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Aria Jahanshahi

Aria Jahanshahi

New York, NY, US

 

About 

After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky, Aria moved to the Adirondacks to work for the Arts and Crafts architecture firm of Andrew Chary.  Aria took part in the renovation and alteration of several historical great camps.  After transferring to the firm's Westchester branch, Aria's projects consisted of new, modern weekend estates.  In 2011, he relocated to Manhattan to work with Richard H. Lewis Architect, a firm which created the modern template for New York City restaurant design.  Aria worked at Brooklyn-based MESH Architectures, a hybrid architectural practice which pushes the boundaries of traditional architecture by fostering interactions with new technologies.  As a designer and project manager, he oversaw the development and completion of a multitude of projects including the Made in New York Media Center.  Aria has been a volunteer with Storefront for Art and Architecture as well as a guest critic at Pratt Institute and Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Employment 

opa architecture, New York, NY, US, Principal and Architect

"opa" is the New York City-based and fully licensed Architecture practice of Aria Jahanshahi.

We provide architectural services accessible to all client bases through thoughtful design interventions. With a wide range of experience in residential, hospitality, commercial and art installation projects, we distinguish ourselves through our collaborative approach to design and our ability to guide clients through each step of the permitting and building processes.

Jan 2019 - current
 

Operative Aria LLC, Peekskill, NY, US, Principal

Apr 2015 - Jan 2019
 

BR Design Associates, New York, Project Manager

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
 

MESH Architectures, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer and Project Manager

Aug 2012 - Mar 2015
 

Richard H. Lewis Architect, New York, NY, US, Designer and Project Manager

Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
 

Carol Kurth Architects and Interiors, Bedford, NY, US, Designer

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
 

Andrew Chary Architect, P.L.L.C., Bedford, NY, US, Designer

Nov 2009 - Sep 2010
 

Andrew Chary Architect, P.L.L.C., Lake Placid, NY, US, Designer

May 2008 - Nov 2009
 

Education 

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2002 - May 2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills