Growing up in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Camille Adkins studied Architecture and Global Environments and Sustainability at the University of Virginia. Since joining Ferguson & Shamamian in 2016, she has worked on house and apartment projects in New York City, the Hamptons, California, Ohio, and England, a well-rounded background for this licensed architect. Camille is deeply involved in campus recruiting efforts, dedicating much of her time and energy to bringing young talent to the office and implementing mentorship initiatives. She also is engaged in the firm’s office events and charitable outreach opportunities.

Alan Ahles joined the firm over 20 years ago after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. He has worked on many residences, from new buildings to renovations and apartments throughout the Northeast and abroad. Alan is committed to mentoring new colleagues as well as helping to organize and archive the firm’s work. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Alan now calls the island of Manhattan home.

Born in Portugal and raised in Westchester, New York, Luis Almeida received his architectural degree from New York Institute of Technology. He joined the firm in 2014 as a seasoned, licensed architect with 20 years of high-end residential architecture experience. Luis has been instrumental in the renovation and construction of several of the firm’s projects, including a Manhattan townhouse and estates across the country. Luis is a member of the firm’s Technical Quality Management Committee, continually evaluating and improving the technical quality of our work, and he is an invaluable mentor and resource for the firm’s young architects. He currently resides in Westchester with his wife and two boys.

Anthony Amiano has been with Ferguson & Shamamian since 2015. A life-long love of residential design led him to Syracuse University, where he earned a design degree, graduating with his Bachelor of Architecture. As Marketing Manager, Anthony has been instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the public face of the firm. His understanding of social media, photo styling, and the design press community have all contributed to the firm’s media and industry recognition. Anthony is involved in several committees and advises on projects, various office systems, and community engagement.

Bogdan Borgovan has been with the firm since 2000. He has contributed to the design and construction supervision of several large estate projects, and historic building and apartment renovations, both in New York City and the Tri State area, as well as on the West Coast. He lives in Northern Manhattan.

Andrew Califano grew up on Long Island’s North Shore just outside New York City and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Since joining the firm in 2015, Andrew has worked on a variety of projects ranging from Los Angeles estates to New York City apartments. A licensed architect, Andrew is involved in helping the firm’s junior architects seek licensure and expanding the firm’s impressive architectural library. He is an active member of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and Co-Chair of their McKim, Mead, & White Awards Committee. Andrew currently lives on New York’s Upper East Side and spends many weekends on the North Fork of Long Island.

Joy Hunter has been a member of the firm’s finance department since 1999 and is currently Billing Coordinator. Joy brings her infinite energy and positive attitude to every meeting, gathering and event in the office.

Before joining Ferguson & Shamamian in 2012, Jeffrie Lane conducted his own private residential practice for 18 years in Rockland County, specializing in traditional design. During that time, he was actively engaged in local preservation efforts, including drafting the code language for the Nyack Architectural Review Board and sitting on the Board of Trustees for the Historical Society of Rockland County. In 2012, Jeffrie won the Preservation Leadership Award for his contributions to the preservation of Rockland County’s historic resources. His principal role at F&S has been as a Project Designer on many projects across the country including a townhouse renovation on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and a multibuilding family estate in Ohio. Jeffrie is also committed to educating and mentoring his younger colleagues and has delivered a series of lectures on historical and design-related subjects at the firm.

Project Coordinator Priscilla Lugo was born and raised in New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The City College of New York and has been with Ferguson & Shamamian since December 2006. Priscilla’s energy is limitless and no challenge is too daunting for her to master. She currently lives in Long Island with her husband and two Pomeranians.

Brendan McNee joined Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in 2014 after spending nine years at G.P. Schafer Architect. Coming from a long line of Scottish and Irish farmers in Iowa—and further back, Scottish stone masons in Scotland—Brendan developed a keen eye for both the natural and built environments. He graduated with his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and has developed a deep appreciation for traditional forms and practice, both through his formal education and his varied interests in the arts. While he initially joined the firm as an architectural visualization specialist, he now also serves as a designer, collaborating with teams across the entire office to bring creative visions to life. Brendan currently resides in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sylvana Gomez Mendoza grew up admiring the details of traditional Latin American architecture that surrounded her. She received her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architectural Design and Urbanism from the University of Notre Dame, after which she joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2016. Sylvana has worked on a variety of projects, including a waterfront home on Nantucket and several apartment renovations in New York City. Sylvana enjoys bringing people together and believes in the importance of fostering a sense of community. She is involved in recruiting and special events at F&S, ensuring the firm attracts talented individuals while creating memorable experiences.

Cindy M.A. Michel earned a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architectural Design and Urbanism from the University of Notre Dame. She joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2012 and is a licensed architect. Cindy has worked on a variety of projects including New York City apartments and townhouses, a Connecticut estate, and a large, historic estate in Los Angeles. She is Haitian American and grew up in Connecticut and on Long Island. She enjoys traveling for inspiration and leisure.

Rocco Monaco grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, and received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami. After graduation, he relocated to New York where he joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2013. Since joining the firm, he has worked on a variety of projects, including new residences in Florida and renovations to homes in the Northeast. Rocco has a strong interest in technology and a passion for using new techniques to design timeless homes. As part of the CAD Committee, he is also a leader of the firm’s graphic identity initiative, continually maintaining and improving the firm’s exceptional drawing standards.

Connor Moran joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2015 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Since starting with the firm, he has assisted in the design of a Palladian Villa in the Bahamas, as well as several new and renovation projects in Southampton, New York. He has a particular interest in early American architecture, furniture design, and the English Arts & Crafts movement. He is an active member of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, where he assists in teaching the practice of measured drawing and traditional design principles. He resides in New Jersey with his wife, who is also a passionate traditional architect.

A New Englander at heart, Alex Morley spent his formative youth and education living abroad and studying architecture in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Ecuador, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Finland, Argentina, and China. He holds a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and an architecture degree from Lehigh University. Alex’s love of history and cultural identity fuels his passion for architecture to express regional character and a tailored sense of the word ‘home.’ Since joining the firm in 2014, he has worked on residences spanning from Eastern Canada to Los Angeles. He and his wife live in a historic 1830 house in the Southern Berkshires, which the two are slowly renovating.

Kristina Mosco grew up on Long Island, spending summers visiting historic house museums and restoration villages where she formed her admiration for early American architecture. After receiving her architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame, she joined the firm in 2012. Kristina has worked on projects in New York, California, Florida, and Illinois, and her projects include a 2019 Addison Mizner and 2018 Schuler Award winning Palm Beach project, and a 2022 Julia Morgan and 2021 Stanford White Award-winning Los Angeles project.  A licensed architect, she currently resides in Tribeca.

Elena Murphy grew up outside of Washington, DC, where she began her career working for a local architect during high school summer months. A lover of art and architectural history, Elena received a BA in Art History from Trinity College and a Master of Architecture from the University of Miami, where she won both the Ferguson & Shamamian Design Award and the School of Architecture Student Writing Award. After a successful stint at DMSAS, Elena joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2018 and has worked on projects ranging from large estates in New England to apartment renovations in Manhattan and Palm Beach. In her free time, Elena enjoys being outdoors with her husband and two daughters.

Facility Manager Christopher Perales was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College. After working in management for many years, he joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2005. Chris is instrumental in ensuring that our workplace is a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment. He and his partner currently reside in Astoria, Queens, and spend most of their free time with family and friends.

Rebecca Whiting, manager of the firm’s office support team, joined the firm in 2003. While her organizational skills have helped to streamline the firm’s project agreements and new data systems, it is her positive attitude and understanding of the firm and its people that make her an invaluable asset to the day-to-day operation of the office. 

Raised north of New York City, Rick Williams received his Architectural degree from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Over the course of nearly three decades with the firm, Rick has managed a wide range of projects from city apartments to award winning estates. Rick is actively involved in mentoring the firm’s younger architects. Rick and his wife, now empty nesters, reside in Manhattan.