Who Are We?
Principal
Dennis Noskin is a nationally certified architect and has over 30 years of architectural and interior design experience including the last 25 as the Principal of Dennis Noskin Architects.
Dennis is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and has served as Chapter President (2002) and State Director (2003-2005). He has also held a range of leadership roles on not-for-profit and trade association boards including Building Owners Management Association (BOMA), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and the Westchester County Flood Task Force. He is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, a charter member of the Fairchester Green Building Council and member of the Westchester Green Business Challenge.
Dennis is a graduate of the University of Michigan where he earned three degrees; Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture. Additionally, he has received certificates in Sustainable Design and Financial Management from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Director of Interior Design
Teal Postula is the Director of Interior Design at Dennis Noskin Architects and has over 30 years of experience in the field. She is responsible for ensuring that the design work of the firm meets and exceeds client expectations with particular attention to delivering aesthetically pleasing, state-of-the-art environments that are both comfortable and functional. In addition to leading the design services, she serves as the project leader on a range of large architectural design and space planning projects for the firm.
Teal is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional. She is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and was awarded Professional Membership to the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) in 1985. She is currently a member of the NCIDQ Examination Practicum Development Task Force. Teal is a design educator, with 15 years of service as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York.
Teal is a graduate of Pratt Institute and completed post graduate course work in the Architectural Lighting Design program at Parsons School of Design in New York.
Project Manager
With over 12 years in the architectural field, Beatrice Captan brings experience, dedication and a client focus to her work. Beatrice believes that the process of delivering great architecture requires the integration of a cohesive vision and excellent design. At DNA, she takes great pride in serving as a project architect leading a range of corporate, retail and residential assignments from schematic design to construction administration.
Beatrice earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture, Bucharest, Romania. She is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Project Manager
Amanda O'Leary has worked in the interior design field for over 6 years, but has been fascinated by aesthetic design elements her entire life. She grew up in and around restored historical homes and developed an appreciation for the impact that interior design has on people and how it has progressed over time. As a DNA project manager for a range of medical, retail and corporate clients, Amanda is client focused and works hard to seamlessly take projects from concept to completion while delivering functional, well designed spaces and working environments.
Amanda graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marymount College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design.
Designer
Christina came to DNA as an intern in 2007 and has since become a proficient designer. She has been involved with the planning, design, and construction administration of numerous corporate and retail projects. As a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, Christina is utilizing her knowledge and skills to integrate sustainable design into today's architecture and interior design projects.
Christina earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Interior Design from Endicott College of Beverly, Massachusetts and is currently working towards her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certificate.