David Manfredi works with clients across the country on a diverse portfolio of planning and design projects. Deeply committed to the belief that the quality of our environment directly influences the quality of our lives, he effectively advocates for building and protecting vital, sustainable, durable urban places. At every scale, in every context, David’s mission is to create common ground that brings people and communities together. He reinvents tired urban precincts into 21st-century mixed-use environments, the edges of universities from barriers into connective seams with adjacent neighborhoods, underutilized urban areas into diverse innovation districts that support the collaborative imperatives of today’s science and technology, and obsolete manufacturing buildings into repurposed hubs of living and working that reinvigorate the urban core. From The Grove in Los Angeles, to Boston’s revitalized Fenway neighborhood, to New Balance’s health and performance district at Boston Landing, and The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, David’s projects are inventive, inclusive and sustainable. A compelling, sought-after speaker and thought-leader and one of Boston Magazine’s Most Influential People in 2018, David presents to business, civic, and professional organizations throughout the country about the value that mindful design brings to the quality of everyday life.

David is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and an active member of the Boston Preservation Alliance, International Council of Shopping Centers, NAIOP, and Urban Land Institute (ULI). He serves on the Boston Civic Design Commission, Northeastern University School of Architecture Advisory Council, the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture Advisory Council, and the ULI Boston Advisory Board. David is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with Bachelor degrees in both English and Architecture, and the University of Chicago, where he received a Master of Arts.

Elizabeth Lowrey is a designer, industry leader and mentor.   She has been responsible for Elkus Manfredi’s interior architecture studio since the firm’s founding and is a part of the firm’s leadership.  In addition, her role in mentoring the next generation of industry professionals and active involvement with charitable organizations has garnered Elizabeth respect and recognition from colleagues and peers.

Elizabeth’s projects range from corporate, hospitality, residential, retail/entertainment, to higher education environments with clients including Walt Disney Imagineering, Publicis Groupe, Boston Consulting Group, New Balance, and Harvard University.

Boutique Design magazine names Elizabeth a “maverick” and “silo buster” for her industry-crossing approach to design diversity and she is widely recognized as a pioneer for a combined approach of workplace strategy and design for office environments to enhance organizational performance and firm culture. Since the pandemic struck, she has worked closely with companies in a wide variety of industries to evaluate their existing workplaces and re-invent them for the new hybrid world of remote/onsite working.

Boston Magazine, for the fourth consecutive year, names her among the 100 Most Influential Bostonians, writing, “…as companies reimagine workspaces, there is perhaps no one more sought after.  Sophisticated, savvy, and creative, her approach will no doubt shape the look of our city in the future.”

Interior Design includes Elizabeth on a list of “20 Inspiring Women who make up the new face of the design industry.” Boston Real Estate Times includes Elizabeth on its list of 10 Outstanding Women in Commercial Real Estate. Elizabeth is a frequent speaker at design and architecture forums, and delivered the 2019 Commencement Address at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

In recognition of her industry leadership, Elizabeth was inducted into the College of Fellows by the International Interior Design Association, awarded the CoreNet Service Provider Leadership Award, the Suzanne King Public Service Award from CREW Boston and the Real Estate Finance Association’s Annual Distinguished Service Award based on her contributions to the real estate industry.

Elizabeth currently serves on the foundation board of directors of Massachusetts College of Art and Design and is a Member of the Board for Heading Home and Boston’s Real Estate Finance Association.  Her previous involvements include Auburn University’s Interior Architecture Advisory Council, the Young Collectors Night for the Park Armory Winter Show and the Design Museum Foundation.

Elizabeth is a guest columnist for Fast Company, Commercial Observer, Work Design Magazine and Banker & Tradesman and she has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Metropolis.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from Auburn University and an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

John H. Martin is an architect, industry leader and mentor.   His involvement with the design direction and intent on projects, his shared stewardship of the firm and his role in mentoring the next generation of industry professionals has garnered John respect and recognition from colleagues and peers.

As a Principal at Elkus Manfredi Architects, John works at the forefront of design for science & technology and higher education projects across the country.  Focused on high performance and sustainable design, his work is informed by his unique combination of technical precision, appreciation of context, and broad understanding of real estate issues. He emphasizes a holistic approach that synthesizes his training in both architecture and engineering.

A recent career achievement includes being inducted into the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows.  John was an early adopter of LEED and sustainable building practices and he is recognized for advancing the field towards user-focused, environmentally responsible and socially just architecture.

John builds and facilitates strong design teams with his singular combination of experience, rigor, and approachability, and is committed to the idea that good planning and design can drive innovation and break down barriers to achieve inclusive environments.

John volunteers his time with industry organizations which focus on real estate and civic and community issues.  He was invited to participate in the Boston Society for Architecture’s task force to address, recommend and help institute DE&I industry initiatives. He is an active member of the Society for College and University Planning, NAIOP, and the Urban Land Institute’s Housing & Economic Development Council.  Involvement with the Newtonville Historic District Commission and North Carolina State University’s College of Design Leadership Council aligns John’s career interests with his local community and with his alma mater.

John is a guest columnist for Fast Company, CoreNet’s The Leader, Banker & Tradesman and University World News.  He is often invited to moderate and speak at industry conferences on long range planning, sustainable building, interdisciplinary scientific research, and public-private partnerships for higher education institutions.  John received a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University, and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

Andy West has more than 35 years of experience on a range of sophisticated planning and design projects across the country and internationally. Since joining Elkus Manfredi in 1996, he has focused on large urban planning projects for mixed-use developments, as well as the design of buildings that contribute to the revitalization of urban environments. Andy has been responsible for managing some of the firm’s most notable projects, including The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards, a one million-square-foot retail destination in New York City; CityPlace, the award-winning redevelopment of approximately 72 acres in the heart of West Palm Beach recognized by the Urban Land Institute; The Shops at Columbus Circle, the 544,000-square-foot retail/entertainment base of Manhattan’s 2.8 million-square-foot Time Warner Center; and the master plan and design of Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, which includes the award-winning Galleria shopping and entertainment destination, and Al Maryah Central, the 2.4‑million-square-foot mixed-use development to be completed in 2019.

Andy is a graduate of Columbia University, where he has received a Bachelor of Arts in architecture and a Master of Architecture. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Boston Society of Architects.