People

As a licensed architect with 10 years of professional licensure and 14 years of experience in the architecture and design industry, Mel Aster specializes in cold storage facilities, industrial developments, commercial office headquarters, and interior design projects. They have extensive experience leading projects through the full design and documentation process, from early concept development through construction completion. Known for their attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, they excel at developing practical, buildable solutions that support both client objectives and project success.

Outside of work, Mel Aster enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and exploring new trails. A dedicated dog lover, they value the opportunity to unplug, stay active, and spend quality time with their canine companions, bringing the same sense of curiosity, balance, and appreciation for the journey to both their personal and professional life.

With over a decade of experience in architectural design, Sam has developed a strong portfolio across diverse project types, with a focus on life sciences, GMP manufacturing, and cleanroom spaces. Sam possesses a keen interest in fostering effective collaboration between design, engineering, and stakeholders across life sciences and pharmaceutical markets.

Joe Di Giorgio brings over 20 years of experience in architecture and master planning, with expertise across industrial, distribution, manufacturing, office, and retail environments. Throughout his career, he has helped shape more than 25 million square feet of built work. Joe provides leadership across the firm’s New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, Raleigh, and Baltimore offices, bringing talented teams together around a shared vision for growth and design excellence. His ability to listen, challenge assumptions, and see the bigger picture helps transform complex ideas into thoughtful strategies that create long-term value for clients and their real estate investments.

Among Joe’s notable achievements is the Bronx Logistics Center, a 1.3-million-square-foot development and New York City’s largest distribution center. The project is also the first distribution center on the East Coast to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and making sure a great meal never goes unappreciated.

Tricia leads the New York office in delivering transformative projects that shape communities and elevate the built environment. She brings more than fifteen years of experience leading complex commercial redevelopments, commercial-to-residential conversions, commercial interiors, retail environments, and custom residential projects.

Known for her collaborative leadership style, Tricia works closely with clients, consultants, and design teams to translate ambitious ideas into thoughtful, enduring architecture. She believes the most successful projects emerge from diverse perspectives, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to design excellence. Guided by the conviction that architecture should do more than solve functional challenges, Tricia’s work results in environments that shape experiences, foster connection, and positively influence the way people live, work, and interact. Combining design vision with technical expertise, she champions architecture that is innovative, purposeful, and enduring.

Among other achievements, Tricia’s work at 51 W 52nd Street during her tenure at MdeAS Architects has received several accolades including Retrofit Magazine’s Metamorphosis Awards in the historic category (2024). Outside the studio, Tricia enjoys staying active, traveling, hiking, and discovering new places with her family and their Bernedoodle, Yogi.

Kyle Ferrier has over a decade of experience in the design and construction of industrial manufacturing and logistics facilities. His work ranges from 1,500 SF renovations to 1.5M SF new construction projects. He combines strong technical expertise with a diligent approach to problem-solving, thriving in situations where various constraints come together. Kyle views these not as obstacles, but as opportunities. For him, a successful project starts with understanding the client’s values, project goals, and long-term vision. Integrating key partners early on ensures all are aligned with these objectives, setting the foundation for a collaborative, efficient, and innovative process that can turn a complex problem into a lasting solution.

Kyle’s creative thinking and problem-solving goes with him beyond the office walls or the jobsite. He finds joy in fixing everyday things around his house, small DIY projects, and occasionally full renovations. He takes great pride in applying what he does for a living to his own home and being able to share it with his family, even when building a makeshift fort with his daughters or helping them build Legos. Beyond that, Kyle enjoys little things like music quizzes and trivia games, relaxing by a bonfire, and watching soccer.

Matt Godfrey brings over 13 years of experience in a broad range of building types, specializing in industrial projects. Throughout his career, he has been an integral part of coordinating complex ground-up construction, from schools to student housing, high-end condos and high-rise hotels. Matt brings an extensive knowledge of building envelope design and detailing to each project, as well as his knack for reaching logical design solutions quickly through effective communication with both engineers and clients.

Matt loves the intersection of artistic composition and technical knowledge in architecture, working in both the digital and traditional realms of drawing and modeling to foster great design. He is always striving to learn more about building science without forgetting to stop and sketch the buildings just for fun. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, staying cool in the Richmond heat, playing golf, or designing and building miniature buildings for his Lionel trains.

Artur has over a decade of experience providing structural engineering services across a variety of sectors, including commercial multifamily, retail, sound studios, warehouses, adaptive re-use, and the repairs of existing building or non-building structures. He is well versed working with different building materials, such as structural steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, cold formed steel, and wood/timber. Artur leans on his strong relationships with design and construction partners to create collaborative environments and solve complex challenges from conceptual design through construction.

Outside of the office, Artur loves enjoying quality time with his wife and kids or playing soccer. However, he can most frequently be found utilizing his engineering background working on home projects, which usually involves fixing stuff around the house and his children’s toys.

As Design Studio Manager, Andrew oversees the full project lifecycle, from initial concept through to final delivery. He balances creative design with rigorous technical coordination, client relationship management, and comprehensive project oversight.

A licensed, NCARB-certified architect with over 18 years of experience, Andrew has developed specialized expertise in self-storage, complex logistics, and distribution facilities. He is driven by a commitment to functional problem-solving, viewing architecture as the creation of dynamic, enduring contributions to the built environment.

Arselan has over 10 years of experience in Architecture, specializing in Light Industrial and Commercial Self Storage. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for designing and coordinating projects from conception to completion. Arselan responds to client briefs with project specific design solutions that align with their business, operations and vision.

Outside of work, Arselan enjoys quality time with his wife and two daughters. He is a big fan of professional sports and loves to cheer on his favorite teams.

Andrew Long serves as Chief Operating Officer of OneFourTwo, bringing deep experience in structural engineering, design-build delivery, and executive leadership. Over the course of his career, he has grown from technical engineering and project leadership roles into firm leadership, combining hands-on expertise with strategic direction. Andrew began his career at OneFourTwo as the firm’s only structural engineer and has since led its growth into four cities and supported hundreds of projects totaling more than $2 billion annually.

In his current role, Andrew oversees the structural and architectural teams, providing vision, leadership, and coordination across the broader design organization. A licensed Structural Engineer in more than 30 states, he has led projects spanning industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, retail, mission-critical, energy infrastructure, and adaptive reuse. Andrew is known for pairing technical rigor with practical leadership, giving clients and partners confidence that project decisions are grounded in experience, collaboration, and strategy.

Outside of work, Andrew can be found disappointed in yet another Auburn athletics heartbreak or preparing his next Disney princess duet with one of his three daughters.

Eric Martin brings over 14 years of diverse experience in Structural Engineering, specializing in industrial dry storage, manufacturing, and multi-family building design. Throughout his career, he has led hundreds of projects from conception through completion. Eric is in the room with clients, bringing his knowledge and diverse experience to the conversation to support the project’s vision and make decisions grounded in strategy.

Outside of work, Eric loves spending time with his family, weight training, or enjoying a good glass of whiskey or red wine.

Brett Perkins brings over 13 years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on providing leadership and management of structural engineering services, overseeing the division’s engineering design, operations, client relations, and strategic planning. Brett has experience in successfully leading design for industrial, manufacturing, distribution, data center projects, as well as, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and education projects. Brett is in the room with clients to bring Structural Engineering knowledge to the conversation and to drive raving fan service through his responsiveness, attention to detail, and cost-effective, lasting building solutions.

Outside of work, Brett enjoys being outside at a golf course, ball field, or pool with his family.

Matthew Rodie brings over 20 years of experience in the architecture industry specializing in industrial, mission critical, healthcare, telecommunications, commercial office, institutional, retail and interior architecture. In his role, he is responsible for providing leadership and management of OneFourTwo’s architectural offices in Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville and Charlotte. Throughout his career, he has designed and led hundreds of projects throughout the country. Matt is in the room with clients to bring architectural knowledge to the conversation, helping to support the project’s vision while making decisions founded in strategy. His passion for architecture, design and client satisfaction drives him to deliver projects of the highest quality.

Among his other achievements, Matt and his Mission Critical team have launched OneFourTwo’s first data center project, kick-starting multiple new projects in the data center space. Outside of work, Matt is typically enjoying his love for cars, cycling, golf and traveling with his wife and kids.

Rosabel Santiago brings over 16 years of experience in the Design-Build industry, specializing in food and beverage, manufacturing, industrial design, and sustainability. Throughout her career, she has led over 50 projects with the largest project to date encompassing 1.2M SF of industrial storage and office space. Rosabel brings a deep understanding of operational efficiency, regulatory requirements, and user experience to every project. Her projects are defined by a strategic, detail-driven approach that balances creativity with practicality. She is always committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and guiding the design from concept through execution of the vision with clarity and excellence.

Outside of work, Rosabel typically enjoys Jacksonville’s local arts and music scene and traveling to new countries every year.

With nine years of experience in structural engineering, Stephen has contributed to education, healthcare, transportation, commercial, industrial, and life sciences projects, partnering with owners, architects, and contractors to deliver practical, resilient, and efficient structural solutions. He believes the strongest projects are built on collaboration, clear communication, and thoughtful problem-solving. By listening first and understanding each client's goals, he develops designs that are technically sound, practical to construct, and aligned with the project's vision. His design decisions are grounded in engineering principles and shaped through meaningful collaboration with clients, design partners, and builders from concept through construction.

Outside of work, Stephen enjoys staying active and working with his hands. Whether cycling, kayaking, or taking on his next home improvement project, he appreciates opportunities to solve problems, build something lasting, and continue learning qualities that also define his approach to serving clients.