People at cove | Leadership & Team
People
Architecture is a human endeavor.
Meet the people behind cove—architects, strategists, and researchers working together to design spaces that endure.
Leadership
This team shapes our direction across architecture, technology, and growth—uniting bold vision with operational clarity.
Sandeep Ahuja
Co-Founder & CEO
Sandeep has spearheaded advanced design practices for over a decade, blending creative insight with rigorous technical methods. Frequently recognized in industry publications, she shares her expertise at global forums, highlighting the future of built environments.
Patrick Chopson
Co-Founder & Principal, AIA
With 20 years of architectural and engineering experience, Patrick bridges creativity and performance. He guides design and product development to ensure architects have intuitive tools that translate design vision into tangible results.
Ed Akins
Principal, AIA
Over two decades of architectural practice inform Ed’s strategic approach. He fosters dynamic collaborations with forward-thinking firms, pushing modern building design beyond conventional limits.
Pete Eisen
Head of Growth & Partnerships
Pete leads growth by building trust-based relationships with clients. He helps teams navigate complex decisions and align on architecture that delivers clarity, performance, and long-term value.
Krystl Black
SVP, Marketing & Strategic Communications
Krystl shapes the public narrative around emerging design innovations. By highlighting the firm’s accomplishments, she ensures architects worldwide recognize the transformative potential of technology-driven solutions.
Martin Clary
Director of Software
Martin leads the development of our cutting-edge software solutions that power our AI-driven architectural services. His expertise in software engineering ensures our technology remains at the forefront of innovation.
What We Do Best
Collectively, our team specializes in design excellence across building types—supporting real estate teams from site studies through construction with clear, confident execution.
We bring expertise in:
- Site planning, zoning, and massing studies
- Code analysis and permitting strategy
- Design development and documentation (BIM)
- Cost-conscious constructability reviews
- Parametric and computational design workflows
- Multi-site and portfolio-wide coordination