About Us
DeOld Andersen Architecture is an Omaha-based architecture and design partnership specializing in community-oriented projects, affordable housing, workplace design, and mixed-use development across Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs.
When you work with us, you work directly with principals Emily and Geoff—from initial concept through project completion. We maintain clear schedules, provide consistent communication, and deliver organized, well-documented projects. Our approach combines the professional project management standards of large firms with the responsiveness and creative problem-solving of a small, local practice.
Our portfolio includes nonprofit youth centers, workplace buildouts, multifamily housing, historic building rehabilitation, and civic spaces. We’re selective about the projects we take on, prioritizing work that improves our community and allows for thoughtful, context-sensitive design.
We serve local developers and owner’s representatives, nonprofits and community organizations, small to mid-sized businesses seeking workplace design, and family-run companies who value working with firms like themselves—local, professionally-run, and committed to doing good work.
DAA is a City of Omaha Tier 1 Certified Small and Emerging Business, and is licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska, and New York State, and holds NCARB certification facilitating reciprocal registration within the United States and Canada.
Emily Andersen, Architect
Emily is a co-founding Principal of DeOld Andersen Architecture and guest lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She oversees the design and technical development of DAA’s projects. Prior to founding DAA in 2010, she was an Associate at Slade Architecture in New York City. Emily holds a BSAS and MA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Geoff DeOld, Architect, NCARB, LEED AP
Geoff is a co-founding Principal of DeOld Andersen Architecture and serves as the managing Principal of the studio. Geoff was an Associate Principal at STUDIOS architecture in New York City prior to founding DAA with Emily. He holds a BSAS and MA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Epperson, Architectural Designer
Amy holds a B.S. in Architecture from Portland State University. As a designer at DeOld Andersen Architecture, Amy draws from their experience working across specialty retail, workplace, multifamily housing, and a variety of civic projects.
Eric Hildebrandt, Architectural Designer
Eric holds a B.A, in Art History from Franklin & Marshall College and an M. Arch from Rice University; he has studied architecture at Princeton, Columbia, and Tulane universities. Prior to joining DAA, Eric worked as an associate at Andre Tchelistcheff Architects in New York.
Kimberly Jones, Architectural Designer
Kimberly completed a six-year Master of Architecture at “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture & Urban Planning in Bucharest, Romania. She has extensive training in the theoretical and technical aspects of historic monuments and architectural heritage, including professional experience with the Romanian National Institute of Heritage. Kimberly has both studied and taught construction management and brings several years of experience as an estimator, especially in masonry and masonry restoration. Her perspective as a designer is further enriched by her work as a professional artist inspired by the city.
Steve Mielke, Architect, LEED AP
Even keeled and a natural born collaborator, Steve navigates projects with objective and clear goals in mind. He is adept in working with complex user groups and large consulting teams and brings extensive design, detailing and documenting experience across a variety of project typologies. Prior to joining DAA, he was a Studio Manager / Senior Associate at FXCollaborative. Steve holds a BSAS and MA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Dana Mulhall, Architectural Designer
As a designer at DeOld Andersen Architecture, Dana draws from her experience in workplace, retail, and residential design. Dana is passionate about incorporating thoughtful, experiential design into people’s everyday lives. Dana holds a a B.S. in Biology and M.Arch from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is passionate about community, sustainability, and holding space for the spirit of the place.