Ferguson & Shamamian Architects

Our firm is guided by an experienced and dedicated team of Partners and Principals: Jason Bibens, Andrés Blanco, Stephen T. Chrisman, Peter G. Francis, Thomas J. McManus, Andrew Oyen, M. Damian Samora, Scott J. Sottile, Alexandra VanOrsdale and Joseph Zvejnieks. Together, they build upon our legacy of design excellence, exceptional service, and meaningful collaboration, propelling the firm toward an inspired and innovative future. Our Founding Partners, Mark Ferguson and Oscar Shamamian, established the firm in 1988 after honing their craft at the renowned Parish-Hadley decorating firm. As young architects fluent in the eclectic language of residential interiors and dedicated to blending timeless design with modern sensibilities, they set out to redefine traditional American architecture—offering a fresh vision that seamlessly adapts to the evolving needs of contemporary living. Over the years, with the support of a talented group of architects, renderers and administrative staff, we’ve built an extensive body of work across the country and beyond. Every remodeled or new residence we design respects the culture, history, and geography of the places in which they are built. The diversity of location, character and scale of our city apartments, suburban houses and country estates reflects our ability to use traditional forms in varying contexts to address unique site conditions. Collaboration has always been a keystone of our work and dedication to excellence and service to cli