OUR TEAM:
HEATHER SANDERS-JACOB
Principal, Architect, AIA, LEED AP
Heather’s architectural career started in 1994 at Eastern Oregon University, with an initial focus on engineering (electrical/aerospace). She transferred to the University of Oregon in 1994. While there, she took part in the Danish International Studies/Copenhagen (DIS) program. She graduated from the U of O in 1999. Heather holds a LEED certification and licensure in over a dozen states. Heather has worked with HOK Inc., Kava Massih Architects, Garcia Tamjidi Architecture and Design, as well as Dumican Mosey Architects, before establishing Shelterwerk in 2009.
HEATHER SANDERS-JACOB
Principal, Architect, AIA, LEED AP
For nearly twenty years, Heather has found joy on two wheels—whether pedaling a bicycle or riding her motorcycle. During the pandemic, however, she traded speed for stillness, turning her attention to gardening and studying Danish. While she may not know the name of a single plant in her yard, she takes genuine pleasure in caring for the small ecosystem that surrounds her Oakland home, shared with her husband, Evan. The two have traveled often to Denmark, where Heather refines her Danish and the pair savor the country’s culture, design, and cuisine alongside dear friends who call it home.
HAMED ZARRINKAMARI
Senior Architect, PhD, AIA, NCARB
For more than a decade, Hamed has led projects across a wide range of scales and uses, from wineries and private homes to schools, medical facilities, and workplace interiors. He holds a PhD in Architecture from the Polytechnic of Milan, spent time as a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley, and is licensed in both California and Iran. Alongside his practice, he teaches at the University of San Francisco, and that dual role keeps him curious and rigorous. Hamed believes architecture should be both well-reasoned and deeply human, and he enjoys working closely with clients to shape buildings that feel rooted in their place and purpose.
HAMED ZARRINKAMARI
Senior Architect, PhD, AIA, NCARB
Away from the drawing board, Hamed is happiest spending time with his family around East Bay, where they live in Albany. You might find them walking under blooming trees in early spring, shopping at 4th street, or having coffee on a Saturday morning at a local café. Hamed also has a love for languages, speaking Persian, Italian, and a little bit of French and he is rarely without an audiobook. He is especially drawn to epic fantasy, with The Lord of the Rings, The Stormlight Archive, and Red Rising among his favorite worlds to get lost in.
TYLER HUTCHERSON
Associate, Architect, AIA, LEED AP
Tyler brings 18 years of architectural experience to the table, spanning projects from intimate single-family renovations to large-scale educational facilities. This breadth of work has shaped his thoughtful, solutions-driven approach to design. Tyler earned his Master of Architecture from Tulane University (’08) and holds licenses in Louisiana and California. Originally from Virginia, with a formative stop in New Orleans, he’s been proud to call the Bay Area home since 2016. Tyler is known for being a careful listener and an open observer, always working to translate client needs into spaces that feel greater than the sum of their parts.
TYLER HUTCHERSON
Associate, Architect, AIA, LEED AP
When he’s not designing transformative spaces, Tyler can usually be found exploring the Bay Area with his wife and 9-year-old son. Weekend adventures range from hiking trails (both rural and urban) to catching a game, hunting down the best appetizer menus in town, or sneaking in a round of golf. In recent years, he’s been stretching his travels beyond the U.S., with trips to Honduras, Mexico, and French Polynesia — and a much-anticipated visit to the English Isles on the horizon.
DANIEL SANCHEZ
Senior Designer
Daniel began his higher education at a local community college studying fine art, Latin American studies, carpentry, and architecture. He later transferred to UC Berkeley to complete his architecture degree. After graduating, he briefly worked for an architectural metal fabricator before beginning his architecture career in 2019 at Studios Architecture. Daniel joined Shelterwerk in 2024. His responsibilities span conceptual design through construction and permit documentation, as well as navigating building and planning approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
DANIEL SANCHEZ
Senior Designer
Daniel’s interest extend well beyond the architectural studio. As a child, he helped his father build an addition to their family home, and later watched his mother create custom clothing. This was his initial introduction to creativity, precision, and the value of thoughtful craftsmanship. In high school, he found another creative outlet in stagecraft and set design for theater productions. A love of history, art, and design eventually led him to architecture. In his free time, Daniel enjoys collecting records, listening to music, and working on woodworking projects. He finds balance in both hands on craft and time spent outside, grounding his life in a blend of creativity, curiosity, and connection to the natural world.
FEDERICO NUNEZ
Intermediate Designer, NOMA, NCARB, LEED GA
Federico is a designer based in Oakland with experience across civic, education, retail, and research facility projects. He began his career as an intern with the City of Newark Central Planning Board while studying architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Most recently, he was the facilities architectural engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California, where he developed a specialty in lab space design and served as program manager for NNSA’s Roof Asset Management Program (RAMP). Federico is pursuing architectural licensure and joins Shelterwerk’s accomplished team of professionals committed to serving their clients in many creative ways.
FEDERICO NUNEZ
Intermediate Designer, NOMA, NCARB, LEED GA
Federico spent much of his youth between the Bronx, New York, and Santiago, Dominican Republic. Since moving to the Bay Area, he has contributed to non-profit programs including Hack tha Hood and the National Organization of Minority Architects’ (NOMA) Project Pipeline program. Outside of studying for the ARE, you can find him at a local ballfield playing 1886 vintage base ball on Sundays and practicing yoga to recover.
DAVID REGINA
Intermediate Designer
David graduated in 2018 from UC Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in Architecture. He began his career at WRNS Studio in San Francisco working on large offices and higher education buildings. After 3 years working on large scale projects, he decided to pursue his passion in residential architecture with Atelier Jorgensen in Napa, CA. After moving closer to his hometown in San Francisco, he worked with Faulkner Architects. With this experience under his belt, David is skilled in both scales of architecture, allowing himself to grow and bring happiness to a variety of clients.
DAVID REGINA
Intermediate Designer
From snowy peaks to crabby waters, David finds himself exploring the world when he’s not in the office. You can usually find him hiking with his family or golfing with friends. If you see David out in the wild, possibly at a brewery or burger shack, say hello!
KRIS HAMILTON
Junior Designer
Kris’ design education began at Auburn University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design. Recently, Kris graduated from Tulane University with a Master of Architecture. With a professional background in public interest design, historic preservation, art and film they are eager to put their skills and experience to use at Shelterwerk.
KRIS HAMILTON
Junior Designer
Originally from south Alabama, Kris recently moved to Oakland after spending five years in New Orleans. Their favorite way to spend time is outdoors. Whether it’s at a local coffee shop, community garden, or a moment by the lake they feel happiest when basking in the sunshine. They have also been a ceramicist for over ten years and have been enjoying finding a ceramic space in the Bay. Additionally, they love to rock climb.
JOSÉ ESTENOZ
Junior Designer
José Orlando Estenoz Martiz is a graduate of the Master of Architecture program at California Baptist University. His fascination with architecture lies in the design process, which he sees as a journey of exploration that brings together architecture, nature, and people. Through his academic and professional experience at Overland Partners, TR Design Group, and Shelterwerk Architecture & Design, José has developed an approach to design that balances technical precision with a deeper understanding of human experience. His work explores how thoughtful design can create meaningful connections between people and their surroundings, with a particular interest in materiality, daylight, and spatial orientation. Guided by the belief that architecture should respond not only to how we inhabit spaces but also to how we experience them, José continues to explore the potential of design to enrich everyday life.
JOSÉ ESTENOZ
Junior Designer
Outside the studio, José finds inspiration in the places he visits, the people he meets, and the details that often go unnoticed. Whether traveling with his family, sketching a building, or photographing a landscape, he enjoys exploring the ways people interact with their surroundings. His interests in photography, travel, and the natural world offer new perspectives that often find their way back into his design work. For José, curiosity doesn’t stop when the workday ends. It is part of everyday life and continues to shape the way he sees the world.
KRISTIN PUCCINI
Designer, Residential Interiors
Kristin is an Interior Designer based in San Leandro. She graduated with honors from UC Berkeley with a degree in History before teaching high school and later returning to school to pursue her true passion for design. Kristin earned her degree in Interior Design from Cañada College, where she was recognized as the Henry Adams Student Designer of the Program.
KRISTIN PUCCINI
Designer, Residential Interiors
Outside of her design work, Kristin enjoys hosting/cooking and regularly organizes supper clubs that celebrate Italian aperitivo culture. She shares her home with two beloved pets: a six-pound Chihuahua named Smudge and a cat named Signor Formaggio. True to her name choice, Kristin always prefers a cheese plate for dessert! A lover of stories behind objects, she often spends weekends thrifting for clothes and unique household finds. She loves live music and once saw Harry Styles perform in both New York and Los Angeles in the same year.
TERRI GEE
Accounting
Finance and bookkeeping were never part of Terri’s career plan. As a graduate pf San Francisco State University with a degree in Textiles & Design, her interests were in apparel design and manufacturing. After spending ten years at a brand name denim supplier, she decided to pursue a secondary career as a domestic engineer. While this position was challenging, she found her self wanting to re-enter the workforce. She began working part-time in an administrative role at an engineering firm in 2004. Over the years her responsibilities have expanded to include financial duties.
TERRI GEE
Accounting
Terri spends much of her time with family, enjoying adventures and watching her grandchildren grow. She enjoys cooking, baking, and reading recipes. Not to mention binge watching her favorite shows. Terri loves long walks, even longer drives, and traveling anywhere there is a beach.
ANNETTE CASANOVA MAYO
Office Administrator
Annette graduated with an AA in Interior Architecture & Design at Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She has five years of experience as a retail design consultant for a well-known furniture company and later a Visual Merchandiser. Even though this role came with great opportunities for creativity and growth, Annette wanted to share her organizational and design skills in a more professional setting. This led her to begin administrative work at Shelterwerk with the occasional interior design prospect.
ANNETTE CASANOVA MAYO
Office Administrator
A jack of all trades, Annette enjoys filling her time with anything from crocheting her own scarves to playing Animal Crossing on her Nintendo Switch for hours on end. She loves to eat… anything really. There is nothing like a little treat at the end (or middle, or beginning) of the day. The biggest thing about her though is her love for fairytales, cuddly things, and little trinkets. It’s no surprise you can find her at her favorite theme park at least twice a year.