Meet the Finley Design Team
Having practiced in both Europe and the USA, Kerry has learned that a talented, diverse team with unique perspectives and a strong culture, naturally leads to passionate work, successful projects, and satisfied clients. For him, great design starts with one fundamental principle: listening.
"I believe you always start by listening to the client. That critical input, fused with constant research and creative exploration, results in dynamic yet economical designs. I always like to keep things positive and make the process enjoyable for the entire team." – Kerry
For Kerry, the mission is simple: "Deliver the vision." He listens, visualizes in 3D, and designs with lightning speed, ensuring every project comes to life seamlessly. To operate at this level, he stays fueled by life’s simplest yet most rewarding pleasures—cool music, gourmet food, great wine, and a good time.
Known as the team’s knowledge warehouse, Steven is the go-to expert for code research, building detailing, and mechanical, electrical, and fire safety planning. Always eager to share his expertise, he’s quick to sketch out solutions or draw from his extensive project experience. His fascination with construction intricacies fuels his passion for problem-solving, whether for clients, colleagues, or the built environment itself.
A firm believer in tackling complex problems with simple solutions, Steven carries that mindset into his hobbies and everyday life. Whether cooking a new dish, hiking a challenging trail, or playing the harmonica, he embraces complexity, creativity, and precision approaching each with the same thoughtful attention to detail he brings to his work.
With a keen eye for global fashion and design trends, Sara is the curator of the studio’s vast library of textures, fabrics, tiles, and samples her personal playground. Always staying ahead of the latest innovations in interior design, she skillfully blends client needs with her own distinct design sensibility, ensuring each space is both stylish and uniquely personal.
A passionate artist and sculptor, Sara sees décor as an extension of storytelling, making every selection with careful consideration and a vested personal interest. Her expertise spans commercial, restaurant, and residential interiors, as well as exterior common areas, pool spaces, and event venues proving that great design isn’t just about aesthetics, but about creating experiences.
Hailing from Lebanon, Omar Saada is highly skilled architectural designer with a deep-rooted passion for both technical precision and creative innovation. Before joining Finley Design PA, he made his mark in the Middle East, contributing to high-profile architectural projects across major cities.
His expertise spans BIM, AutoCAD, 3D visualization, and graphic presentation, allows him to craft designs that are both highly functional and visually compelling. For Omar, architecture isn’t just a profession—it’s a lifelong passion driven by a desire to push creative boundaries and redefine spaces.
Beyond the drafting table, he draws inspiration from photography, videography, movies, music, and travel, bringing a dynamic, well-rounded perspective to every project he undertakes.
WHAT DO YOU DO AT FINLEY DESIGN?
I turn data into buildings, ideas into visuals, and coordination into an art form—whether in BIM, diagrams, or artwork.
TEAM STILL FRAME OR MOVING PICTURES?
Both—every image should tell a story, every video should feel like a masterpiece.
FAVORITE PROJECT YOU’VE WORKED ON?
The next one—because every project raises the bar.
WHAT’S ON YOUR DESK RIGHT NOW?
A camera, a hard drive full of ideas, and a playlist set to ‘inspire’
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HIT A CREATIVE BLOCK?
Learn a new skill, master a new software, or rewrite the rules.
FAVORITE WAY TO UNWIND AFTER A LONG DAY?
Capturing the world through a lens and making it look even better.
PERFECTION IS IMPOSSIBLE—WHY CHASE IT?
Because art without ambition is just decoration
With a wealth of global experience, Alex’s expertise is invaluable in the early phases of a project, where his insights help shape concepts and assess feasibility. His background in construction management also makes him a key contributor to construction drawing production and detailing, ensuring a seamless transition from design to execution.
A true design enthusiast, Alex finds inspiration in classic automobile aesthetics, often drawing parallels between the fluidity, form, and function of vehicle design and architectural expression. For him, architecture is everywhere—a philosophy that extends beyond his work, fueling his passion for travel, mountain biking, and immersing himself in new cultures.
With his exposure to a myriad of cultures, Alex is also the team’s de facto leisure ambassador, always encouraging colleagues to socialize, embrace new experiences, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make each contribution to the team uniquely valuable.
Brian hails from the vibrant heart of Kingston, Jamaica, where he earned his Graduate Degree at the Caribbean School of Architecture. There, he developed a profound love for architecture, technology, and research. He has over 15 years of experience in the architectural visualization industry, including over 10 years of tutoring and research in the field of architectural computing at the tertiary level. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Finley Design team, covering a broad range of mediums including, 3D Parametric Design, Building Information Modelling, Architectural Diagramming, 3D Renderings and animation, as well as emerging interactive mediums such as VR, AR and MR.
Brian’s talent isn’t confined to just pixels and polygons. He’s also a lover of travel, who takes his quest for creativity to the great outdoors, whether it’s cycling through nature trails or capturing breathtaking landscapes through the lens of his camera.
WHAT DO YOU DO AT FINLEY DESIGN:
Make renderings look realer than real life
TEAM MAC OR TEAM PC?
Team custom-built pc with way too many rgb lights
FAVORITE PROJECT YOU’VE WORKED ON:
Anything that pushes my graphics card to its limits
GO-TO CAFFEINE SOURCE:
Espresso… or whatever’s close enough during a deadline crunch
FAVORITE WAY TO UNWIND AFTER A LONG DAY:
Benchmarking my pc for fun (yes, really)
FAVORITE SOFTWARE HOTKEY:
Ctrl+z – because even the best make mistakes
WHAT’S ON YOUR DESK RIGHT NOW?
A graphics tablet, three monitors, and a mess of wires i keep promising to organize
ANIMATED ALTER EGO:
Bender from futurama – a true tech enthusiast
Hailing from India, Pradeep brings a rich blend of global experience and cultural insight to his work as an architectural designer. Educated and professionally trained in both India and the United States, he has contributed to a wide range of projects across continents, shaping his unique approach to design.
Pradeep’s architectural journey began in India, where he spent over five years designing large-scale housing and commercial developments. These experiences laid the foundation for his design philosophy and led him to pursue a Master of Architecture as well as LEED certification at the University of Buffalo, NY.
At Finley Design PA, Pradeep combines his technical knowledge and sustainability insight to support the successful delivery of BIM-driven projects. His ability to navigate various stages of the design process allows him to contribute meaningfully across multiple phases of a project, consistently bringing a global perspective to the team.
Outside the office, Pradeep finds inspiration in precision, performance, and motion. A passionate fan of Formula 1, evident from the collection of F1 figurines beneath his monitor, he brings the same focus and energy to his work at Finley Design. For him, performance design mirrors performance racing.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
The quiet brilliance of things that just work. whether its, engines, cities, conversations. It’s the poetry of systems behaving beautifully.
WHY ARCHITECTURE?
Because it’s the only career where you get to play with space, light, and human emotion, and still call it a job.
FAVORITE PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS?
That aha! moment when chaos becomes clarity, and a sketch suddenly knows what it wants to be.
FAVORITE QUOTE OR DESIGN BELIEF?
“Good design should move like a well-tuned engine, seamless, responsive, and purposeful.”
IF YOU WEREN’T AN ARCHITECT…
I’d be an automotive designer. Precision, performance, and aesthetics, still chasing the same ideals.
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED?
“Make it make sense, and then make it sing.”
COFFEE OR TEA?
Coffee. Always. No sugar, no distraction.
EARLY BIRD OR NIGHT OWL?
Early bird by habit, night owl by deadline.
WHAT’S ALWAYS ON YOUR DESK?
A sketchpad, mechanical pencils, a fleet of miniature F1 cars—each one a reminder that speed means nothing without control.
