Studio

Tricia Roy

Principal

Tricia Roy began at SAS in 1996 and currently serves as President of the firm. She completed her architectural degree at Cornell University. Tricia has been Project Architect on a wide range of projects for the firm.

Tricia is responsible for projects from the existing conditions and schematic design phases through construction documents and construction administration for institutional, renovation and restoration projects. Tricia is also often involved with feasibility studies and code compliance reviews, presentation drawings and three- dimensional modeling.

Tricia has worked on a number of historic renovation/restoration projects with SAS, including multiple projects at Shelburne Farms, Middlebury College, Green Mountain College, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, and for the Woodstock Resort Corporation. Tricia appreciates the challenge of adaptive reuse of historic buildings to fulfil modern uses and infusing new life into these buildings.

Cheryl Dowling

Principal

Cheryl Dowling joined SAS in 2000 when she settled in Vermont, bringing with her experience from firms in Massachusetts, Philadelphia, and New York City where she previously practiced architecture as an intern.

In her current role as Project Architect, she is responsible for projects from the existing conditions, code review, and schematic design phases through construction documents and construction administration. Over the past 20 years she has worked on projects ranging from small interior renovations to university dormitory renovations to new construction of large institutional buildings.

Cheryl shares the firm’s commitment to sustainable design. She has been an integral part of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) design and documentation process for multiple projects in the office.

Owen Smith

Principal

Owen Smith joined SAS Architects after graduating from Cornell University and working in Vermont and New York for several design-build firms. Through this experience, he gained a deep appreciation for the intersection of design and craftsmanship.

At SAS, Owen is responsible for the development of design concepts through a mixed media approach involving drawings, physical models, 3D models, and animations. He strives to listen and synthesize clients’ diverse project goals into strong architectural ideas suited to the surrounding context. Owen also seeks to push the graphic representation of these projects to help convey design ideas and bring a fuller understanding of in-progress projects to clients and their stakeholders. His work at SAS Architects has fueled a passion for public, community-oriented projects.

Stephanie Lynch

Principal

Stephanie Lynch began at SAS in 2002 after returning to Vermont, bringing her experience from firms in Philadelphia, Boston and El Paso where she practiced as an architectural intern and then registered architect. She completed her architectural degree at Temple University in Philadelphia.

Stephanie became interested in architecture while helping her dad make updates to the family home and took drafting classes in high school at the first opportunity. During her college years she spent time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity which included a month long stay in Costa Rica to learn local building methods and to help create a more efficient building design. She enjoys understanding and detailing how things go together, which makes design development, construction documents, and construction administration her favorite parts of architectural practice. Working on a range of project types, including renovations, additions and new builds, has fueled further interest in the construction process, both new and historic.

When not working, Stephanie enjoys the outdoors year-round with hiking, biking and paddling, and relaxes indoors with knitting. She is also passionate about donating blood platelets on a regular basis.

Sherry Libby

Principal

Sherry Libby has been an integral part of SAS since it’s inception in 1993. She is now responsible for many of the Construction Documents sets produced by the firm.

Sherry’s current role in the firm is Project Architect. She is responsible for projects from Existing Conditions and Design through Construction Documents. Sherry has also taken on a critical role in the Construction Administration phase, providing support to the firm’s Principals throughout construction.

In her over 30 years of architectural experience in Vermont, Sherry has been involved in a wide array of projects ranging from large institutional to small residential. Her experience includes numerous historic renovation and restoration projects, including the Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park, Vermont.

Bren Alvarez

Principal / Founder

Bren Alvarez cofounded SAS in 1993. Bren is typically involved with most projects in their initial programming and design phases, providing alternatives and insight from conception through the development of a design direction. Through the course of a project, Bren’s involvement is focused on design development, detailing, and ensuring that architectural integrity is maintained as building systems and technologies are integrated.

In addition to her work at SAS, Bren has been an integral part of the redevelopment of several historic blocks of buildings in Burlington’s Downtown Core, as well as in the South End Arts District.

In 1999, Bren cofounded FLYNNDOG, an alternative exhibition space for the contemporary arts in Burlington where exhibitions are organized as inspiration and schedule allow. The gallery space has become a renowned venue for local and international artists.

Steve Smith

Founder

Stephen Smith cofounded SAS in 1993. He is actively involved in projects as a design critic and also acts as Project Architect for certain projects, responsible for all aspects of the work from design through construction.

He has a particular interest in sustainable, contextual design and was the Principal-In-Charge for the first two LEED Platinum projects in Vermont; the Environmental Studies Center at Middlebury College and the Forest Center at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park.

Many of Steve’s projects involve the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. For the past twenty years, he has worked closely with Shelburne Farms, a National Historic Landmark, to restore their priceless buildings and adapt them for contemporary use. More recently, Steve was part of the team that designed HULA, the 14-acre tech campus on the Burlington Waterfront.

Mac Wood

Architectural Associate

Mac Wood joined our team last fall and has taken on many tasks including 3D modeling, drafting, construction administration, and conceptual design.

Michelle Landeros

Office Manager

Michelle Landeros joined our team recently as Office Manager. In her role, Michelle is head of our accounting, business management, procurement, special projects, IT, and personnel departments.

Marty Sienkiewycz

Founder (Retired)

Marty Sienkiewycz cofounded SAS in 1993. He recently retired.

During his tenure, he was involved in projects during the construction documents and construction phases and served as project architect managing all aspects of many projects.

Among his many clients, Marty worked closely with the Vermont Army National Guard completing many high-profile projects for the past 25 years including the recent Army Mountain Warfare School.