SV Design Announces Three New Partners in Beverly and Chatham
Beverly & Chatham, MA –
SV Design, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm with offices in Beverly and Chatham, announced today the addition of three new Partners to the firm. Stefano Basso, AIA; Jennifer Hocherman, AIA; and Paul Muldoon, AIA, have been promoted to Principal and will serve as important leadership in the company’s ongoing development and growth.
“It is with pride and gratitude for their dedication that we announce Stefano, Jen, and Paul’s partnerships in the firm. We recognize their past contributions to our success and have no doubt that their continued leadership will have a profoundly positive effect as we continue to grow and expand into new markets.”
- Thad Siemasko, AIA, Founding Principal of SV Design
Basso began his career at SV Design in 2009 working on single-family homes which instilled an appreciation for vernacular New England architecture. To this day, he strives to incorporate these traditional design elements and attention to detail into his work, which ranges from multi-family housing, theatres, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Stefano’s creative and dedicated team approach leads to strong relationships across the board and consistently delivers successful projects, while having fun along the way.
Hocherman joined SV Design in 2013 and has over twenty years’ experience designing institutional, educational, and community-focused buildings. Her impressive portfolio ranges from private schools and colleges to numerous YMCA facilities across Massachusetts to multi-generational affordable housing developments. She has a knack for seamlessly blending her knowledge with a client’s needs, dreams, and goals to bring their projects from concept to a reality in a way that exceeds their expectations.
Muldoon’s twenty years of residential architectural experience includes twelve years at SV Design’s Beverly and Chatham offices, before founding Muldoon Architects in 2019. In 2023, SV Design welcomed Paul back as a natural leader of the Cape Cod office with his unique architectural sensibilities and design expertise. Paul has the ability to turn a client’s vision into reality through meticulous detail and planning. This serves as a testament to his dedication to creating residential spaces that feel like a haven and not just a house.
“Our new Partners’ past accomplishments and their ability to lead high-performing teams have led to this well-deserved milestone today,” said Tobin Shulman, AIA, Principal of SV Design. “Their combined experience across residential, multi-family, commercial, and institutional design is invaluable, and we’re excited to welcome them as Partners.”
Stefano Basso, AIA, Principal
Commercial & Multi-family Architecture, Beverly, MA
Since joining SV Design in 2009, Stefano has served in a variety of capacities for the firm and has worked on just about every project type and size. He began his career designing single-family homes which instilled an appreciation for the type of detail and craftsmanship that makes historic neighborhoods across New England special. In his current work on commercial, mixed-use, and affordable housing projects, he strives to incorporate these traditional New England design elements into building massing and cladding to complement neighborhood context. Stefano builds strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants - improving communication and delivering successful projects while having fun along the way. Stefano’s creative and dedicated team approach has consistently yielded many successful outcomes.
Stefano holds a Master of Science in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. He lives in Salem with his wife and two sons.
Jennifer Hocherman, AIA, LEED AP, Principal
Commercial & Multi-family Architecture, Beverly, MA
Jen joined SV Design in 2013 and has over twenty years’ experience designing institutional, educational, and community-focused buildings. Her impressive portfolio ranges from private schools and colleges to numerous YMCA facilities across Massachusetts to multi-generational affordable housing developments. She has a knack for seamlessly blending her knowledge with a client’s needs, dreams, and goals to bring their projects from concept to a reality in a way that exceeds their expectations. Jen believes that engaging clients in the design process, communicating proactively with partners, and managing every aspect from start to finish and beyond are vital to success.
Jen is a graduate of Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning, and has been a guest critic for the Boston Architectural College and Tufts University. She lives in Manchester-by-the Sea with her husband and two daughters.
Paul Muldoon, AIA, Principal
Residential Architecture & Interiors, Chatham, MA
Paul’s twenty years of architectural experience includes twelve years at SV Design’s Beverly and Chatham offices, before founding Muldoon Architects in 2019. His return to the firm’s Cape Cod office in 2023 was driven by a desire to be part of an integrated and collaborative architecture and interior design team. Paul has the ability to turn a client’s vision into reality through meticulous detail and planning. This serves as a testament to his dedication to creating residential spaces that feel like a haven and not just a house. Having spent the last seven years living on Cape Cod, Paul’s knack for blending contemporary design with traditional shingle-style architecture results in designs driven by the beauty of their surroundings - drawing on tranquil color palettes, natural light, and creating a synergy between the land and the home.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology and lives in Harwich with his wife and four children.