MdeAS Names New Directors and Associates
We are pleased to announce several major promotions. Daniela Petrusev rises to senior director, Sebastien Coles and Tricia Ebner were named directors, and Danielli Aders and Brittany Milas were promoted to associate.
“We are pleased to announce the promotions of this exceptional group of professionals. Each of them brings talent and dedication to the firm’s projects, resulting in progressive architecture,” said Dan Shannon, managing partner at MdeAS. “In addition to their incredible work, Daniela, Tricia, Sebastien, Dani, and Brittany are involved internally with mentoring and volunteer opportunities. We are confident that these accomplished individuals will ensure the future of MdeAS is bright.”
Daniela Petrusev brings more than 15 years of experience to MdeAS with her creative design approach, having driven some of the firm’s most significant projects, including 1221 Avenue of the Americas and 330 Madison Avenue. She is currently the project manager for the redevelopment of PENN 2 for Vornado Realty Trust and oversees the growth of MdeAS by managing recruitment efforts. Her passion for testing new ideas, along with her meticulous management, is poised to yield innovative solutions that puts the firm at the leading edge of the architectural industry. Petrusev holds a Bachelor of Architecture from RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany.
Sebastien Coles, as a member of MdeAS’ senior leadership team, is deeply integrated within the firm and its initiatives, which include future growth, creative problem solving, staff hiring and retention, and mentoring of junior staff. Coles joined MdeAS upon graduation from Syracuse University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Architecture. Currently, he manages a dozen different projects ranging from 2,500 SF to 2.5 million SF. His breadth of experience spans from a landmarked residential conversion project in the Financial District, One Wall Street, to several commercial repositionings, including PENN 1 in Midtown Manhattan.
Tricia Ebner has over a decade of experience in large-scale commercial redevelopment, commercial-to-residential conversion as well as retail, and single-family residential architecture. Her refined eye for design paired with her technical understanding of construction sets her apart as an architect. She is an integral member of the senior leadership team and leads recruitment, hiring, and mentorship within the firm. Tricia serves as the project architect on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout New York City, including the redevelopment of the McGraw-Hill building at 330 W 42nd Street and the Black Rock building at 51 West 52nd Street, and the recently completed reimagination of the former Master Printer’s Building at 410 Tenth Avenue. She is a Registered Architect in New York and a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional BD+C. Tricia holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Columbia University.
Danielli Aders has a decade of experience in the repositioning and renovation of existing and landmarked buildings and the renovation of luxury single-family residential units. A native of São Paulo, Aders practiced architecture at notable design firms in Brazil before moving to the U.S. in 2014. At MdeAS, Aders is the design and project manager for 330 West 42nd Street, the landmarked McGraw-Hill Building, as well as the redevelopment of a commercial office building near Madison Park. She is a Registered Architect in São Paulo and a USGBC LEED Green Associate. Aders also spearheads internal green initiatives and coordinates volunteer opportunities for MdeAS. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning from the Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo, Brazil.
Brittany Milas has 10 years of experience with a background in cultural spaces and high-end residential projects. At MdeAS, Milas has been involved in the redevelopment of the lobby and tenant spaces at the Lipstick Building (885 Third Avenue), an iconic building in Midtown Manhattan, and two new ground-up residential towers in White Plains, NY. Milas is the MdeAS liaison with the Salvadori Center Outreach Program, which introduces students to STEAM fields, and is involved with RYLA, a Rotary-sponsored youth leadership organization. She is a Registered Architect in Massachusetts and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.
