We are architects
Making a Memorable Home
At Oza Sabbeth we both design and build homes. We think of the home as an instrument of shelter. We believe that the simple act of walking through a well-designed home, as it responds to the passing day and perennial seasons, should be a worthy experience in and of itself. For us, the home is an ambient environment that suffuses our lives with the essential elements for balancing and recharging.
Partners
Nilay Oza AIA
Nilay finds creative expression in the many contrasts and contradictions of his field. He is an architect who finds inspiration as a builder. He is a consummate insider who has worked for fifteen years on the East End, yet brings an outsider's perspective due to his upbringing in India.
Along with professional work, Nilay believes in the civic benefit of healthy communities. Among other pro-bono ventures, to further this belief, he has served on the board of the American Institute of Architects, Peconic Chapter, for the past four years, serving as the president in 2021.
Nilay is a LEED-accredited Licensed Architect with a Master's Degree in Architecture from MIT. Nilay lives with his wife and two young daughters in Sag Harbor.
Peter Sabbeth
Peter was a fine art painter in the mid 90’s when he first started designing and building loft spaces in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood. In 2008, Peter moved east and founded Modern Green Home, where he helped transform the “traditional” Hamptons building industry through dozens of modern, sustainable projects. In 2014, Peter met Nilay, and their common passion for both design and construction led to a fast friendship and ultimately partnership in 2015
Peter is a graduate of Tufts University, a 9-year member of the US Green Building Council, Skateboard Designer, trans-oceanic sailor, tea crafter, and father of two boys. He lives in Sag Harbor.
Our team
Andrew Pennacchia
Andrew is an East End, Long Island native who joined the team in 2014 with a BA in Architecture from RPI. His pragmatic design approach and love for modern residential construction led to a strong passion for the Design-Build process. Andrew manages most of our construction projects with Modern Green Home and values the importance of building great relationships with our clients while creating their dream homes.
Andrew currently resides on the North Fork with his wife and rescue pup, and loves fishing, cooking and traveling.
Brianna Lopez
Brianna graduated from NYIT, with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2020. She has been working at Oza Sabbeth since 2019, starting as an intern and working her way up as an architectural designer and project manager. She has experience with residential design as well as skills in marketing and social media. Brianna is currently studying to become a licensed architect. She is actively involved in her local AIA Chapter. Outside of the professional realm, Brianna can be found reading books, taking care of her cats, or spending quality time with her grandmother.
Brianna has been the Associate Liaison on the AIA Peconic Board since 2021, and in 2022 she served on the AIA New York State Board of Directors.
Brad Hooks
Born and raised in small town South Carolina, Brad graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2008. Rejoining Oza Sabbeth Architects in 2021 after a stint abroad, Brad is most-interested in the process of architecture and the manner in which an idea can be formed, tested and ultimately put into practice. He has over ten years of experience in a diverse range of locations, scales and typologies. Outside of work, Brad enjoys philosophy, film and food that others have prepared.
Sophia Meras
Graduating from Binghamton University in 2021 with a BS in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing, Sophia manages the marketing, administrative, and accounting efforts here at Oza Sabbeth. She grew up on the East End and has background in business through her families century old local restaurant. When she isn’t at work you can find her driving her Jeep on the beach with her friends and dog, listening to good music.