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    Christopher Mancia, RA

    ARCHITECT and FOUNDER

    Christopher is the Licensed Architect providing the technical foundation for ARCNOMA’s design research. With a career dedicated to the rigorous documentation and execution of complex NYC built environments, he ensures that the studio’s visionary concepts meet the highest professional standards of safety, longevity, and code compliance.

    As the principal of the studio’s licensed affiliate, Architecture Nomad PLLC, Christopher specializes in the "Concept to Code" transition. He provides the technical precision necessary to ensure that even the most innovative spatial strategies are grounded in buildable reality.

    Focus: Technical Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, NYC DOB Navigation

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    Cindy Cuanetl-Ramirez

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Cindy leads design development at ARCNOMA with a focus on the synthesis of spatial narrative and tactile detailing. She believes a project's identity is defined by its smallest intersections where material, light, and form meet. Her work centers on translating brand stories into physical environments to ensure every design choice reinforces a cohesive user experience.

    Through rigorous material research and bespoke detailing, Cindy ensures that ARCNOMA’s projects are as compelling in execution as they are in concept.

    Focus: Spatial Storytelling, Material Research, Interior Detailing.

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    Ishak Isa

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

    Ishak manages the technical translation of design concepts into comprehensive construction documentation. His work focuses on the systemic coordination of assembly, MEP integration, and NYC regulatory compliance. He ensures design integrity through the lifecycle of construction.

    Expertise: Technical Documentation, Systems Coordination, Material Assembly.

  • Stephannie Mancia

    ADMIN ASSISTANT

    Stephannie manages the operational and communicative infrastructure of ARCNOMA. Her work focuses on the intersection of financial administration and brand-driven research. She coordinates studio workflows and marketing logistics to ensure the clinical consistency of the firm’s research output. Her role facilitates the synthesis of research input and operational data to refine the studio's strategic positioning.

    • Urban & Site-Specific Research

    • Zoning & Land Use Feasibility

    • Programming & Spatial Logic

    • Data-Driven Design Analysis

    • Brand-to-Environment Strategy

    • Spatial Narrative & Concept Development

    • Interior Architecture & Layout Optimization

    • Material Research & Specification

    • Bespoke Millwork & Detail Design

    • Lighting & Sensory Coordination

    • BIM Modeling & Coordination (Revit)

    • Parametric Design & Optimization (Rhino/Grasshopper)

    • High-Fidelity 3D Visualization

    • MEP & Structural System Integration

    • Construction Documentation & Detail Sets

    • NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Filings

    • ADA & NYC Building Code Compliance

    • Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Review

    • Contractor Coordination & Project Management

    • Construction Administration & Site Observation

Technical Capabilities