Eli is a dedicated and imaginative designer who focuses on synthesizing architectural scales to create a harmonious whole. His skill for creative problem-solving is reflected in his design approach, in which he generates strategies that address multiple concerns in the search for elegant solutions. As a holistic architect, he balances forward-thinking design with project management acuity, navigating complex decisions with tact and levelheadedness.
Eli joins WRNS Studio with extensive knowledge of large-scale tenant improvement projects as well as commercial ground-up development. From transforming tech campuses in Silicon Valley and developing workplace environments in Sydney, to detailing and coordinating luxury shopping centers in Shanghai, he brings an international perspective that is concept-driven and people-centric. An empathetic leader, he invests in building relationships, effectively engaging and educating stakeholders. He’s a free-thinker who naturally understands the shifting workplace culture with an innate ability to communicate design intent in an era of agile office working.
Eli is a licensed architect in California. He earned his Master of Architecture from University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. To keep perspective of the rigors of architecture, he enjoys traveling with his family whenever possible, both within California and abroad.