Studio
INC is a passionate, open-source, multi-disciplinary, architecture, and design studio dedicated to the integration of the design disciplines. A tripartite leadership structure guides our projects from conception to completion and balances the three essential elements of design: joy, utility, and craft. We unlock the creative process to engage our clients and collaborators because good ideas can come from anywhere. Each project is a unique portrait imbued with the aspirations of our clientele. We assert that a project can take its place in the environment of a city or in the heart of its user by creating a meaningful dialogue with its physical and cultural conditions. At INC wellness and sustainability are a single integrated discipline because what's good for the planet is good for the human and vice versa.
Team
We are a maker culture. We create socially, knowing that many heads are better than one when navigating the shortest distance to the best solutions. By leveraging the power of each of our personal ambitions, cultivating transparency, and by providing the best-in-class tools, we foster collective success that makes us more than the sum of our parts. We are imperfectionists. We are compensated for excellence, not perfection—for creative risk-taking is the goal and all “mistakes” are nascent solutions. We believe that options, alternatives and open mindedness are the keys that unlock innovation—where “Yes” is the first step to the next big idea and great design. Lastly, we are cooperative not corporate. Corporate conformity is the enemy of invention and a healthy structure is the bedrock of creativity.
Adam Rolston
Founding Partner, Managing & Creative Director, AIA
Adam Rolston, senior founding partner of INC Architecture & Design, has been shaping the built environment for over three decades. Raised in Los Angeles and educated in Connecticut, New York, and Florence, Rolston has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and the United States. As INC's creative and managing director, he has designed objects, spaces, and buildings on scales from intimate to urban, totaling over a million square feet. His endeavors, driven by the conviction that beauty is a human entitlement, encompass public and private scale residential, hospitality, club, restaurant, retail, and commercial projects across three continents. Rolston’s work is distinguished by his commitment to social well-being, precise attention to detail, and adept stewardship of complex projects from 100,000 feet and down to earth. He is a registered architect in New York State and a member of the AIA New York chapter and the USGBC. His dedication to his adoptive home of New York City extends well beyond architecture and design; as an executive board member of the not-for-profit Open House New York, he supports the mission to provide unparalleled access to the places, people, projects, systems, and ideas shaping New York City's future. Rolston's multifaceted expertise and passion have cemented his reputation as a leader in the field, harmonizing aesthetic beauty with social responsibility and technical excellence.
Drew Stuart
Founding Partner, Development & Construction Director, AIA, LEED AP
Drew Stuart has been engaged in the practice of architecture for nearly two decades. At the University of Cincinnati School of Architecture, and in extensive travels to Europe and Asia, Drew developed a commitment to quality and craft. He joined Tsao & McKown Architects in 1999 where he worked for seven years before founding INC in 2006. Drew has designed and executed private residential interiors, homes, hotels, spas, restaurants and large and small residential condominium developments - all with a domestic sensibility. He possesses a particular interest in the complexities of ushering a design from conception to realization while maintaining an appropriate balance between design and constructability.
Gabriel Benroth
Founding Partner, Studio Director & CTO, AIA
Gabriel Benroth graduated magna cum laude with dual degrees in Architecture and Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. Apropos of experience in high-end retail, residential, and hospitality design, Gabriel finds joy in the intersection between architecture and interior design. His specialty in visualization and design is renowned in the industry. As Studio Director, Gabriel has expanded the traditional role by kit-bashing new and legacy technologies to build INC’s unique integrated platform.
Hilary Kroll
Partner, Sustainability Director, AIA, LEED AP
Hilary Kroll joined INC Architecture and Design in 2006. She is a LEED AP and a licensed architect in New York State. She received a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and also studied in Copenhagen, Denmark where she developed a passion for the sequential experience of spaces. In her role at INC, Hilary enjoys designing all things great and small; she is particularly interested in projects that encompass the total design of the interior and the exterior. A conceptual thinker at heart, Hilary enjoys translating formal ideas and palettes from concept, through design, and into the built environment. She has been the Project Manager and Project Architect at INC for many projects that range from residential design including multifamily condominiums and private residences of all types, to hospitality design including hotels, restaurants, spas, fitness centers, conference centers, and amenity spaces. It is happily her daily goal to transform New York City, one beautiful space at a time.
Tyler Kleck
Partner, Brand Director, AIA, LEED AP
Tyler Kleck has been on the INC team since 2007. Born and raised in northwest Ohio, Tyler attended the University of Cincinnati where he graduated with a Master's degree and a B.S. in Architecture. As a Project Architect and Project Manager at INC, Tyler has designed and managed projects ranging from high-end apartment and office renovations to ground-up condominium buildings as well as numerous luxury hospitality spaces. With an additional interest in graphic design, Tyler has also helped develop many of the branding aspects on various commercial projects. Perhaps born of his midwestern roots, Tyler takes pride in wearing as many hats as required to complete a project, no matter how small the task.
Arthur McGoey
Principal, Architecture, BIM Director, RA
Arthur McGoey is interested in a broad range of design issues; from user experience and millwork details to exterior envelope design and building performance. Starting in 1998, Arthur’s experience includes high-end residential, townhouses, multi-family housing, airports, offices, schools and stadiums. Arthur originally moved to New York City to pursue his Masters of Architecture at Columbia University. He has also earned a B.A. of Architecture and a B.S. Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico. A common thread throughout Arthur’s work is a focus on a leveraging computation, visualization and information technologies to aid design, both practically and conceptually.
Matthew Kalishman
CFO
Matthew Kalishman, originally from Florida, has spent the past 20+ years working in financial leadership roles in New York City, including at Sandow Media and Material ConneXion Inc. He joined INC in November 2023 as Chief Financial Officer. Matthew is proud to be part of a team defined by its talent, diversity, and kindness. He believes that culture is shaped by people, and finds great fulfillment working alongside colleagues who are both creative and principled. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys fitness, art, gardening, cooking, and travel. He is passionate about making the world a little better in any way he can and cares deeply about fairness, equal opportunity, and the importance of objective truth. He’s a proud dog dad to Oliver!
Louisa Revitte
Director, Interiors and Industrial Design, NCIDQ
Louisa Revitte has been involved in various aspects of the design world for the last 15 years. She earned an undergraduate degree in 2004 from Harvard University with a concentration in History of Art and Architecture. She then moved to Florence, Italy where she studied Interior Design at L'Accademia Italiana. Interested in attaining a professional degree in design, she returned to the US and attended Pratt Institute, where she earned her Master's degree in architecture. Her past work experience includes retail design at Pompei AD in NYC and residential design at Maryann Thompson Architects in Cambridge. Louisa joined the INC team in 2010. Since then she has helped develop the FF&E department. At INC, she has been able to combine her love of all design facets, from art and architecture to interiors and decorating. Her passion is in the final layer of design and how it can coordinate seamlessly with the broader design, particularly when large floral prints or disco-era items are involved.
Megan McGing
Director, Interiors
Megan McGing is an Interior Designer with additional interests in furniture and graphic design. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she received her MFA in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design. Megan has worked on various project types including hospitality, corporate, and residential. Hotel projects are her main focus and she especially appreciates those with an inclusion of local artisans. Immersing herself in the search for local designers and craftspeople to fit within the design narrative is a welcome challenge for every project.
Michael Nartey
Director, Architecture
Michael Nartey was born in Ghana and raised in New York City, he went on to study at Syracuse University School of Architecture. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Syracuse, he joined INC in 2010. While working with INC, Michael has been involved from conception to realization on several high-end residential and commercial projects at various scales. His background in architecture coupled with experience working on interior projects at INC has allowed him to partake in a wide range of design problems. His interests lie within the fabrication techniques of not only architectural and interior design concepts, but also sculpture and furniture design. Outside of INC, Michael has been developing this interest by engaging in the fabrication of bespoke design projects.
Neil Shah
Director, Architecture
Since graduating from the New Jersey Institute’s College of Architecture & Design, Neil has worked in multiple roles on various project typologies. He uses this experience to help INC execute high end residential, commercial, fitness, and corporate projects. He is known for his ability to problem solve on the fly, software savviness, unforgiving standards of quality, and need for bespoke coffee and craft beer in the office.
Amy Cahill
Senior Project Manager, Interiors
Amy Cahill has been working in the hospitality design industry since receiving her Bachelor’s of Interior Design from New Jersey Institute of Technology's College of Architecture & Design in 2015. Specializing in hotel and lifestyle branded design, she aims to infuse understated luxury into every project; that makes every guest feel like a badass. Outside of the office, Amy is a novice runner who can be found at the beach with her dogs or the local ice cream shop.
Dakota Nesselbush
Project Manager, Interiors
Dakota Nesselbush is a highly accomplished interior designer, holding a BFA in Interior Design from the esteemed Savannah College of Art and Design, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2018. With a strong dedication to crafting comprehensive designs and bespoke furniture pieces, Dakota has made noteworthy contributions to the realms of hospitality, restaurant design, and amenity spaces. Her expertise lies in collaborating with fellow designers to devise practical solutions that cater to clients' requirements while upholding the original design vision. Beyond her professional pursuits, Dakota nurtures a love for horror movies, drawing, and embarking on camping trips with her partner. Dakota's compassionate nature, authenticity, and creative spirit are evident in both her work and personal life.
Elizabeth Coughlin
Project Manager, Interiors, WELL AP
Elizabeth Coughlin was born in High Point, North Carolina, where she grew up surrounded by furniture designers and manufacturers and cultivated a passion for design at a young age. She earned her BSBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan Flagler Business School before moving to San Francisco, CA to work in technology consulting and subsequently as a furniture and textiles merchandiser. She returned to the East Coast to attend the New York School of Interior Design, where she earned her M.F.A. While in school, Elizabeth refined her technical design expertise working on the hotel ownership side. Her passion for design is evident through all stages of a project. If not in her design studio, you can find Elizabeth biking the streets of New York City or scoping out live music.
Irene Wang
Project Manager, Interiors
Irene Wang was born and raised in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. She grew up painting and repainting her room many different colors, including mushroom inspired polka dots at one point. Her passion in art and design started at a very young age and manifested through many mediums of art including pencil sketching, watercolor and oil painting. She strives to bridge the gap between comfort and aesthetics, simplicity and practicality, while constantly questioning how we use and design our environments to fit those needs. She obtained her MFA in Interior Design and graduated with honors and distinction from Pratt Institute. In her spare time. she can be found practicing yoga, biking around Brooklyn, and traveling whenever she can find the time to.
Kai Chan
Project Manager, Architecture, LEED Green Associate
Kai Chan received his Master’s degree in Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. He is an Architectural Designer in INC. Before joining the INC team, he has worked internationally, including in Taipei, Stuttgart in Germany, and New York with, projects ranging from small-scale residential renovation to mid-scale commercial spaces. Kai’s passion in architecture is partially based on the his taste in music, and he is deeply fascinated by the idea of sampling in different contexts, like music, architecture and fashion. In his leisure time he likes to go to vintage markets, live concerts, or just simply skateboarding and chilling with friends.
Lindsay Marshall
Project Manager, Architecture
Lindsay Marshall is a New York-based architect holding a Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology. His passion for the built environment took root early, driven by a curiosity about how design shapes the way people experience the world. Lindsay's approach is informed by human behavior, nature, art, and cinematography, drawing on the interplay of light, composition, and atmosphere to create spaces that resonate emotionally. At INC Architecture & Design, he contributes to a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, hospitality, institutional, and residential work, with expertise in 3D modeling and construction administration. Lindsay is motivated by the opportunity to design spaces that meaningfully impact how people live, work, and connect, a purpose that extends beyond his professional practice into a personal passion for furniture making and craftsmanship.
Marissa Zane
Senior Project Manager, Architecture, AIA
Marissa Zane is a Senior Architectural Project Manager from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has worked as both a job captain and designer on a wide variety of award-winning hospitality and residential projects. She received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, and has been working in the field of architecture since 2011. She has worked in San Francisco, Nashville, and Cincinnati, and studied at École Spéciale d'Architecture in Paris. She is currently pursuing architectural licensure. Marissa is passionate about designing richly beautiful spaces with materiality and craft in mind, but is equally obsessed with organization and process. On any given day, you can find her singing with the Manhattan Choral Ensemble, scoring a 50 with the INC Bowling team, or listening to podcasts for hours straight.
Nathan Mohamedali
Project Manager, Architecture
Nathan Mohamedali is an Architectural Designer at INC. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2018. During his time at Cincinnati, Nathan lived and worked in Washington D.C. and San Francisco where he was able to observe how diverse cultures influence and interact with the built environment. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nathan moved to New York to further his interest in how different personalities and philosophies can come together to create impactful and lasting ideas. Outside the office, Nathan enjoys staying active by hiking, snowboarding, and playing basketball. He can be found exploring Brooklyn or in Prospect Park trying to explain to his dog that he needs to bring the ball back if he wants to play fetch.
Nicolas Barrera
Project Manager, Architecture, AIA
Nicolas Barrera Castaneda was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He earned both his B.F.A. and M.Arch degrees from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Nicolas was drawn to INC for its attention to detail, design rigor, and the seamless integration of architecture and interior design focused on user experience, values that strongly align with his own approach. He contributes across all design phases and has worked on higher education, commercial, residential, exhibition, and hospitality projects. His superpower is visualizing ideas and helping clients fully connect with the design vision. A licensed architect, NCARB certified, and AIA member, Nicolas views architecture as a way to shape not only buildings but meaningful experiences and communities. Outside of work, he enjoys watercolors, sketching, and pottery. Friends describe him as creative, mindful, and meticulous.
Shaheen Namvary
Senior Project Manager, Architecture, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Shaheen is a registered architect with over 10 years of experience in the practice of architecture. He received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Architecture from Virginia Tech. After his studies, Shaheen lived and worked abroad for a number of years in Canada and Europe before returning to the US and settling in New York City. His architectural interests lie at the intersection of sustainability and human-centered design. He aspires to create a built environment that can improve our lives, as well as the life of our planet. He strives to be an architect who thinks critically and deeply about any problem presented, at any scale given, while fostering an investigative and inquisitive approach.
Tony Dang
Marketing Coordinator
Born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, Tony holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Georgia. He joined INC Architecture & Design to combine his passion for design with his business background, finding a natural fit with the firm’s aesthetic approach. In his role, he enjoys a range of responsibilities that allow him to apply both analytical thinking and artistic sensibility. Known for his quick problem-solving and resourcefulness, Tony anticipates needs and delivers solutions with efficiency and creativity. Outside of work, he enjoys watching films, listening to music, tending to his houseplants, and hunting for secondhand treasures.
Anna Sophia Villarreal-Levy
Designer, Architecture
Anna Villarreal-Levy was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. She joined INC Architecture & Design for its multidisciplinary approach and thoughtful integration of architecture and interiors. Her experience includes multi-residential, amenity, and gallery projects, where she brings strong communication skills and a talent for visual storytelling through detailed renderings and curated mood boards. Currently pursuing licensure, Anna is eager to continue growing as a designer and collaborator while engaging with the broader New York City design community. She is inspired by architecture’s ability to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation, and outside the studio she enjoys photography, dance, live music, and exploring museums and galleries.
JK Krystyniak
Designer, Architecture
Originally from Westlake Village, California, Jordan-Kate (JK) Krystyniak developed a passion for design early on, inspired by her father’s love for homes and a childhood spent exploring unique architectural spaces. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University before bringing her creative vision to INC Architecture & Design, where she focuses primarily on residential and hospitality projects. JK was drawn to INC for its people-first culture, collaborative spirit, and commitment to crafting meaningful environments. As an architectural designer, she takes pride in knowing that the spaces she helps shape become the backdrop for people’s everyday lives and cherished memories. Colleagues and friends know her as detail-oriented, empathetic, and exceptionally determined, with a work style driven by relentless curiosity and a passion for continuous learning.
Luis Rendon
Designer, Architecture
A Brooklyn native, Luis earned his Bachelor of Architecture from New York City College of Technology and is an associate member of AIA Brooklyn and AIA New York. At INC Architecture & Design, he focuses on residential and hospitality projects, driven by a fascination for how built environments connect people to their surroundings. Luis’s design philosophy is rooted in context, always asking how a site’s unique surroundings can directly shape its form and function. He is known by colleagues for his methodical and consistent working style, and he acts as a key bridge for clients and design teams, translating complex ideas into clear visuals that capture the vision of a project. Motivated by the impact architecture has on daily lives and communities, Luis approaches every space with curiosity and logical rigor.
Martin Ochoa
Senior Designer, Architecture
Born in Quito, Ecuador, and raised in Denver, Martin’s path to architecture stems from a lifelong background as an artist paired with a natural aptitude for spatial logic and technical precision. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from CU Denver. Drawn to INC Architecture & Design by its collaborative studio structure and diverse project range, Martin brings experience across residential, workplace, and theater design. Martin’s work philosophy is deeply contextual, anchored in the belief that great design begins with a thoughtfully developed floor plan. Known for an interdisciplinary approach, he excels at evaluating problems through multiple lenses and getting to the root of client needs to guide clear, informed decisions. Outside the studio, he remains dedicated to his earliest passions of drawing and painting, constantly finding inspiration in the stories woven into the built environment around us.
Rajvir Batra
Designer, Architecture
Born and raised in Queens, Rajvir’s path to architecture was shaped early on by a family background in construction and development. Driven by a love for problem-solving and hands-on creation, he earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. At INC, Rajvir brings a strong background in residential design as well as experience with commercial and residential projects. Rajvir approaches design with a keen eye for 3D modeling and photography. He views great listening as his ultimate tool for client problem-solving, believing that true solutions only emerge from a deep understanding of the core challenge. Known by colleagues for his determined, analytical, and curious mindset, he thrives on iteration by always exploring multiple avenues to land on the best possible result. Beyond his technical drive, Rajvir is motivated by design's power to improve everyday quality of life and is particularly passionate about advocating for affordable housing in NYC.