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Walter J. Sueldo

A graduate of Pratt Institute, Walter brings a high level of thought and expertise to all MSA projects, but particularly enjoys creating interesting residential spaces. Walter achieved the Rose & Lee Rosenblad Architectural Thesis Award and an honorable mention in the Land Art Generative Initiative competition He’s continually finding inspiration through competitions and his own […]

Alexandra Panichella

A graduate of the New York Institute of Technology, Alexandra is deeply passionate about residential and smaller-scale commercial projects. She draws inspiration from the diverse influences each client contributes to the design process, enabling her to create meaningful spaces that reflect their unique needs. Alexandra continues to develop her craft and creativity outside of the […]

Kelly X. Solon, AIA

Kelly Solon earned her Bachelor of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1997 and her Masters of Science from the London School of Economics in 2003. Before starting her own office, Kelly worked as an Architect for the Urban Poor Development Fund /United Nations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and as a researcher […]

Shea Murdock, AIA, LEED AP

Shea Murdock founded Murdock Young Architects with Robert Young in 1999 and was a partner there until 2010. In 2011, Shea partnered with Kelly Solon to form Murdock Solon Architects. Shea Murdock worked in offices in Germany and New York managing the design of a high-rise office building, a sports arena and high-end residences. He […]

Satoi Akimoto, AIA

Satoi Akimoto is one of the founding members of MSA. Originally from Tokyo, he began his career at Holst Architecture in Portland, OR, before moving to NYC. He has since spent his career developing expertise in designing townhouse renovations, beachside residential homes, art galleries, and high-end commercial studios and buildings. His creative vision has helped […]

Tara Schwartzman

Tara’s initial interest in design was piqued when traveling to Mexico while she was a student at the University of Arizona. Here, she had the opportunity to truly immerse herself in the culture and art. She fell in love with the beautiful fabric, textiles, and tile. Throughout her adult life, her passion for culture and […]

Brian Findley, AIA

Brian has significant experience in the design and management of both large-scale interior renovations and ground-up base building design. His experience counts a full myriad of residential, educational, retail, commercial, and institutional projects in New York City, around the country, and abroad. Education: Mississippi State University; Starkville, Mississippi, 2002 | Bachelor of Architecture

Kieran Chen-Johnson

Kieran joins MSA with a special interest in commercial and public-facing projects. He seeks to understand how branding, user groups, and aesthetics combine with architecture and design to create spaces that embody a product, service, or idea. In all projects, he’s inspired by the conceptual combined with the pragmatic. Outside of the office, he enjoys […]

Marcel Alvarez

Marcel has always taken more than a connoisseur’s interest in design and “how things work.” He studied graphic design and art history, discovering how art and architecture have connected throughout the centuries. This connection inspired him to immerse himself completely in architectural design. Marcel earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from the University […]

Brenda Moreno Takusi

Brenda joins MSA with a keen interest in enhancing people’s lives through architecture. She seeks to design spaces that are not only functional, but also help establish of a sense of place and brand. She also appreciates preserving the city’s Landmarked buildings in an effort to celebrate the history and culture of the area while […]

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Walter J. Sueldo

Alexandra Panichella

Kelly X. Solon, AIA

Shea Murdock, AIA, LEED AP

Satoi Akimoto, AIA

Tara Schwartzman

Brian Findley, AIA

Kieran Chen-Johnson

Marcel Alvarez

Brenda Moreno Takusi