Daniele Mannucci

Associate Principal

Daniele grew up in Uruguay, South America competing in mock design competitions against his budding architect brother and presenting to the “jury”–his architect father. These early lessons in architecture and design led to the development of his unique and realistic graphic style, which won AIA’s General Excellence in Architecture award. Today, Daniele utilizes both computer and hand sketch methods to explore designs that offer clients exceptional and economical solutions.

Otniel Tigu

LEED AP BD+C , Associate Principal

Otniel was inspired to explore the field of architecture after discovering his unique artistic talent, mathematical precision and affinity for detail at a young age. Encouragement from family and friends led him to study architecture in college, where he further advanced his design skills. He has since developed extensive graphic rendering methods to help WHA clients visualize a wide range of design solutions through realistic, 3D software. These methods have helped him design beautiful spaces for end-users to ultimately work, play, and rest in.

Otniel believes that having a clear purpose and balanced visual appeal leads to equally attractive and functional spaces. He uses this approach every day in his own work to ensure that the aesthetics, as important as they are, do not obscure the space’s main purpose. He’s seen this method come to life through the work of architects Santiago Calatrava and Renzo Piano, who both celebrate aesthetics without compromising the building’s true purpose.

Scott Rubel

AIA, Technical Director, Associate Principal

As an Associate Principal and Technical Director at Wright Heerema Architects, Scott is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the architectural field. His educational background includes a master’s degree in architecture and a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies, both earned from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Scott plays a pivotal role in the technical aspects, overseeing design development, contract document packages, consultant coordination, and construction administration for complex projects. He ensures the best quality and consistency of documents for our clients while collaborating closely with the Project Manager and team.

Ellen Lieder

IIDA LEED GA, Senior Interior Designer, Associate

Ellen serves as Senior Interior Designer and Associate at Wright Heerema Architects, bringing 20+ years of experience to her role and 12 years at the firm. An active member of the team, she participates in all phases of the project from conceptual planning/sketch design to project closeout, including design, document preparation, and construction administration.

Ellen leads projects to success with her meticulous attention to detail in interior space development and FF&E selection. She was most recently honored by BOS as a Profile In Design honoree in 2023.

Luke Heerema

Director of Business Development, Associate

Laurel Sieber

Project Manager, Associate

Laurel Sieber is a Project Manager, Associate at Wright Heerema Architects, bringing over a decade of experience in ground-up, core-shell, built-to-suit, and repositioning projects. As a registered architect and holder of a Master of Architecture degree, Laurel possesses a robust foundation and deep expertise in the design process.

Laurel's leadership ensures that client needs are not only met but exceeded, as she guides integrated design teams to success. Today, her dedication to delivering high-quality work is one of the driving forces behind the continued success of our firm.