Jennifer Sage, a native New Yorker, has been practicing architecture for over three decades, working on a diverse range of public, private, and commercial projects. As one half of Sage and Coombe, their work has received numerous awards from the New York City and State chapters of the AIA and the New York City Public Design Commission. Most recently, they were honored with the 2021 AIA Award for Public Architecture for their contributions to Design Excellence initiatives with both the Departments of Design and Construction and Parks and Recreation.

Jennifer currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the AIA Center for Architecture in New York. Her involvement with the AIA also includes previous positions as co-chair of the Exhibitions Committee and Vice President for Design Excellence on the board of the New York Chapter of the AIA. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and represents the AIA on the Board of the Fine Arts Federation. Jennifer is also LEED certified and holds licenses to practice architecture in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island.

Jennifer earned her BA in History from Harvard College and her Master’s in Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture. Her extensive experience includes serving as a juror and instructor at esteemed institutions such as Yale, Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, RISD, and Catholic University, where she directed an honors studio in Rome for three years.

With more than three decades of experience, Peter Coombe has dedicated his career to the practice of architecture. Notably, he has been chosen for Design Excellence initiatives with both the Departments of Design and Construction and Parks and Recreation. His architectural endeavors have been recognized through accolades from the New York City and State chapters of the AIA, as well as the NYC Public Design Commission.

Originally from Cincinnati, Peter holds LEED and WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) certifications. He is licensed to practice architecture in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Beyond his architectural work, Peter has actively contributed to the field as the former Chair of the Harvard Graduate School of Design Alumni Council and Co-Chair of the Student/Alumni Exchange Committee.

Peter obtained his BA from Yale University and his Masters in Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He has also been involved in shaping emerging talent, participating as a design juror at prestigious institutions, including Columbia University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Pratt Institute, University of Southern California, and the University of Texas at Austin, UT, as well as the Parsons School of Design.

Annabel Coleman became a part of Sage and Coombe Architects in 2022 after earning her Masters in Architecture from UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design. Within the firm, Annabel is actively engaged in projects such as the Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (LuHi) in Brookville and the renovation of St. Mary’s Recreation Center in the Bronx.

Prior to joining Sage and Coombe, Annabel received her BA in Political Science from Williams College.

With a fourteen-year career, Christina Draghi has been dedicated to designing civic and educational projects in New York City. Her expertise lies in adaptive reuse, high-performance building, and sustainable design. She is deeply engaged in the critical role public architecture plays in supporting communities in the twenty-first century, as well as the application of innovative materials in design. She is currently leading the team designing the renovation of the Maplewood Memorial Library in New Jersey, and the Ryder Branch Library in Brooklyn, and working on the design of a new pedestrian bridge and train hall over the Northeast Corridor at Newark Penn Station.

Christina has a BA in Art History from Williams College and holds a Masters in Architecture with Honors from Washington University. She is a licensed architect in New York, LEED AP BD+C, and a Phius Certified Passive House Consultant.

David’s thirty years of architectural experience includes large commercial projects, midsize institutional facilities, high-rise multifamily residences, and carefully crafted single-family homes. His belief in architecture as integrative, multidisciplinary, and collaborative shapes how he approaches design and practice, leading to return projects from clients and trusted relationships with consultants. Projects completed under his direction, totaling millions of square feet, demonstrate a commitment to design excellence, material craftsmanship, integration of high-performance building technologies, and sustainable practices.

At Sage and Coombe Architects, David led the design teams on Mulberry Commons Phase 1 in downtown Newark, a 4-acre urban green space, Live Oak Pavilion in Wilmington, Delaware, a 7,000-person amphitheater with a stage and back-of-house facilities, and the renovation and expansion of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Currently, he is overseeing the design of the Hudson River Park Estuarium, a 10,000 SF exhibition and teaching center in Hudson River Park and Mulberry Commons Phase 2, the design of a new pedestrian bridge and train hall over the Northeast Corridor at Newark Penn Station.

Prior to joining Sage and Coombe, David was a Principal at ZGF Architects and an Associate Partner at Pelli Clarke Pelli in New York. He holds a BA from Bennington College and a Master in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. David is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts and a LEED and Certified Passive House Consultant.

Lee Kuhn, a native New Yorker, is driven by the goal of integrating sustainability and resiliency into public and civic architecture. With a comprehensive architectural involvement spanning all design and construction phases, Lee currently oversees the construction administration for the Maplewood Memorial Library. He previously played key roles in the construction of the Poly Prep Arts Center, renovation of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, and the adaptive reuse of Hudson River Park’s Pier 76.

Leveraging his expertise and passion for sustainable design, with a specialization in daylighting, Lee leads Sage and Coombe’s Sustainability Working Group. Notably, he co-authored the firm’s inaugural Sustainability Action Plan.

Lee is a licensed architect in New York. He obtained his Master of Architecture from the UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design, where he gained recognition through the John K. Branner Traveling Fellowship for his international research project, “The Indestructible Building”. His academic background also includes studies in public policy and computer science. Lee’s professional experience includes roles at architecture firms in Oakland, CA, and New York City.

Anna Loginova is the Office Manager and Controller.

Joining Sage and Coombe Architects in 2021 after completing her Masters in Architecture from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Charlotte Sie Wing Ho brings a unique blend of academic and practical experience. Prior to joining the firm, she pursued studies in business and art history at New York University, along with a Masters in Accountancy and a background in risk advisory services.

Since becoming a part of Sage and Coombe, Charlotte has actively contributed her design acumen to projects such as the Maplewood Memorial Library, the Brooklyn campus of Poly Prep Country Day School, the Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (LuHi) in Brookville, and the Greater Newark Conservancy. She is currently overseeing the final design of the Maplewood Memorial Library renovation and restrooms for NYC Parks.

Max St Pierre’s journey has taken him from Berkeley, California, to various advertising agencies in San Francisco and eventually to Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation in New York. Max’s design philosophy is deeply rooted in graphic communication and civic-minded architecture. He is working on the Brooklyn Public Library’s Ryders Branch, a series of public restrooms for NYC Parks, and a new Department of Public Works Compound in Sleepy Hollow, NY.

Prior to joining Sage and Coombe, Max’s contributions at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects were marked by his leadership in a New York City Housing Authority campus-wide environmental retrofit project aimed at enhancing the lives of thousands of residents. His research on public housing and climate change has garnered recognition through exhibitions at prestigious venues, including the Seoul Biennale, Venice Biennale, and venues throughout New York.

Over the course of two decades, Kit Yan has played a pivotal role in overseeing the development of construction documents and contract administration at Sage and Coombe Architects. His leadership has guided a series of award-winning projects, including the multi-year, three-phase design and construction of the Noguchi Museum, the expansion and renovation of the Greater Newark Conservancy, FDNY Engine Company 293 firehouse, FDNY Marine 9 Company Barracks, and the Bronx River Art Center.

Kit has also supervised phased expansion and construction efforts at the City & Country School in Greenwich Village. Notably, he spearheaded the post-Hurricane Sandy reconstruction of the Rockaways Beaches, collaborating with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Mayor’s Office, and the Department of Design and Construction.

Holding a BFA from the Parsons School of Design and a Masters in Architecture from Columbia Graduate School of Architecture and Planning, Kit has contributed as a Visiting Critic and Juror at institutions such as Columbia University, Parsons School of Design, New York School of Interior Design, and the Polytechnic Institute of New York.