AIA Brooklyn Features Christopher Mancia in Professional Profile Highlighting the Future of Research Driven Practice
Christopher Mancia, Founder
BROOKLYN, NY – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Brooklyn Chapter has published a featured interview with Christopher Mancia, Founder of Architecture Nomad PLLC and ARCNOMA. The profile explores Mancia’s professional trajectory and his commitment to integrating building science with mixed use residential and commercial design in New York City.
The interview details the motivation behind the establishment of his dual entity practice model. Mancia identifies the challenge of finding opportunities for thorough investigations into materials and building science within traditional firm structures. This gap served as the primary catalyst for the founding of ARCNOMA, which functions as a dedicated research wing, and Architecture Nomad PLLC, the licensed practice responsible for project delivery.
During the feature, Mancia highlights his focus on the balance between streetscape aesthetics and the critical housing needs of the city. He cites his international observations, specifically in cities like Copenhagen, as key influences on his approach to the connection between public space, infrastructure, and personal well-being.
"The opportunity for creativity in architecture is found in the analysis of each unique situation," Mancia states in the AIA profile. "My goal is to find a balance between the theoretical and the practical, allowing a rigorous investigation of building science to inform the final design language."
The feature arrives as Architecture Nomad PLLC continues its work on high density urban conversions and residential interventions across Brooklyn. By aligning with the AIA Brooklyn community, Mancia aims to foster greater collaboration between architects and the technical engineering fields to solve contemporary urban challenges.
About Architecture Nomad PLLC
Architecture Nomad PLLC is a licensed architecture firm based in New York City. Led by Christopher Mancia, the practice specializes in residential, commercial and urban projects that prioritize human experience and technical excellence.
About ARCNOMA
ARCNOMA is the research and innovation wing of the Architecture Nomad ecosystem. It focuses on building science, urbanism, and the development of new material and digital systems to inform the built environment.
Media Contact:
Christopher Mancia
studio@arcnoma.com
www.arcnoma.com
https://aiabrooklyn.org/interview/interview-with-chris-mancia/