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John Fontillas

Principal
AIA, LEED AP

John – a planner, architect, and partner in the firm – bridges the gap between the buildings we create and the city fabric in which we live. With zeal and foresight, he has a unique capacity to see the big picture and work across all scales, from the large canvas of the city to small architectural details.

Born: Oakland, California
Raised: San Francisco Bay Area

Education:
Masters of Urban Planning/Policy
New York University
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
University of California, Berkeley

Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects, Member
American Planning Association, Member
Urban Land Institute, Member
Forum for Urban Design, Member
Design Trust for Public Space, Member
Municipal Arts Society, Planning Committee Member
Brooklyn Community Board #7, Member

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Daria Pizzetta

Principal
FAIA

Daria Pizzetta, FAIA, is a principal at H3 with over 30 years of experience. In leading project teams, Daria transforms complex difficult architectural ideas and procedures into clear, understandable communications. Supremely organized, she knits together project teams with clarity, thoughtfulness, and humor. She has been responsible for the overall planning and design effort for many of our cultural, academic and institutional projects. Daria also leads the Interior Design staff, seamlessly integrating the exterior with beautiful, sustainable and meaningful interior spaces

Born/raised: Biloxi, Mississippi

Education:
Bachelor of Architecture
Mississippi State University

Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects
American Library Association
Society of College and University Planners
Mississippi Renewal Forum: Governor’s Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding and Renewal, Biloxi team member

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Ariel Fausto

Principal
AIA, LEED AP

As a principal and design leader, Ariel skillfully elicits the effective collaboration that is a hallmark of H3’s work. His ability to synthesize investigation into history, geography, art, science, or sociology results in elegant, meaningful architectural solutions.

Education:
Master of Architecture
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Affiliations:
American Association of Museums
Center for Urban Pedagogy, Co-Chair, Board of Directors
Third Street Music School, Vice President, Board of Directors
SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology, Interior Design Department Advisory Board Member