KATIE FAULKNER (FAIA, RA, LEED AP) has been working for 25 years on spaces and buildings for education, working, living, and healthcare. She received her MArch from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and an MBA from Boston University. Before West Work, Katie was a Vice President of Design for Katerra, focusing on a mid-rise mass timber housing prototype. She was a founding partner of the firm NADAAA, recognized with notable awards, including the 2014 Holcim Award, an AIA COTE Award, and numerous other accolades. Before NADAAA, Katie was an Associate Principal at Shepley Bulfinch. In 2017 she received the BSA’s Women in Design Award. In 2020 she was named to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows.

NICK ELTON (RA, LEED AP) has been involved in housing, community, and commercial projects in the Boston and greater Massachusetts area for over 30 years. He received his Master of Architecture degree at M.I.T. in 1977, and pursued community-based design first as Conover-Elton & Associates, then began Elton & Associates in 1986, and merged into a partnership with Bruce Hampton in 2001. Nick has served as principal/project architect on over 90 mixed-income, affordable, elderly, and special needs housing development.

BRUCE HAMPTON (RA) is Principal Emeritus at West Work. He reminds staff, clients, and other principals “when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging”. It is his greatest thrill to exceed his clients’ expectations, as there is nothing better than the surprise of discovering a space to be better than one imagined. Outside work, you can find him with a good book, a great overhead smash, uncut deep powder, and finishing a round with the same ball he started.

MIKE MAROTTA (RA, LEED AP, CPHC) is a Senior Associate at West Work with over 25 years experience in affordable and sustainable architecture. Mike strives to bring the highest achievable sustainable goals to all his projects and is committed to socially responsible architecture. He currently serves on the Belmont Housing Trust advocating for affordable housing. Mike considers the Czech Republic his second home where he met his wife and now brings his two daughters to enjoy the endless streets of Prague.

JAE CHUNG is a Senior Associate at West Work with 24 years of experience in Design, Architecture, and Architectural Engineering. He is a talented designer and a professional problem-solver who enjoys working out challenging issues in all stages of building projects. Born in South Korea and educated in Canada, Jae values his diverse cultural experiences and the histories of eastern and western civilizations. Well-travelled, his ideal day involves hiking an Icelandic glacier, then relaxing in a hot spring to watch the northern lights with his artistic wife and cheerful daughter.

HAYDEE CASELLAS (RA, CPHC) is a registered architect with a B.Arch from Cornell University, experienced in new construction, historic renovations, interiors, and facade design. Committed to creating accessible spaces, she seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetics in her work. She is a sportswoman and avid crafter in her spare time.

LIZ HAUVER (CPHC) is an Associate and the Energy Design Lead at West Work where she applies her knowledge and love for Passive House and building science to all of her projects. She remains driven and enthusiastic that collectively we can overcome the climate crisis, one smart design choice at a time. When she isn’t deep in her Wufi Passive energy models and excel sheets, she can be found hanging out with her chickens while gardening or going for hikes with her partner.

MAXWELL ALTMAN is a Designer at West Work. He finds great satisfaction in equitable beauty through architecture, and finds motivation to provide responsible design through the avenues of sustainable practice, adaptive reuse, and natural materials. In his free time Maxwell enjoys spending time on his road bike, pursuing creative/ artistic endeavors, and searching for yet another thrift store or coffee shop to visit.

AATMAN MODI (CPHC) is a Designer and Energy Modeler at West Work, where he blends architecture, interior design, and energy modeling to create sustainable, high-performance buildings. Passionate about the impact of “invisible” design choices, he optimizes energy models and strategizes efficient solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, writing, hiking around Boston, and exploring architectural details.

RYAN MULLEN (CPHC) is a Designer and a Certified Passive House Consultant at West Work. He has a passion for adaptive reuse and community-focused design. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with family and friends on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.

EMILY HU is a Designer at West Work. She is interested in affordable,
equitable, and sustainable design in housing, as well as playful forms of
architectural representation. Emily spends evenings and weekends creating unique
creatures through crochet and clay.

SARAH LAHMADI is working as an intern at West Work, where she is gaining valuable hands-on experience and learning the intricacies of the profession. As a creative thinker, Sarah enjoys exploring design solutions and always seeks to expand her skills. In her free time, Sarah enjoys 3D modeling, going on runs around Boston, and spending quality time with friends and family.

MIKE BOVA’s job responsibilities include all Business Finance, Accounting & Administration for West Work. He’s passionate about supporting West Work LLC, its ownership, and employees to be as successful as their talents will allow. His outside of work interests include supporting his 5 grandchildren’s various personal endeavors as they continue to grow and learn.

PACO our emotional support intern loves to be a part of every project, overseeing all in-person and virtual meetings.