TEAM - [RE]Architect

ASHLEY OWENS
Licensed Architect

Ashley Owens started her design education in the Honors Program at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. She transferred to the Boston Architectural College where she graduated with her Bachelor of Architecture degree. While studying at the BAC she also worked there, tutoring other students in the Learning Resource Center on a broad range of subjects.

She started her design career with Cutler Associates in Worcester, MA, a design-build company that specialized in tilt up construction. Ashley spent 2 years at Cutler where she worked on projects like Hawthorne Hall at Endicott College. After Cutler, she received her Real Estate License which she used to learn the process and market for buying, selling, and rental properties. She spent 3 years working actively for a local broker before accepting a position with the developer and property management company, Boston Properties, in their Construction Department. She found her way back to Architecture in 2011 when she was offered a position with Studio Troika where she spent 5 years as a Senior Designer/Project Manager. She was responsible for projects ranging from commercial office fit-outs to dental practices and private residences.

In 2016 Ashley accepted a part-time position with Building Science Corporation and joined with Jamie Schwadel in founding [RE]Architect. Since 2016 the company has completed over a dozen projects, both commercial and residential.

JAMIE SCHWADEL
Licensed Architect

Jamie received her Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College where she taught math, physics, and structures; and her Bachelor of Arts from Boston University where she studied philosophy and psychology. She has worked on higher education, museums, aquariums, and large scale residential projects across the US and Middle East throughout her ten years of experience (although it feels like more). Jamie enjoys every part of her job, however some of the highlights include building models, learning new things and teaching others along the way, taking a project from start to finish, fitting all of the puzzle pieces together along the way, and designing and building furniture (ok, mostly shelves and doors, but it's a start). She also appreciates 'the why' of design - whether it's a client request, a subcontractor preference, a cost saving measure, or a building science technique, knowing why this is the best way to do something for this project makes for a successful design. In Jamie’s free time she likes watching football, playing flag football, running and spending time with her family (dog Roo and cat Mr. Fish; wife is ok). She also reads one hundred books per year (but cheats because she listens to books while she runs).

JACOB TURNER
Project Manager

Jacob joined [RE] Architect in 2019 and has taken multiple roles in the firm from construction on projects such as T&B Pizza in Somerville and The Poor Farm Condos in Harvard to design work on the Winchester Hilltop Renovation and Lockeland Road Kitchen in Winchester. He will be receiving his Bachelor’s of Architecture from the Boston Architectural College in the Fall of 2021.

TOM GARDNER
Interior Designer

Tom studied Interior Design at the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University, and Architecture at Northeastern University. He was born in Ayer, grew up in Worcester, and currently lives in Ayer again. One of his goals is to help make central Massachusetts a more appealing and affordable option for young professionals, as well as promoting walkable lifestyles in the various town centers. He enjoys working for [RE] Architect because it gives him hands on experience and a variety of challenges each day. Tom appreciates the opportunity to get out from behind a computer screen and work on site. It has changed how he thinks about design and allows him to better implement ideas into real projects. In the past year he’s enjoyed exploring various nature preserves and conservation land around Ayer and all the hikes/ walks they have to offer. Some of his hobbies include playing basketball, building LEGO models, and hanging out with his cats.

DAWN SORBER
Bookkeeper & Admin

Dawn started for [RE]Architect in 2020 helping with book keeping and learning new things through [RE]Architect. She received her Associate of Arts in Accounting at DMACC and is currently enrolled in continuing education classes so that she is constantly learning new things. In Dawn's free time she spends time with her kids and dogs at home. She also enjoys spending some time reading or sitting outside with her dogs.

MEAGAN COFFEY
Construction Manager

Meagan graduated from Texas State University at San Marcos with her Master’s in Education and taught in the public schools for many years. She has always had an interest in interior design, self-performing home projects, and a curiosity for how things work. In her spare time, Meagan is busy with her husband and three boys and enjoys doing outdoor activities with them. She is excited to exchange her “mom” hat for a hard hat!

BEN MISTERKA
Construction Supervisor & Master Carpenter

The man, the myth, the legend--Ben, our carpenter! He is a "know-it-all" in the best sense, can build and fix anything, and has the creative mind of a genius. His attention to detail and eye for "what looks good" makes him the perfect addition to our team. His many years of experience has made him extremely knowledgeable-giving him the ability to take what's on paper and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way. This is simply why Ben is the best carpenter in the biz! In his spare time when he isn't working (he DOESN'T have spare time & he's never NOT working) you can find Ben enjoying time with the wife, his daughters, his spunky granddaughter, and his smoker grill! Not only is he one crafty man, but his pulled pork sandwiches are the real reason we keep him around!

MARC DAVIS
Builder & Construction Manager

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EVAN MARTINEZ
Carpenter

CIRILO MARTINEZ
Designer I

Cirilo started at [RE]Architect in 2021 as a Design Intern. He’s currently attending Boston Architectural College in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. His experience in landscaping, construction, and metal fabrication lend well to [RE]Architect’s hands-on approach to design and build. His background in art, graphic design and animation have also aided in his development as an architectural designer. When he isn’t at work or school, you can find him hiking, mountain biking, and spending time with his wife and two children.

LINDSAY MCCARTHY
Intern

Lindsay is currently in the drafting shop at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica, MA and hopes to pursue architecture or engineering after high school in the fall of 2023 at a four-year college close to home. In the drafting shop, she excelled in the projects covering interior design, framing sections, floor plans, and elevations in Revit, AutoCAD, and hand drafting. In her free time, Lindsay can be found playing sports, drawing, reading, or spending time with friends and family.

ANTHONY BASTIANELLI
Intern

Anthony started recently as one of our design interns at [RE] Architect helping design and build. He is ecstatic to be able to work here as an intern and get some hands-on experience outside of the classroom. He's currently a highschool student at Shawsheen Technical High School hoping to graduate soon and move forward with his career in the drafting field.

ERIC BELLAVIA
Intern

Eric is a high school student at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School that has recently started working at [RE]Architect as a design intern. He went on co-op to get some real experience in the drafting and architectural field and is excited for the weeks to come. He hopes to continue his drafting career through college and anything that comes after.

ROO
Office Pup

Woof!