Michael Dunning, AIA Founding Principal
Donatas Zulkus "Ipsum Verum Architectus"
Donatas Zulkus "Ipsum Verum Architectus"
Michael founded MEND Design Collaborative with the belief that there just might be a better way to practice architecture and design in our ever-changing world. He is a registered Architect with over thirty years of experience in a multitude of project types.
Prior to founding MEND, Michael was a Principal with Shook Kelley, a formidable d
Michael founded MEND Design Collaborative with the belief that there just might be a better way to practice architecture and design in our ever-changing world. He is a registered Architect with over thirty years of experience in a multitude of project types.
Prior to founding MEND, Michael was a Principal with Shook Kelley, a formidable design, strategy and placemaking firm based in Charlotte and Los Angeles.
Donatas Zulkus "Ipsum Verum Architectus"
Donatas Zulkus "Ipsum Verum Architectus"
Donatas Zulkus "Ipsum Verum Architectus"
Donatas was born and raised in Vilnius, Lithuania and is the grandson of renowned sculptor and artist, Albertas Zulkus. Educated and trained as an architect, he carries on the tradition of craft and mindfulness with everything he does. Donatas is one of the first certified international Building Information Modeling (BIM) managers. He wor
Donatas was born and raised in Vilnius, Lithuania and is the grandson of renowned sculptor and artist, Albertas Zulkus. Educated and trained as an architect, he carries on the tradition of craft and mindfulness with everything he does. Donatas is one of the first certified international Building Information Modeling (BIM) managers. He works with the team and other consultants towards fully-integrated project delivery and keeping the design process fluent.
Alex Borisenko Studio Team Lead
Donatas Zulkus "Ipsum Verum Architectus"
Alex Borisenko Studio Team Lead
Aleksandra Borisenko is an urban designer, planner, and architectural designer with extensive experience in urban design, placemaking, mixed-use development, housing, and sustainable urbanism. She has worked with municipalities, private developers, and institutional clients on projects ranging from placemaking initiatives, public realm de
Aleksandra Borisenko is an urban designer, planner, and architectural designer with extensive experience in urban design, placemaking, mixed-use development, housing, and sustainable urbanism. She has worked with municipalities, private developers, and institutional clients on projects ranging from placemaking initiatives, public realm design and mixed-use developments to comprehensive planning and citywide urban design initiatives. She is also experienced in community capacity building and research, site feasibility analysis, graphic design, grant writing and management. Her professional experience has been complemented by academic research in Spain and the Netherlands. In 2014, she co-founded CompleteBlocks.com, an initiative focused on demonstrating how simple, thoughtful interventions can create more vibrant and walkable public spaces.
Darius Varanavicius Architect
Robertas Sakinis Architectural Designer
Alex Borisenko Studio Team Lead
Born, raised, and educated in Vilnius, where he earned his architectural degree, Darius is a certified architect and a member of the Chamber of Architects of Lithuania. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, he works as an BIM architect and engineer in
Europe and the United States, he translates complex client visions into e
Born, raised, and educated in Vilnius, where he earned his architectural degree, Darius is a certified architect and a member of the Chamber of Architects of Lithuania. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, he works as an BIM architect and engineer in
Europe and the United States, he translates complex client visions into effortless, functional realities. Throughout his career, he has worked on projects ranging from contemporary residential homes to large scale commercial developments. He believes that sensitivity to people, environment, context, scale, and materials are essential ingredients in creating high-quality architecture
Robertas Sakinis Architectural Designer
Robertas Sakinis Architectural Designer
Robertas Sakinis Architectural Designer
Robertas is an architect and Certified Graphisoft BIM Manager, a connection that reflects his deep technical proficiency and commitment to high-standard BIM
workflows. His approach is "architect-led" which means that he doesn't just produce models - he understands the design intent and ensures that every technical detail supports the over
Robertas is an architect and Certified Graphisoft BIM Manager, a connection that reflects his deep technical proficiency and commitment to high-standard BIM
workflows. His approach is "architect-led" which means that he doesn't just produce models - he understands the design intent and ensures that every technical detail supports the overall architectural vision. Robertas is fluent in Archicad based workflows, specializing in 3D coordination, detailing, and the production of comprehensive document sets.
Sinem Celebi Architectural Designer
Robertas Sakinis Architectural Designer
Robertas Sakinis Architectural Designer
Sinem is an architect and BIM specialist based in Istanbul, Turkey with experience in architectural design, project development, and digital modeling. Passionate about the relationship between design and technology, she combines creative thinking with a collaborative approach to develop clear and buildable architectural solutions. Her pro
Sinem is an architect and BIM specialist based in Istanbul, Turkey with experience in architectural design, project development, and digital modeling. Passionate about the relationship between design and technology, she combines creative thinking with a collaborative approach to develop clear and buildable architectural solutions. Her professional focus is on BIM and 3D visualization, and as a certified BIM Coordinator, she has a particular interest in improving design coordination and exploring more efficient digital workflows.