Meet the Team
Giacomo Ferrucci - Founder
A native of Lucca, Italy, Giacomo opened Archisesto in 2006.
With extensive experience in residential design, Giacomo previously worked in the field of architecture, specializing in bathroom and kitchen design. He holds a degree in Architecture from the University of Florence, where he developed his passion of designing beautiful spaces for the home. He believes that design inspiration can come from many places; but the best will come Italy.
Dennis J. Cuadrado - Senior Designer
Born in Ecuador, Dennis moved to Chicago at a young age and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and joined the design team at Archisesto in 2017, where he works on single and multi-unit projects. His interest in residential development coupled with a passion for creating functional spaces is what motivates Dennis day in and day out. He is inspired by interior design that pushes the boundaries and can name every iconic building in Chicago.
Helen Liu - Designer
Born in Guangzhou, China, Helen moved to Chicago at a young age and is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Helen is currently a senior majoring in Architecture and will graduate in May 2026. Growing up in Chicago, surrounded by the city's rich architectural history, played a significant role in shaping her interest in design and the environment we live in. She is passionate about how thoughtful designs can positively impact our communities and the world.
Leticia Dutra Miotto - Designer
Born in and raised in Brazil, Leticia moved to Chicago in 2022 to study Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She speaks Portuguese, English, and Italian.
Through her path, Leticia has developed extensive international experience, including an internship in Uganda and a year studying architecture in Florence, Italy.
She has a passion for learning about architecture in different cultural contexts around the world that translates to her professional work.
Shizuki Hara - Designer
Born to parents from Japan, Shizuki grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. He is fluent in both Japanese and English.
He began working with Archisesto in 2025 and studied architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is passionate about interior design, believing that a well-designed space can have a profound psychological impact on a dweller—how the slightest nuances in material, or the placement of a wall, can dramatically change a space and ultimately the experience. Contrary to his interest in interior spaces, he also loves hiking outdoors.
Amanda Su - Billing Dept.
A native of Xiamen, China, Amanda Su comes to Archisesto with 4 years of industry accounting knowledge.
Amanda moved to Chicago in 2012 and previously worked for large and small companies in their accounting departments. She speaks four languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and English.
Costumer Care Coordinator
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