The son of an architect, Stephen spent much of his Oregon childhood drawing and visiting construction sites and historic buildings. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the Oregon School of Design, and after graduation, accepted a scholarship to study traditional and civic buildings at the Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture Summer School. After working for Allan Greenberg in Washington DC, Stephen received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 1995. Stephen has led the project teams for several of the firm’s prize-winning projects, including four of the firm’s Stanford White Awards, three Palladio Prizes, a Bulfinch Award and a Mizner Award. Stephen drives the firm’s Recruitment Committee bringing talented architects to the firm and oversees the university outreach and intern program. He is a long-standing Fellow and Instructor of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, where he regularly teaches and lectures about classical architecture, the study of design precedent, and measured and analytical drawing. He also serves on the Institute’s National Education Committee. Stephen and his wife live in Maplewood, New Jersey, where they raised their two sons, one studying philosophy and the other a third-generation architect.

Raised in Massachusetts, Tom is as inspired by the Colonial architecture of his native New England as he is by the late-nineteenth-century warehouses that line the waterfront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where he lives with his wife and two children. While receiving his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame, he met Stephen Chrisman and Damian Samora, now fellow Partners. Since joining Ferguson & Shamamian in 1998, Tom has understood the importance of fostering the relationship between clients and their teams. He is instrumental in the firm’s commitment to utilizing the best tools for drawing, modeling and communication. Tom has designed new residences and worked on renovations across the country and in Canada, from Manhattan to Santa Monica, Nashville to Nantucket, and Hobe Sound to Toronto. A Fellow Emeritus of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, Tom served on the editorial board of the organization’s annual journal, The Classicist, as well as its 10-year-anniversary publication, A Decade of Art & Architecture. He led the teams for the firm’s 2016 Bulfinch Award, 2018 Mizner Award and 2020 Palladio Award, and has worked with many returning clients on multiple projects, each distinct in style and location.

Originally from Colorado, Damian received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and started his career in London at Demetri Porphyrios & Associates. At the encouragement of his University of Notre Dame schoolmates and fellow Partners, Stephen Chrisman and Tom McManus, he joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 1999. Raised in the Rockies, educated in the Midwest and having practiced in London and New York, Damian has been exposed to a diverse range of building traditions and lifestyles. He brings this experience to each of his varied projects across the country including most recently in Washington, D.C.; Telluride, Colorado; St. Louis, Missouri; and the Northeast. Damian’s project leadership led to the firm’s 2022 McKim Mead & White Award for Architecture. A Fellow Emeritus of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, Damian is also Chair of the office Practice Committee. In this role, he helps to ensure the firm best utilizes its assets for design, documentation, and resources, while also fostering an environment of learning and mentorship for the firm’s young architects. Damian and his family live in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and enjoy holidays with family in Colorado and Lake Michigan.

Growing up in Virginia surrounded by historic buildings and classical American architectural influences, Scott was determined to have a career in architecture. He earned his Bachelor of Architectural History with a minor in Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia and during an intensive two-year internship with the Office of the Architect for the Academical Village, was proud to be involved in the hands-on restoration work of Jefferson’s Lawn Buildings. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2005. Some of Scott’s most recent projects include a new waterfront family compound in Maine, the restoration of an iconic, historic estate in East Hampton, and new houses in Florida and California. Under Scott’s leadership, the firm received both the 2021 McKim Mead & White Award and the 2022 Julia Morgan Award for a Mediterranean estate in Bel Air. Active in community service, he was a member of the Restoration Committee that oversaw a two-year renovation of the historic Church of St. Francis Xavier in Manhattan, a project that won the 2011 Lucy G. Moses Award from The New York Landmarks Conservancy and the 2011 Victorian Society Award. He is also an avid gardener and spends most weekends with his partner and their two whippets in Sag Harbor.

Hailing from Manchester, Vermont, Jason Bibens grew up in a construction family, learning the fundamentals of building at an early age. Apprenticing at a local architectural firm in high school, Jason quickly discovered his passion for architecture and art, which led him to pursue his bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering at the Wentworth Institute of Technology School of Architecture & Design in Boston. He began his career at Flavin Architects in Boston, working on a diverse array of both commercial and residential projects. Focusing on residential architecture, he honed his skills working closely with clients and leading teams. Relocating to New York City, Jason joined Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in 2006, further developing his eye for craftsmanship and exquisite details, and his passion for design. He especially appreciates the opulent aesthetics and refined craft of Art Deco. As principal, Jason continues to mentor the firm’s young architects and helps to guide their growth. He is also instrumental in analyzing and improving the firm’s drawing methods, consistently advancing the firm’s aspiration for excellence in every project. He has worked on a wide variety of projects, including historic homes in Palm Beach and Minneapolis, various apartments in Manhattan, a house in Southampton, and a waterfront estate on Nantucket. Jason’s projects have been published in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Galerie, and the firm’s second book, Collaborations. He loves to travel with his wife, visit family, and be inspired by the early homes of his childhood that are scattered throughout southern Vermont.

Andrés was raised in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of an architect who was also the founding director of the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico. His early interest in art and architecture led him to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Brown University and a Master of Architecture from the Columbia Graduate School of Architecture and Planning. His early professional experiences included internships at Peter Eisenman and Kohn Pedersen Fox, and junior architect positions in the offices of David Easton and Eric J. Smith where he discovered his passion for residential architecture. Andrés joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2000. His talent for bringing people together enables him to foster collaboration among project teams both in and out of the office. Andrés’ completed projects include renovations and additions to historic buildings in East Hampton and Southampton, a new estate in Hobe Sound, Florida, and the renovation of apartments and townhouses on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Andrés has been a member of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art for two decades and led the team for the firm’s 2017 Palladio Award-winning project. He is also instrumental in the firm’s recruitment process and is deeply committed to the development and advancement of the office’s architects and staff. He divides his time between Brooklyn Heights and Newport, Rhode Island where he enjoys hosting family and friends.

Peter was born and raised in the United Kingdom and earned his degree in Accounting from Southgate Technical College in London. Peter worked for many years as a Business Manager for the London and New York offices of the international engineering firm Arup, where he developed an appreciation for architecture. He joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2001 as Director of Finance and is instrumental in developing the firm’s business strategy for both day-to-day and future operations. He also is dedicated to promoting a supportive firm culture, maintaining fair-minded policies, and ensuring the well-being of the firm’s employees. Peter lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with his wife and twin sons.

Andrew’s passion for aesthetics and how people live comes from a family background in the decorative arts. Andrew began his career as an architect within an interior design firm, learning how to create a balance between the two disciplines, a practice he draws from for each of his projects. Since joining Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in 1996, Andrew’s early experience has informed everything from his first meeting with a client and helping them to envision how they will live in their residence, through the development of plans, finishes, and details. Andrew received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia, with a focus in Architectural History and Urbanism, and attended The Bartlett School at University College London, where he studied Architecture, Preservation and Conservation. His work includes projects in some of New York’s most iconic buildings and residences in Long Island, Connecticut, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Malibu, among others. Andrew leads the firms’ Business Development Committee, continually improving how the firm engages with clients, collaborators and the public. He lives with his partner in the Jackson Heights Historic District of New York City and spends weekends at their cottage, an accessory building on a former estate near the Delaware River.

Growing up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Alexandra VanOrsdale developed her interest in architecture while studying the old buildings of the area and visiting historic homes with her family. She received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and participated in the cooperative education program there that provided her with experience at several architectural firms. She then earned her Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 2011. Her portfolio includes a diverse array of projects across the country, including a property overlooking Aspen Mountain, an estate in Ohio, renovations to homes in Connecticut and Washington DC, and several New York City apartments. Alexandra’s project leadership contributed to the firm’s 2022 McKim Mead & White Award for Architecture. A licensed architect, Alexandra has been instrumental in mentoring her colleagues and young architects as part of the firm’s Career and Professional Development Committee. Her insightful grasp of firm dynamics and visionary approach to the firm’s future has led her to the role of Director of Operations, where she continues to make a meaningful impact. Alexandra currently lives in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood with her husband, two daughters, and English bulldog. They enjoy traveling to visit friends and family, attending sporting events, and skiing.

Joseph Zvejnieks was raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Following his passion for art and music, he attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia where, in 2001, he received his BFA in painting and drawing. Upon graduation, he worked as an assistant at Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design in Philadelphia. Following a lifelong dream to live in New York, he moved to Brooklyn in 2004 and began his career at Ferguson & Shamamian Architects. Over the course of his first several years at F&S, he developed his talent for rendering under the tutelage of several experienced renderers. During the ensuing decade, Joseph honed his skills in pencil, watercolor and digital rendering. He now leads Ferguson & Shamamian’s team of renderers committed to creating beautiful images that capture the design process in all its phases utilizing a mix of traditional and digital techniques. He lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. He teaches courses at the Institute for Classical Architecture and volunteers with the High School for Art and Design, a public high school in New York City and can occasionally be found fishing in and around New York City.