ANDREW SIDFORD, AIA, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL
A licensed Architect with 30 years experience, Andrew Sidford is one of the top architects in the Boston area. His expertise ranges from historic renovations, to contemporary design, and from single-family homes to large-scale commercial and institutional projects. He founded his own architectural practice in 1992.
Earning a B.A. in Economics at Middlebury College before completing a Master of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Andrew built a foundation for his design philosophy which combines art, physics and investing. Awards earned early in Andrew’s career, such as a 2nd place in the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium Competition, forecasted the success of Andrew Sidford Architects.
Andrew’s architectural style brings together the best of contemporary design with historic and natural elements. His unique designs have garnered accolades and awards, and have been featured in Boston Globe Magazine, Design New England, Northshore Magazine, and numerous others.
Green design and LEED building is a strong component of his work. From the renovation of existing structures to the design of new construction, his philosophy has always been that good design is implicitly sustainable. In 2006, Andrew Sidford Architects became the first architectural firm to join 1% For the Planet, an international environmental group whose members pledge one percent of their profits to environmental causes.
This commitment to sustainability mirrors his commitment to his community where he has held several leadership roles including Vice Chairman of the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority, Board of Directors of the Northeast Family YMCA and Board of Directors of Advisors of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
CINDY SCHARTMAN
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Cindy brings a diverse background to the firm. A multi-disciplinary designer, she earned a MA from the George Washington University in a self-designed program which combined Architecture, Design, Anthropology and Museum Studies. She has built a strong portfolio of projects at natural and social history museums, art galleries, research institutions and architecture firms including the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the AIA Headquarters Gallery, Lowell National Historic Park, and L’Abbaye Royal du Moncel among many others. Cindy has been with Andrew Sidford Architects since 2004. She is a member of the Newburyport Public Art Committee, the Newburyport Cultural Council and the Museum of New Art / Portsmouth Curatorial Committee. She previously served on the Board of Directors of Tinkerhaus Makerspace, Newburyport, MA.
BRENDAN ROCHE
DESIGNER II
Brendan Roche joined Andrew Sidford Architects in the spring of 2016 after graduating with his Master of Architecture from Catholic University of America in 2016. Brendan was part of a college group that designed a memorial to the Irish Famine and then traveled to Swinford, Ireland to build the memorial. Brendan's projects include single family, multi-family, condominiums, Townhouses, a fitness center and a restaurant. His calm manner makes it look easy to juggle many projects in various stages at one time. Don’t let him fool you it isn’t. In his free time, he enjoys participating in local politics, watching all the New England sports teams and going to the theater.
SHRUTHI MANIVANNAN
DESIGNER II
Shruthi Manivannan completed her Bachelor of Architecture in 2021 in India and her Master of Architecture in 2024 at North Carolina State University. She has worked as a project architect in India and the United States in both large and small architectural offices as well as a University Teaching Assistant during her Master’s study. Her experience designing within different cultural contexts has made Shruthi an empathetic listener and a creative problem solver. She enjoys all aspects of design, execution and project management.
LUCY ZHONG
DESIGNER II
Lucy Zhong joined Andrew Sidford Architects after graduating with a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024. Prior to that, she earned a cum laude honors degree from the University of Washington, Seattle. Lucy has gained diverse experience working at architectural firms and in the architecture-structural research lab at UPenn, with a focus on parametric modeling and design. Originally from Guangzhou, she is fluent in Chinese and Cantonese, and speaks a bit of Japanese. Lucy enjoys traveling and discovering great restaurants, and at home, she loves spending time with her cat, Figaro.
DELISE WEST
OFFICE MANAGER
Having run her own Human Resource Consulting firm for over 20 years, Delise provides a balance of precision and empathy while managing administrative details for our clients and projects. Delise serves on the Board of Directors for Room For Love.