A Principal at Dattner Architects, Gia Mainiero is captivated by the intricate and interrelated systems that make urban life possible. Her determination to garner a big picture understanding of how things work has led her to manage many of the firm’s infrastructure and public projects in New York City. Through her work in the civic realm, Gia strives to provoke others to notice and engage with vital, yet often underappreciated services and building types, and has focused on integrating sustainable infrastructure into communities. 

Gia has committed her career to working within the public sector for City, State and Federal agencies. She is keenly interested in evolving contracting methodologies and construction innovations and leads Dattner’s emerging public sector Design Build practice.  Gia holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The Cooper Union and is a licensed Architect in NY, NJ, CT and PA.