Professional Staff

Caitlin has a deep passion for the intricacies of construction and woodworking, driven by her appreciation for how craftsmanship of furniture parallels architectural design. She values the functionality and longevity of design, seeing it as an opportunity to transform a client's way of living.

Jen is responsible for managing the firm’s day-to-day operations of the firm. Her responsibilities include financial management, firm budgeting & planning, human resources, payroll & employee benefits, among other critical tasks. Prior to joining LDa, Jen held similar positions at local design firms, and she brings considerable experience in design-specific business management practices. She enjoys working with creative teams and bridging the gap between finance and design.

Jen holds a BS from Western Governors University. She joined LDa in 2024.

Natasha enjoys connecting with clients to create spaces that reflect their personalities and everyday lives. She is passionate about sustainability and enjoys enhancing her designs with references to their surrounding environment. Natasha’s interest in design stems from being the daughter of an interior designer and spending two years living in Europe, which heightened her appreciation of architecture.  Prior to joining LDa, she worked on luxury residential projects in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida.

Jenna enjoys creating designs that blend function and beauty. What began as an interest in residential architecture grew into a passion for exploring the countless possibilities of a space and design’s essential role in the human experience.

Erin enjoys the process of combining art with science to create spaces that are not only functional but also enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. She appreciates working with clients to understand how they will use the space and then approaching the project as the pursuit of a common goal.

Julia enjoys traveling and experiencing how the history, culture, and general context of a place can inform design as a whole. She’s interested in studying architecture from the past and exploring how we can design for the future—creating buildings that will be beautiful, functional, and sustainable for years to come. Julia’s project experience includes high end residential design throughout New England. 

Julia holds a BS.Arch & M.Arch from Wentworth Institute of Technology. She joined LDa in 2022.
 

Alex’s interest in architecture started at a young age, as he naturally enjoyed drawing buildings and skyscrapers. This passion only grew as he pursued his interest and obtained an education in architecture. Alex enjoys when design is rooted in the blending of art and functionality and strives to find beautiful and creative ways to meet people’s needs. Prior to joining LDa, Alex spent five years designing custom residential homes in downtown historic Portsmouth and the lakes region of New Hampshire.

Daniel developed an interest in architecture from a young age—as the son of a home builder, he spent much of his life on the jobsite gaining firsthand experience in the residential construction process. He appreciates the architect’s unique ability to capture a client’s core values and aspirations through his design of the built environment.  

Daniel holds a M.Arch and B. Arch from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He joined LDa in 2021. 

Ben’s passion for architecture and design stems from a love of woodworking and carpentry. With experience in residential, commercial, and healthcare design, he loves watching the design process unfold, bringing somewhat static plans to life through iteration and refinement. Ben enjoys making models and is particularly skilled at digital fabrication.   

Ben holds a M.Arch degree from the Boston Architectural College.  He joined LDa in 2021 

Paola’s unique approach to design and adaptive reuse is rooted in her background in the clinical and research field, and her strengths lie at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and psychology. She is continuously inspired by the way a space affects an individual’s emotion and behavior, just as the human experience plays a pivotal role in the design process itself.  Prior to joining LDa, Paola worked for residential firms in Newport, RI and Brooklyn, NY.