About us
OUR HISTORY
Mayta + Sebastian Architecture D.P.C. is an Architectural Design and Consulting firm recognized for it’s expertise in building, design, and restoration/rehabilitation. Our firm services clients in a wide range of industries including residential, commercial, education and industrial. The practice leverages emerging technologies, and specializes in building envelopes and forensics as well as new design for both residential and commercial projects. We strive to reach beyond project specific and emergency issues and create spaces that benefit all occupants, as well as provide comprehensive services for the life of our client’s buildings.
M+S uses the latest technology (laser scanners, BIM, Infrared, and drones) to analyze existing building and design new structures, and we work closely with all clients so all projects are developed within the requested timeline and budget.
M+S has a strong commitment to create a room for women and minorities in the field of construction and support education in underdeveloped communities.
our team
Raul E. Mayta, R.A.
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT - FOUNDER
Raul is a licensed Architect in NY, NJ & Florida and registered as a NYC QEWI (Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector) with an extensive experience in high rise building envelopes, design, and restoration. Raul leads our Exterior architecture team specializing in restoration of high rise buildings. He also offers consulting for six NYC based architecture & engineering firms. With a background in Industrial and civil Engineering, Raul brings the technical knowledge to respond to the exciting challenges of construction. Raul's passion for nature, lasting construction details and new technologies allow our teams to provide energy & cost efficient designs that inspire, and achieve longevity for years to come.
Hannah Sebastian De Mayta
OPERATION MANAGER - FOUNDER
Hannah splits her time leading our Building Analytics team bringing a scientific and technologically advanced approach to all our projects. When she's not in the depths of a point cloud or Building Information Model, you will find her guiding our Interior architecture team Specializing in high end residential projects, but with a love for commercial and office interiors. Having grown up in a family of Artists, Engineers, and Architects, Hannah brings a breadth of experience to serve our Design clients. From her days sanding corners off sharp cabinets for her parents contracting company, Hannah has always been drawn to quality design and the attention to detail required to accomplish great works. Hannah works closely with our clients to make sure they live and work in spaces they will thrive in.
Ana Vesho
PROJECT MANAGER
Ana Joined M+S as a project associate and quickly advanced by always taking on her projects with enthusiasm and attention to detail. At M+S Ana plays a key role conducting field surveys, construction site visits, and preparing construction documents for our active interior and exterior projects in Manhattan and Queens. She also leads our Drone and Laser Scanning department, always looking for the next way she can push our technology uses.
Giuliana Alan
BIM MANAGER
Giuliana is a Licensed Architect in Peru and Leads our Lima office. In addition to her design and construction knowledge, Giuliana is our documentation master who spearheads the conversion of our laser scans to 3D BIM models, and beyond, by creating our comprehensive repair documents, diagrams and visual communications shared with owners, consultants and contractors.
Luis Villar
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Luis joined our M+S Peru team as a project associate specializing in Building information Modeling taking this chance to transition from his prior experience as an on-site construction project manager to learn more of the front-end documentation process. He assists on all of our projects starting translating our point clouds to Revit Models, then carrying them through the design process to Construction Documents followed by as-built documents used to guide property owners and project managers on future building maintenance programs.
Vineeta Mudunuri
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Vineeta joined the M+S team upon graduating with her Masters in Architecture from Pratt and after years working on Multifamily projects in her home country of India. Vineeta divides her time learning the ropes of Façade projects, while sharing her intimate knowledge of residential projects as a part of our design team. She has quickly learned Laser Scanning, BIM, and now is expanding our horizons into the word of digital fabrication. She plays a key role assisting our Principals and project managers in surveying projects, producing Site Visit reports , BIM models, and in the field soon on a construction site near you! Façade projects, while sharing her intimate knowledge of residential projects as a part of our design team. She has quickly learned Laser Scanning, BIM, and now is expanding our horizons into the word of digital fabrication. She plays a key role assisting our Principals and project managers in surveying projects, producing Site Visit reports , BIM models, and in the field soon on a construction site near you!
Nimer Arenas
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Nimer joined the M+S Peru team as a project associate after gaining experience as an intern Architect in California where he honed his technical Revit skills, and mastered the art of accessory dwelling units. Nimer spends his time producing amazing Revit models alongside Luis and Giuliana, and brings with him the curiosity to test new workflows, software, and modeling techniques. He assists on the documentation of all of our projects and is working with the BIM team to develop the next level of project delivery and M+S Building Management tools.
Von Williams
FINANCE OFFICE/ MANAGER
Von joined Mayta + Sebastian in early 2023. She studied business management at the University of Kentucky, and worked in banking for five years before moving towards office administration. She worked as office manager/bookkeeper for a Lexington law firm for two years before relocating to NYC with her husband, two dogs and hedgehog. Von is excited to be a part of such a hard-working, dynamic team and hopes to help M+S continue its growth.
Jodi-Ann daniels
NYC SALES AND OPERATION ASSOCIATE
Jodi-Ann joined the M + S team in the capacity of Sales and Operation Associate after 9 years of experience in Operation Management. She is a trained Geologist who worked 5 years in Telecommunication focusing on Cell Towers and Fiber Optics in her home country of Jamaica. After relocating to the United States, Jodi-Ann worked in the construction field in various trades for over three years. She has experience in marketing, sales, and managing a large team. Jodi-Ann is excited to learn about the Architectural field and expand her construction knowledge
Luz mayta
PERU OPERATIONS MANAGER
Meet Luz our new Operations Manager in Peru. She was a Banker for 17+ years and has a huge experience in finances. Luz has experience working with a large group and will be working closely with the Peru team.
Steven Cabral
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Steven joined the M+S team during his final semester at New York City College of Technology, and has since obtained his Bachelor's in Architectural Technology. Steven began his architectural journey in an Architectural-focused high school in Williamsburg, Brooklyn where he learned the basic fundamentals of architecture and drafting. He is well versed with multiple drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering softwares that he honed during his time in college. Now, he has become an integral part of the M+S team as a Project Associate, where he is currently assisting Project Managers and Principals on various facade restoration projects, laser scanning, and construction administration. Steven aims to continue his growth and become a licensed architect.
Anali salazar
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Meet Anali our new project associate in Peru recently graduated with her Bachelors in Architecture. Anali is experienced in design of structures and the use of spatial software for textile design. She will be supporting team in BIM modeling, templates and drawings.
Shivani Rajwade
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Shivani Rajwade was born in Pune, India, and moved to the United States in 2021 to complete her Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University. She has a strong fascination for heritage buildings and is excited to bring her passion to the M+S team. She strives to continue safeguarding the stories and cultural significance embedded within every historic site. Shivani joined the M+S team as a Project Associate to assist the Project Managers and Principals on various façade restoration projects in New York City
