PRINCIPALS

ANDREA FISK, AIA, CPHD

Andrea has always been fascinated by the stories of everyday things and loves the architectural history of New York City, especially as it’s manifested in the “dressings” of fine houses: mouldings, woodwork, and door hardware. Her recent work has sought to combine this stylistic history with contemporary sensibilities in a way that feels genuine and liveable. She is a registered architect in the state of New York, as well as a Certified Passive House Designer.

Andrea earned her Master of Architecture from Washington University in St Louis, and an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Humanities and Arts degree in Creative Writing, Architecture and Photography from Carnegie Mellon University.

JESS THOMAS HINSHAW, AIA

Originally from Florida, Jess Thomas Hinshaw now resides in Brooklyn, NY. She is a registered architect in the state of New York. She received a Master of Architecture from Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, and Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, majoring in Studio Art and Art History.

Her past as an art history and studio art major translates into a profound appreciation of materials and details. She has a particular love for tiles, lighting, and integrated pulls. Prior to founding Shapeless Studio, Jess worked for a number of years as a project manager for a design/build firm in Brooklyn.

OUR TEAM

BATOOL BURNEY, studio manager

Batool grew up in London, England, where she studied Architecture at the Architectural Association. Prior to joining Shapeless Studio as our studio manager, she worked for a number of architectural and construction firms, first as a designer and then as an office manager.

As a long time resident of New York City, she enjoys the creative energy this city has to offer. Outside the office, Batool enjoys museums, theatre and traveling.

ANDREW LUY, SENIOR architectural DESIGNER

Andrew has lived, studied, and practiced architecture in New York City since 2015. His interest in residential architecture comes from its ability to be both materially experimental and a conceptual prototype for new ways of living in the world.

Andrew earned a Master of Architecture from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. In past roles, he has designed and managed a variety of residential and institutional projects throughout the city and state.

ADRIAN COLEMAN, SENIOR architectural DESIGNER

Adrian is a registered architect in New York. He received his Bachelor Of Arts from Yale University, where he studied architecture and painting, and his Master of Architecture from Columbia' s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. Prior to working at Shapeless Studio, Adrian worked at Robert A.M. Stern, Thomas Juul-Hansen, Studio KO, and Foster + Partners. Adrian maintains a painting practice and has exhibited at the Brooklyn and Bronx Museums.

Matthew Monterosso, architectural Designer

Matthew grew up in Detroit, Michigan where he found his love of architecture and historic preservation. He received a bachelor of science in architecture at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning.

He strives to enhance the quality of life through detail, materiality, art and furniture design.

MICHELLE POON, Interior Designer

Michelle has an Interior Design Associate of Applied Science Degree from Parsons School of Design. She has also previously completed a Bachelor's Degree in International Economics from the University of British Columbia in her hometown of Vancouver, Canada. Michelle's approach to design is often influenced by nature, art, and the human form.

GINGER VELIZ, INTERIOR DESIGNER

Ginger is a California native who received her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego. She then worked as an interior designer for Síol Studios in San Francisco, where she learned the importance of holistic design practices and refined her curatorial abilities for clients involved in local and international art scenes.

Ginger relocated to New York in 2023 to be closer to the design resources the city has to offer and can be found attending design conferences throughout the area to stay up to speed with industry developments.