architecture shaped by human experience, collaboration, and care for place

Gisolfi creates environments where people can gather, move, and feel at ease. Our work brings together buildings, landscapes, and communities in ways that are clear, connected, and enduring.

Gisolfi is an architecture studio guided by the belief that places shape how people interact with one another and with their surroundings. Every project begins with careful attention to how spaces are entered, how light moves through them, and how daily use unfolds over time.

a studio grounded in human experience

We approach design as an act of balance—between clarity and warmth, structure and openness, tradition and change. Architecture and landscape are conceived together, reinforcing one another to create environments that feel legible, welcoming, and deeply connected to their context.

Work shaped by light, movement, and landscape

Spaces designed for clarity, daylight, and shared use.

foundations and continuity

Founded by Peter Gisolfi, the studio has long been shaped by principles of architectural rigor, thoughtful proportion, and close attention to place. These values continue to guide our work today, even as the practice evolves to address contemporary needs, technologies, and patterns of use.

collaboration as method

Gisolfi approaches design as a collaborative process shaped through listening, dialogue, and trust. From early conversations through completion, we work closely with clients, consultants, and communities to understand not only what a project must do, but how it should feel to inhabit.

the team

  • michael tribe, aia, leed ap

    michael tribe

    senior partner

    Michael Tribe leads institutional projects across planning, design, and construction, with a steady focus on how buildings support daily use and long-term stewardship. His work reflects a deep interest in the relationship between the natural and built environment, informed by travel, teaching, and publishing.
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    campus planning · colleges & universities · libraries · academic centers · renovations

  • ronen wilk, rla

    ronen wilk, rla

    partner

    Ronen Wilk leads the firm’s landscape architecture and site planning work, guiding campus and public projects from early planning through construction. His approach emphasizes clarity, coordination, and the integration of buildings, landscape, and movement across complex institutional sites.
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    campus master planning · athletic fields · site design · libraries · public landscapes

  • klaus kalmbach, ra, rla

    klaus kalmbach, ra, rla

    senior associate

    Klaus Kalmbach works across architecture and landscape architecture, bringing precision and care to detailing, documentation, and construction administration. He is known within the studio for technical rigor and quality control throughout all phases of complex institutional projects.
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    academic buildings · libraries · hospitality · detailing · construction administration

  • crosby scott

    crosby scott

    senior designer

    Crosby Scott contributes to academic, civic, and hospitality projects with an organized, detail-oriented approach. His experience spans all phases of design, with particular strength in translating complex design intent into clear, buildable solutions that support long-term performance and use across teams.
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    education & learning · athletics & wellness · civic buildings · hospitality

  • patricia montero

    patricia montero

    senior designer

    Patricia Montero has over thirty years of experience across planning, design, and construction, with a strong background in space planning and interiors. She is highly skilled in coordinating complex projects and aligning architectural intent with functional, well-resolved interior environments.
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    interiors · libraries · academic buildings · community spaces

  • julien alexis

    julien alexis

    senior designer

    Julien Alexis coordinates projects from early design through construction, supporting clients and teams with clear communication and steady oversight. His work bridges academic, civic, and hospitality projects, informed by both institutional and residential experience and a strong understanding of client priorities.
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    academic centers · public schools · libraries · construction coordination

  • michelle benitez-ortiz

    senior designer

    Michelle Benitez-Ortiz brings nearly 30 years of experience in the design and construction industry, with expertise in space planning, interior design, construction documentation, and project management. She spent 17 years working in New York City’s residential sector and has built a reputation for delivering refined, high-quality work across residential, academic, and civic projects.
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    academic spaces · residential · civic buildings · construction coordination

  • mariela ortega

    mariela ortega

    architectural designer

    Mariela Ortega supports design development and documentation across academic and civic projects. Her work includes construction administration and visualization, with a focus on coordination and clarity across disciplines from early design through implementation phases collaboratively.
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    academic projects · libraries · visualization · documentation

  • elyse stahl

    elyse stahl

    senior administrator

    Elyse Stahl supports the firm’s operations and accounts payable, managing financial records, documentation, and client communication. She assists project teams with specification organization and coordination, helping maintain clarity. Her tenure reflects deep understanding.
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    project administration · specifications support · studio operations

  • suzy keiling

    suzy keiling

    office manager

    Suzy Keiling supports the day-to-day operations of the studio, helping create an organized and welcoming environment for staff, clients, and visitors. She plays a steady role in managing office logistics and communication, contributing to a workplace culture defined by care, consistency, and responsiveness.
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    office operations · administration · client support

legacy & emeritus

  • peter gisolfi, aia, asla, leed ap

    peter gisolfi, aia, asla, leed ap

    founder · partner emeritus (1944–2023)

    Peter Gisolfi founded the studio in 1976, establishing an integrated architecture and landscape practice grounded in stewardship, context, and long-term use. His work focused on campus and civic environments where buildings and landscapes evolve together over time, shaping places that endure.

  • christopher wadsworth

    christopher wadsworth

    partner emeritus

    Christopher Wadsworth played a key role in guiding the studio’s growth and long-term institutional relationships. His leadership supported a collaborative, measured approach that strengthened the firm’s culture and continuity over time.

  • sandra k. mintzes, aia, leed ap

    sandra k. mintzes, aia, leed ap

    partner emeritus

    Sandra Mintzes contributed to academic, cultural, and campus planning projects through early programming, planning, and design. Her work reinforced the studio’s commitment to clarity, sustainability, and thoughtful coordination across disciplines.

  • frank x. craine, aia, leed ap

    frank x. craine, aia, leed ap

    partner emeritus

    Frank Craine led many of the studio’s academic and library projects, known for careful development, material craft, and attention to detail. His work reflects a deep commitment to architectural rigor across scales.

  • ken pojman, ra

    ken pojman, ra

    partner emeritus

    Ken Pojman provided technical oversight and quality control across institutional projects, supporting design teams through assessment, detailing, and construction administration. His long-term involvement brought continuity and depth to the firm’s work.

how design takes shape

movement

Careful attention is given to how people arrive, circulate, and gather within a space. Clear paths, intuitive organization, and moments of pause help environments feel easy to navigate and supportive of daily life.

daylight

Light is treated as a primary design material. Openings, volumes, and orientations are shaped to bring daylight deep into buildings, supporting comfort, visibility, and a strong connection to the surrounding environment.

connection

Visual continuity reinforces community. By linking interior and exterior spaces and establishing sightlines across levels, designs encourage interaction and a shared sense of place.

enduring places

At every scale, the goal is the same: to create environments that support connection, invite use, and quietly enrich everyday experience. Good design endures through balance—between tradition and innovation, between clarity and warmth, and between individual needs and the life of the community as a whole.

let’s continue the conversation

Every project begins with listening. If you’re considering a new campus, building, or landscape, we’d welcome the chance to talk through your goals, challenges, and aspirations. Our team works collaboratively to shape places that feel grounded, connected, and built to serve people well over time.