Dave Aube
P.E.
Civil Engineer
Dave, along with his brother, followed in their father’s footsteps to become engineers. Starting out, Dave started as a draftsman, but later gravitated back towards engineering. Outside of work, he continues a passion of his – building and remodeling homes and enjoying the New Mexico outdoors.
Ketan Bharatiya
Project Manager
Ketan was inspired by his father, a Civil Engineer in India. As a child in India, he would play with brick and sand at his father’s construction sites. Later, he began sketching his ideas, starting his path towards Architecture. Now married with children, he enjoys cooking, playing tabla, and learning Judo.
Emily Brudenell
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Architect
Emily has traveled throughout the world. She loves the New Mexico landscape and the potential of Albuquerque. A self-professed history nerd, she becomes obsessive over a good book. Considering that one of her passions is the impact of design, she could not imagine any other career.
Wendy Caruso
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal Architect
Wendy has spent almost two decades in architecture and planning, working on many projects including primary and secondary education, museums, judicial complexes, restaurants, historic preservation and healthcare. She enjoys working with teams on challenging issues and creatively solving these project puzzles.
Estevan CdeBaca
Intern Architect
Estevan enjoys golf and skiing, and loves to travel. He also loves painting, drawing and playing alto saxophone. Moving from engineering to architecture early on was a better outlet for his creativity, and studying the built environment is something he finds fascinating.
Javan Chapple
Intern Architect
Javan is originally from Montana and has traveled throughout the United States. He loves that he can explore every facet of the architectural process. When he is not working, he enjoys many hobbies, including cycling windy mountain roads or flying down steep mountain trails.
John Clark
Intern Architect
John is a passionate problem solver and believes that the thoughtful design of the built environment is critical in addressing the many problems that we are faced with currently and into the future. He has traveled to Spain, Puerto Rico, Anguilla and other Caribbean Islands.
Ken Cook
AIA, CSI
Architect
After thirty eight years working in Architecture, Ken believes good design still comes down to good proportion. The complexity of making a well designed building requires a good team, such as the team at Design Group. There is great satisfaction in being part of our team.
Lawrence Garcia
Intern Architect
Lawrence has a passion for music and currently plays the drums in a local band during his free time. He enjoys cooking for friends and family. He enjoys architecture and wants to leave his mark on the community in a larger, more tangible way.
Caden Gigliotti
Civil Designer
After an exciting class about the use of energy, Caden decided to pursue civil engineering and building design solutions that are visually appealing and less demanding of the world. He enjoys the southwest sunshine, outdoor activities, guitar, and learning Spanish.
Jorge Gonzales
RA, LEED AP BD+C
Architect
Jorge enjoys the uniqueness of every client and project, along with the rich process that is associated with every single project type.In his personal time, he also enjoys spending time with family, gardening, woodworking, and turning wrenches on project cars.
Srdan (Serge) Kalajdzic
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD + C
Architect
Architecture and Interior Design has allowed Serge to be creative every day. Originally from Serbia, he now lives in New Mexico with his wife and two daughters, trying to find time to learn Spanish, play saxophone, and bake pizza for his hungry kids.
Kirstin Kalberg
MBA
Director of Operations
Kirstin helps manage the business aspects of Design Group. The creative environment and her passionate coworkers are constant sources of inspiration. Outside of DG, she keeps busy with DIY house projects, trips to the Jemez, and exploring New Mexico with her husband and son.
Julie Kidder
Intern Architect
Julie decided to pursue a career in architecture because it is a profession that melds two interests: science and art. She believes the most exciting aspects of architecture are the collaboration of disciplines that creates a balance between the restrictions and opportunities of each project.
Alicia Lovato
Interior Design Intern
Alicia is an art enthusiast and enjoys meeting new people. She is passionate about interior design because it combines many aspects of art and the ability to interact with people from many other disciplines and backgrounds. She enjoys ballet, kickball, and spending time with family and friends.
Doug Majewski
AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect, CEO
Doug grew up in the Chicago area and had an interest in architecture at an early age. He enjoys being active outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. As co-founder of the Design Group, Doug has the privilege of collaborating with many inspirational leaders from our community.
ALANA MARRAZZO
EDAC, NCIDQ
Interior Designer
Alana is impassioned by infusing creativity in all aspects of her life, personal and professional. Whether she is finger painting with her kids or choosing an interior concept for a client, she loves the inspiration and conversation that ensues on account of the creative process.
Aubry SanSouci
Office Manager
Aubry is passionate about learning anything and everything. She enjoys seeing how everything works and watching nothing turn into something amazing. She has traveled through England and Canada, and can speak a little Slavic. She also enjoys crocheting and a Letsplayer in her free time.
Patricia Seward
Billing Specialist
Patricia became a specialist by becoming very familiar with the accounting software in our industry. Her interest in Architecture developed when traveling from the east coast up to Seattle. When not working, she enjoys the outdoors in Albuquerque by biking along the Bosque Trail.
Mark Wade
AIA
Principal Architect
Mark believes architecture produces environments that constantly change the way we live our lives – it sets the stage for interactions with people, with nature and ourselves. His passion is making people’s lives better. Outside of work, Mark enjoys music, backpacking, skiing, swimming, and biking.
Jeff Zellner
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD + C
Principal Architect
Jeff chose to become an architect because he loves the art of creation and then seeing it developed and inhabited. His passion is helping others achieve their potential. When Jeff isn’t planning, designing, and constructing, he enjoys hiking and biking outdoors, playing guitar, and singing.