative energies are fed not only by architecture, but also by personal projects that challenge and inspire him. With much appreciation given to the final product, Jeffrey also enjoys the conceptual phases of a project, finding the push-and-pull and rapid iteration process a key to discovering potential design solutions.
He joined Hanbury in mid-2016 after nearly five years of working with KGD-Architecture in Bangalore, India and Force 4 Architects in Copenhagen. Jeffrey also served in the AmeriCorps from May 2008 to April 2009.
Job Titles:
- Associate Principal, Project Manager
As an Associate Principal and Project Manager, Jennifer brings an extensive career marked by specialization in higher education, cultural, and institutional projects. With an innate ability to navigate project complexities, she excels in orchestrating seamless collaboration among project teams, ensuring communication between key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Jennifer's reputation as a trusted Architect and Project Manager is well-established, having successfully led numerous noteworthy state and university projects.
Jennifer's architectural journey began in Richmond, Virginia and continued in New York City, where she immersed herself in the vibrant urban landscape. Her passion for diverse architectural styles and civic spaces, nurtured during her European semester abroad and her time in New York, serves as the driving force behind her dedication to community-centric design.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Principal
- Associate Principal / Architect
Jonathan Cardenas has led and influenced designs for commercial, retail, education and institutional facilities throughout North Carolina and Virginia and amassed considerable expertise in higher education and laboratories along the way. Despite everything he's learned over his 20 years as an architect, Jonathan attributes the efficiency of his designs and details to the knowledge he gained from a summer job framing houses.
As an architect with a strong interest in the civic and cultural sector, Julie Barghout delivers beautiful and impactful designs that address complex project needs and thoughtfully integrate public input. In-depth research is central to Julie's design process, including deep examination of project precedents, materials exploration, and historical and contextual research. She loves working collaboratively with colleagues and clients, iteratively translating research and insights into sketches and model using both analog and digital methods. Julie has experience in all phases of design including preliminary and concept design through construction administration, as well as BIM management and documentation. Julie is a strong advocate for women and marginalized voices in architecture and looks forward to seeing the industry continuously evolve to better support emerging architects from all backgrounds. Julie is also an avid reader and traveler, both of which inform her perspective as a designer.
Karim El-Araby is an Architectural and Urban Designer with professional and personal experience in the US and internationally - Karim is a first-generation American originally from Egypt and has studied architecture and urban design in Jaipur, India, and Barcelona, Spain. This global sensibility along with an interest in creativity, artmaking and architecture history translates back to Karim's design work. Karim's iterative design approach involves a continuous cycle of asking questions, sketching, and iteration. He is especially interested in the connection between buildings and architecture and their wider urban and regional context. Karim cares deeply about socially impactful design across scales.
Job Titles:
- Associate Principal, Architect
Kendall Roberts approaches design with the keen awareness that architecture is for people. Creating spaces and places that will have an impact on its inhabitants drives him to thoughtful and resilient solutions that will continue to affect the generations to come. Not surprisingly, his portfolio reflects his preference in designing community-focused projects, but it isn't just the end user that motivates Kendall. Collaborating with passionate clients and colleagues and mentoring high school students interested in architecture, engineering and construction feeds his curiosity and love of learning.
KJ Ammon is a young designer bringing fresh perspectives to the field of architecture. With a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, a minor in sustainability, and a Master of Architecture from Clemson University, KJ is driven by the ever-evolving landscape of design and planning.
Inspired by the inclusive nature of modern architecture, KJ is passionate about amplifying diverse voices at the design table. This passion translates into her focus on community-based projects, particularly in the realm of affordable housing. She recognizes the pressing challenge of designing with dignity and eagerly seeks to contribute her skills and creativity to address this issue.
As a young architect, KJ underscores the significance of continuous learning and curiosity. She encourages aspiring architects to maintain a growth mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills while embracing the power of inquiry. KJ's vibrant personality and passion for community engagement drive her vision of a future where design is not only innovative but also responsive to the needs of individuals and communities.
Job Titles:
- Designer
- Associate, Laboratory Planner
- Associate, Laboratory Planner / Strategic Council
Lauren Eaton is a designer who began her career focused on custom, high-end homes, with an emphasis on classicism. Transitioning into lab space planning and design, she held close those roots, introducing concepts such as proportion and natural light. As private and institutional sectors deal with an inventory of dark, outdated windowless labs, she focuses on how to make labs beautiful and inspirational places for scientists to work. Her solutions involve opening up visibility and natural light, materiality changes, sustainable strategies and flexible designs to change over time. She thinks it is important-where possible and safe-to engage passers-by in the lab's work with a goal of inspiring young people to explore STEM fields. She understands the value of pleasant working environments to attract and retain potential researchers, as well as donors. She likes to introduce color on everything from walls to fume hoods to casework and give users choices they never had before. Her parents taught her the importance of getting involved. "...to be part of something bigger is what brings me to work every day."
Lindsay specializes in academic and cultural spaces, recognizing their role in nurturing community vitality. Her design approach emphasizes conceptual richness and individualization, tailoring each project to highlight unique elements that hold significance for the clients and the communities they serve. Lindsay also emphasizes future-proofing designs, ensuring that structures can adapt and evolve to meet the changing needs of both people and the environment. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia, she actively contributes to the education and mentorship of young designers, further enriching her understanding of the field.
Architect Marcus Brown creates spaces and places that are both accessible for people of all abilities and incomes, and have a light impact on the environment. His national and international projects span the building type spectrum--including single and multifamily residential, commercial, religious, municipal and civic buildings. Truly a lifelong student, Marcus has pursued additional training in universal design, green building, and interior air quality and moisture management. His 20+ years of experience and expertise is recognized by the American National Standards Institute, where he has participated in setting the national standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, and at the various universities and conferences where Marcus has taught design studios, lectured, and has been invited as guest critic.
Job Titles:
- Project Architect
- Associate Principal, Architect
- Associate Principal, Architect / Leadership Council
Mike Brady has 15 years' experience as a project architect on various project types, many of them large-scale science and technology projects. These range from pharmaceutical production facilities and private sector research labs to higher education research greenhouses. This focus has occurred naturally as he pursued his first interest-great architecture. As he becomes engaged with companies and clients, and comes to know their stories, he is delighted when they come to view design as an investment in their brand - most importantly for talent acquisition. He believes great design can give them a competitive edge with regards to identity, talent acquisition, and efficiency of resources and space. Yet Mike's design solutions are attractive, practical and buildable. His attention to the construction process ensures that each design is executed as intended.
Job Titles:
- Associate Principal, Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager at Hanbury
Mike Beaver is a senior project manager at Hanbury. He is responsible for budget, schedule design and consultant management. His project management experience varies considerably and includes new construction, additions, renovation and housing work. He maintains an active role in firm leadership with respect to project production, document standards, budget and schedule monitoring.
Michele Bossick is an IT Engineer at Hanbury equipped with a strong background in technology and education management. Her meticulous and methodical problem-solving approach enables her to efficiently identify and resolve complex IT challenges, playing a vital role in enhancing the company's technological capabilities and ensuring operational efficiency.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from McDaniel College, Michele has obtained valuable certifications including CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+. Her diverse range of proficiencies spans Google API, Office 365 Administration, Cisco Meraki, Microsoft Azure, and Project Management. This extensive skill set enables her to effectively address multifaceted IT issues and deliver innovative solutions.
Throughout her career, Michele has demonstrated an ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. She has successfully deployed, monitored, and maintained system installations and upgrades, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Leveraging her comprehensive understanding of emerging technology standards and regulations, Michele aligns strategic goals with the ever-evolving IT landscape, driving growth and adaptability.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Communications & Public Relations Specialist
- Leader in Communication Strategies at Hanbury
Morgan is a dynamic Communications & Public Relations Specialist with a passion for elevating the firm's visibility through the strategic application of communications strategies and branding. With over twelve years of industry experience, she has developed expertise in strategic marketing, creative development, and external engagement.
Job Titles:
- Associate Principal, Architect
- Associate Principal, Architect / Strategic Council
As the son of a landscape architect, David Cole became aware of the power of good design early on. Now that he is an architect himself, David helps people think in a different way about buildings by teasing out how clients want the space to make inhabitants feel. His ranging portfolio is united by the interconnected nature of buildings to landscapes, the dignity of vernacular structures and the importance of the urban environment.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Green Associate
Rachel Bek is an Architect with expertise spanning single-family, multi-family, hospitality, and state construction projects. With an innate ability to navigate all phases of architectural practice, Rachel excels at successful design delivery and construction within tight deadlines.
As an artist, Rachel views the world through a design lens, recognizing the importance that place-making has in our everyday lives. Simultaneously, she embraces the architect's identity as an "organizer of space," drawing inspiration from the seamless integration of the function and feel of a project. She is particularly inspired by Mass Timber, a medium that elegantly blends structural integrity with interior aesthetics, imbuing spaces with sustainable warmth.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Principal, Project Manager, Board of Directors
Becky Ensogna is an experienced architect with a solid background in project management and client and consultant coordination. Since joining Hanbury almost a decade ago, she has focused on higher education projects. Becky is a tenacious defender of project design both programmatically and aesthetically and knows that a practical, durable building must result from even the most enticing rendering. She has a clear understanding of the metrics of budget, schedule, and consultant coordination, as well as a keen design sense. Her experience includes work on a variety of project types, from commercial and multifamily to student housing and dining.
A creative problem solver, Ryan Cooper credits his architectural education with much more than his design skills, it taught him independence, perseverance and the importance of failing as a key component of success. Ryan was one of a handful of early participants in the Integrated Path to Architecture Licensure program, which allowed him to complete the architecture experience requirement and the Architecture Registration Examination while earning his Masters of Architecture degree. Having graduated in the midst of a pandemic, Ryan recognizes the value of flexibility in life and design. After all, it only took a few days for the way we work and live to drastically change.
Job Titles:
- Design
- President / CEO Emeritus
S. Mike Evans, FAIA, is a founding member of Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas and served as the firm's CEO for 22 years. Over the course of his career, he became a powerful national influence on the planning and design of student learning communities. Energetic and communicative, he has been a constant source of new ideas and emergent possibilities, qualities that have impacted education at all levels. His vision has helped shape student experience on more than 100 campuses throughout the United States and abroad.
Mike is also an educator and a conceptual strategist who constantly seeks to enrich his environment. His career has been characterized by insatiable curiosity, innovative thinking, systems thinking, and collaboration. As CEO, his legacy includes key qualities extant at Hanbury today: curiosity, learning, and striving for excellence. In addition to his architectural awards and accomplishments, including an AIA fellowship, Mike has shared his knowledge with clients and campus professionals through numerous conference presentations.
Mike is a recipient of the ACUHO-I Parthenon Award for distinguished service to the campus housing profession and facilitated the organization's Global Housing Summit in Hong Kong in 2009. He created Hanbury's Virginia Design Medal, one of several firm "legacy" programs, which is awarded to a distinguished faculty member from an esteemed architectural school who spends two weeks each summer challenging and shaping the firm's thinking and work.
"Architects, together with campus leadership, have an obligation to create environments that nurture students' minds, bodies, and spirits - they're vital to the academic, social, and architectural fabric of American campuses."
Drawing from her educational background rooted in urban planning, Sabiya brings extensive knowledge of green infrastructure to her role as a Designer. Inspired by emerging trends like biophilic design and community-centered processes, she envisions a future where design seamlessly integrates environmental and social consciousness. Sabiya's passion lies in projects prioritizing accessible public green spaces, recognizing their potential to elevate community well-being and inclusivity, particularly among underrepresented age groups. Mindful of diverse community needs, she works to ensure that designs contribute positively to their surrounding environment, fostering long-term sustainability and resilience.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Project Architect
A detail-oriented Architect, Sam Englehart specializes in multi-family housing, skillfully blending form and function to create dynamic living spaces. A native of Silver Spring, MD, he has a passion for transformative urban projects that foster community engagement and respond to cultural and historical contexts.
Sam's portfolio includes high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse and office-to-residential conversions, as well as student housing projects. He has contributed to all phases of the design and construction administration process - notably on a 28-story mixed-use multi-family building in Silver Spring, Maryland and a 560-unit office to residential conversion in Washington, DC.
Sam's experience in design feasibility, documentation, and construction administration, provides a holistic perspective. He brings optimism, creativity, and practicality to the forefront of the design process, creating architecture imbued with positive solutions to global challenges like sustainability, urbanity, and housing equity.
Job Titles:
- Associate, Laboratory Planner