Who We Are
We’re an award-winning team of problem solvers who enjoy thinking outside the box, whether it’s looking at alternative design solutions or creatively working with a city to receive the permit. Our firm is deeply experienced and sized to be flexible enough to adapt to ever-changing situations. Many of us originate from parts of the world with distinct cultural backgrounds, which enables us to better understand the varied goals of our clients. We believe this combination is where our value is: a not-too-big, not-too-small, diverse, and experienced team.
STACY EISENMANN
Principal
With more than 25 years of professional design experience, Stacy is dedicated to working with clients to achieve their architectural dreams. Using valuable insight gained while completing her own award-winning home in 2005, Stacy launched Eisenmann Architecture with the commitment to help others successfully navigate the process of improving the way they live. Her approach guides clients through the design as partners, resulting in architectural languages that are unique to each project.
Stacy earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies, a program based on Bauhaus principles. She has served her community as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner, recurring judge for Sub-Zero Wolf’s Kitchen Design Contest, design critic for VA Tech’s San Francisco Studio, and member of the American Institute of Architects. She lives with her filmmaker husband and two creative daughters.
Aska Wieloch-Kim
Studio Director
Having studied iconic architecture throughout Europe, including her native Poland, Aska brings a wealth of design knowledge to her role as Studio Director. As a licensed architect, she has the breadth and quality of experience to provide ongoing guidance to the team on architectural and constructability issues and to manage the studio's larger and more complex projects. Aska’s warm personality and quiet humor help create enduring relationships with our clients.
Aska studied architecture at Poznan Polytechnic and completed her Bachelor of Architecture at Cornell University. She worked with firms in Ithaca and New York City before relocating to San Francisco and joining Eisenmann Architecture in 2012. An avid sailor since age seven, Aska made her initial crossing to the U.S. as a crew member of the Pogoria, a 154-foot-long barkentine from Poland, at the age of 18.
Joscelin Reynaud
Project Manager
Jos guides projects through all phases of the design and construction process, including client interface, planning, drafting, and permitting. His genuine and responsible demeanor helps him connect with clients and delivers well-developed projects with a friendly spirit. Jos supports the rest of the Eisenmann Architecture team as captain of our virtual reality systems and through his skills in architectural photography.
A native of France, Jos earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural design and drafting from the Lycée Benoit Fourneyron Saint Étienne. He worked in residential and light commercial design in the Lyon area before heading off on a bicycle journey that took him from Argentina to Canada. Along the way, he met his wife and moved to the U.S. in 2015. They’ve recently relocated to France where Jos continues to lend his valuable Bay Area expertise to the Eisenmann team. In his spare time, Jos designs and builds furniture.
Mariati paham
Project Manager
Mariati leads projects through all phases of the design and construction process, including project communications, development of design, and permitting. She is also skilled at producing working drawings and 3D models. She brings to our clients a high caliber of professional responsibility and an amiable disposition. Before joining Eisenmann Architecture, Mariati worked at several high-profile firms in the Bay Area and on a variety of project types.
Originally from Indonesia, Mariati holds a Bachelor’s of Architecture from the Bandung Institute of Technology and spent four years in Singapore before moving to the US in 2002. Her international experience has contributed to her resourceful problem-solving skills and patience in communicating with others. In her free time, Mariati is involved in her community, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and fundraising events for the Indonesian community. She is an avid photographer and lives with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.
Ali Nabi
Project Manager
As a project manager, Ali works on all phases of our projects, from meeting with clients to providing technical drawings and construction administration. He has experience working on a wide range of building types, from single-family residential to large civic institutions. Along with a proven eye for detail, Ali brings strong coordination and organizational skills throughout the design development and construction processes.
Ali earned a Master of Architecture from Melli University in Tehran, Iran, and an Associates Degree in architecture from Zanjan University. In his free time, he enjoys hosting dinners for friends, outdoor activities, and reading.
TRACY ROGERS
Project Manager
Tracy enjoys all aspects of the design process. Her strong communication and organizational skills keep projects moving forward as she deftly guides clients. She is experienced at coordinating the many consultants required on large-scale projects and particularly loves the problem-solving that comes with residential construction.
Spending three years in Greece, Tracy converted historic wine-making canava structures into summer dwellings. Back home in Vermont, she designed custom homes, a variety of multi-family residential projects, and several elder care facilities. She also spent many years in New York specializing in high-end custom residential architecture.
Tracy earned her BARCH and BFA at the Rhode Island School of Design. In addition to architecture, she learned sculptural metal casting and welding, as well as fine art painting, drawing, and industrial design. Her favorite form of meditation is time spent in her kitchen and especially loves the beauty of Vermont’s hiking trails, swimming holes, and ski slopes.
SKYE TAYLOR
Senior Designer
As a senior designer, Skye works with the project managers to develop project drawings and prepare permit applications. Her background in spearheading residential projects in Chicago lends her valuable insight into working within an urban environment.
Versatile and creative, her experience ranges from a boutique residential firm to working on larger commercial and educational projects, including the Illinois State Capitol. As a former architect-in-residence at the Château de Chambord in France, Skye created a project for the French Heritage Society that was displayed at the castle’s 500th-anniversary celebration.
Skye holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Portland State University and a Master of Architecture, with an emphasis on interior architecture, from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, picnics, and trying out new DIY craft projects. She also plans to sit for the licensure exams.
Patrick mangat
Architect
As an architect, Patrick produces production and permit drawings, including construction details, as well as reviews designs for code compliance. He brings with him experience in the construction industry as a project manager along with careful coordination of consultants and building departments with architectural drawings. His experience designing wine-making facilities and high-end residential projects in wine country, along with hands-on work building custom cabinetry, make him a great asset to our clients.
Patrick grew up helping out in his parents’ East Bay dental practice and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at UC Berkeley. An avid learner, he’s always chasing the next bit of information through trips to museums, parks, and aquariums with his sons, developing a pamphlet collection along the way. Outside of work he enjoys finding trivia to fuel his never-ending supply of dad jokes. Patrick’s contagious smile and love of laughter brings a natural warmth to every conversation.
Hilary Steger
Senior Designer / BIM Manager
Hilary brings a depth of knowledge and experience with 3D programs like ArchiCAD, Lumion, SketchUp, and others to our design process. This valuable skill set allows us to expertly leverage software to design in three dimensions and offer our clients a holistic view of their projects. Hilary works with our team remotely from Vermont.
Having started out as an interior designer in a medium-sized firm, Hilary discovered a natural ability and a passion for creating detailed renderings and moved into an architectural role.
She earned her BS in Interior Design at La Roche College in Pittsburgh, PA. She spends as much time as possible outdoors with her dog Sadie—including hiking, swimming, biking, windsurfing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
HANNA PERRETT
Studio Manager
Hanna works with our project managers to coordinate project budgets and timelines, both individually and across the studio. She maintains the project management systems that aid us in delivering designs within budget and in a timely manner. Internally, she sets up office standards, coordinates areas of HR, and liaises with our IT specialist.
Hanna works with us from Reno, Nevada, where she also provides logistical support to our Lake Tahoe projects. She is a PMP-certified Project Manager with experience in construction management, lead supervision, and finish carpentry. She brings first-hand knowledge of the building industry and excellent communication skills to her work.
Originally from Colorado, Hanna studied elementary and special education at the University of Hawaii. She later pursued fine arts at the University of Nevada, specializing in color theory. Outside of the studio, Hanna is a dedicated oil painter, downhill mountain biker, rock climber, snowboarder, gardener, and mom.
Dani Bae
Office Manager
Dani is the first point of contact for our clients. A master in customer relations, she understands the importance of adaptability, attention to detail, decisions at high-stakes moments, and making strong connections. Her years of managing stage productions have taught her to think on her feet from minor day-to-day issues to big-picture needs. Dani supports our team through client onboarding, schedule coordination, and bringing out her inner KonMari when organizing our office.
Born in South Korea and immigrating to the United States at a young age, Dani grew up on the East Coast, earning a BFA in Stage Management from Syracuse University in New York. She is also a proud alumna of The Madeira School for Girls in Virginia. She enjoys time outdoors, getting creative in the kitchen, and working on various crafting projects, whether knitting, crocheting, or cross stitch. Dani is also on an endless quest for the perfect croissant!
Michelle Wenzel
Bookkeeper
As our bookkeeper, Michelle enjoys connecting with clients through the invoicing process. She’s an organized team player who loves to problem solve, and for her there’s nothing like developing creative solutions that keep our processes efficient.
Michelle brings a wealth of specialized experience from working with a number of local architecture firms. She deeply appreciates design and working with designers, which fuels her own creativity. At home she continues a long-standing practice of creating pottery in her personal studio.
Originally from Sacramento, Michelle earned a double bachelor's from UC Davis. Now having lived in the Bay Area for 20 years she considers it to be her second hometown. As an intrepid hiker, Michelle often starts her day with a hike.
David Eisenmann
Technology Director (At Large)
David provides behind-the-scenes support to Eisenmann Architecture with technology infrastructure and development. His background in animation, and particularly in virtual reality, has been instrumental in shifting the user experience of our clients. With David’s assistance, VR has quickly developed into one of our firm’s top design and visualization tools.
With 18 years of service at Pixar Animation Studios, David has won many awards, including an Emmy for Innovation in Interactive Story Telling and a Peabody for Futures in Media. He’s currently producing Skydance Studios first feature animated film.
Collaborators
Amber Baker
Tracey Brown
Shelley Caldwell
Charrette Venture Group
Jared Clifton
Sharon Foster Rupe
James Huemoeller
Matthew MacGillivray
Edwin Marmanillo
Nina Mullen
Pike Nong
Timon Phillips
Douglas Sornberger
Justin Syren
Jean Tan
Evan Urton
Becky Waring
Sarah Willmer